Join the citywide 250th Scavenger Hunt in Elizabeth, NJ, Oct 18–19, 2025. Explore history with booklets from Elizabeth Public Library.
250th Scavenger Hunt – Elizabeth, NJ
Date: Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
Location: Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch, Local History Department, 11 S. Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Host: Elizabeth Public Library & GoElizabethNJ250
Details: Join us during Four Centuries in a Weekend for a citywide scavenger hunt celebrating Elizabeth’s history. Booklets and instructions will be available starting October 14, 2025, online at elizpl.org/localhistory or in person at the library’s Local History Department.
Contact: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 250th Scavenger Hunt?
The scavenger hunt takes place on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Where can I get scavenger hunt booklets?
Booklets and instructions will be available online at elizpl.org/localhistory or in person at the Elizabeth Public Library’s Main Branch, 3rd floor Local History Department, beginning October 14, 2025.
Who is hosting the scavenger hunt?
The scavenger hunt is hosted by the Elizabeth Public Library and the City of Elizabeth’s America 250 Committee, GoElizabethNJ250.
