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Montgomery County to host helicopter egg drop and Easter Egg Hunt

Montgomery County to host helicopter egg drop and Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt (APSU, Contributed) Photo: Clarksville Now


CLARKSVILLE, TN − Montgomery County Parks and Recreation is thrilled to host its second free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, at the Lacrosse Field inside Civitan Park (650 Bellamy Lane). This year’s event features a helicopter egg drop and the inaugural Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt. Designed for all ages and abilities, this family-friendly celebration promises a fun-filled experience for everyone.

Egg Hunt schedule:

  • Ages 0-2, 10 a.m.
  • Ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m.
  • Ages 6-8, 11 a.m.
  • Ages 9+, 11:30 a.m.

This year, Montgomery County Parks & Recreation is excited to partner with Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic League for the inaugural Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt, made possible by the generous sponsorship of Fortera Credit Union! Designed to be inclusive, accessible, and open to all ages – this special hunt will take place at 9 a.m. on the Rotary Field of Dreams at Civitan Park. Adaptive hunt participants are encouraged to sign up online or call 931-648-5732.

In a new partnership, Montgomery County Parks & Recreation is teaming up with the Austin Peay State University College of STEM’s aviation program to bring an unforgettable experience to this year’s event—a helicopter egg drop.

For more information, visit mcgtn.org/parks or call 931-648-5732.

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