Sweet holiday memories await! Join us for our annual Candy Cane Hunt, where kids search our indoor festive course for treats and take home fun holiday craft projects. Warm up with cozy hot chocolate and explore self-directed activity stations throughout the evening! Self-Directed Activities (5:00 – 7:30 PM): Visit with Santa, face painting, an indoor snowball fight, hot chocolate, and holiday crafts! Flexible Hunt Times: Candy cane hunts run continuously throughout the 2.5-hour event, grouped by age/size so every child gets a fair turn—just arrive when it works best for your family! Double the Fun: Running simultaneously with our Holiday Cookie Decorating in Your PJs event—register for one or both! 📸 Parents, don't forget to bring your camera for photos with Santa!

The holiday season is here and we all love to enjoy the traditions of the holidays. We are here to make things a little easier and still get those traditions in with your family/friends and you get to have fun decorating cookies in your pajamas!! -All participants will receive 1 dozen sugar cookies, frosting, toppings, directions and more! Self Directed Areas (open 5-7:30 p.m.) for each paying participant: Visit with Santa, cookie decorating area, holiday craft pick up area, hot chocolate, face painting and more. Parents don't forget to bring your camera!!! If you are interested, we will be offering a separate, but simultaneous event that you are welcome to register for as well. We will be hosting a Candy Cane Hunt event that day too! Pre-registration is required for both events. Additionally, if you are interested in helping out a family who, otherwise, couldn't afford this event, you may select a variety of scholarship donations below.

Get Ready for TRICK OR TRUCKS! 🎃🚛 Kick off Halloween early with an high-octane family adventure brought to you by Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education! Imagine the ultimate Halloween bash where trick-or-treating meets massive, roaring machinery! Kids will get up close and personal with the biggest, coolest vehicles around—from giant dump trucks and powerful bulldozers to real-life fire engines, and so much more! 🚒🚜 🌟 Event Highlights & Activities Truck-or-Treating: Collect sweet treats right from the bed of these monster machines! Special Holiday Treats: Every paid participant score a delicious extra treat - Diehl's Cider Mill Donut, juice box/water, and a take home craft! 🍩 Tasty Eats: Fuel up with delicious bites from local food trucks (purchases separate). Rain or Shine: The fun doesn't stop for weather—all activities are outside in the Oak Valley Center parking lot! ⏰ Choose Your Time Slot & Vibe Register by your arrival time to secure your spot! While arrival slots are 30 minutes, you're welcome to stay and explore longer (event wraps up by 7:30 p.m.). Sensory-Friendly Silent Sessions: Need a lower-sensory experience? Join one of our two designated horn- and siren-free time slots so kids sensitive to loud noises can enjoy every moment stress-free! 🎟️ Ticket & Registration Info Pre-Registration Highly Recommended! Online registration closes at 9:00 a.m. on 10/21/26. Missed pre-registration? Walk up early for your preferred time slot and scan the QR code to register on-site ($7 day-of price). Children (Ages 2–13): $5 (includes full access, candy at every truck, and a special holiday treat!). Little Explorers (0–23 Months): FREE (admission to view trucks; does not include candy/treats/crafts). Kids 13+ & Special Education: Older kids and Special Ed participants are always warmly welcomed! Please contact us directly to register anyone over 13. Scholarships Available: We want every family to join the fun! Reach out to Paige.Spencer@hvs.org for details on entry fee assistance, or select the Scholarship Donation option at checkout to help fund a family in need. ⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS: All children must be accompanied by an adult. PLEASE NO DOGS AT THIS EVENT! 🐾⛔ Shoutout to our amazing 2026 event sponsors—stay tuned for updates!