Shorewood Foundation

06/11/2026

Clue #5 just dropped… and the words are all jumbled! 🤯

Can you piece together the clue, or will you head to www.shorewoodfoundation.org/spot-it-shorewood/ for the unjumbled version?

With summer officially kicking off, it’s the perfect excuse to get outside, explore Shorewood, and join the hunt! ☀️

From Thursday, June 11 through Tuesday, June 16, search for the hidden Spot It Shorewood decal. Find it, scan the QR code, and you’ll be entered to win a $100 gift card to an Oakland Ave. business impacted by construction. 🚧

Want a bonus entry toward the $200 grand prize gift card? Share your adventure on Instagram or Facebook, tag Shorewood Foundation, and use .

As always, please keep the clue answer and decal location a secret so everyone can enjoy the hunt!

Happy Summer, Shorewood!

06/09/2026

Shorewood, you did amazing playing Spot It during week #3! 👏👏👏

Clue #3 led seekers to the Shorewood Nature Preserve (which the Shorewood Foundation is proud to support financially 🍃). Those who ventured down the steep trail found the Spot It decal on a tree cage.

Congrats to our two $100 gift card winners!
🥐 Moya Mowbray selected North Shore Boulangerie
🍔 Wil Roehl selected CRAVE Cafe

Still a few hours to play with clue #4 — and it’s been our most popular week yet 👀

Clue 5️⃣ drops on Thursday am!

06/04/2026

Clue #4 is LIVE… and this version doesn’t use a single word. 🤫

We’ve loved seeing so many people out exploring Shorewood and taking on the hunt. Last week was our biggest week yet, but we think this week can top it. This version of the clue is all emojis, so see if you can crack the message before your friends do. 🧩

Need a little help? Head to www.shorewoodfoundation.org/spot-it-shorewood/ to view the full clue on our website and start your search!

From Thursday, June 4 through Tuesday, June 9, track down the hidden Spot It Shorewood decal for a chance to win a $100 gift card to an Oakland Ave. business impacted by construction. 🚧

Want a bonus entry toward the $200 grand prize gift card? Share your adventure on Instagram or Facebook, tag , and use .

As always, please keep the clue answer and decal location a secret so everyone can enjoy the hunt!

See ya out there, Shorewood!

06/01/2026

🎉 Announcing the winners of Spot it Shorewood week two! Each won a $100 gift card to an Oakland Ave. business affected by construction.

♥ Mae selected Cloud Red
🥐Aidyn selected North Shore Boulangerie

The decal was hidden in the window of American Family Insurance at 4484 N Oakland Ave, a favorite stop for dogwalkers and their four-legged friends! [Photo credit: Emma Molli]

The week 3 clue on our website is live until tomorrow evening, so there's still time to play!

05/28/2026

Clue #3 just dropped… and this one might have you squinting a bit 👓

As you can see, the version posted here is blurred, so head to www.shorewoodfoundation.org/spot-it-shorewood/ to unlock the full clue on our website and start your search around the village!

The hunt runs from May 28 through June 2, so be sure to start searching soon 👀

Think you can track down the hidden Spot It Shorewood decal? Find it, scan the QR code, and you will be entered to win a $100 gift card to an Oakland Ave. business impacted by construction. 🚧

Want a bonus entry toward the $200 prize gift card? Post your adventure on Instagram or Facebook, tag , and use !

Another reminder: please keep the mystery alive and avoid sharing the clue answer or decal location!

Good luck, Shorewood!

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Shorewood High School seniors Atticus Goff and Kennedy Merkel, recipients of the 2026 Shorewood Foundation Scholarship! 🎓

The scholarship is awarded annually to two seniors who demonstrate strong character, community service and academic achievement.

Atticus is recognized as a kind, intelligent and hardworking student who shows remarkable maturity in his interactions with both peers and adults.

Kennedy balances lasting involvement in music, athletics and school clubs alongside challenging academics.

We were proud to present these scholarships during the SHS Annual Awards & Scholarship Night last week and celebrate these outstanding students and their bright futures ahead.

05/21/2026

Clue #2 is LIVE… but it might take a little decoding 🧠

The clue you see here is a scrambled version, but head to www.shorewoodfoundation.org/spot-it-shorewood/ to read the full clue on our website and start your search!

From Thursday, May 21 through Tuesday, May 26, explore the village and see if you can track down the hidden Spot It Shorewood decal!

Spot the decal? Scan the QR code to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to an Oakland Ave. business affected by construction. 🚧

Want to better your odds? Share your hunt on Instagram or Facebook, tag , and use to be entered to win the $200 grand prize gift card.

Help keep the game fun for everyone and please don’t reveal the clue answer or hiding spot!

Ready, set… go explore, Shorewood!

05/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mike and Cheyenne — the winners of Spot It Shorewood week one! Each won a $100 gift card to an Oakland Ave. business affected by construction.

🍻 Mike selected Draft & Vessel
🦊 Cheyenne selected Foxhole Craft Beer Shop & Kitchen

The decal was pinned to Professor Pinkerton, the entertainer who wandered between shops and throughout the Shorewood Art Walk crowd on May 14th. 👀

And we LOVE this selfie from seeker Ebby, who successfully spotted it too! 📸

The next clue drops tomorrow morning, and you’ll have until Tuesday evening to spot the decal and enter to win a gift card! 🔎

05/14/2026

Let the Spot It Shorewood scavenger hunt begin! 🔍

Clue #1 is LIVE NOW… but part of the message has been redacted. 👀
Head to www.shorewoodfoundation.org/spot-it-shorewood/ to read the full clue on our website.

Then get exploring during the Shorewood Art Walk TONIGHT from 5–8 PM and see if you can find the hidden Spot It Shorewood decal!

Find it? Scan the QR code on the decal and enter your info to be entered to win a $100 gift card to an Oakland Ave. business affected by construction. 🚧

Want a bonus entry? Share your adventure on Instagram or Facebook, tag , and use for a chance to win a grand prize $200 gift card to an Oakland Ave. business.

[Please don’t reveal the clue answer or hiding spot in your posts or photos!]

Clue #1 is only active tonight from 5–8 PM during the Art Walk. The next clue to a new location drops next Thursday!

Happy hunting, Shorewood!

02/05/2026

This Saturday! Once again, the Ice Captains have a fun afternoon planned for all including: live music, DJ music, food trucks, family games and of course skating on the rink. Dress accordingly - there’s no bad weather, just bad clothing choices. ❄️😎☃️🧣🧤

❄️"Snow" way you’ll want to miss this! ❄️

Consider this flyer an ice-breaker. The Shorewood Chill is coming Saturday, Feb 7, 12:00-4:00 pm at the Lake Bluff Ice Rink.
Skating, hockey drills, FREE hot chocolate, and s’mores. Come join the fun!