SF’s 175th Birthday Scavenger Hunt and Ice Cream Party (Ghirardelli Square)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Participate in this scavenger hunt celebrating San Francisco’s 175th birthday from Mission Loteria, The Native Experience and KQED. This self-guided adventure takes you through iconic and hidden spots, including the William Westerfield Mansion, the golden fire hydrant at Dolores Park and Caffe Trieste.

Pick up your scavenger hunt materials on April 11 at KQED, for this at-your-own-pace hunt that culminates in an ice cream gathering at Ghirardelli Square on April 15, where we’ll hear from local artists and historians about selected landmarks, celebrate our city, and award prizes to three lucky winners that completed the hunt!

Prizes

• First Place – Ghirardelli gift basket and Bay Curious books (signed by Bay Curious host, Olivia Allen-Price)
• Second Place – Gift card to local restaurant + a pair of tickets to Mission Lotería’s Cafecito tour on April 25
• Third Place – Mission Loteria + KQED Live swag bag + a pair of tickets to your KQED event of choice under $25

Learn how to get started below:

For scavenger hunt ONLY:

• Participants can pick up their scavenger hunt tablas (sheets) and stickers in-person at KQED on Apr 11, 2025 from 7-9pm.
• Participants will also have the opportunity to pick up scavenger hunt items at Dolores Park on April 12-14 from 9am-12pm.

For WHOLE experience (hunt, ice cream, special panel):

• Scavenger hunt, ice cream party and a special panel discussion with local artists and historians about selected landmarks at Ghirardelli Square, participants must purchase tickets.
• Discount available for kids (10 and under).

Join us for an evening of history lessons, chocolate and community as we celebrate San Francisco’s historic milestone and incredible achievements together!

If you’re facing financial challenges but would still love to join us for the ice cream party, please reach out to Mission Loteria at missionloteria@gmail.com.

Co-presented by Mission Lotería and The Native Experience, in with partnership with Ghirardelli Square.

Guests attending the ice cream party will get an ice cream sundae from the legendary Ghirardelli Square ice cream shop and get to enjoy a program that celebrates San Francisco:

7pm – Announce Hunt Winners:
– First Place – Ghirardelli gift basket and Bay Curious books (signed by Bay Curious host, Olivia Allen-Price)

– Second Place – Gift card to local restaurant + a pair of tickets to Mission Lotería’s Cafecito tour on April 25

– Third Place – Mission Loteria + KQED Live swag bag + a pair of tickets to your KQED event of choice under $25

8-9pm – Historic Bay Area Landmark panel and Ghirardelli ice cream sundae (must purchase ticket for this experience).

– Panelists:

Henry Weverka, President of Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. and grandson

Carlo Gomez Arteaga, Co-Executive Director of The Transgender District

Kelly Elizabeth, Latina-owned business, Artillery AG, San Francisco Pottery Stuido

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.