Scavenger Hunt Offers Trick Or Treating Alternative In Park Slope

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — A scavenger hunt on Fifth Avenue this week will help Park Slopers celebrate Halloween while staying safe.

The Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District and Old Stone House have teamed up with 18 local businesses to set up two scavenger hunts along the commercial corridor.

Kids can print an scavenger hunt sheet at home or pick one up and fill them out by visiting the various businesses for the chance to win gift cards to local shops or for a party at Old Stone House.

The hunt will last until Saturday, when winners will be chosen.

It comes as Park Slopers are likely looking for new ways to celebrate the holiday after the annual neighborhood parade was canceled amid the coronavirus crisis.

Here's the details:

HOW TO PLAY: An active & exciting alternative to Halloween trick or treating, two Park Slope SCAVENGER HUNTS for kids, with fun prizes.

• The Fifth Avenue Scavenger Hunt with 18 Fifth Avenue businesses participating. Print the sheet at home or pick them up at Annie’s Blue Ribbon, Private Picassos and the Old Stone House. Bring a pen and wear as mask.
• The Old Stone House’s Fairy House Hunt on the grounds of The Old Stone House and Washington Park

Once scavenger hunt sheets are filled out, they can be deposited in the ScareMailBox on the fence at the entrance of the Old Stone House in JJ Byrne Park.

PRIZES: (based on random drawing): $25 gift certificate for a party at the Old Stone House, an art kit from Private Picassos, a $50 gift certificate for Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store and $25 gift certificate for Lulu’s Cuts and Toys

WHEN: From October 26 till 7pm October 31, when prizes will be drawn.