Candy Cane Hunt
Children race across the museum lawn to collect thousands of candy canes divided into separate age categories. Participants can also take part in an on-site coloring contest, turning in their finished sheets before leaving. Winners of the coloring contest receive prizes announced the following week.
What to Expect
Kids race to collect over 5,000 candy canes on the lawn.
Event Details
Ages
10 and under
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Paducah Parks & Recreation
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children ages 10 and under
Vibe
Festive and playful
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The entire event is free.
- Hours: Registration starts at 11:30 a.m.; hunt for ages 3 & under at 12:00 pm; ages 4 - 6 at 12:15 pm; ages 7 - 10 at 12:30 pm; Coloring Contest from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 pm.
- Parking: 2nd Street will be closed to traffic between Jefferson and Monroe Street. The page encourages parking at the Farmers' Market parking lot, with its entrance at the intersection of 2nd and Monroe.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive in time to register before your child’s age-group hunt begins.
- Check your child’s age category so they join the correct hunt.
- Bring time for the coloring contest, which runs during the event and requires children to turn in their sheets before leaving.
- Use the Farmers’ Market parking lot at 2nd and Monroe because 2nd Street is closed between Jefferson and Monroe.
Special Events & Promotions
- The event is free and is for children ages 10 and under.
- The candy cane hunts are split into separate sessions for ages 3 and under, ages 4–6, and ages 7–10.
- Children can enter an on-site coloring contest; winners receive prizes announced the following week.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the hunts?
Children ages 10 and under can join, with separate hunts for ages 3 and under, ages 4–6, and ages 7–10.
What else can children do at the event?
They can color a sheet on site and turn it in before leaving; coloring contest winners are announced the following week and receive prizes.
Do families need to register?
Registration starts before the age-group hunts.
Where should visitors park?
Use the Farmers’ Market parking lot, entered at the intersection of 2nd and Monroe streets; 2nd Street is closed between Jefferson and Monroe.
How many candy canes are part of the hunt?
More than 5,000 candy canes are divided among the age-group hunts.
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