Columbia Embraces the Holiday Spirit with Elf Scavenger Hunt on Main Street

Columbia Gets Festive with Elf Scavenger Hunt!

Hey there, Columbia! With the holiday season in full swing, our charming Main Street District is all decked out and ready for some festive fun. This December, you can engage in a thrilling scavenger hunt that’s sure to bring out your inner detective. What are we hunting for, you ask? Well, it’s none other than over 20 hidden elves scattered throughout various local businesses in the district!

Join the Elf Adventure!

Gather your friends, family, or co-workers, and head out to search for these cheeky little elves. It’s a great way to embrace the holiday spirit while exploring what our local vendors have to offer. Plus, there’s an exciting giveaway element to make things even more enticing!

Here’s the lowdown on how it works: After you spot an elf within a participating business, snap a photo of it and post it on your Instagram story. Make sure to tag both @MainStColaSC and the business where you found the elf. Quick reminder—you’ll need to be following both accounts to qualify for the giveaway!

The best part? You can keep entering as you find more elves! Yes, that’s right! The more elves you discover, the greater your chances are of winning fabulous gift cards to those participating businesses.

What’s at Stake?

Columbia’s Main Street District is pulling out all the stops for this inaugural Elf on a Shelf scavenger hunt. Kelsey Bickley, the District’s Director of Marketing, is buzzing with excitement: “We’re thrilled to have such a good mix of businesses participating in this inaugural Elf on a Shelf scavenger hunt,” she shared. “Our goal is to generate some buzz on social media, promote the district as a holiday destination, and to just have some fun with our merchants and the general public this holiday season.”

So, if you’re wondering how many times you can enter the giveaway, the answer is as many as the number of elves you can find—all the way until New Year’s Eve when five lucky winners will be announced!

Participating Businesses

Wondering where all these elusive elves might be hiding? Here’s a list of businesses involved in the fun:

• Bourbon (@bourboncolumbia)
• Bold Minks Lash Extensions (@boldminks)
• Cantina 76 (@cantina76main)
• Kao Thai (@kaothaicola)
• Queer Haven Book Store (@queerhavenbooks)
• Holiday Inn Columbia Downtown (@holidayinncolumbiadowntown)
• Sound Bites Eatery (@soundbiteseatery)
• Richland Library (@richlandlibrary)
• Columbia Museum of Art (@colamuseum)
• Sylvan’s Jewelers (@sylvansjewelers)
• AliSan’s Luxury Consignments (@alisansluxury)
• Copper Canyon Soap Co. (@coppercanyonsoapco)
• Something Special (@floristonmain)
• Carolina Hair Studios (@carolinahairstudios_mainstreet)
• Sneak a Peek Boutique (@sneakapeeksc)
• Hotel Trundle (@hoteltrundle)
• Icon on Taylor (@iconontaylor)
• Mast General Store (@mastgeneralstore)
• The Nick (@nicktheater)
• The Grand (@thegrandonmain)
• The Woody (@thewoodyonmain)
• Villa Tronco (@villatronco)
• Shvaas Spa (@shvaasspa)

Weather Forecasting Some Fun

As you embark on your elf-hunting adventure, you might want to keep an eye on the weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high of 58°F today, while tonight you can cozy up as temperatures drop to a low of 44°F. A gentle breeze from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph will keep things nice and crisp, so bundle up and enjoy the holiday cheer!

Get Out There!

This scavenger hunt combines local commerce with holiday spirit, making for the perfect outing to create memories with loved ones. So mark your calendars, gather your hunting crew, and get ready to uncover those mischievous elves hiding out in our beloved Main Street District. Happy hunting!