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Hop into Spring with Upcoming Events at the Plainfield Park District!

The Plainfield Park District has an abundance of family fun activities and events for all ages to enjoy this spring!

April 7 from 8-9p children ages 7-12 w/parent are invited to join the Park District in a Flashlight Egg Hunt (program #66404) at Clow Stephens, 16650 S. Lily Cache Rd., Plainfield. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight! Kids will have the opportunity to hunt for eggs filled with prizes and candy! If you get a special prize ticket in your egg, return to the pavilion to collect your prize! Cost R $6/NR $7.50 per person.

Visit the Easter Bunny at EGG-citing Activities (program #66403) on April 8 from 11a-Noon! Hop on out to Clow Stephens Park, 16650 S. Lily Cache Rd. (located on Lily Cache Rd. South of Rt. 30) to see the Easter Bunny and hunt for colorful eggs that the bunny has “hidden.” Make sure you remember your basket for the Egg Hunt! In addition to the egg hunt, you will receive a craft and snack that you can do at the park or take home. Parents - remember your camera as the Easter Bunny will pose with your child and family. All children must be accompanied by an adult. You MUST pre-register to participate. The event is geared for 1-7 years of age. Event will be held rain or shine. Cost R $6/NR $7.50 per person.

Have a horse lover in your family? Come and visit the ponies at the Normantown Equestrian Center on April 9 from 2:30-4p for Spring Pony Rides. Our horses are dressed up in their springtime best and are waiting for you to come take a ride! Rides will last for 10 minutes and helmets are provided. Don’t forget to bring your camera to snap some great pictures! This is a great event for ages 3 & up. Cost per participant is $10.

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NEW this year! Bunny-licious Luncheon (program #66411A1) April 15 from 12:30-2:30p at the Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S Des Plaines Street, Plainfield. Hop down to the Plainfield Township Community Center for a pizza lunch, drink and snack. Kids will celebrate with games, a craft and time with the Easter Bunny. Parents don't forget to bring your cameras for pictures with the bunny! $10 per child (ages 12 & under) | $5 per adult.

Don’t forget! Register early for all programs and events before they fill up!

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For more information on any Plainfield Park District programs and events, visit www.plfdparks.org, sign-up for our e-news updates, like us on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter, or call (815)-436-8812.

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