Discover the hidden charm of Printers Row with an exciting, community-driven scavenger hunt! Nestled on the southern edge of Chicago’s Loop, Printers Row is a neighborhood brimming with history and intrigue. This November, explore its mysterious corridors and rich stories with a unique scavenger hunt fundraiser, running from November 16–24.

Open to all ages, this event brings together friends, families, neighbors, and urban explorers in a quest to solve clues, find hidden gems, and support a great cause: revitalizing the legacy of Printers Row with proceeds benefiting the Near South Planning Board.

In collaboration with eATLAS, the community has designed an app-guided scavenger hunt featuring seven stops curated by local businesses. Participants can tackle the stops any day of the event during business hours, completing fun challenges, quirky tasks, and discovering some of Printers Row’s best-kept secrets. Over $850 in prizes from neighborhood businesses awaits top finishers!

Event Details:

• Dates:

  November 16–24

• Time:

  10 am–5 pm daily

• Starting Location:

  Printers Row Park, 632 S. Dearborn St.

• Registration Fee:

  $5 per participant (benefiting the Near South Planning Board)

• Prizes:

  Awarded to teams completing the most objectives, with bonus points for social media shares.

Kate Vrijmoet of Necessary & Sufficient Coffee shared her excitement: “We’re thrilled to host this scavenger hunt, bringing the community together for Printers Row. It’s a fantastic way to explore, have fun, and make a positive impact.”

Registration:

Join the fun by downloading the “Get To Know Printers Row” adventure on the free eATLAS app. Play solo or create a team of up to five people. Start and pause at your own pace—just be sure to finish by 5 pm on November 24.

Bring your curiosity, sense of adventure, and a desire to rediscover one of Chicago’s most fascinating neighborhoods!

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