I am a big fan of creative events, hence the style of my baby shower and wedding. Anyone who can take an event to another level by involving it’s participants in more than just drinking, straight up staring at a performance, I am all for. Perhaps that is why I love trivia nights and scavenger hunts. Anyhow, here is a list of events in San Diego that challenge your mind and sometimes your body:

Trivia Nights
Kipper’s Pop Culture Trivia @ The Whistle Stop in South Park
Every 1st and 3rd (and sometimes 5th) Monday of every month ($5)
Starts at 10pm-ish (more like 10:30pm)

Adam Gimbel’s Music Trivia Night @ The Whistle Stop in South Park
Every last Thursday of every month ($5)
Starts at 9:00pm

Quiz Night @ Shakespeare’s Pub & Grille in Little Italy/Golden Hills
Every last Sunday of every month
Starts at 7:00pm

Think & Drink Trivia @ Winston’s in Ocean Beach
Every Tuesday night of every month ($1)
Starts at 6:00pm

Taco Tuesdays & Trivia Night @ Big Bertha’s Fish Joint in Pacific Beach
Every Tuesday night of every month
Starts at 7:00pm

Tuesday Night Trivia @ The Bitter End in the Gaslamp
Every Tuesday night of every month
Starts at 7:00pm
I can’t tell if trivia still happens here since the yelper’s are not even commenting on it.

Scavenger Hunts
Holiday Scavenger Hunt @ Omni Hotel San Diego
Saturday, Jan 10
1-4pm ($30-$60)
Discover San Diego’s hidden treasures searching the city’s coolest roof-top lounges, hip hotels, scenic restaurants and hot spots using photography, creativity, teamwork and strategy, competing for a chance to win prizes.

High Trek Adventure
Saturday, Apr 4
Noon-? ($35-$60)
High Trek Adventure is a unique, one-of-a-kind urban adventure game where brains beat brawn! Teams solve clever clues while navigating the city via foot or public transit! Its a scavenger hunt, with all the thrills of the amazing race, mixed in with Trivial Pursuit, throw in a mini road race and add a dash of cat-and-mouse. And voila! You have High Trek Adventure!

Urban Dare
Saturday, May 30
Noon-? ($90 per team)
Locally created Amazing Race type event. Part running – part trivia quiz – part skill challenges – 2 person teams – solve clues to find checkpoints – take team photos at checkpoints – use public transportation – call friends to help solve clues. The race where smarts can beat speed.

Great Urban Race
Saturday, Oct 24
Noon-5pm ($45-$70)
The Great Urban Race is a wacky urban adventure. Teams of two solve twelve clues, have a wild city adventure and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way during a fun day.

Sources: Active Network, Citysearch, Yelp & individual websites.