Candyland Comes to Nappanee

Get ready for a sweet day in Downtown Nappanee filled with colorful stops, local businesses, family fun, and a real-life game you can play around town.

On June 13, 2026, participating businesses throughout Nappanee will transform into Candyland-inspired stations. Guests can stroll through town, visit themed stops, collect game cards, enjoy local shopping, and experience a playful adventure made for families, kids, and anyone who loves a little extra fun.

From Lollipop Woods and Peppermint Forest to Ice Cream Island, Gumdrop Mountains, and Peanut Brittle House, each stop will bring its own sweet personality to the day. Expect themed decorations, activities, surprises, treats, and plenty of photo-worthy moments along the way.

Yes, You Get To Play The Game!

Candyland Comes to Nappanee is more than a themed event. It is an interactive town-wide game. Guests will collect color-coded cards at participating stops, arrange them in the order they think the game should be played, and turn in their completed card for a chance to win.

The top 3 players who come closest to the correct Candyland path will win a prize.

How The Game Works

1

Pick Up Your Game Card

Start your adventure by grabbing your game card at the designated starting location.

2

Visit The Candy Stops

Explore participating businesses throughout town and collect color-coded cards along the way.

3

Build Your Candyland Path

Arrange your cards in the order you think the game should be played.

4

Turn It In To Play

Submit your completed card at the end of the event for a chance to be one of the top 3 winners.

18 Sweet Stops Around Town

Each participating business will bring a Candyland-inspired station to life with its own theme, character, and creative twist. Visit as many as you can, collect your cards, and enjoy a sweet day of exploring Nappanee.

Station 1

CandyLand Empire

Character: King Kandy, ruler of CandyLand

Veni’s Sweet Shop

Station 2

Candy Castle

Character: Imperial Head Bon Bon

The Dutch Kernel

Station 3

Chocolate Falls

Character: Duchess E. Claire

Business Coming Soon

Station 4

Chocolate Swamp

Character: Gloppy the Gummy Goo

Business Coming Soon

Station 5

Cupcake Commons

Character: Mamma Ginger Tree

Sweet Goodness Cake Co.

Station 6

Frosted Glory

Character: Queen Frostine

Deysi’s Tacos

Station 7

Gumdrop Pass

Character: Giggly Gumdrop or Jolly the Gumdrop

Business Coming Soon

Station 8

Ginger Plum Orchard

Character: Gingerbread Kids

Bella’s Books

Station 9

Gumdrop Mountains

Character: Plumpy

Perfect Twist Pretzels

Station 10

Ice Cream Island

Character: Cutie Cone

Sweet G’s Ice Cream

Station 11

Licorice Forest

Character: Lord Licorice

Thingamabaubles

Station 12

Lollipop Woods

Character: Princess Lolly

Nappanee Public Library

Station 13

Marshmallow Moat

Character: Mally Mallow

Business Coming Soon

Station 14

Peanut Acres / Peanut Brittle House

Character: Gramma Nut, peanut enthusiast

Business Coming Soon

Station 15

Peppermint Forest

Character: Mr. Mint

Nappanee Arts Center

Station 16

Snowflake Lake

Character: Princess Frostine

Irish Belle Boutique

Station 17

SS Neapolitan

Character: Duke of Swirl

Business Coming Soon

Station 18

Twirly Pop Turn

Character: Twirly Girl

K.E.Y. Boutique

What To Expect

• A town-wide Candyland-inspired game
• 18 themed stops around Nappanee
• Color-coded cards to collect at participating businesses
• Prizes for the top 3 players closest to the correct path
• Local shopping, activities, treats, and surprises
• Fun decorations and photo opportunities throughout town
• A family-friendly experience for kids, adults, visitors, and locals

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register to play?

No registration is required. Guests can pick up a game card and start playing during the event.

Is this event family-friendly?

Yes. Candyland Comes to Nappanee is designed for families, kids, visitors, locals, and guests of all ages.

Do I have to visit every stop?

You can visit as many stops as you would like, but collecting more cards gives you a better chance to complete your game path.

How do I win a prize?

Collect your color-coded cards, arrange them in the order you think the game should be played, and turn in your completed card at the end of the event. The top 3 closest players will win a prize.

Don’t Miss This Sweet Adventure

Bring the kids, invite your friends, support local businesses, and get ready to experience Nappanee like a real-life candy game board. This is going to be one of the most colorful and memorable days of the season.