Fall 2025 Gnome Hunt
An enchanted adventure through Prospect Park's hidden woodland realm.
Begin Your AdventureWelcome to the Woodland Quest
🍄 Join us for our most magical treasure hunt yet! The gnomes of Prospect Park have awakened from their autumn slumber and hidden 15 enchanted clues throughout their woodland domain.
Armed with your smartphone and a sense of wonder, you'll follow QR codes hidden around the park to discover riddles, puzzles, and secrets that only the gnomes know. Each solved clue leads to the next location, weaving a path through gardens, groves, and hidden corners of this Brooklyn treasure.
🗓️ Event Details
When: Saturday, October 19 & 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Where: Prospect Park, Brooklyn (meet at the Nethermead)
Duration: 2-3 hours of woodland exploration
Difficulty: Family-friendly with challenges for all ages
Quest Preparation
📍 Arrival & Check-In: Please arrive at the Nethermead between 11:00–11:30 AM for registration. We'll begin promptly at 11:30 AM with introductions, rules, and the sacred briefing from the Gnome King.
🛡️ Team Formation: Teams of 2-6 adventurers work best. Each team should appoint a captain to help us relay crucial instructions. Don't have a team yet? We'll help match you with fellow treasure seekers!
🎒 What to Bring:
- Smartphone with QR code scanning capability
- Portable phone charger - your device is your treasure map
- Comfortable walking shoes for park exploration
- Water & light snacks for the journey
- Weather-appropriate clothing (we quest rain or shine!)
- Sense of wonder and readiness for gnome magic
How the Hunt Works
🔍 QR Code Adventure: Scan codes hidden throughout Prospect Park to unlock each clue. No guessing URLs - the gnomes want you to explore!
🧩 Progressive Puzzles: Each riddle ranges from easy garden games to challenging woodland mysteries. Solve them all to claim your treasure.
🌲 Immersive Story: Follow the gnomes' tale as it unfolds across fountains, groves, meadows, and secret garden corners.
🏆 Grand Finale: Complete all 15 clues to unlock the location of the Gnome King's treasure chest!
Ready to Join the Quest?
Questions about the gnome hunt? Need help with team formation or have accessibility concerns?
Contact Sam, Jonesy, Miah, or Dante directly with any last-minute questions.
The woodland realm awaits your discovery. Will you answer the gnomes' call to adventure?