Batavia MainStreet Launches “Share the Hype” Downtown Scavenger Hunt

BATAVIA, IL – Batavia MainStreet is excited to announce the Share the Hype Scavenger Hunt, a fun and interactive promotion designed to get the community out and exploring downtown Batavia this spring! Running from March 8 through April 6, the hunt encourages residents and visitors to discover local businesses, engage with the downtown district, and compete for a chance to win $800 in Downtown Batavia Dollars.

Participants can join the hunt in two ways:

1. Scavenger Hunt Game Card – Players download a game card, find foam fingers placed in downtown businesses, record the merchant’s name and foam finger location, and return the completed card to Batavia MainStreet by April 6.
2. Snap & Share Challenge – Players take a selfie with a foam finger at any participating business and post it on Facebook or Instagram, tagging @downtownbatavia to be automatically entered to win.

At the end of the hunt, 18 lucky winners will be selected to receive Downtown Batavia Dollars, which can be spent at local businesses.

"We’re excited to bring this interactive promotion to downtown Batavia,” said Kristen Desler, Assistant Director at Batavia MainStreet. “Our goal is to encourage people to explore new shops and restaurants, enjoy the vibrant downtown atmosphere, and have fun while supporting local businesses. It’s a great activity to pair with a visit to our Saturday morning Indoor Market or to keep the kids entertained during Spring Break when you're looking for something fun to do outside the house!”

Batavia MainStreet extends a special thank you to our Hype Team Sponsor, Chris Wallace, @properties | Christie’s International, for supporting this exciting initiative and helping bring energy to our downtown community.

Get Involved & Plan Your Visit

Want to learn more about the newly formed Hype Team and how they’re bringing energy to downtown Batavia? Visit downtownbatavia.com/hype-team. Planning a trip to Batavia? Check out upcoming community events at downtownbatavia.com/events.

For more details about the Share the Hype Scavenger Hunt, including how to download a game card, follow @downtownbatavia on Instagram and/or @BataviaMainStreet on Facebook.