The Dumfries Easter Egg Hunt will be taking place this Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Ginn Memorial Park located on Graham Road in Dumfries. Beginning at 11 a.m., the event will kick off with over 8,000 filled eggs to be found which were generously donated by the Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad.
There will be several prize eggs whose finders could win a bike, Mega Easter Baskets, or gift cards to local stores! Those who attend this FREE family event can also expect a special appearance and gift from the Easter Bunny, as well as face painting by local favorite Face Odyssey, and carnival games and prizes from Youthful Diversions!
For more information on this event, please visit the Town website at www.dumfriesva.gov or contact Brittany Heine, Director of Community Services, by calling Town Hall at (703) 221-3400 or by email at [email protected].
This promoted post is written by Town of Dumfries Director of Community Services Brittany Heine.
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