Considered a powerful symbol of moving forward and an omen of good fortune, the dancing lights of the aurora borealis embrace new beginnings and discovery.

As the world turns toward new horizons, International Geocaching Day 2026 invites geocachers everywhere to follow the light of exploration forward.

Earn two new souvenirs for International Geocaching Day 2026 and follow the glow of adventure toward your next find.

International Geocaching Day 2026 finder:

• To earn this souvenir, geocachers must find and log one geocache, attend an event, or complete an Adventure Lab® Location between August 14 and 16, 2026.

International Geocaching Day 2026 hider:

• To earn this souvenir, geocachers must have a non-event geocache (excluding Adventure Lab®) published between August 1 and August 31, 2026.
  • Remember, review times may vary! A geocaching community volunteer will typically begin reviewing your geocache within 7 days. We recommend submitting your cache for publication at least a week before the deadline. Learn more about the cache review process in our Help Center.

Where will the northern or southern lights take you?