Happiness is contagious, and this year, Macaroni KID Jefferson City is celebrating Hunt for Happiness Week in the best way possible—by bringing more joy to our community! I have had so much fun with our readers and community in organizing our BOO Baskets and Stockings for Mom - We Want MORE!
From January 19th through the 25th, we’re leaning ALL the way in with happiness challenges on our social media pages and an extra smiley community scavenger hunt designed to spread happiness - what kid isn't thrilled to find a painted rock?
What Is Hunt for Happiness Week?
Hunt for Happiness Week is all about finding and creating moments of joy in our daily lives. Whether it’s sharing laughter with loved ones, enjoying simple pleasures, or connecting with our community, this week is a reminder to seek out happiness wherever we can.
Our Community Scavenger Hunt
To celebrate, we’re taking the fun to the streets with a community scavenger hunt! Here’s how it works:
- Collectible Smiley Faces: Throughout the week, I’ll be hiding little rock smiley faces in various locations around Jefferson City. Each smiley face represents a small piece of happiness for your family to find! Keep an eye on our social media pages and stories for daily clues about where to look. If you find one, be sure to tag us on social media!
- Family-Friendly Printable Scavenger Hunt: We’ve created a special printable scavenger hunt that families can enjoy together at your own pace. From finding something that makes you laugh to discovering an object that brings you joy, this activity is a great way to engage with loved ones and celebrate the little things. Get your Printable Happiness Scavenger Hunt Here!
Join the Challenges on Social Media
We’ll also be running a social media campaign throughout the week to spark conversations about happiness. Look out for prompts, challenges, and opportunities to share what makes you smile. Be sure to tag us in your posts and use the hashtag #HuntForHappinessMissouri to spread the joy! Those who participate in all challenges will be added to a drawing to get a coffee (or drink of choice) on me from one of our lovely, local coffee shops!
Why This Matters
My personal New Years Resolution is mindfulness and I believe that seeing the good in life plays a big part of how we frame our mind and show up in all aspects of our lives. In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to overlook the things that bring us joy. Hunt for Happiness Week is a chance to pause, reconnect, and celebrate the good around us. By participating in this event, you’re not only creating joyful memories for yourself and your family but also contributing to the collective happiness of our community.
Ready to Hunt for Happiness?
- Follow Us: Stay tuned to Macaroni KID Jefferson City’s social media pages (Facebook + Instagram) for daily updates, clues, and happiness prompts.
- Join the Hunt(s): Download our printable scavenger hunt to enjoy with your family at your own pace. For those local, during the week of the 19th start looking for those little smiley faces around town.
- Spread the Joy: Share your favorite moments using #HuntForHappinessMissouri and tag us to inspire others to join in.
Let’s make Hunt for Happiness Week a celebration to remember. Together, we can fill Jefferson City with smiles, laughter, and a whole lot of joy!
