FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 12, 2022

THE TOWN OF DAVIE HOSTS THE ANNUAL HIPPITY HOPPITY AND SPLASH-AND-DASH EGG HUNT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022

DAVIE, Fla. –The Town of Davie will host its annual Hippity Hoppity Spring Egg Hunt, sponsored by HCA Florida University Hospital on Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pine Island Park at Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd. 

The egg hunt is set to commence promptly at 10 a.m. for children ages 0-11 years old. Groups will be divided into age-appropriate fields for the hunts. Parents will be allowed to participate on the fields with the 0-3-year-old age group only. Prizes will be awarded for special eggs found throughout the hunt. Residents interested in attending are encouraged to come early.

A host of free family-friendly activities including a petting farm, train rides, inflatable rides and more will be available for all to enjoy. Additional activities will be available for purchase throughout the event such as pictures with Peter Cottontail, food and other vendor items. 

At 11 a.m., Steve Higgins Productions will present a free concert by the South Florida Caribbean Chorale in support of Ukraine. The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church will be on-site to collect donations for Ukraine relief. 

Splash-and-Dash Egg Hunt

The Splash-and-Dash Egg Hunt will be held at the Pine Island Aquatics Center, 3800 SW 92nd Ave., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration for the event is encouraged as space is limited to the first 50 children in each age group. 

Hop on over to meet the Easter Bunny, gather a basket full of eggs in the pool and enjoy arts and crafts, face painting and more. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. 

The cost to participate in this event is $5 per child. Every half hour, our lifeguards will toss 500 eggs in the pool for children to collect. Each participating child will also receive a gift bag of treats.

Age Groups and Times (each group is limited to 50 children):

Ages 2 and under                    1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Kiddie Pool/Ramp)

Ages 6 and under                    1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Ages 7 to 12                            2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Please note that children unable to swim the width of the pool must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration is required for the Splash-and-Dash Egg Hunt. For more information or to pre-register, call 954-327-3926 or email [email protected].

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Media Contact:

Leona Henry, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager

Office: 954-797-1035

Sussette Rodriguez, Public Relations Coordinator

Office: 954-797-1102

Ariana Briceno, Public Relations Assistant 

Office: 954-797-1190

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