Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Paducah, Kentucky for 2026. On Saturday, December 5, kids chase more than 5,000 candy canes on the National Quilt Museum lawn at midday, and the city’s Christmas on the River parade rolls down Broadway at 5 pm. Both dates come from Paducah Parks and Recreation’s own pages. For the rest of the state, see our Kentucky Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Paducah
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Paducah, both on Saturday, Dec 5
- Candy Cane Hunt: registration 11:30 am, hunts 12 to 12:30 pm, ages 10 and under, free
- Christmas Parade: 5 pm, 14th and Broadway to 2nd and Jefferson, free
- Theme for 2026: Christmas on the River
- Both dates checked on paducahky.gov on Nov 11
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Candy Cane Hunt
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, registration from 11:30 am, hunts at 12, 12:15 and 12:30 pm
- Where: Front lawn of the National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Ages 10 and under
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Kids race across the National Quilt Museum lawn to scoop up more than 5,000 candy canes, with separate hunts at 12 pm for ages 3 and under, 12:15 pm for ages 4 to 6 and 12:30 pm for ages 7 to 10.
Between hunts they can color an entry for the coloring contest on site, and winners are announced the week after the event.
Parent tip: Register at 11:30 am, then park at the Farmers’ Market lot off 2nd and Monroe since 2nd Street closes between Jefferson and Monroe.
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- Address
- Front lawn of the National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY (opens in maps)
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Paducah Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5 pm
- Where: Historic downtown Paducah, Paducah, KY (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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This year’s city Christmas parade carries the theme Christmas on the River and steps off at 14th and Broadway at 5 pm.
Floats travel down Broadway toward the riverfront, turn onto Water Street and Jefferson Street, and wrap up at Jefferson and 2nd Street.
Parent tip: Stay downtown after the Candy Cane Hunt, grab an early dinner, and pick a spot along lower Broadway near the river for the 5 pm start.
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- Address
- Historic downtown Paducah, Paducah, KY (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Kentucky Christmas train rides page.
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When each Paducah Christmas event for kids happens
December 5 is Paducah’s holiday day: come downtown before noon for the Candy Cane Hunt, spend the afternoon near the riverfront, and stay for the 5 pm parade.
- Candy Cane HuntPaducah · Dec 5
- Paducah Christmas ParadePaducah · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Kentucky Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Henderson, Owensboro, Bowling Green and Louisville. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Paducah Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Paducah, Kentucky this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Paducah for 2026, both on Saturday, December 5: the Candy Cane Hunt at the National Quilt Museum and the Paducah Christmas Parade.
When is the Paducah Christmas parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5 pm. It starts at 14th and Broadway, travels down Broadway to Water Street, turns at Jefferson Street and ends at Jefferson and 2nd Street. The theme is Christmas on the River.
How does the Paducah Candy Cane Hunt work?
Registration opens at 11:30 am on December 5 on the National Quilt Museum front lawn, 215 Jefferson Street. Hunts run at 12 pm for ages 3 and under, 12:15 pm for ages 4 to 6 and 12:30 pm for ages 7 to 10, and the whole event is free.
Where should we park for the Candy Cane Hunt?
The city suggests the Farmers’ Market lot, entered at 2nd and Monroe, because 2nd Street closes between Jefferson and Monroe during the hunt.
Who do I contact about Paducah holiday events?
Paducah Parks and Recreation takes questions at parkinfo@paducahky.gov or 270-444-8508.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Kentucky?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Kentucky Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Paducah on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.