Candy Cane Hunt
Thousands of candy canes are scattered across the grounds for young children to collect following an opening countdown. Specially marked candy canes hidden in the park can be redeemed for holiday prizes. Shortly after the hunt starts, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a firetruck to greet attendees and pose for photos.
Mon, Dec 7, 2026 6 years and younger Free.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
Accessibility
Disability accommodations can be requested at least five days before the event date.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Get your child into the line outside the hunt area before the countdown, because all the kids are released together.
- Let your child pick up any specially marked candy cane and hand it in personally, since adults can't collect or redeem them.
- Dress kids for the weather, because the hunt goes ahead in snow, rain or shine unless severe weather cancels it.
- Have a camera ready once the hunt is underway, because Santa and Mrs. Claus pull up on a firetruck and sit for photos.
- If you need a disability accommodation, ask for it at least five days before the event so the city has time to arrange it.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Draper
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the hunt?
The hunt is for children 6 and younger. Thousands of candy canes are scattered throughout Draper Park.
How does the hunt start?
Children line up outside the hunt area and are released together after a countdown.
What are the specially marked candy canes?
A limited number of specially marked candy canes are hidden in the park, and each can be traded for a holiday prize. Adults can't pick them up or redeem them. The child must hand in the ticket in person, and each child gets only one prize.
Will Santa be there?
Yes. Shortly after the hunt starts, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a firetruck to greet the children and sit for photos.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The hunt goes ahead in snow, rain or shine. It may be canceled or postponed for severe weather, so call (801) 576-6584 for current information.
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