11th Annual
Blow-ups, carnival rides, food and live indoor shows. Admission and parking are free — a whole day of fun for the entire family.
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- City Sanctuary Church
- Free admission
Rain or shine — the Family Blitz shows are indoors in the main auditorium either way.
Candyland features free admission, blow-ups, extreme rides, live shows, candy, free parking, and food and drinks, for all ages.
What is Candyland?
Eleven years of the best day of the year.
Candyland started as a few tables of candy in our parking lot. Eleven years later it's a full day of blow-ups and bounce houses, carnival rides, candy, food and live Family Blitz shows running all afternoon in the main auditorium.
Admission is free. Parking is free. The blow-ups, the candy and every one of the shows are free. The only thing you'd ever pay for is a ride wristband and whatever you eat — and there's no pressure to do either.
Come as you are, bring the kids, bring the neighbors. We just want to throw the best party our city has all year.
- 11 years running
- 6 live shows
- $0 to get in
What to expect
A whole day of it
Everything below is on site all day long. Come for an hour or stay for the whole thing.
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Blow-Ups & Bounce Houses
Inflatables and slides spread across the property, sized for toddlers all the way up to big kids. Free, all day.
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Extreme Carnival Rides
We've added even more extreme rides this year. One wristband gets you unlimited rides all day.
Wristband -
Live Family Blitz Shows
Indoors in the main auditorium, six times through the day. Have a blast facing off against other families.
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Candy
Piles of it, at stations all over the event. Bring a bag — you'll need it.
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Food & Drinks
Hot food, snacks and cold drinks available for purchase throughout the day.
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Free Parking
On-site parking at no cost, with volunteers out front directing traffic.
Free
Admission
Free to get in. $5 if you want to ride.
There's no ticket to attend Candyland and nothing to buy at the door. The only optional cost is a ride wristband.
- Free No ticket needed
Everything below is free
- Admission
- Parking
- Blow-ups & bounce houses
- Candy
- Live Family Blitz shows
- $5 Per person, all day
Ride wristband
- Unlimited "extreme" rides
- Good all day long
- Buy ahead on Eventbrite
- Or at the event — cash or card
Food and drinks are also available for purchase at the event.
Live & indoors
Family Blitz Shows
Have a blast facing off against other families.
Our live Family Blitz show runs six times through the day, indoors in the main auditorium. Families go head to head — it's loud, it's competitive, and it's completely free. Show up a few minutes early if you want a good seat.
Show times — Main auditorium
- 1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
All shows are free. No ticket needed.
Last year
A look back
Get involved
Three ways to be part of it
It takes a small army of volunteers and a mountain of candy to pull this off. Here's how you can be part of year eleven.
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For families
Grab ride wristbands
Admission is free and you can always just show up. Buying your $5 ride wristbands ahead on Eventbrite saves you a line at the gate.
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For helpers
Volunteer a shift
Run a blow-up, hand out candy, help with parking or setup. Shifts are a few hours and every volunteer is fed.
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For partners
Give or sponsor
Sponsor a ride, donate candy, or give toward the cost of the day. Every dollar goes straight into keeping admission free for our city.
Give toward Candyland
Questions
Good to know
Is it really free?
Admission, parking, the blow-ups and bounce houses, the candy and all six Family Blitz shows are free. The only optional costs are a $5 ride wristband and food or drinks if you want them.
What does the ride wristband cover?
One wristband gets that person unlimited "extreme" rides for the whole day. It's $5 per person. You can buy ahead on Eventbrite or at the event — we take cash and card.
Do I have to buy a wristband ahead of time?
No. Buying ahead on Eventbrite saves you a line, but wristbands are available at the event all day.
Can we wear costumes?
Yes, we welcome children to dress up. We do ask that there are no overly scary costumes and no face masks. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
When are the Family Blitz shows?
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 PM, indoors in the main auditorium. They're free and no ticket is needed — just come in and find a seat.
What ages is this for?
The whole family. There are toddler-sized blow-ups, rides for bigger kids, and the shows are built for everyone together. Parents must stay with their children throughout the event.
Is there food?
Yes — hot food, snacks and cold drinks are available for purchase throughout the day.
Do we have to be church members?
Not at all. Most of the people who come aren't. This is a gift to our neighborhood, no strings attached.
What if it rains?
We run rain or shine. The Family Blitz shows are indoors either way, and we move what we can inside. Watch our social channels the day of for updates.
Where do we park?
Parking is free and on site. Volunteers will be out front to point you in the right direction.