July 6, 2026
Our friends over at Old Town Books Junior have once again organized this summer’s Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt in Old Town, a nationwide celebration of community and local businesses in conjunction with Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association.
Stop by the bookstore to pick up your Waldo Stamp Card, then hunt down Waldo in 15 other participating local businesses (including Penny Post, Red Barn Mercantile, and Pippin Toy Co.!).
You have the entire month of July to get as many stamps on your card as you can. Cards must be returned to Old Town Books by July 31, where prizes will be awarded for various levels of completion. There is a celebration at OTB at the end of the month! You don't have to be there to win, but it will be a party!
This year's participating businesses include:
• Alexandria Visitor's Center
• AR Workshop Alexandria
• 529 Kids Consign
• The Dog Park
• Era Boutique
• Hypergoat Coffee Roasters
• Made in ALX
• Monday's Child
• Nothing in Between Studio
• Penny Post
• Pippin Toy Co.
• Red Barn Mercantile
• Sara Campbell
• Today's Cargo
• The World Crafted on King