Phone-Free Puzzle Hunt on the Parkway

Join PA Unplugged and Screen Free Philly for a fun-filled puzzle hunt along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! Teams and solo sleuths will tackle a series of location-based puzzles in some of Philly's most iconic civic spaces.

How it works:

• Come alone or with friends.
• Receive a puzzle packet to guide you along the route.
• No phones allowed! Use your eyes, brain, and the people around you to solve each clue.

About going phone-free:

This is a phone-free challenge, but you don't have to turn in your phone to participate. If you want to fully embrace the experience, we’ll have a secure "phone check" at registration. Those who check their phones will receive a little something extra!

Details:

📍 Meet at the Art Museum Steps
🎟️ $5 per person
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3 PM

We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of brain-benders, real-world connections, and exploration of one of Philly's greatest urban parks!

The Phone-Free Puzzle Hunt on the Parkway is part of The Oval Minifest, a three-day festival this August in Eakins Oval, organized by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the Parkway Council. Designed by Eric The Puzzler.

Screen Free Philly is an initiative of PA Unplugged, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to restoring real-world connections by advocating for policies and cultural norms that prioritize people over technology.