14 th Annual Egg Hunt

Join the Parks & Recreation Department on the grounds of Town Hall on Saturday, March 27. 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 in the lobby of Town Hall. Rain date is Sunday, March 28.

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: 3/27 Fee: $1.00

11 th 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: 3/26 Fee: $1.00

Easter Crafts Workshop

Children ages 3 - 5 and in grades 1 - 4 will create an eggcellent craft for Easter. The class will meet in the temporary location of the Senior Center, 559B Federal Road.

Day: Saturday Date: 3/27

Tots:1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Grades 1- 4: 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Place: Senior Center Fee: $15.00

Instructor: Cathy Westervelt

The Wizard’s School of Magic Students in grades 1 – 4 will learn five magic tricks from Tom O’Brien, a full-time professional magician, whose credits also include appearances on the Fox 61 Morning Show and WFSB’s Better Connecticut. Tom O’Brien is a master at his craft and is a wonderful and entertaining teacher as well. All students will receive their own magic kits containing the props necessary to perform the tricks at home, and a magic wand! Please register soon before the spaces – alakazaam - disappear!

Instructor: Tom O’Brien Fee: $15.00 each

Presto – Magic Workshop 3 :

Wednesday 3/17, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. HHES Music Rm.

Alakazaam – Magic Workshop 4:

13 th Annual Big Wheel “500”

Drivers ages 3 - 6, rev up your engines for the twelfth 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: 5/8 Fee: Free

 

“Drive In” Movie Series

Now on Friday night…come for the concert, stay for the movie! We’re going to be reliving all of the excitement of the Danbury Drive In right here in Brookfield at the eleventh annual drive in movie series. Join us on Friday, June 25, Friday, July 23 and Friday, August 27. 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 and will also be available on our website.

Day: Friday Time: Starts at dusk

Date: 6/25, 7/23, 8/27 Fee: Free

Father’s Day Craft Workshop

Come make a few handy things for any dad! We’ll be making/decorating gifts like a handyman waist apron, a storage container and a paperweight. Please wear a smock or clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Day: Saturday Date: 6/12

Ages 3-5: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Fee: $15.00

Grades 1- 4: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Place: Senior Center (temp location), 559B Federal Rd

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.