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Registration Open for Pirate Treasure Hunt in Fort Zumwalt Park

Young buccaneers can enjoy pirate activities and look for buried treasure in Fort Zumwalt Park on September 14.

The Pirate Treasure Hunt on September 14 will give young swashbucklers the chance to enjoy fun activities andΒ look for β€œtreasure” hidden in Fort Zumwalt Park.

But they'd better sign up by August 23, or the ship will leave port without them.

The event, which is for ages 5 and up, will be held fromΒ 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 14.

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Starting with the first clue, participants will proceed to one of six stations and complete an activity such as β€œBail the Boat,” β€œWalk the Plank” β€œNavigate the Ship,” and β€œHook the Treasure” to receive a clue to the location of the next station, and a puzzle piece.Β 

When all the puzzle pieces are assembled they will provide the final clue showing where to dig for buried treasure.

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The cost of the Pirate Treasure Hunt is $6 for residents, $8 for non-residents, and free to kids ages 4 and under with a paying adult.Β 

The Parks Department hopes that familiesΒ sign up soon to keep the activity from being cancelled due to low registration. For more information about the event, contact Tourism and Festivals Assistant Erin Cooper atfestivalassistant@ofallon.mo.usΒ or callΒ 636-379-5574.Β Β 

Volunteers are needed to help with the Pirate Treasure Hunt.Β Please contact Volunteer Services atΒ 636-379-5507Β orΒ volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.Β 

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