2023 Ridgefield Whodunnits will take place on Saturday, May 6th in Downtown Ridgefield during May First Saturday.
‘The Case of the Missing Yellow Balloon’
Coffee shop owner Earleen loves Ridgefield First Saturdays. It brings lots of folks into downtown Ridgefield.
Today, one of those folks is Norman the musician. He is playing his saxophone over at Carts by the Park, the local food truck lot. His mellow tunes fill the air as folks purchase their favorite meals and sit down to listen.
Jody works as a server at the Pioneer Street Restaurant. She is always very busy during Ridgefield First Saturdays.
Maureen loves to shop and she has many wonderful places to choose from in Historic Downtown Ridgefield!
The Carter family is taking in the crafts a Davis Park. Davy rode his bike to the event. His cheerful yellow balloon bobs in the air behind him. His mom and dad are helping his three other siblings make flower crowns, pot plants and create tiny fairy gardens. Gypsy their loyal and patient golden retriever lies at their feet wagging her tail while June, the youngest, proudly holds up her potted flower.
Davy was able to ride his bike around town and visit different businesses while the rest of the family made crafts.
It wasn’t until he returned to Davis Park that Davy noticed that his yellow balloon was missing!
We’re sure they meant it in good fun, but we need to figure out whodunnit and get Davy’s yellow balloon back!
Are you a good enough detective to figure out which suspect took Davey’s balloon? Who did it? Where did they do it? What type of distraction did they use?
Join in the mystery game! Check in at the City trailer at Davis Park on Saturday, May 6th beginning at 9am to get your detective packet.
Clues will be hidden in Downtown Ridgefield (south of Division, west of S 9th Ave, north of Shobert St, and east of Lake River) along sidewalks, in parks or inside open businesses.
Search high and low for paper clues that will mention either a suspect, a distraction or a location that was NOT used in the crime. Mark off the information on your mystery game card to help you narrow down the answer.
Once you have figured out the mystery complete the game card and return to Davis Park for a prize. Complete the mystery by 12:30PM so that we can return Davey’s balloon!
HOW TO PLAY:
- Get a 2023 Whodunnits Game Packet.
Available Saturday, May 6th at the City of Ridgefield trailer at Davis Park. Your game card will include a list of possible suspects, distractions, and locations. - Look For Clues Around Downtown Ridgefield
Paper clues will be hidden along sidewalks, in parks or inside open businesses in Downtown Ridgefield. Search high and low and mark of each suspect, distraction, or location that you find. - Determine Whodunnit
There is one suspect, distraction, and location that you will NOT find around town. When you have found every clue and are left with one possibility in each category, you have your answer! - Return to Davis Park
Return to the City trailer for a finisher’s prize!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the game work?
Walk around downtown Ridgefield to find paper clues hidden along sidewalks, in parks or inside open businesses. Each clue will have a suspect, a distraction or a location that was NOT used in the crime. Eliminate the clues you find to figure out who took Davy’s yellow balloon!
How do we join?
Come by the City of Ridgefield trailer at Davis Park on Saturday, May 6 anytime between 9am and 12pm to pick up a game sheet.
How do I find the Clues & Evidence?
Walk around Downtown Ridgefield (south of Division, west of S 9th Ave, north of Shobert St, and east of Lake River) and look for white clues with the Ridgefield Whodunnits logo.
What do I do with my game card when I have solved the mystery?
Return to the city trailer at Davis Park to exchange your game card for a Finisher’s prize!
How do you win?
Everyone who completes a game card receives a Finisher’s Prize!
Does it cost anything?
Nope! The game is free to play and you may work together as a team. Each team member will receive one Finisher’s prize.
