The 2026 Duck Days of May

Get ready for a quacking good time at the Magic City Discovery Center! We’re hosting Duck Days of May, a fun-filled rubber duck race designed to bring the community together while raising funds to support creativity, learning, and play at MCDC. Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your lucky duck!

Event Details:

📅 Date: Friday, May 22nd

⏰ Time: Races begin at 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Magic City Discovery Center

💰 Cost: $5 per duck or $20 for a 5-duck Quack Pack

How It Works:

🐥 Purchase a duck (or a whole flock!) and watch as they race to the finish line. The winning ducks will receive exciting prizes!

🐥 Enjoy a day of excitement, friendly competition, and family fun.

🐥 Purchase lemonade and mini donuts from Local Lemon and Misfit Minis while you watch the race!

🐥 Take part in duck-themed activities throughout the Discovery Center to learn more about these amazing creatures.

🐥 You do not need to be present to win!

Prizes:

🏆 The Ultimate Summer Fun Package ($500 Value!) donated in part by Town and Country

• YETI Tundra 25 Hard Cooler in Navy Blue

• JOOLA Aurora Perseus Widebody Pickleball Paddle Set

• Freezer Pops

• S'mores Kit (Graham Crackers, Chocolate, & Marshmallows)

• 6-Pack of Bubbl'r

🏆 4 Rounds of Golf at the Vardon ($320 Value)

🏆 Music Package ($250 value) donated in part by Minot Symphony Orchestra

• JBL - 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer

• Signed Copy of The Nodak Do-Re-Mi's

🏆 $100 Amazon Gift Card donated by Marlys Magnuson

🏆 Minot Junior Golf Basket

• T-Shirt, Hoodie, and Hat

• 4 Passes for 1 Hour Golf Simulator

• 4 Rounds of Golf at Jack Hoven Wee Links

• Junior Golf Set with 3 Clubs and Stand Bag

🏆 $50 Green Thumb Greenhouse Gift Card & Succulent

🏆 MSU Golf Basket

• MSU Pennant Flag, Mug, Hat, Towel

• Callaway Polo

• Golf Balls & Golf Tool

🏆 Minot Parks Basket

• 2 Roosevelt Park Zoo Passes

• 2 Roosevelt Park Pool Passes

🏆 4 Hot Tots Tickets, Jerseys, and Hats

🏆 $125 Maintenance Plus Gift Card

🏆 Game Night Basket donated by Aspire Credit Union ($75 Value)

• UNO Attack

• Monopoly Junior

• Snailed It

• Phase 10

• Flip 7

• Beat the Heat

• Skip-Bo

🏆 $50 Scheels Gift Card plus Football, Cooler, and Water Bottle from Jessica Aardahl--State Farm

🏆 Magic City Discovery Center Membership

🏆 4 Tickets to Drone Zone (May 29th) at the Magic City Discovery Center

How to Enter:

💻 Pay online through PayPal here

📝 Download the form below to pay with cash or check (forms can be mailed to 1545 1st St NW, Minot, ND 58703 or dropped off at the Discovery Center; make checks payable to Magic City Discovery Center)

The Duck Days of May Purchase Form.pdf

Download PDF • 198KB

Why Participate?

All proceeds from Duck Days of May support MCDC’s mission to inspire curiosity, learning, and play for children and families in our community. Your participation helps us continue to offer hands-on, interactive experiences that spark imagination and discovery.

Will your duck be the fastest? Join us for the race and support a great cause!

Get your ducks today!