Feb 16, 2026 | Announcements, City & Downtown, Eventzee Exposure, Hunt Tips, Sales & Marketing, Tourism, Uncategorized
Eventzee and TownTrek invite downtowns across the nation to transform their streets into celebration grounds for America’s 250th birthday! Using our mobile app, communities can craft custom interactive events that celebrate local heritage, highlight small businesses, and spark exploration.
Whether you’re unveiling historical landmarks, spotlighting hometown heroes, or guiding visitors (and locals!) to hidden gems, America250 By TownTrek makes every downtown a destination.
The American Dream Team
In 2026, the United States will mark a once-in-a-generation milestone: America’s 250th anniversary. This is more than a birthday—it’s a moment for reflection, pride, and storytelling. From big cities to small towns, every community has a role to play in honoring our shared history and celebrating the people, places, and stories that define America.
At Eventzee, we believe the most powerful stories aren’t only found in history books—they live on Main Streets, in hometown heroes, veteran memorials, local museums, community traditions, and the everyday places that shape community identity. That’s why we’re proud to officially launch America250 experiences through our TownTrek platform, giving communities flexible, modern tools to bring this historic celebration to life.
Unlimited Freedom
Powered by Eventzee, TownTrek is a highly customizable engagement platform built to support everything from weekend festivals to multi-day, multi-location campaigns. Communities can choose from 10 different challenge types with no limits on how they expand their experience, including:
- GPS & Explore Challenges – Visit historic sites and check-in to unlock their stories.
- Quiz & Text Challenges – Test players’ knowledge as they explore your city.
- Photo & Video Challenges – Capture favorite downtown landmarks and curate crowdsourced social content.
- QR Code or Poll Survey Challenges – Encourage engagement with small businesses, and collect feedback directly from participants.
- Information & Route Challenges – Provide educational content, and direct players along specific stops.
Organizers can tailor event duration, player limits, and pricing to fit their community’s size and goals—whether that’s a one-day patriotic celebration or a multi-month America250 heritage trail.
Turning Main Streets into Celebration Grounds
Designed specifically for Main Street and downtown marketing organizations, TownTrek creates walkable, self-guided experiences that encourage exploration, discovery, and community pride.
Communities can create custom routes highlighting:
- Historic landmarks and public buildings
- Museums and cultural institutions
- Veteran memorials and heritage sites
- Downtown gathering spaces and local businesses
With interactive maps built directly into the app, every challenge can be pinned to a real-world location—making it easy to guide residents and visitors to hidden gems and meaningful places. Whether you open up the map for free-form exploration or design specific heritage routes, TownTrek makes every downtown a destination.
Supporting Local Businesses Along the Way
America250 is also an opportunity to drive real economic impact. With built-in check-ins and location-based challenges, participants can earn points by visiting participating businesses—boosting foot traffic and awareness along the route.
Communities can:
- Encourage purchases with redeemable prizes or discounts
- Offer sponsorship opportunities with business logos and branding within the app
- Create intentional routes that guide visitors to local shops, restaurants, and gathering spaces
It’s a win-win: businesses gain visibility, and participants discover new local favorites while celebrating American heritage.
Keeping the Celebration Going
America250 doesn’t have to be a one-day event. With scheduling tools and a challenge library full of ready-made ideas, organizers can roll out new challenges over time—keeping residents and visitors engaged across multiple days or weeks. Real-time leaderboards, social feeds, and progress-tracking badges add friendly competition and community interaction to the experience, encouraging participants to return again and again.
America250 belongs to every town, city, and county. Whether you’re preserving local history in a rural community or activating foot traffic in a busy downtown district, these tools scale to meet you where you are. America’s story is the sum of local stories—and this milestone is your moment to tell yours.
Join the America250 Movement
Now is the time to start planning how your community will celebrate America’s 250th birthday. With Eventzee and TownTrek, you don’t need a massive budget or technical team—just a story to tell and a community ready to explore it.
Ready to launch your America250 experience?
Connect with our team to see how Eventzee and TownTrek can bring your community’s story to life.
Fill out the Contact Form on TownTrek’s website for fastest service or reach out to info@towntrekapp.com to schedule a walkthrough.
You can also check out our free America250 Demo by downloading the TownTrek app or visiting https://towntrek.web.app/#join=USA250 and using the join code USA250.
Jun 25, 2024 | Sales & Marketing, Tourism
Florida Jeep Jam is an annual event hosted for Jeep enthusiasts and their families in the beautiful Panama City Beach (PCB). This year event organizers introduced an exciting digital twist with the Eventzee scavenger hunt app, which offered attendees a unique way to engage with the event and the event’s vendors.
Explore PCB – The Game 2024
The game, aptly named “Explore PCB – The Game 2024,” was designed to enhance the Jeep Jam experience by encouraging event attendees to visit local vendors and complete fun challenges, which then awarded them points and the potential to win great prizes. The Eventzee scavenger hunt app served as an easily-accessible tool for players to use on this interactive adventure, making it quick for all attendees to download the app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, navigate to the event and participate!
How It Worked – Eventzee Scavenger Hunt App
After event attendees purchased admission, they downloaded the Eventzee scavenger hunt app and joined the “Explore PCB – The Game 2024” event. Once inside, players were presented with a list of challenges that required them to explore different parts of Panama City Beach, including challenges that ranged from visiting specific vendors to completing photo and video tasks, quiz questions, local check-ins and more.
Engaging with Local Vendors
One of the key features of the Explore PCB Jeep Jam event was its emphasis on local vendors. By incorporating these businesses into the challenges, the event not only provided fun for the participants but also supported the local community. Players were encouraged to visit these vendors, which included PCB restaurants and shops, retail companies like O’Reilly Auto Parts, amusement parks like Swampy Jack’s Wongo Adventure, and more. Players could interact with these businesses in a variety of ways, including photo challenges, quiz challenges, and QR code challenges. In addition, players took pictures of receipts from local businesses and were awarded prizes for shopping and eating at local places!
Earning Prizes
As players completed challenges, they earned points and badges all within the Eventzee scavenger hunt app. Big prizes were offered – like the chance to win $1,000 in a cash drawing! All players who earned at least 200 points were entered to win the cash prize, and this approach kept participants engaged and motivated throughout the event.
Benefits for All
The use of the Eventzee scavenger hunt app for the 2024 Florida Jeep Jam offered numerous benefits:
- For Participants: A unique and interactive way to experience the event, discover new places in PCB, and win exciting prizes.
- For Vendors: Increased foot traffic and exposure to a new audience, boosting sales and customer engagement, and social media activity, too!
- For Organizers: Enhanced event engagement through a modern and fun interactive experience. Some challenges even prompted players to tag Florida Jeep Jam on social media, which is a fun way to show off the event and gather content for upcoming promotions!
If you’re interested in learning more about hosting an Eventzee scavenger hunt, email us at sales@eventzeeapp.com or call us at 714-210-3850 x15.
Mar 11, 2024 | Sales & Marketing, Team Building
In the dynamic landscape of social media, content is king. For companies seeking to enhance their online presence, Eventzee stands out as a powerful tool for effortlessly gathering captivating photos and videos. Why should your company consider incorporating Eventzee into its social media strategy? Here’s why:
User-Generated Content:
Eventzee scavenger hunt app empowers your audience to become content creators. Capture the authentic moments and experiences of your community members, whether they are participating in events, sharing insights, or showcasing your products in their daily lives. User-generated content brings an authentic touch to your social media channels, resonating with your audience on a personal level.
Versatile Challenge Creation:
Tailor challenges to suit your brand’s narrative. Whether you’re promoting a product launch, encouraging user testimonials, or fostering community engagement, Eventzee scavenger hunt app allows you to create diverse challenges that align with your social media goals. From photo contests to video testimonials, the possibilities are endless, enabling you to curate a rich variety of content.
Real-Time Interaction:
Build a sense of community by engaging with your audience in real-time. As participants submit photos and videos through Eventzee challenges, you can respond, comment, and share their content instantly. This two-way interaction not only strengthens your brand-consumer relationship but also encourages ongoing engagement. Utilize our in-app social features, including the social feed, group chat, and leaderboard to keep players engaged.
Seamless Integration from Scavenger Hunt App Experience:
Eventzee scavenger hunt app seamlessly integrates with various social media platforms, making the sharing process effortless. With just a few clicks, you can share player content directly to your company’s social media channels, creating a fun memory of your event! Having a gathering during your event? Use our slideshow option for an easy way to share photos that were submitted during the event as well!
Utilizing Eventzee is not just about gathering content; it’s about building a community, fostering authenticity, and creating a dynamic online presence. Elevate your brand’s social media game by turning your audience into active participants, making Eventzee an indispensable tool for capturing and sharing the stories that define your company.
Mar 5, 2024 | Sales & Marketing, Tourism
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, event organizers are faced with the challenge of creating memorable experiences while navigating the ever-evolving landscape of virtual events. Eventzee is a go-to platform for seamlessly transitioning traditional celebrations into unforgettable virtual or hybrid experiences. From bar crawls to parades, let Eventzee scavenger hunt app be your guide to transforming your St. Patrick’s Day festivities!
With its user-friendly interface and customizable features, Eventzee engages with locals and visitors alike, all from the comfort of their own devices.
Bar and Pub Crawls:
Bring the pub crawl experience to the virtual realm with Eventzee’s customizable challenges. Join together with multiple establishments and create a “trail”, encouraging participants to visit all locations in the area. Players can share photos and videos of their favorite Irish-themed beverages or submit answers to St. Patrick’s Day trivia.
Within the Eventzee app, you can also present discounts or other offers using our scannable badge features! Get creative with endless opportunities!
Parades and Holiday Celebrations:
Transform traditional parades into a digital extravaganza by encouraging participants to submit videos and photos throughout the day. With Eventzee, event organizers can also set location-based challenges, ensuring that participants attend certain events or gather in specific areas during the celebration.
Whether it’s concerts, fundraisers, or other exciting endeavors, Eventzee provides the tools to turn any celebration into an engaging experience. Create challenges that capture the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, and watch as participants share their moments of joy and camaraderie.
This St. Patrick’s Day, engage on a new level with Eventzee. Whether you’re planning a Leprechaun-themed pub crawl, a parade, or any other type of celebration, Eventzee’s intuitive platform and user-friendly features will ensure your event exceeds expectations. Don your green attire, grab a pint, and let Eventzee transform your St. Patrick’s Day festivities into an immersive and unforgettable experience for all. Cheers to the magic of virtual celebrations!
Nov 1, 2023 | City & Downtown, Sales & Marketing, Tourism
As we look forward to the holiday season, our team at Eventzee wants to take this time to support and raise awareness for independent shop owners across the country on Small Business Saturday (the Saturday after Thanksgiving). This nationwide movement to help small businesses is a great marketing initiative, and Eventzee can help you take engagement even further with personalized scavenger hunts. To get you started, here are a few ideas for using the Eventzee scavenger hunt app this November and beyond!
Downtown Adventures
The few days after a big Thanksgiving meal are perfect for encouraging people to come and walk around your local downtown area. Team up with other local businesses to create a virtual passport using the Eventzee scavenger hunt app and offer prizes to participants who get out and visit multiple businesses in your city.
Eventzee client Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) of Los Angeles, California, used the Eventzee scavenger hunt app last year to encourage residents and visitors to explore local businesses and landmarks of Downtown LA. Dialing up the fun and encouraging patronage of the area’s small businesses in recognition of Small Business Saturday was a hit with locals and visitors alike.
The scavenger hunt could be completed within a few hours, and tasked players to use the Eventzee app to complete tasks and challenges throughout the city. Participants stopped by landmarks and businesses including iconic sites such as Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Broad and Grand Central Market and small businesses in the Jewelry District, The Bloc and FIG@7th.
Take a cue from our friends in Downtown LA and bring Eventzee to your area this Fall! Combine the immersive scavenger hunt experience with local discounts for even more engagement!
Discounts and Deals
Bring out the masses by offering deals, coupons, and discounts for those who choose to participate in your Small Business Saturday event! It’s likely that the small businesses will already be offering their own discounts during the busiest shopping season of the year, but additional offers will encourage people to join the event and visit more shops and businesses.
Using a virtual passport system with Eventzee, players can earn discount codes as badges for completing various challenges. This will encourage more engagement with a variety of businesses and award players for their dedication.
Keep them Coming Back
Many Eventzee clients offer players a small prize after the event concludes, like a gift card to be spent within the city at participating locations. This can include local shops, restaurants, or attractions. A monetary prize encourages participants to be excited about the prospect of returning to the town at a later date.
This past October, Downtown Jacksonville, FL, used Eventzee for their Halloweek event, which encouraged all attendees to scan at least 10 QR codes into the Eventzee app, and then rewarded all who completed the event a $20 #DTJax e-Gift Card.
Offering prizes not only encourages participation, but also drives home repeat business and small business camaraderie between shop owners.
Make it an Event!
While Small Business Saturday is usually just one day, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it into a bigger celebration. After Thanksgiving, people look forward to tree lightings, holiday lights exploring, holiday shopping, and more. Expand your Small Business Saturday into December and use the Eventzee scavenger hunt app to inform people of upcoming events.
Regardless of what your Small Business Saturday event looks like, Eventzee is here to support you in making it the best event yet! For more information and to get in touch, contact Craig Holland, sales@eventzeeapp.com.
May 25, 2023 | Announcements, Press Releases, Sales & Marketing
Eventzee was honoured to go to battle at Warhammer Fest 2023, a huge tabletop wargames convention, that saw thousands of fans gather to celebrate all things Warhammer. Among the activities on offer was an immersive scavenger hunt experience realised through the power of Eventzee.
Hosted by Games Workshop, the manufacturer of Warhammer and a variety of other tabletop games, the biggest official Warhammer event of 2023 took place at Manchester Central Convention Complex in England where attendees found themselves exploring a variety of areas dedicated to different event activities. The 3 day event included live previews, tournament areas, a board game cafe, and of course a scavenger hunt.
Eventzee enhanced the Warhammer Fest experience by introducing a scavenger hunt where players could interact with real world set pieces and locate hidden QR codes throughout the convention complex. Within Eventzee’s powerful scavenger hunt app, Games Workshop was able to craft an immersive experience over the course of three days.
Numerous factions do battle in the Warhammer universe, and the scavenger hunt was themed around two of these. Scavenger hunt players had to choose their allegiance: either the the uncompromising human Imperium, or the alien-worshipping Brotherhood Cultists. Based on the players’ allegiance, they participated in unique challenges throughout the Eventzee-based portion of the Warhammer event. Each player was tasked with locating 10 QR code challenges per day at the venue, which were hidden among impressive, lifesize recreations of some of the game’s well known settings.
The unique props and interactive set pieces were brought to life by EPH Creative, an event prop designing group who truly took Eventzee to new heights. Players had to traverse the interactive settings and hunt down the QR codes, which were sneakily hidden among armoury lockers, chemical pits, and battleground debris. This combination of physical props and digital gameplay was a unique new experience that proved a hit with the thousands of players who took part.
With each completed day within the Eventzee app, the players earned 1 piece of a 3 part badge. If players were dedicated enough to earn all three pieces by the end of the weekend, they were rewarded with a unique metal event pin bringing together all 3 pieces to create one pin badge. The highly sought after real world prize was a badge of honour for the players that completed the hunt.
The Games Workshop team created one of the most unique events that Eventzee has ever taken part in. Offering a high-value prize, such as the unique event pin badge, encouraged thousands of players to jump into the scavenger hunt app event. Thousands of attendees participated in completing the challenge!
Warhammer Fest 2023 utilised the Eventzee scavenger hunt app to engage attendees with the event on a different level, exploring all parts of the venue, interacting with displays, and engaging with other event attendees. Thank you to Games Workshop and EPH Creative for making this event a truly memorable experience for everyone involved.
