Denham Springs, LA — Where’s Waldo? In Denham Springs, of course! Celebrating its fourteenth anniversary in July 2026, Find Waldo Local has become a beloved summertime event in communities nationwide. This year, Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association are again teaming up with 325 independent bookstores nationwide, including Cavalier House Books, for some hide-and-seek fun designed to encourage residents to patronize their local businesses. There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for the entire month of July.
Families love joining the scavenger hunt to find the iconic children’s book character, with his red-and-white-striped shirt and black glasses, hidden in twenty-five local businesses, including Mustard Seed Creamery, Sweet Ramblin, Le Chien Brewing Company, and Mothers and Daughters Gift Shoppe. Find Waldo Local is a wonderful way to support the Shop Local movement by increasing foot traffic to a variety of stores. “We love the tradition of community and fun celebrating Find Waldo Local promotes each year,” said John Cavalier, owner of Cavalier House Books.
To join in the fun, people can simply pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Denham Springs!” stamp card at any of the participating stores. With each miniature Waldo they spot, searchers get their card stamped or signed by the participating shop. Eagle-eyed hunters can also look for Wizard Whitebeard hidden in Cavalier House Books! Collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes. All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at Cavalier House Books on August 1st at 11 AM.
For more information about hunting for Waldo in Denham Springs, call Cavalier House Books at 225-664-2255. To see a map of all participating stores, visit www.indiebound.org.
