 Leesburg, VA (March
14, 2018) – The hunt is on for candy and prize-filled eggs! Grab
your basket and hop on over to Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department’s 26th
Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at Ida Lee Park.
This year, the Easter Bunny will be hiding over 15,000
eggs filled with candy and special prizes for children ages one through six. The hunts will be held by age groups: 1 & 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds,
4-year-olds, and 5 & 6 year-olds.
One parent will be allowed to assist children ages 2 and under. All
other age groups will hunt without parents. Each hunt will have one Grand Prize
egg and the lucky hunter will receive a basket full of candy, prizes, and toys.
After the hunt, enjoy family-friendly amusements
and photos with the Easter Bunny. Amusements include UNLIMITED rides on moon bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses and inflatable
slides and other amusements. Families are invited to bring lunches to enjoy a
picnic at their favorite spot in the park.
Don’t forget your camera to catch these special moments and a basket to
collect your eggs!
Tickets can be purchased in advance in person at Ida
Lee
Park Recreation
Center, online at www.leesburgva.gov/webtrac, or by phone at 703-777-1368.
Tickets are $10 per child. Pre-purchasing
tickets is strongly recommended in order to avoid delays at the gate. Parents
pay no admission fee. Children not hunting but wanting to participate in
amusements can pay $5 at the event gate to receive a wristband. Pre-purchasing
tickets is recommended in order accelerate access through the gate.
Parking will be available in the front fields
located off North King Street (Business Route 15). The Easter Egg Hunt will be held rain or shine. For
more information, or to register, call Ida Lee Park Recreation
Center at 703-777-1368.
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