Looking to add some extra fun to your holiday celebrations? I’ve compiled a list of 14 cute candy cane-themed games that are perfect for Christmas parties or other special occasions. From relay races and scavenger hunts to candy cane piñatas and building challenges, these games are sure to bring out the festive and competitive spirit in both kids and adults.
Whether you’re looking for interactive team games or individual challenges, these activities will guarantee lots of laughter and holiday memories.
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1. Candy Cane Hunt
A festive twist on an Easter egg hunt! Hide candy canes around your home or yard, and let the kids search for them. The one who finds the most wins a special prize!
2. Candy Cane Relay
In this fun relay race, players must balance a candy cane on a spoon while racing to the finish line. If they drop it, they must start over. Great for teams!
3. Candy Cane Hook Game
Players use a candy cane to hook and pull as many other candy canes out of a pile as possible within a set time. No hands allowed—just the hooked candy cane!
4. Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of specific candy cane items or themes to find in a holiday setting. Players race to check off all the items on the list. The first to find them all wins!
5. Candy Cane Piñata
Fill a candy cane-shaped piñata with small treats, candy canes, and prizes. Players take turns trying to break it open to collect the goodies inside.
6. Candy Cane Fishing
Tie a candy cane to a string and attach it to a rod or stick. Players must “fish” for other candy canes by hooking them within a time limit. It’s trickier than it sounds!
7. Candy Cane Guessing Game
Fill a jar with candy canes and have guests guess how many are inside. The person with the closest guess wins the jar of candy canes!
Here are 7 more fun candy cane games for your holiday gatherings:
1. Candy Cane Toss
Set up several small holiday-themed buckets or bowls at varying distances. Players toss candy canes into the buckets to score points. The farther the bucket, the higher the points!
2. Candy Cane Building Challenge
Using candy canes and other building materials like gumdrops or marshmallows, players compete to build the tallest or most creative candy cane structure within a set time.
3. Candy Cane Pass
Players stand in a line and pass a candy cane from person to person using only chopsticks or their mouths (holding the straight end). If the candy cane drops, the team starts over!
4. Candy Cane Ring Toss
Create candy cane-shaped rings using pipe cleaners, and set up a target (like a bottle or dowel). Players toss the rings and try to land them around the target for points.
5. Candy Cane Limbo
Use a giant candy cane (or a broomstick decorated with candy cane stripes) as the limbo pole. Players take turns seeing how low they can go while bending backward under the pole.
6. Candy Cane Ornament Race
Give each player a candy cane and a small ornament. They must use the candy cane like a hook to transport the ornament from one end of the room to the other without dropping it.
7. Candy Cane Musical Chairs
Similar to the classic game, but with a holiday twist! Arrange chairs in a circle and place candy canes on each one. When the music stops, players grab a candy cane and sit. Remove a chair each round until only one player remains!
These candy cane games are sure to keep your guests entertained and full of holiday cheer!
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Hip Hoo has some great printables and other information to help you get started on some of the games.