The event takes place at the City Government Plaza, beginning at the Busch Municipal Building on the corner of Boonville and Central streets at 840 Boonville. Students begin their hunt for clues, treasure pieces and knowledge of City government by finding their way to each of the stops. Their goal is to find each of the departments marked. Their last stop is at City Council Chambers where they met the Mayor and City Council members and choose their last piece of treasure. To wrap up the event, students write a paragraph to illustrate their vision for Springfield's future.
All schools send in their collected works containing jokes, puzzles, short stories and more.
These are included in a container filled with memorablia and stored in the attic of City Hall.