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East Hartford Parks and Recreation Spring Events

Posted on: February 21, 2024 - 2:39pm
East Hartford Parks and Recreation Spring Events

East Hartford, CT— Hop into spring with the Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department!

East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department’s will be holding a Splashing for Eggs Event at the Middle School Pool, 777 Burnside Avenue, pool entrance located on Scotland Road on Friday, March 22nd from 5:30-8:00 p.m.  Participants will be assigned a time slot to ‘hop’ into the pool to collect some floating eggs.  Children will then turn in their eggs for a goody bag.  We will also have music, floats and snacks. U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets must be worn in the water for those who do not know how to swim, and children ages 6 and under must have a parent/guardian in the water with them at all times.  This event is $3 per child participant with an additional $1.50 credit card processing fee and registration is required at ehparks.org due to limited space. You may also stop by the East Hartford Parks and Recreation office during business hours and pay by cash or check.  Parents/guardians do not need to register!  Registration will open on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 9am.  

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:

Parks and Recreation will also be offering their Annual Egg Hunt at McAuliffe Park, 30 Remington Road on Saturday, March 23rd starting at 11:00am. There will be thousands of pieces of candy, treats and stuffed plastic eggs. This event is for children ages 10 and younger (and their accompanying parent/guardian.) Participants will be grouped by age and there will be staggered start times:

  • Ages 3 and under 11:00 – 11:20am (parent/guardian can accompany child on the field)
  • Ages 4-5 11:30 – 11:50am
  • Ages 6-10 12:00 – 12:20pm

Each child should bring their own bag or basket to collect eggs and candy.  Please note that the parents/guardians of children ages 4 - 10 are not allowed on the field during the egg hunt.  Please dress appropriately for the weather.   In case of inclement weather or poor field conditions, updates will be posted on our website and Facebook page www.facebook.com/ehparks.

The event is FREE for East Hartford Residents. For more information, please call East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department at 860-291-7160. 

For more information on any of these events, please call East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department at 860-291-7160.