Turn Boise’s downtown into a playful holiday course with the Holly Jolly Hunt: a 60‑minute app‑based scavenger game where teams find festive items, complete themed tasks and race the leaderboard. Great for families and groups looking for low‑impact outdoor fun.
Turn Boise’s downtown into a playful holiday course with the Holly Jolly Hunt: a 60‑minute app‑based scavenger game where teams find festive items, complete themed tasks and race the leaderboard. Great for families and groups looking for low‑impact outdoor fun.
The city crunches underfoot as teams fan out from the starting point, phones in hand and laughter ricocheting off brick and glass. In Boise, the Holly Jolly Hunt turns familiar streets into a timed holiday playground: you’ll chase décor, decode seasonal clues and perform silly tasks while the Boise River and the lower foothills keep watch.
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Operated by Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt · Boise, Idaho
The city crunches underfoot as teams fan out from the starting point, phones in hand and laughter ricocheting off brick and glass. In Boise, the Holly Jolly Hunt turns familiar streets into a timed holiday playground: you’ll chase décor, decode seasonal clues and perform silly tasks while the Boise River and the lower foothills keep watch.
Boise’s winter streets reflect layers of history — from the river corridors used by Indigenous peoples and early fur trappers to the Basque boardinghouses and neon signs of downtown. Geologically, the valley sits where river-carved alluvium meets the volcanic and sedimentary foothills, so expect mostly flat pavement with occasional gentle inclines toward local parks and the Capitol area.
Culturally the hunt threads through neighborhoods that celebrate community displays and downtown traditions; it’s as much about spotting a manger scene as it is about calling out a quirky window vignette. Local insights: the Basque Block and the stretch along the riverfront often hold high‑scoring finds, and city transit makes short detours simple.
Practical guidance: the game runs on a smartphone app with remote chat support, so bring a fully charged device and portable battery. Plan for about 60 minutes of walking at a casual pace—comfortable shoes and layered clothing matter for winter chills or bright midday sun. Public transit and street parking are available, and the activity is stroller-accessible and pet‑friendly for service animals.
Ideal for families, groups and anyone who wants a festive, low‑impact urban adventure that pairs sightseeing with playful competition.
The experience is designed to last about 60 minutes, with casual walking between points; teams can take slightly longer if they choose.
Yes—this activity is family‑friendly and stroller‑accessible; tasks are appropriate for kids but may require adult assistance for some photo challenges.
The app requires a data connection for live scoring and remote guide chat; download the app and ensure your plan or Wi‑Fi is available before starting.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time; same‑day cancellations are nonrefundable.
Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




The city crunches underfoot as teams fan out from the starting point, phones in hand and laughter ricocheting off brick and glass. In Boise, the Holly Jolly Hunt turns familiar streets into a timed holiday playground: you’ll chase décor, decode seasonal clues and perform silly tasks while the Boise River and the lower foothills keep watch.
The city crunches underfoot as teams fan out from the starting point, phones in hand and laughter ricocheting off brick and glass. In Boise, the Holly Jolly Hunt turns familiar streets into a timed holiday playground: you’ll chase décor, decode seasonal clues and perform silly tasks while the Boise River and the lower foothills keep watch.
Boise’s winter streets reflect layers of history — from the river corridors used by Indigenous peoples and early fur trappers to the Basque boardinghouses and neon signs of downtown. Geologically, the valley sits where river-carved alluvium meets the volcanic and sedimentary foothills, so expect mostly flat pavement with occasional gentle inclines toward local parks and the Capitol area.
Culturally the hunt threads through neighborhoods that celebrate community displays and downtown traditions; it’s as much about spotting a manger scene as it is about calling out a quirky window vignette. Local insights: the Basque Block and the stretch along the riverfront often hold high‑scoring finds, and city transit makes short detours simple.
Practical guidance: the game runs on a smartphone app with remote chat support, so bring a fully charged device and portable battery. Plan for about 60 minutes of walking at a casual pace—comfortable shoes and layered clothing matter for winter chills or bright midday sun. Public transit and street parking are available, and the activity is stroller-accessible and pet‑friendly for service animals.
Ideal for families, groups and anyone who wants a festive, low‑impact urban adventure that pairs sightseeing with playful competition.