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Castle Hill Farm Holds Annual Egg Hunt

Published: Apr 18, 2025 7:30 am

The Paproski family, owners of Castle Hill Farm on Sugar Street in Newtown, sponsored their annual “Egg-citing Farm Egg Hunt” on Sunday, April 13.

The event took place on the main gathering field of the farm and featured “Egg Stations” where children stopped and picked up plastic eggs filled with small toys. Egg cartons were provided free of charge so there was no need to bring baskets.

Each Egg Station featured a different aspect of the farm. One station featured a very large cow, and the children were given a handful of hay to feed the hungry creature. Another station allowed the guests to climb up into the seat of an enormous farm tractor. Other stations featured sheep, chickens, ducks, and even the Easter Bunny. Scores of children and their families turned out for the very muddy but exceptionally fun event.

Children and their families are seen arriving at the annual Castle Hill Farm “Egg-citing Farm Egg Hunt” on April 13. Each child was given an egg carton that they filled by visiting “Egg Stations,” where they picked up a plastic egg containing a small toy. —Bee Photos, Glass

Baily Doyle (left) and Stephanie Paproski Kearns helped refill “Egg Stations” during the egg hunt. —Bee Photos, Glass

A brave Colton Perrone, who will turn 2 on Easter Sunday, had a wonderful time feeding a large and hungry cow at the egg hunt. —Bee Photos, Glass

The Easter Bunny was seen with his own bunny, much to the delight of the children and their families who attended the egg hunt. —Bee Photos, Glass

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