Looking for something fun to do with the kids, your significant other, or a friend? Why not embark on a fun-filled Scavenger Hunt through the Central West End!
How To Play
- Play anytime during the month of December by visiting shops and restaurants throughout the CWE.
- Use the clues below to find hidden gingerbread men in the windows of the CWE.
- Snap photos of 15 hidden gingerbread men and submit them via email to marketing@cwenorthcid.com to claim your $50 CWE gift card (while supplies last).

One $50 card will be awarded per family and all children under 13 will receive a prize if they complete the hunt during the Window Walk event (children can just write the names of 15 businesses where they spotted a gingerbread man… no photos needed)!
All gift cards will be mailed directly to you.
Below are some hints to help you find the gingerbread men:
Clue 1
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS LOOKING TO UPGRADE HIS BEAUTY ROUTINE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. HE HAS LOTS OF PARTIES TO ATTEND AND HE NEEDS TO LOOK AND FEEL HIS BEST!
Clue 2
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS HUNGRY. HE’S ON THE HUNT FOR THE PERFECT PIE!
Clue 3
THE GINGERBREAD MAN HAS A MASSIVE SWEET TOOTH. ALL HE CAN THINK ABOUT IS BUTTERCREAM FROSTING.
Clue 4
THE GINGERBREAD MAN CAN’T WAIT TO VISIT HIS FAVORITE SHOP KNOWN FOR HAVING A RESIDENT CAT.
Clue 5
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS IN THE MOOD TO PLAY SOME GAMES. HE JUST CAN’T DECIDE BETWEEN PACMAN OR SKEEBALL?
Clue 6
WHY WOULD THE GINGERBREAD MAN GO ALL THE WAY TO ITALY WHEN HE CAN ENJOY SOME
DELICIOUS PASTA AND WINE, RIGHT HERE IN THE CWE?
Clue 7
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS LOOKING FOR AN ALL-NATURAL SKINCARE LINE SO HE CAN STAY
MOISTURIZED ALL WINTER LONG.
Clue 8
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS BUSY LOOKING FOR SANTA’S HELPERS WHO ARE HARD AT WORK MAKING TOYS AND MISCHIEF.
Clue 9
THE GINGERBREAD MAN HAS BEEN STUCK IN BOOTS ALL WINTER LONG. HE’D LIKE TO SHOW HIS TOES A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE!
Clue 10
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS GETTING MARRIED! HIS SISTER IS NOW SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT DRESS FOR HIS BIG DAY.
Clue 11
THE GINGERBREAD MAN HAS DECIDED TO TAKE UP YOGA IN THE NEW YEAR. HE JUST NEEDS SOME NEW THREADS TO HELP HIM FEEL MORE CONFIDENT!
Clue 12
THE GINGERBREAD MAN HAS REALIZED HIS EYESIGHT ISN’T AS SHARP AS IT ONCE WAS. HE’S IN THE
MARKET FOR SOME NEW SPECS.
Clue 13
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS LOOKING FOR SOME NEW DIGS AND NOTHING WOULD MAKE HIM
HAPPIER THAN LIVING IN THE BEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN ST. LOUIS. HE CAN’T WAIT TO SUNTAN ON THE ROOFTOP POOL.
Clue 14
THE GINGERBREAD MAN CAN’T HELP BUT ADMIRE THIS BEAUTIFUL CROWN, WORTHY OF A KING.
Clue 15
THE GINGERBREAD MAN WANTS TO TAKE A STAYCATION. HE’D LIKE TO EXPERIENCE THE
PERFECT MIX OF EUROPEAN-INSPIRED DESIGN AND COMFORT, WITHOUT LEAVING THE CWE.
Clue 16
ALL ABOARD! THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS READY TO TRAVEL TO A BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
Clue 17
THE GINGERBREAD MAN HAS BEEN INVITED TO A BIG PARTY ON NYE. HE’S HEADED TO THIS SHOP
TO FIND THE PERFECT SUIT.
Clue 18
IT MAY BE NOON BUT THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS STILL CRAVING BREAKFAST. HE CAN’T WAIT TO DIG INTO A DELICIOUS OMELETTE.
Clue 19
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS HOSTING A LARGE HOLIDAY PARTY. HE CAN’T WAIT TO SHOP FOR ALL HIS
FAVORITE FOODS AT THIS ST. LOUIS STAPLE!
Clue 20
THE GINGERBREAD MAN CAN’T WAIT TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH ALL HIS INFLATABLE FRIENDS!
Clue 21
THE GINGERBREAD MAN SURE IS THIRSTY AFTER SHOPPPING ALL DAY. WHERE CAN HE FIND A SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE TO RECHARGE?
Clue 22
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS PEAKING THROUGH THE TREES! IS THAT A BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE HE SEES IN THE FOREST?
Clue 23
THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOVED RECEIVING HIS VERY OWN CWE HOLIDAY TOTE BAG THIS YEAR. HE CAN’T WAIT TO HEAD TO THIS GALLERY TO THANK THE TALENTED DESIGNER.
Clue 24
THIS OFFICE IS WHERE THE GINGERBREAD MAN VISITS TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE CWE! FROM MARKETING TO EVENTS, THIS ORGANIZATION MAKES SURE THE CWE IS ALWAYS THE PLACE TO BE.
Clue 25
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS ON THE HUNT FOR SOME NECESSARY LUXURIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Clue 26
THE GINGERBREAD MAN CAN’T WAIT TO ZIP AROUND THE CWE ON TWO WHEELS.
Clue 27
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS LOOKING TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH SOME FURRY FRIENDS.
Clue 28
THE GINGERBREAD MAN CAN’T WAIT TO DANCE THE MORNING AWAY DURING HIS FAVORITE HOT SWING JAZZ BRUNCH.
Clue 29
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS LOOKING TO SURPRISE HIS SISTER WITH SOMETHING SPARKLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. HE CAN’T DECIDE BETWEEN A NICE PAIR OF EARRINGS OR A BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE.
Clue 30
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF A HAIRCUT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. HE’S HOPING SOME STUDENTS WILL HELP HIM FRESHEN UP HIS LOOK!
Clue 31
CHECKMATE! THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS HOPING TO TRY HIS HAND AT A NEW GAME.
Clue 32
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS HOPING TO LEARN A FEW JUGGLING TRICKS (AFTER ENJOYING A NICE BOWL OF PASTA).
Clue 33
FROM PAINTINGS TO SCULPTURES, THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOVES VIEWING NEW DESIGNS FROM
CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AT THIS LOCAL GALLERY.
Clue 34
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS CRAVING SOMETHING SPICY. HE HOPES THIS RED CURRY SATISFIES HIS
CRAVING.
Clue 35
THE GINGERBREAD MAN IS HEADED TO THIS SPECIAL POP-UP SHOP IN SEARCH OF SOMETHING SILVER.