Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

Get ready for a sweet winter mission! As the sun sets, hundreds of candy canes (and various other prizes) will be hidden throughout the park, just waiting to be found. Grab your flashlight, bundle up, and bring your best hunting skills for a magical evening of glowing fun.

Date: Saturday, December 19
Location: Steinhorst Park
Ages 2-4: 5:00pm
*Will take approximately 5-10 minutes
Ages 5-12: 5:30pm
*Will go until all candy canes are picked up (approximately 15 minutes)
Early Registration: $5/Participant August 3-November 30
Late Registration: $10/Participant December 1-18
What to Bring: A flashlight, warm clothes, and something to collect your candy canes in!

We’re looking for businesses, groups, or individuals to help supply candy canes for this community event. All contributors will be featured in our event advertising and recognized for their support!
Reach out to parkrec@baraboowi.gov for details on how to participate.

Note:

Date: Saturday, December 19
Location: Steinhorst Park
Ages 2-4: 5:00pm
*Will take approximately 5-10 minutes
Ages 5-12: 5:30pm
*Will go until all candy canes are picked up (approximately 15 minutes)
Early Registration: $5/Participant August 3-November 30
Late Registration: $10/Participant December 1-18
What to Bring: A flashlight, warm clothes, and something to collect your candy canes in!

We’re looking for businesses, groups, or individuals to help supply candy canes for this community event. All contributors will be featured in our event advertising and recognized for their support!
Reach out to parkrec@baraboowi.gov for details on how to participate.

Program cancellations due to weather are posted as soon as possible on our Facebook page @BarabooParks and on our website at www.baraboowi.gov/parksandrecreation
Look for the “Recreation Newsflash” on the right side of the screen. (only visible when there are cancellations)

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Kids Special Events
Program Subcategory General
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 8/3/2026
Enrollment End Date 12/18/2026 11:30 AM
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum -
Maximum -
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 2 years Enforced - As of date 12/19/2026
Maximum 12 years 0 months
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Early Individual
Available from 8/3/2026 until 11/30/2026
-None-
-None-
$5.00
Individual
Available from 12/1/2026 until 12/18/2026
-None-
-None-
$10.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
12/19/2026 Saturday 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Steinhorst Shelter