Get an early start to the day at our Easter Egg­ stravaganza! At 9am guests can enjoy bunny bingo, carrot pull game, rubber ducky races, and a sidewalk chalk contest. Wristbands can be purchased for $6 and include an entry to the pony rides, petting zoo, and electric animal ride-on that will take place from 9am-12pm. Make sure you buy your wristbands early because they tend to sell out! At 10:30am, we will host an Egg Hunt for ages 6 months-11 years old. All age groups will hunt simultaneously. Some eggs will contain prize certificates that participants can redeem after the hunt. The Art Park Players Reaction group will host games, dancing, and prizes under the Pavilion from 11am-12pm.

Fee

WRISTBANDS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED IN PERSON.  $6 per wristband presale.  Wristbands will go on sale Monday, March 6, at the Deer Park Community Center at 610 E. San Augustine between 8am & 5pm.  Only 250 wristbands are available on presale.  A limited number of wristbands will be sold at the event for $10 per wristband. Wristbands will need to be purchased by anyone who wants to participate in the pony rides, petting zoo, or electric animal ride-on **See video below**. There is a 100 pound weight limit on the pony rides.

Egg Hunt

• Date: Saturday, April 1st
• Location:  Dow Park
• Egg Hunt Time: 10:30 am SHARP
•  Age groups are
  • 6 months - 2 years
  • 3 years – 5 years
  • 6 years – 9 years
  • 10 years – 12 years

Parents can only assist the age group 6 months to 2 years.  No parental interference would be allowed in the other age groups.  All age groups will hunt simultaneously. 

Art Park Players Reaction group will host games, dancing, and prizes under the Pavillion from 11 am - 12 pm.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER

• Egg Hunt will be rescheduled, and a date and time will be announced
• Bunny Bingo will take place in Room 6
• Carrot Pull will be moved to the Earl Dunn Gym
• Reaction performance in Room 12
• No rides:  If canceled, wristbands can be brought to the Community Center front office for a refund
• No sidewalk chalk contest
• No rubber ducky races

2023 Peeps Diorama Decorating Contest

Using the iconic Easter candies– PEEPS, contestants will make an original shoebox-sized diorama with the Peeps marshmallow candies as the main characters. While there is no exact criteria for the size of the diorama, please keep the dimensions the size of a shoe box or boot box. You do not have to use a shoe box; just let that be your guide on the size.

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:

1. A creative and original concept.

2. Creative use of Peeps.

3. Artful design.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

1. Best in Peeps Grand Prize Award

2. Adult Category (1st, 2nd)

3. Family or Group Category (1st, 2nd)

4. Children’s Category– 13 & under (1st, 2nd)

Drop off will begin March 27 at the Community Center during business hours. The entry form should accompany your submission.

Entry form and the diorama submission deadline is Thursday, March 30, by 6pm. Please drop it off at the Deer Park Community Center, 610 E. San Augustine.

Judging will be completed at the Egg Hunt by 9am and the dioramas will be displayed until 12pm. These may be picked up at this time but no later than Monday, April 3, by 6pm.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUBMISSION FORM