Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt in Chicago
Celebrate your special day with an unforgettable adventure in Chicago
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Just 2 hours
- Zero stress planning
- 4-20 people
- Ages 8 to 80
- Customizable birthday trivia
Birthday Party from $39.99 · Up to 20 people
What is a Chicago birthday party scavenger hunt?
A birthday party scavenger hunt is the perfect way to discover Chicago and connect with your friends in a chill, but adventurous way.
How It Works
Get Tickets
Purchase your birthday party package above — no need to pick a specific location or date yet
Customize
Add birthday trivia about the guest of honor and personalize the experience in minutes
Start Exploring
Your crew opens the app and begins your Chicago adventure — explore the best spots together
Why Chicago Birthday Parties Love This
15 Custom Questions
Integrate trivia about the Birthday Star into the hunt. Find out who really knows them best!
Ages 8 to 80
Works for kids, teens, adults, and grandparents. Special "Youngster" role for kids, bar stops for adults.
One Price, Up to 20
$59.99 flat for the whole party. That's just $3/person for a group of 20—no per-person fees.
Start Anytime
No reservations needed. Start when your group is ready—any day, any time in Chicago. Completely self-guided.
Pause for Cake
Stop anytime for cake, food, drinks, or photos. The hunt waits for you—celebrate at your pace!
Free Rescheduling
Bad weather? No problem. Reschedule for free anytime. Your credit is good for 2 full years.
- Explore the city with a custom scavenger hunt, featuring exciting birthday-themed challenges, trivia, and photo missions.
- Play in any of 3,000+ locations worldwide, including major U.S. and international cities.
- Personalized birthday trivia to test who knows the birthday VIP best!
- Self-guided & app-powered – start whenever you're ready, no guide needed.
- Instant access with a printable or digital invitation.
- A high-energy, team-based scavenger hunt where groups compete in outrageous birthday-themed challenges.
- Customize the experience with inside jokes, birthday trivia, and fun surprises.
- Includes VIP customer support and a dedicated event coordinator for easy planning.
- Hassle-free & flexible – works in any city at any time with just a smartphone!
The Stress-Free Birthday Guarantee
Start anytime (no reservations). 3,000+ cities worldwide. Free rescheduling if weather or plans change. 2-year credit that never expires early. Your purchase is always protected.
Play Your Way in Chicago
📱 Devices: Each player uses their own phone for the full experience, but up to 4 can share one device. Kids under 5 tag along free!
Birthday Experiences in Chicago
Time For A GO in Chicago Around The Chicago Bean Scavenger Hunt
Chicago Loop, Chicago, Illinois
Get ready to explore the vibrant streets of Chicago Loop on a thrilling scavenger hunt!...
Pilsen Prowl n‘ Plunder Hunt
Pilsen Neighborhood Art Walk, Chicago, Illinois
Tracking down the some of the most captivating street-art in Chicago
Chicago's Magnificent Mile Scavenger Hunt
Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois
Discover the hidden history and incredible sites of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, one of...
Ghosts of the Chicago River Ghost Tour
Downtown Ghost Tour, Chicago, Illinois
Chicago's ghoulish sites are not for the faint of heart.
Lincoln Park Zoo-per Scavenger Hunt
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois
In Chicago, we don’t lion about our love for exploration! Join our two-mile scavenger...
Gold Coast Glittering Quest Adventure Scavenger Hunt
Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois
Why did the Windy City bring a jacket? It wanted to cover up it's secret treasures! Join...
Chi-Town Showdown
Downtown Bar Crawl, Chicago, Illinois
It's battle royale through the bars of Chicago as players race through crazy challenges...
Pubs and Cubs in Wrigleyville! Scavenger Hunt
Wrigleyville, Chicago, Illinois
Explore the Windy City's colorful neighborhood on a thrilling scavenger hunt. Uncover...
Wicker Park Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois
Join us on a hilarious adventure through West Town in Chicago! Discover hidden gems and...
Windy City Wonders Chicago Audio Tour Adventure
Downtown Audio Tour, Chicago, Illinois
Discover the Windy City's hidden treasures on an exciting self-guided audio tour. Uncover...
Andersonville Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Andersonville, Chicago, Illinois
Windy City, more like Findy City! Join our thrilling scavenger hunt in Edgewater Glen for...
Garfield's Parkside Pursuit Scavenger Hunt
Garfield Park, Chicago, Illinois
Windy City‘s secret treasures await in our Garfield Park scavenger hunt! Discover...
Hyde Park Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Chicago Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois
Art, nature, and a few surprises await on this fabulous scavenger hunt for U of C...
Groveland Park Chicago scavenger hunt
Groveland Park, Chicago, Illinois
Windy City? More like findy city! Join our scavenger hunt through Groveland Park‘s...
Home Alone: The McCallister Map Run Scavenger Hunt
Downtown, Chicago, Illinois
Outsmart boredom, ya filthy animals! Tour Home Alone’s Winnetka: from the McCallister...
Order vs. Chaos: The Dark Knight Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Downtown, Chicago, Illinois
Gotham calls! Hunt Chicago’s Dark Knight sites—from the Old Post Office to Trump...
DePaul University Hunt
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Experience a self-guided DePaul University tour with an app-led scavenger hunt featuring...
Ferris Bueller’s Day-Quest Scavenger Hunt
Downtown, Chicago, Illinois
Take a Ferris-style day off in Chicago: Parking Garage, Daley Plaza, Board of Trade,...
From Meadows to Monuments: Jackson Park Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Downtown, Chicago, Illinois
Get swept away in a scavenger hunt through Chicago’s serene Jackson Park—where...
University of Chicago Hunt
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Experience a self-guided University of Chicago tour with an app-led scavenger hunt...
Illinois Institute of Technology Hunt
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Experience an interactive Illinois Institute of Technology tour with a self-guided,...
Loyola University Chicago Hunt
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Experience a self-guided Loyola University Chicago tour with an app-led scavenger hunt...
Chicago Fire: 51-Alarm City Quest Scavenger Hunt
Downtown, Chicago, Illinois
Answer the call in Chicago! Race from Firehouse 51 to Molly’s Pub, Gaffney, Cinespace,...
Yes, Chef! The Bear’s Chicago Chase Scavenger Hunt
Downtown, Chicago, Illinois
Suit up for a Chicago kitchen sprint! Hunt flavors and stories from Lou Mitchell’s to...
Family Matters: Riverwalk Riddle Run Scavenger Hunt
Downtown, Chicago, Illinois
Chicago gets a sitcom glow-up! Track Family Matters spots—Winslow House, Wabash...
Customize your party with birthday trivia
A birthday party should be all about that special someone, and our scavenger hunts make it easy! Challenge your birthday crew to custom trivia to find out who knows the guest of honor best. The best part? Customization takes only a few minutes!
See what other birthday adventurers have to say about the Chicago birthday scavenger hunt
Don't just take our word for it! See what our satisfied birthday explorers have to say about this experience.
I really enjoyed using ScavengerHunt.com for my birthday adventure. It helped us explore Lincoln Park like never before!
Brian W.
This is definitely one of the best things to do in Chicago on your birthday. The energy of the city made it all worthwhile!
Ashley L.
Doing the themed scavenger hunt for my birthday was so much fun! I loved every moment exploring iconic spots in Chicago.
Chris H.
The Chicago scavenger hunt was amazing! It combined adventure with celebration perfectly, making it an awesome birthday party.
Laura M.
My spouse and I enjoyed a fantastic scavenger hunt for their birthday. Exploring West Town together was an unforgettable experience!
Daniel G.
This was such a fun thing to do on my birthday in the windy city. I loved discovering hidden gems around Chicago with friends.
Jessica D.
Loved the custom trivia about me that everyone submitted. It made my birthday scavenger hunt through downtown even more special!
David B.
What a great outdoor birthday party idea! We explored Garfield Park and enjoyed every moment of this unique scavenger hunt experience.
Sarah W.
We took our kids on a scavenger hunt in Lincoln Park and it was such a fun birthday idea. They loved solving clues while enjoying the outdoors.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring the Gold Coast for my birthday. The scavenger hunt was fun and engaging, perfect for celebrating in the windy city.
Emily J.
I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for my birthday adventure. It helped us discover cool spots like the Tribune Tower while exploring Chicago.
Kevin W.
If you're looking for things to do in Chicago on your birthday, this is it! The whole experience was engaging and filled with laughter.
Laura L.
We had so much fun doing the themed scavenger hunt for my friend's birthday. Exploring Edgewater Glen brought out our competitive side!
Brian H.
This was one of the best experiences ever! A fantastic Chicago scavenger hunt combined with celebrating my birthday made it unforgettable.
Ashley M.
My spouse and I had an incredible time on their birthday with this scavenger hunt. It was a refreshing change from the usual dinner plans.
Chris G.
Celebrating my birthday in this amazing city was unforgettable. The scavenger hunt through Downtown let us explore while having so much fun.
Jessica D.
The custom trivia about me added a personal touch to our scavenger hunt adventure. It made my birthday celebration even more special!
David B.
What a great outdoor birthday party in Chicago! We enjoyed the scavenger hunt through West Town and soaked up the sun while having fun.
Sarah W.
This was such a fun birthday idea for my kids. They loved running around Lincoln Park and discovering hidden gems while solving clues.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring the Gold Coast for my birthday. The scavenger hunt was a unique way to celebrate with friends in the windy city.
Emily J.
I absolutely loved using ScavengerHunt.com for my birthday adventure. It made exploring Chicago feel fresh and exciting!
Ryan W.
Doing this as a thing to do on my birthday was perfect! The windy city has so much to offer, and this made it extra special.
Sophia L.
The Chicago scavenger hunt with a birthday theme was so much fun! We laughed and enjoyed every moment while exploring downtown.
James H.
This scavenger hunt was an awesome way to celebrate a birthday! I loved exploring all the cool spots around DuSable Bridge.
Laura M.
I planned a scavenger hunt for my wife’s birthday, and it turned out amazing! We loved discovering hidden gems together in West Town.
Daniel G.
This was such a fun activity to do on my birthday! Exploring the Chicago Loop with friends was unforgettable and filled with laughter.
Jessica D.
The custom trivia about me made the scavenger hunt even more special. It was great seeing everyone laugh and learn new things about me.
David B.
Celebrating outdoors in Garfield Park was fantastic. The scavenger hunt kept us engaged while soaking up the sun. Highly recommend this!
Sarah W.
What a fun birthday idea for my kids! They loved running around Lincoln Park Zoo and finding clues. A perfect day in the windy city.
Michael S.
I had the best time exploring the Gold Coast for my birthday. The scavenger hunt was a unique way to celebrate in this beautiful city.
Emily J.
The ScavengerHunt.com app made exploring Chicago on my birthday easy and enjoyable. Picking our neighborhood added to the excitement!
Liam J.
Such a great way to celebrate my birthday! The scavenger hunt in Downtown was filled with laughter and interesting spots to discover.
Nina T.
We enjoyed this themed scavenger hunt so much! It was exciting to see all the sights while celebrating my friend's birthday.
Kevin A.
This was one of the best experiences I've had in Chicago. A perfect blend of fun and exploration for our birthday party adventure.
Laura M.
A fantastic activity for my spouse's birthday! We had a great time wandering around West Town and making memories together.
Tom G.
What a fun thing to do in Chicago on my birthday! Exploring Downtown with friends made it memorable, and I can't wait to do it again.
Megan D.
I loved how everyone submitted custom trivia about me. It made the scavenger hunt through Gold Coast even more special and personal.
Chris B.
Celebrating outdoors in Edgewater Glen was perfect. The scavenger hunt let us enjoy the fresh air while having a blast on my birthday.
Sarah W.
This was an amazing birthday idea for my kids. They loved running around Lincoln Park Zoo and discovering new things along the way.
Jake J.
I had the best birthday exploring the Chicago Loop. The scavenger hunt was so much fun and brought everyone together for a great time.
Emily S.