# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Find Waldo Local 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Where’s Waldo? In Downtown Frederick, of course! Celebrating its 14th year in July 2026, Find Waldo Local has become a beloved summertime event in communities nationwide. This year, Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association are again teaming up with over 300 independent bookstores nationwide, including us, Curious Iguana, for some hide-and-seek fun designed to encourage residents to patronize their local businesses. There is no charge to participate, and the hunt begins July 1-31.

Families love joining the scavenger hunt to find the iconic children’s book character, with his red-and-white-striped shirt and black glasses, hidden in local businesses. Find Waldo Local is a wonderful way to support the Shop Local movement by increasing foot traffic to a variety of stores.

To join in the fun, people can simply pick up a Find Waldo passport at Curious Iguana, Dancing Bear Toys and Games, Frederick Visitor Center, or C. Burr Artz Library starting on Wednesday, July 1. With each miniature Waldo they spot, searchers get their card stamped or signed by the participating shops found on the passport. Dress up as Waldo for Super Waldo Saturday on July 25 and get special discounts and promos at a select list of participating businesses when you show you passport at checkout. Stay tuned for more details.

Collecting store stamps or signatures at thirty or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes. All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at C. Burr Artz Library on Sunday, August 2, from 2 pm-3 pm. Prizes are reserved for children 12 and under. To be eligible to win prizes at the celebration, passports must be turned in to Curious Iguana by Saturday, August 1, before closing and participants must be present at the celebration on Sunday, August 2 to win prizes.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/frederick/find-waldo-local-2026/200030430335715
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Frederick
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 12 N Market St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701
- **lat**: 39.41445
- **long**: -77.4107
- **full address**: 12 N Market St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Find Waldo Local 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Find Waldo Local 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Find Waldo Local 2026 takes place on Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 12 N Market St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Find Waldo Local 2026?
  - **A:** Find Waldo Local 2026 is organized by Curious Iguana.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Find Waldo Local 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Frederick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Find Waldo Local 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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