12th Annual Egg Hunt
Join the Parks & Recreation Department on the grounds of Town Hall on Saturday, March 15. Additional features include a jellybean counting contest, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Bags will be provided for egg collecting. Call the Parks & Rec. Office to pre-register. Cost is $1.00 per child. Pay on the day of the hunt at the Senior (Community) Center.
Age Divisions:
Under 3 at 12:00 p.m.
3- 4 year olds at 12:15 p.m.
5 - 6 year olds at 12:30 p.m.
7 - 8 year olds at 12:45 p.m.
Day: Saturday Time: See above
Date: 3/15 Fee: $1.00

9th Annual Flashlight Egg Hunt
Just for students in grades 3 – 5! The hunt will be held on the grounds of Town Hall at 8:00 p.m. sharp, and will last approximately 20 minutes. All participants must bring their own flashlights. Bags will be provided for collecting. Call the Parks & Recreation Office to pre-register. Cost is $1.00 per student. Pay on the evening of the hunt in front of the Town Hall.
Day: Friday Time: 8:00 p.m.
Date: 3/14 Fee: $1.00

11th Annual Big Wheel “500”
Drivers ages 3 - 6, rev up your engines for the eleventh annual Big Wheel 500. Each driver should bring his or her own vehicle (no bicycles, please) and helmet, and be prepared for an exciting race around the parking lot of Town Hall, which will be closed to traffic. Big wheels will be provided for children if needed. Race begins at 2:00 p.m. All who participate will receive a prize. Please pre-register with the Parks & Recreation Office by calling 775-7310.
Day: Saturday Time: 2:00 p.m.
Date: 5/3 Fee: Free

Hike with Mike
Join Brookfield Conservation Commission member Mike Murphy on a summer hike through parts of the Town’s open space land. We'll observe nature and talk a little history with special guest Marj (Burr) Carmody as we hike the trails at the Burr Farm Open Space. Open to all ages this hike will begin at 1:00 p.m., and last approximately two hours. Refreshments will be served. Please pre-register by calling Parks & Recreation at 775-7310.
Day: Saturday Time: 1:00 p.m. start
Date: 6/28 Fee: Free
Place: Meet at the Dingle Brook Road Parking Lot

“Drive In” Movie Series
We’re going to be reliving all of the excitement of the Danbury Drive In right here in Brookfield at the ninth annual drive in movie series. Join us on Saturday, June 14, Saturday, July 12, and Saturday, August 9. Bring your friends and family, along with blankets, chairs, and snacks. The show starts at dusk at Town Hall, and will be shown on a 10 x 10 foot video screen. Seating will be on the lawn in front of the bandstand. This event is free! A flyer detailing the movies will be sent through the schools in June.
Day: Saturdays Time: Starts at dusk
Date: June 14, July 12, August 9 Fee: Free

Easter Crafts Workshop
Children ages 3 - 5 and in grades 1 - 4 will create an eggcellent craft for Easter.
Day: Saturday Date: 3/15
Tots: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Grades 1- 4: 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Place: Senior Center Fee: $12.00

Mother’s Day Craft Workshop
Children 3 - 5 and in grades 1 - 4 will create a masterpiece for gift giving. Please wear a smock or old clothes. Grades 1- 4: 1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Day: Saturday Date: 5/3
Tots: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Grades 1- 4: 2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Place: Senior Center Fee: $12.00
Instructor: Cathy Westervelt

Father’s Day Craft Workshop
Children 3 - 5 and in grades 1 - 4 will make a special gift for dad. Please wear a smock.
Day: Saturday Date: 6/7
Tots: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Grades 1- 4: 2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Place: Senior Center Fee: $12.00
Instructor: Cathy Westervelt

Summerfest
This popular event will be held at the Town Park Beach on Candlewood Lake Road, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Features include water balloon and egg tosses, a sand castle building contest, ice cream and watermelon eating contests, diving and cannon ball contests, and more. There is no charge for the events, but you will need to show your beach pass or pay the daily guest fee to enter the Park for the day.
Day: Friday Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Date: July 25 Fee: free with beach pass

Discount Tickets for Lake Compounce
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase discount tickets to Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol, CT. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning May 5 through August 22, and can be used for daily admission through September 2008. Price is $24.95 for either adult or junior tickets.