Above: Southborough Kindergroup made a surprise announcement. (image of cropped flyer)
Late this afternoon, Southborough Kindergroup announced a big change to their plans for the annual egg hunt. Rather than delaying the event to their original rain date due to the lousy forecast, they are moving it up.
The festivities will take place, this Friday, March 22nd at 4:30 pm. Instead of moving to Neary School, the event will return to St. Mark’s School field.
All of the other details are as previously announced.
On Facebook, a Kindergroup representative explained:
Due to the very un spring-like weather forecast we are moving the event to this FRIDAY, March 22 at 4:30pm at ST. MARK’s SCHOOL FIELD.
The event is again free* and no registration is necessary. Instead, Kindergroup is encouraging participating families to bring items to donate to the Food Pantry. (Visit Current Needs – Southborough Food Pantry closer to the date to see what’s most in need.)
As usual, festivities will begin with the chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. (Bring your own camera.)
The “hunt” will follow. (Bring your own basket to collect kids’ bounty.) It’s mostly gathering than more than hunting. But organizers confirmed that kids can again hunt for one of three “golden eggs” to win a special basket.
This spring’s fun includes plans for a petting zoo (with 15 baby animals).
Families will also be able to buy lunch or treats. (I’m not sure if any of the food vendors have changed, but trucks are still promised.) And Gubankian Florist will be selling Easter flowers.
Below are a couple pics from the 2022 event contributed by Southborough Kindergroup or from social media posts:
[Note: Algonquin’s Honor Society’s free egg hunt was also scheduled for this Saturday morning for Northborough and Southborough families. That is moved to this Sunday morning.]
*The free event is made possible through sponsorships by Middlesex Savings Bank, Gulbankian Florist, Silver Leaf Acupuncture, Wegman’s, Kate Eckstein Design, and Nan’s Kitchen & Market.
Updated (3/21/24 8:03 am): For anyone unfamiliar with St. Mark’s School field, it is on the corner of Route 30 (Main Street) and Route 85.
Updated (3/22/24 1:24 pm): Algonquin’s event is also rescheduled.
