Duck-et List: Duck Days in Santa Claus, Indiana

Posted on June 3, 2026

If you’re visiting Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari for Rubber Duck Days, June 8 – 21, 2026, don’t miss the chance to join the fun beyond the park. All around Santa Claus, Indiana, attractions, sites, and restaurants are getting in on the quack-tion with duck-themed treats, games, and giveaways!

Go on a Duck Hunt

The Spencer County Visitors Bureau is hosting a town-wide scavenger duck hunt, June 8 – 21, 2026. Participating locations around the town of Santa Claus will have a hidden duck featuring a letter. Your mission: Visit all 12 locations, find the duck and write down the letter, and unscramble the mystery phrase.

GET YOUR SCAVENGER DUCK HUNT LIST HERE.

Once you’ve cracked the code, bring the answer to the Spencer County Visitor Center at 25 West Christmas Boulevard in Santa Claus to claim a small prize. If the Visitor Center is closed, claim your prize at Patriot Nutrition, the Santa Claus Christmas Store, or Santa's Candy Castle. Or, snap a photo of your completed sheet and email it with your mailing address to [email protected], and we'll mail your prize. 

Scavenger Hunt Stops Include:
Evergreen Boutique & Christmas Shop
Fat Santa's Pizza & More
Holiday Foods
Patriot Nutrition
S&S BBQ & Pizzeria
Santa Claus Brewing Co.
Santa Claus Christmas Store
Santa Claus Museum & Village
Santa’s Candy Castle
Santa’s Lodge
Santa's TOYS
Spencer County Visitor Center

HELPFUL HINT: Check out our What’s Open page to find hours of operation for scavenger hunt stops and other activities listed below.

More Duck-Themed Fun Around Town

While you’re hunting for ducks, keep an eye out for special activities and offers to add to your “duck-et” list. Please note, all activities listed below run from June 8 – 21, 2026, unless noted otherwise. All activities and offers are while supplies last and at the discretion of the individual businesses.

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – During Rubber Duck Days, see the world’s largest rubber duck, snap a selfie with 10-foot tall Timmy the duck, and enjoy duck-themed food and other surprises.

Evergreen Boutique & Christmas Shop – Pick a patriotic red, white, or blue duck, and receive a discount on your purchase!

Patriot Nutrition – You’ll find a special drink making a splash on the menu: the Lucky  Duck loaded tea! What’s in it? Swim on in to find out!

S&S BBQ & Pizzeria – Two ducks will be hidden in the restaurant—find one and you’ll receive $10 off your meal (up to two winners daily, one before 3:00 pm CT, one after).  Plus, play the Duck Locker Game for a chance to win a prize duck.

Santa Claus Brewing Co. – Play Duck, Duck, Win—choose from a selection of 12 ducks to win a prize, ranging from discounts to a free root beer.

Santa Claus Christmas Store – Get a fun photo with the four-foot gingerbread duck in front of the store. Inside, shop duck-themed items.

Santa Claus Museum & Village – Pick a duck from the duck pond and trade it in for a small prize. And on June 20, 2026, Santa (and some ducky friends) will be available for free photos in Santa’s museum office.

Santa Claus Town Hall – Kids (of all ages!) are invited to pick up a free rubber duck tattoo at Santa Claus Town Hall. Located at 90 North Holiday Boulevard in Santa Claus; open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CT.

Spencer County Visitor Center – One lucky duck will win a $50 gas card by guessing the number of ducks on display (entries accepted June 8, 2026 through noon CT on June 20, 2026). Plus, get fun photos with an inflatable duck and duck-themed Christmas tree, and try out our claw machine to win a fun prize. Click here for contest rules and regulations.

Plan a Visit that’s Just Ducky

Rubber Duck Days is the perfect reason to turn your Holiday World trip into a full experience in the Santa Claus, Indiana, area. Whether you’re sipping a themed drink, snapping photos with giant ducks, or solving the scavenger hunt, there’s fun around every corner to keep the whole family entertained.

Make sure to stop by the Spencer County Visitor Center to kick off your adventure and grab details about activities around town and your scavenger duck hunt list!