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Families Have 'Eggscellent' Time At Newtown Parks And Recreation Annual Egg Hunt

Published: Apr 19, 2025 8:00 am

The Newtown Parks and Recreation Department presented its annual and highly popular “Egg Hunt” event at Dickinson Park on Sunday, April 13. Hundreds of children and their families, as did a special bunny, attended the event.

Hidden among the scores of plastic eggs were five golden eggs. A child who was lucky enough to find a golden egg brought it to Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Connor Negri, and the special bunny (aka Mary Negri, Connor’s mom), who presented the child with an age-appropriate toy and gift.

Newtown Parks and Recreation Department’s annual “Egg Hunt” event at Dickinson Park saw hundreds of children and family members enjoy the adventure of looking for colorful eggs at Dickinson Park. —Bee Photos, Glass

The Egg Hunt Bunny is seen standing with Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, Connor Negri, at the end of the Egg Hunt. The event was sponsored by Newtown Parks and Recreation Department at Dickinson Park. —Bee Photo, Glass

Sophia De Carvalho (left) and her mom Aline De Carvalho said they were thrilled that the Egg Hunt Bunny sat with them prior to the annual Egg Hunt. —Bee Photo, Glass

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