Illustration of a seaside promenade with Christmas lights between lamp posts and a family walking a dog (DWNTWN Wonder Hunt: Mousecapades | Tiny Tails & Holiday Trail)
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DWNTWN Wonder Hunt: Mousecapades | Tiny Tails & Holiday Trail

2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.

DWNTWN Wonder Hunt: Mousecapades hides 50 mice in storefront windows throughout December. Participants find at least 35 for a chance to win $100 cash prizes.

All ages $

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Plan Your Visit

Last year

Neighborhood

DWNTWN Muncie

Food & Drink

Food and beverages available from local vendors

Location

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DWNTWN Muncie · 120 W Charles St, Muncie, IN Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families, scavenger hunt enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive, whimsical, engaging

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 (3/5)

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Download or print your Mouse Tracker from the event website before you start to easily record your findings.
  • Plan your route strategically by grouping nearby businesses to maximize your mouse-finding efficiency.
  • Visit during daylight hours for the best visibility of the window decals, especially if you have young children with you.
  • Check the DWNTWN Muncie social media pages for hints or updates on mouse locations.
  • Make a day of it by combining the hunt with visits to local shops and cafes in the DWNTWN area.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Enter to win one of five $100 cash prizes

Links & Contact

Run by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership

Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DWNTWN Wonder Hunt?

It's a city-wide scavenger hunt where participants search for 50 hidden mouse decals in the windows of DWNTWN businesses.

How do I participate?

Grab a Mouse Tracker, find at least 35 mice by looking in storefront windows, and record their locations.

What are the prizes?

Participants who find at least 35 mice are entered to win one of five $100 cash prizes.

When does the event take place?

The event runs from November 28, 2025, through January 5, 2026, with mice visible throughout December.

Is there a cost to participate?

Participation is free, though you may want to budget for any purchases made at the businesses you visit.

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