By Norah Weaver
Candler Park hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 13, welcoming children ages 0-11 for an afternoon of fun, candy, and community.
Organized by the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization, this event brings people from the neighborhood and surrounding areas together. The park was transformed into a colorful playground of thousands of eggs spread across multiple fields.
“There are probably at least 5,000 eggs spread across three fields,” said Volunteer Director Sydney Boggess.
The hunt was organized into three age groups to guarantee a fun and safe experience for all involved. For ages zero to three eggs are laid out in an open and accessible field. For ages four to six eggs are hidden along a wide stretch of grassy area. And for ages seven to eleven eggs are scattered across a pathway through the trees.
“We expect around 150 to 200 children to participate this year,” Boggess said.
“We live in Lake Claire, but my oldest daughter attends the Frazer Center, which is where we heard about the egg hunt.” Christie, a local parent of two, said.
The egg fillings, which were generously donated by Candler Park Market, are filled with candy. Even through the fun, some parents humorously reminded their children of the “parent tax,” but this did not stop the children from being super excited about the egg hunt and the candy they were going to receive.
“She is super excited to go on the hunt and to eat all of her candy afterward,” said Dedra, a local mother of a six-year-old daughter.
Volunteers spent about two hours on the morning of the event spreading out the 5,000 eggs and preparing for the children to arrive. The actual hunt typically only lasts about ten to fifteen minutes but can be as quick as one minute due to the enthusiasm of the children participating.
Boggess encourages more community involvement in future events.
“If anyone would like to help out or get involved, we are always eager and looking for volunteers,” Boggess said.