Farmington is set to offer Find Waldo Local, a downtown free, family-friendly summer activity, in July.

Waldo, a children’s book character in a red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed glasses, is visiting 25 local businesses throughout the community. It is a way to support 20 local businesses, according to a news release from DDG Booksellers.

Starting on July 1, anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a Find Waldo Local in Downtown Farmington! stamp card at DDG Booksellers, which contains the names of all the participating sites; with each Waldo they spot, they can get their card stamped or signed by the participating shop.

Waldo has hidden his gold medallion in DDG Booksellers, so eagle-eyed hunters can find that as well. Collecting store stamps or signatures at 18 or more businesses will entitle seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and paraphernalia.

Candlewick Press is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide 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 all of July.

For more information, call DDG Booksellers at 207-778-3454.

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