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Annual Dowdy Park Candy Cane Hunt

Event Details

Date: December 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Dowdy Park
Address: 3005 S Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959

About the Event

The holiday celebration returns to Dowdy Park with the annual Candy Cane Hunt. Children can look throughout the park for concealed candy canes, with two simultaneous hunts organized by age group so both little ones and older children can enjoy the tradition.

Bring a flashlight for this special evening activity. Once the sun goes down, Dowdy Park becomes a festive nighttime setting for the candy cane search.

Families and friends are invited to celebrate the holidays at Dowdy Park and create special memories together.

Visit the Dowdy Park Candy Cane Hunt page →