Event Details
The elves are back! The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Holiday Elf Hunt returns November 13 through December 15, 2026, inviting families, friends and Elf Hunters of all ages to explore Lakewood businesses, find hidden elves and earn chances to win prizes.
Presented by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by First Federal Lakewood, this year's free, family-friendly Hunt features 56 participating businesses and a fresh, updated digital game experience designed to make exploring Lakewood easier and more fun.
And players don't have to complete the entire Hunt to have a chance to win.
Every business check-in earns one raffle ticket. Find one elf and you have one chance to win. Find 10 and you have 10 chances. Players can also earn bonus raffle tickets by completing activities throughout the game, including uploading “Elfie” photos and sharing receipts.
Players who find all 56 hidden elves will also qualify for a special Grand Prize drawing.
Using the Holiday Elf Hunt game app, players can discover participating businesses, see which locations are open, find hidden elves, scan QR codes to check in, track their progress, complete activities, see special offers, and collect digital raffle tickets along the way.
The Holiday Elf Hunt is designed to make exploring and supporting Lakewood businesses part of the fun of the holiday season. There is no purchase required, and the game is free and open to everyone.
The 2026 Holiday Elf Hunt begins at 8:00 AM Friday, November 13 and continues through December 15. Multiple prize drawings will take place during the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party on December 17. Winners do not need to be present and will be contacted using the information provided when registering for the game.
HOLIDAY ELF HUNT 2026November 13–December 15, 202656 participating businesses. Free to play. No purchase required. Presented by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by First Federal Lakewood
Register and join the Hunt at lakewoodchamber.org/elf26.