Event Update:
Parents/Guardians/Participants,
With a very tough decision, we regret to inform you that the Grinch’s Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt, scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM, has been canceled due to the field being unsafe and fully snow-covered from the recent storm, which makes it difficult to host the event as planned. Safety remains our top priority, and we want to ensure that every program/event we offer provides a fully enjoyable and satisfactory experience for all participants. Postponing the event to next week is not feasible, as staffing levels during that time would be insufficient to support the event. All refunds will be issued automatically.
We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding with this decision.
If you have any questions, please contact the Blue Mountain Recreation Commission.
Thank you for your continued support.
Blue Mountain Recreation Staff
Grinch's Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
HELP! The Grinch has discovered that Santa's elves have hidden candy canes!! He's planning on finding them and turning them green! Please help us find them all before it's too late!
This event is very similar to an "egg hunt", and participants are divided by age groups to collect as many candy canes as they could until all candy canes are gone. There are a limited number of specially marked candy canes that are hidden and can be redeemed for a prize! Candy Canes will be scattered throughout the soccer field behind the Recreation Office. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and some yummy cookies, while the Grinch hands out prizes to those that found the special candy canes. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as supplies and registration spots are LIMITED! Registered children will receive a holiday bag to collect their candy canes in! Check-in begins at 6:00PM, with the candy cane hunt to kick off at 6:30PM!
Resident registration begins Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Non-Resident registration begins Thursday, November 13th
Registration Deadline: Saturday, November 29th at 11:59PM or if event fills
This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather AND bring your own flashlight to find the hidden candy canes. We ask that all children be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Parents/Guardians of 3-4yr olds - you may walk with your child during the hunt but we ask that you do not pick up candy canes for your child! Thank you!