Reindeer Round-Up Scavenger Hunt in Eau Claire
Help! Santa’s reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus have disappeared! We have to get them back to the North Pole before Christmas! We heard from a source, possibly the Grinch, they have been reportedly last seen in some of the City of Eau Claire Parks. Help us find Santa's reindeer, Santa, and Mrs. Claus by venturing out to our parks and solving the riddles to find each one of them! The hunt will be available from November 28 - December 21, 2025. We need your help to round up everyone and get them back to the North Pole before Christmas! See the clues below the photo submission box.
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Here Are Your Hints!
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🦌 Blitzen
Near the courts where paddles echo in friendly rhythm, the air feels charged with life. A sudden rush of wind stirs the branches, and the hush of winter seems to crack open with energy. Even amid the clatter of paddles and the chase of points, Blitzen’s eyes light up when the jack rules the court, darting after it with playful precision and unstoppable zest. Blitzen is never far from the action — quick, bold, and full of spark.
🦌 Comet
Where the air buzzes with energy and laughter drifts from the edge of the park, there’s always a sense of motion — wheels spinning in summer, and skates gliding across the rink come winter. It’s the perfect place for Comet, the quick and shining streak of the season. When twilight settles and the lights begin to glow, you might just glimpse his trail racing past, bright and fleeting as a shooting star.
🦌 Cupid
Along a crescent-shaped stretch of water, tucked away from the rush of the world, where anglers cast their lines and time itself seems to slow, a gentle warmth lingers in the winter air. From this quiet nook, the distant laughter of children at a nearby school drifts across the water, adding a bright note to the serene scene. It is said that Cupid strolls this tranquil shore while the ripples on the water seem to catch his magic, shimmering with a hint of wonder.
🦌 Dancer
Where two rivers come together and the lights of downtown shimmer like stars on water, joy fills the air. Always full of life and laughter, Dancer’s spirit lives here — moving with the pulse of the city and the sparkle of the season. Watch closely, and you might catch a glimpse of Dancer’s graceful performance before Dancer disappears into the night.
🦌 Dasher
In a place where speed and strength are celebrated, one reindeer fits right in. Footsteps echo where crowds once cheered, and a chill of winter air hints that Dasher has just raced by. A baseball legend in his own right, he steals bases with the same lightning-fast grace that carries him across the sky. Always first to leap, first to dash, his energy hums through the open air.
🦌 Donner
Tucked along the gentle curves of the Chippewa River, this park shimmers with a quiet kind of wonder. From its grassy banks, you can gaze across the water at the timeless beauty of another community park in the distance. If you’re lucky, you might even catch Donner’s enjoying himself a nice picnic lunch within his hammock.
🧑🎄 Mrs. Claus
Among quiet garden paths blanketed in snow, a gentle warmth seems to linger despite the chill. The flower beds may be sleeping for the season, but someone kind has clearly tended to them — perhaps with a touch of Christmas magic. It’s said that Mrs. Claus visits this peaceful spot to rest her hands and her heart, sharing treats with the woodland creatures who stop by.
🦌 Prancer
Near the sunny open space where tails wag and paws race through the snow, another kind of energy fills the air. It’s a joyful place, full of movement and laughter — just right for Prancer, who never stays still for long. When the dogs quiet and the park grow still, you might catch a glimpse of Prancer bounding through the moonlight, hooves kicking up tiny sparkles of frost.
🦌 Vixen
A narrow stream winds its way through this park, whispering softly beneath a footbridge dusted in frost. The air here feels alive, sparkling with quiet mischief— just the kind Vixen is known for. Vixen darts between the trees and across the frozen water, leaving their reflection flickering like a secret in motion.
🦌 Rudolph
Just off a road that bears the very name, a soft red glow shines through the winter trees. Here, the most famous reindeer of all rests quietly, its nose casting a gentle glow across the neighborhood park, where an ice rink and basketball court await evening visitors. Follow the shimmer through the dusk — it will lead you right where you need to go.
🎅 Santa
On a crisp winter morning, Santa found himself wandering into this park, his boots crunching softly on the winding roads dusted with frost. The air was alive with the scent of pine and the distant glimmer of water where the boat access meets this large river. Santa paused by the disc golf course, chuckling to himself as he imagined elves trying their luck at tossing discs through the hoops. Santa raised his hand, letting a sprinkle of stardust float down the winding roads and among the trees, leaving a subtle shimmer that would make anyone passing through smile, as if the park itself had been touched by holiday magic.
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