Community Christmas Kickoff & Elf Scavenger Hunt
November 29th, 2025
Community Shop Small Saturday Events:
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Visit Santa & Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides at Ace Hardware- Woodruff: 10 am- 2 pm
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Elf Scavenger Hunt throughout Minocqua, Woodruff, Arbor Vitae & Hazelhurst: During Store Hours
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Cookie Decorating & local craft vendors at Northfork Fin & Filet- Arbor Vitae: 9:30- 1 pm
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Christmas Train Village Show at the Train Station Shops- Minocqua: 10 am- 4 pm
Elf Scavenger Hunt
Elf hunt takes place Saturday November 29th, 2025. Turn forms into the box in the 24-hour Let's Minocqua Visitors Center at 8216 Hwy 51 S by Monday, December 1st, 2025 at 10 am.
2025 Let’s Minocqua Elf Hunt Rules
Ages 2–12: Search for the Plush Elf
Ages 13–17: Search for the Elf Legs Ornament
How to Play
- Search for the Elf at the participating businesses listed below.
- When you find it, tell an employee and have them sign your form.
- Don’t forget to grab a piece of candy as your sweet reward!
Explore Santa’s Regions
There are 3 festive regions to visit:
North Pole Region – From Torpy Park to North of Arbor Vitae
Santa’s Workshop Region – Downtown Minocqua
Reindeer Run Region – South of the Lake Minocqua bridge to the south end of Hazelhurst
How to Win
Complete regions to earn your way into the Holiday Gift Drawings!
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Nice List (Tier 1) – Complete 1 Region
Prize: $100 Gift Card -
Santa’s Helper (Tier 2) – Complete 2 Regions & be entered into Tier 1 & Tier 2
Prize: $200 Gift Card -
North Star Champion (Tier 3) – Complete All 3 Regions & be entered into all 3 drawings
Prize: $300 Gift Card
Submitting Your Entry
Drop your completed form in the box located in the 24-hour vestibule of the Let’s Minocqua Visitors Center: 8216 Highway 51 S Minocqua by Monday, December 1st at 10 AM. The Prize Drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd.