Running 12/1/2024-1/4/2025

A SOUTH AUSTIN

ADVENTURE


ABOUT

Austin Candyland is an immersive art experience located in a cul-de-sac in South Austin. It features a “trail of lights” that lets guests explore life-size Candyland, complete with stories and games featuring the characters we all know and love.


RULES
  1. Please respect the neighborhood and our visitors.

  2. Please do not park in the cul-de-sac.

  3. Stay in indicated walking areas and do not walk on our neighbors’ yards.

  4. Please do not touch any of the installation pieces.

  5. Never stop believing in magic! ✨


THE AUDIO TOUR

Experience Austin Candyland in a new way! Explore the cul-de-sac at your own pace and listen to stories about the Candyland characters—and the challenges you can help them with!

(Scroll down for text versions of the audio files.)

  • Welcome to Austin Candyland, a place of friendship, sweetness, and imagination! Here you’ll meet magical creatures and help them solve the sugary challenges they’re facing.

    You are welcome to explore the neighborhood and listen to the characters’ stories, but please be respectful of the cul de sac and our visitors. Please stay off of our neighbors’ yards and do not touch any of the installations.

    If you enjoy your visit to Austin Candyland, we invite you to make a donation to Austin’s SAFE Alliance to help make our city a safer place for all of the children who live here. There is a link to a fundraiser on our website.

    With that, we invite you to stand on the Start arrow and begin moving safely down the candy path!

  • Once upon a time in the magical world of Candyland, there was a bright and colorful place called Gumdrop Valley. This valley was famous for its giant gumdrops of every flavor—strawberry, lemon, and blueberry!

    In Gumdrop Valley, there lived a cheerful little creature named Jolly. He was a bouncy, round gumdrop with a shiny pink coat that sparkled in the sunlight. With his big, twinkling eyes and a heart as sweet as the candy he was made of, Jolly was always spreading joy.

    One day, Jolly woke up with a twinkle in his eye. “Today is the perfect day to gather gumdrops!” he sang, bouncing out of his cozy house. The sun shone bright, and the air was sweet with the scent of sugar.

    As Jolly frolicked in the Gum Drop meadow, he remembered something important: “I must avoid stepping in Taffy Swamp!” Everyone knew that the Taffy Swamp’s sticky traps could turn any adventure into a sticky mess.

    Taking a deep breath, Jolly remembered what his friends had taught him: “Follow the Gumdrop Path!” The gum drops make a path that can keep you safe from getting stuck in the taffy!

    Jolly followed the path, hopping from one sugary gum drop to another like a playful frog. He danced and twirled, making sure to watch where he landed. “One hop, two hops, and no taffy!” he giggled.

    Finally, he reached the end of the gumdrop path. Jolly smiled, knowing that with a little care and magic, every day can be a sweet adventure!

    Can you make it down the path without stepping off the gumdrops? Be careful!

  • Once upon a time in the enchanting world of Candyland, there stood a magical grove known as the Ginger Plum Orchard. This orchard was a hidden treasure, filled with tall, twinkling trees that bore the juiciest ginger plums anyone could ever imagine.

    In the heart of this delightful orchard lived a cheerful little creature named Plumpy. Plumpy was a round, fluffy green character, with a warm golden hue and a smile that could light up even the gloomiest day.

    One sunny morning, as Plumpy was making some ginger plum goodies, he noticed something unusual. The ginger plum trees were looking a bit droopy, and their leaves were losing their sparkle. Concerned, Plumpy hopped over to his friend, Jolly the Gum Drop, who was busy bouncing around the meadow.

    “Jolly! Have you noticed the Ginger Plum trees? They don’t look happy!” Plumpy said, worry in his voice.

    Jolly, his coat as pink as strawberry ice cream, perked up his ears. “Oh no, Plumpy! That’s not good! Have you been spreading enough joy in the orchard lately?”

    Plumpy thought for a moment. “I’ve been so busy making ginger plum goodies that I haven’t spent much time in the orchard!”

    “Then that’s what you must do,” Jolly said with a nod. “You must spend more time with your friends the Ginger Plum Trees.”

    So Plumpy spent the day playing in the orchard with the trees and their ginger plums. To his delight, the more he played, the brighter the trees became! The leaves shimmered with life, and the branches began to sway gently. It was as if the trees were joining in his game!

    From that day on, Plumpy made it a tradition to host gatherings in the Ginger Plum Orchard, celebrating friendship and joy with his friends the trees. The trees flourished, their branches heavy with plump, sparkling fruit, and everyone lived happily ever after.

    Can you play Plum-ko with your friends, the Ginger Plum Trees?

  • Once upon a time in the sugary land of Candyland, there lived a kind and cheerful lady named Gramma Nutt. She was known far and wide for her delicious peanut brittle, a treat that made everyone’s mouths water.

    One day, Gramma Nutt decided it was the perfect day to make a big batch of her famous brittle. “I need the freshest peanuts,” she said, pulling her bright blue apron over her head. With a twinkle in her eye, she gathered all her ingredients: a mountain of crunchy peanuts, a sprinkle of sugar, and a dash of magic!

    Gramma Nutt went to her cozy kitchen, where colorful candies danced on the walls. She placed a big bowl of peanuts on the counter and shouted, “Time to get cracking!” With a gleeful thud, she smashed the peanuts with her trusty wooden mallet. Smash! Smash! Smash! went the sound, echoing through Candyland. The peanuts flew into the air, doing little flips and twirls, landing back into the bowl with a soft plop

    With the peanuts all smashed and ready, Gramma Nutt added the sugar and mixed it all together. When the brittle was ready, she cut it into squares and placed it in a big, bright basket. Gramma Nutt proudly carried the basket to the Candyland Fair, where everyone cheered. Hooray!

    And from that day on, Gramma Nutt’s brittle was the most beloved treat in all of Candyland, bringing smiles to every candy-loving face!

     Can you help Gramma Nutt smash peanuts to make brittle? Time yourself jumping on the peanuts in the correct order, and the fastest player wins! Any player who jumps on the peanuts in the wrong order has to start again!scription

  • Once upon a time, in the enchanting land of Candyland, there stood a magnificent castle made of ice cream cones and sprinkles. This was Candy Castle, home to the jolly King Candy, whose laughter echoed throughout the kingdom like sweet music.

    King Candy was a plump fellow, dressed in colorful robes adorned with shiny gumdrops. Every morning, he would rise early to greet the candy creatures who lived in his kingdom: chocolate bunnies, gummy bears, and even the mischievous jellybeans.

    One bright morning, as King Candy sipped his cocoa, he had a splendid idea. “Today,” he declared, “I shall surprise everyone with a special treat!”

    As all his candy subjects gathered in the courtyard of the castle, King Candy stood on the castle balcony. “Welcome, my sweet friends! Today, we are going to have a Sparkling Surprise Festival!” he announced, his voice booming with cheer. “I have hidden a Golden Gobstopper somewhere in the kingdom! Whoever finds it will be crowned the Gleaming Champion!”

    With a flurry of giggles and squeals, the candy creatures rushed off to search for the treasure. Suddenly, a small voice cried out, “Over here! I found it!”  King Candy saw a brave little child pointing to the Golden Gobstopper. It shone like magic in the warm sunlight! 

    King Candy rushed over, clapping his hands in delight. “Congratulations! You are the Gleaming Champion!” He placed a crown made of candy jewels on the child’s head, and the crowd cheered.

    And so, in the magical land of Candyland, King Candy continued to spread laughter, joy, and sweetness, ensuring that everyone lived happily ever after.

    Can you help King Candy find the Golden Gobstopper and become the Gleaming Champion?

  • Once upon a time in the sweet and colorful land of Candyland, there lived a cheerful fellow named Mr. Minty. With his bright red outfit and a twinkle in his eye, he was loved by all the candy creatures in the Peppermint Forest.

    One sunny morning, Mr. Minty set out for a stroll through the Peppermint Forest.  Then he stumbled upon something unusual: a small, droopy tree stood off to the side, its branches looking sad and wilted.

    “Oh dear!” exclaimed Mr. Minty, rushing over. “What’s wrong, little tree?”

    The little tree sighed. “I’m not sure, Mr. Minty. I try my best to grow, but I feel weak and alone. The other trees are so much taller and stronger than me!”

    Mr. Minty knelt down next to the tree. “Don’t worry, my friend! I believe you have great potential. Let’s see how we can help you feel better.”

    Mr. Minty looked around for ideas to cheer up the tree and saw some local Candyland children visiting the forest. What perfect timing!

    Mr. Minty said, “Friends, this little tree needs our support! Let’s decorate the tree with candy flowers!” he exclaimed. The friends set to work, decorating the tree with candy flowers and sparkling lights.

    With its new decorations and the love from its friends, the little tree began to stand a little taller. “Thank you, everyone! I feel stronger already!” it cheered.

    “Remember, you are never alone,” Mr. Minty said kindly. “With love, friendship, and a sprinkle of magic, anything is possible!”

    From that day on, the little tree thrived in the Peppermint Forest, surrounded by its wonderful friends.

    Can you push the button to decorate the little tree and help it feel stronger?

  • Once upon a time in the enchanting land of Candyland, there lived a graceful queen named Queen Frostine. Every winter, Queen Frostine would gather her special snowflakes to sprinkle joy across the land. Each snowflake was unique, carrying a special wish from a special child in Candyland.

    One bright, crisp morning, Queen Frostine stood on her frosty balcony, gazing out over her shimmering kingdom. But as she looked out over her snowflakes, something felt off. The snowflakes were swirling around in a confused manner, looking more frantic than joyful.

     “Oh no!” Queen Frostine said. “I think they’re worried that there won’t be enough snow this winter! The wind has been blowing too hard, and they fear they won’t be able to carry the wishes of all of the children of Candyland.”

    Queen Frostine clasped her hands in front of her. “I need to remind the snowflakes of their magic,” she said. With that, Frostine led a special dance, twirling and swirling, her gown sparkling in the sunlight.

    As the Queen danced, the snowflakes began to flutter down from the sky, swirling joyfully around the celebration. They seemed to sparkle brighter than ever, filling the air with a sweet, magical shimmer.

    Seeing this, Queen Frostine smiled warmly. “Look! They’re happy!” she exclaimed. The snowflakes danced around her, their spirits lifted by the joy and love that surrounded them.

    And so, in the magical land of Candyland, Queen Frostine learned that with a little love and celebration, she could brighten even the darkest of days. From that day on, every winter became a joyful adventure, filled with sparkling snowflakes, laughter, and wishes come true.

    Can you use the ribbon dancers to twirl and swirl and help Queen Frostine bring happiness to her snowflakes?

  • In the enchanting land of Candyland, where the skies sparkled like sugar and the fields bloomed with candy flowers, lived Princess Lolly. With her lollipop-patterned dress and a crown of colorful gumdrops, she was adored by everyone in the kingdom.

    One bright morning, she decided to visit Lollipop Woods, a magical forest filled with sweet surprises and towering candy trees. She wanted to visit the legendary Rainbow Lollipop.

    However, when Princess Lolly reached the clearing where the Rainbow Lollipop normally stood tall, she gasped in shock. “Oh no!” she cried, rushing forward. “The Rainbow Lollipop is missing!”

    Princess Lolly knew that the Rainbow Lollipop’s magic comes from the magic of Candyland’s children. Only a child’s imagination could find the Lollipop if it had disappeared.

    Determined, Princess Lolly set off to find children to help find the Rainbow Lollipop. Princess Lolly stood before them, her heart brimming with excitement. “Children of Candyland! Please use your imagination to help me find the Rainbow Lollipop! On the count of three, we’ll start the search!”

    One, two, three! The children raced around the forest, using their imagination to look for the Rainbow Lollipop.

    Suddenly, there was a cry of joy. A very special child had found the Rainbow Lollipop!

    From that day on, the Rainbow Lollipop stood tall and bright in Lollipop Woods, a symbol of the imagination and hope shared among the children of Candyland. And Princess Lolly knew that as long as they kept spreading happiness and using their imaginations, the magic would never fade again.

    Can you help the Princess find the Rainbow Lollipop?


It's the most wonderful time of the year

It's the most wonderful time of the year