Get ready to shine, explore, and support local this holiday season! The Sphere elves have been busy, and they’ve hidden two magical sets of Sparkle Search rainbow ornaments across our communities—one in Northampton and one in Florence. And yes, they’re as fabulous as they sound.
Northampton Sparkle Search: The Rainbow Disco Hearts
Ten rainbow disco hearts are tucked away inside women- and nonbinary-owned retail businesses throughout downtown Northampton. Each heart holds a clue—a piece of a secret holiday phrase!
Find all 10 clues, crack the phrase, and bring your completed sheet to A2Z Science & Learning Store for a prize.
And while you’re out sleuthing, treat yourself to some local holiday shopping and support the incredible entrepreneurs who keep our downtown shining.
Florence Sparkle Search: The Rainbow Disco Balls
On the other side of the (small) valley, the elves have hidden six rainbow disco balls inside Florence’s woman and nonbinary-owned retail spots. Each one contains a unique letter.
Gather all 6 letters, solve the mystery word, and take it to A2Z for another prize!
Yes—you can (and should!) do both Sparkle Searches. Double the sparkle, double the fun.
Free. Festive. For All.
This community adventure is free, open to the public, and designed for sparkle-seekers ages 0 to 111. Bring the kids, bring your friends, bring your inner child. Everyone is welcome.
Dates to Know
- Starts: Black Friday — November 28th
- Celebrate with us: All Small Business Saturday weekend through December
- Ends: December 21st, when the elves swoop back in to put the disco hearts and balls down for their long winter nap.
Where to Find Answer Sheets
Pick up a Sparkle Search sheet at:
- Any participating business
- A2Z Science & Learning Toy Store
- The Sphere Innovation Lab, Florence
- Print the sheets below!
Whether you’re solving for secret phrases, chasing disco balls, or discovering new woman- and nonbinary-owned shops you’ll fall in love with, we promise: this is holiday magic done locally and done right.
Happy Sparkle Searching!
More about the Sphere here! https://spherenorthampton.com
Watch the Elves Hop Around in Northampton HERE! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lxEC47Qn7mI
Watch the Elves Explore Florence! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vwhKzwZ81NU
