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A young child crouches on the ground at night, using a flashlight to search the ground during an outdoor activity.
A child gives a high five to a costumed mascot while an adult looks on during the 2025 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt, showing a welcoming activity station at the event.
Two children sit and smile in a festive holiday display, holding a flashlight and a card during the 2025 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt.
A child wearing a headlamp holds a decorated paper bag while participating in the 2025 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at an outdoor playground at night.
A young child carries a paper bag and searches the ground by flashlight during the 2025 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt, with an adult standing nearby for support.
Children run together holding flashlights and paper bags while collecting treats during the 2025 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at night.
A toddler sits on playground equipment at night, holding a piece of candy while a flashlight shines nearby during the 2025 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt.

About the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

Did you hear the latest news?! A certain someone has left candy canes all over the grounds of Shawnee Park. Bring your flashlights and help us find them! When you arrive at the Shawnee Park Center you’ll get to decorate a bag for collecting the candy canes. After we collect the candy canes, we will enjoy free cookies, hot chocolate and coffee. Parents are not charged admission, but must accompany children. Please dress according to weather. This event will happen rain or shine! If raining, the candy cane hunt will be moved indoors. For more information, contact Chase at clogel@cityofcape.org.

  • Date: Friday December 11, 2026
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Shawnee Park Center
  • Cost: $8 per child
  • Registration

Sponsored by: Saint Francis Healthcare System, CP SEMO, Porch Initiative

Thank you to our corporate sponsors!

Friday 8/14/26 trash and recycling routes will begin at 6:30 AM due to staffing shortage

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