EGGcellent Spring Festival Is March 30

by The Editors on March 22, 2013

Bouncy ZoneOn Saturday, March 30, 2013 the City of Carlsbadistan is presenting its EGGstravaganza Spring Festival at Poinsettia Park.

The event features an ongoing “egg scramble” of multiple egg hunts from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., separated by age, so come when it’s convenient for you. While you’re there, you’ll also enjoy a family scavenger hunt, a sampling of Parks & Recreation Department summer camps, photos with the Easter bunny and a fun zone with bounce houses, a giant slide and a chance to “soak the bunny.” . . To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will be set up for those ages 6 and over who want to race for their eggs and an identical one will be set up for children 5 and under, while a third field will have piles of eggs set aside for younger children, babies or those with special needs to collect at their leisure.

The event is a must attend for the entire family. The EGGstravaganza kicks off at 10:30 AM. Poinsettia Park is located at 6600 Hidden Valley Road in Carlsbad, California. For the official details, follow the jump.EGGstravaganza Spring Festival March 30
The City of Carlsbad’s popular EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road.

The event features an ongoing “egg scramble” of multiple egg hunts from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., separated by age, so come when it’s convenient for you. While you’re there, you’ll also enjoy a family scavenger hunt, a sampling of Parks & Recreation Department summer camps, photos with the Easter bunny and a fun zone with bounce houses, a giant slide and a chance to “soak the bunny.”

To keep the scramble fun for all ages, one field will be set up for those ages 6 and over who want to race for their eggs and an identical one will be set up for children 5 and under, while a third field will have piles of eggs set aside for younger children, babies or those with special needs to collect at their leisure.

To avoid lines during the event, activity cards and unlimited fun zone wrist bands can be purchased in advance at city community centers. Both can be purchased through March 29 at these locations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow Drive
Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St.
Stagecoach Community Center, 3420 Camino de los Coches

EGGstravaganza will also give attendees a chance to check out summer camps offered by the city by participating in interactive demonstrations and getting to know instructors. Parents and children can explore a variety of camps, from cooking and performing arts to sports and science.

Rachael Shay, supervisor for Parks & Recreation Special Events, said EGGstravaganza is a chance for families with children of all ages to have some fun while celebrating spring’s arrival.

“Community events like these are part of what makes the City of Carlsbad a special place to live, where neighbors can connect and families can thrive,” Shay said.

For more information
Visit www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec or call 760-434-2843

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