Leilani and Itula found the second $1,000 cash prize during the hunt. (Photo courtesy of West Valley City)

For a fun way to celebrate the upcoming holiday season, West Valley City sponsored two scavenger hunts, each with a prize of $1,000. The money was hidden on public property within the city, with several local merchants sponsoring the contest.

Lauren McPeak, administrative management analyst for the city, said clues were posted each day until the prizes were found. On Oct. 23, the first prize was hidden and later that week found inside the globe outside of the Utah Cultural Celebration Center by winners Brielle and Nathan. Their prize was sponsored by 4K Auto Sales, 4K Auto Repair and Lost Sock Laundry.

On Nov. 1, a second one was placed in the field next to the overflow parking lot at the Maverik Center. It was found a few days later by Leilani and Itula. Lolo’s Hawaiian sponsored that prize. 

McPeak expressed thanks to the sponsors for helping the hunts become a reality.