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In the days leading up to Easter 2025, the Easter Bunny was spotted in New Town at various school bus stops greeting children as a reminder of the annual New Town Easter Egg Hunt. On April 19th over 500 candy- and prize-filled eggs were hidden or scattered in Lydias Park (Abbey Commons) in preparation for the Easter Egg Hunt. Several dozen eager children waited at the starting line and, when the signal was given, they searched for the colorful eggs, high and low, in trees, bushes, and grassy areas. Within minutes happy children found all of the eggs, filled their baskets and bags, and claimed their prizes.

 

After the egg hunt, activities continued as excited children participated in various relay races and games, cheered on by parents, grandparents, neighbors, and the Easter Bunny. The games included a bunny hop, an egg roll, and a water balloon toss, and children’s prizes were available for selection. As a finale, children coaxed and guided a blindfolded adult to the location of certain eggs. Although the adults were sometimes confused, they accepted directions well and each of the prize-filled eggs was found. All were delighted that the Easter Bunny remained on-site throughout the afternoon, greeting New Town residents and guests and posing for photos.

 

Many thanks to the volunteers of the NTRA Activities Committee for organizing and presenting this fun activity. It was a great opportunity to meet and connect with our neighbors.

 

Thanks also to our volunteer photographers who captured these great shots of the action! To see more photos of the day, go to the Easter Egg Hunt photo album feature on this website.