City of Thornton News Release Logo For Immediate Release:   3/14/2023
Contact: Thornton Recreation Coordinator
Jennie Cristoffel, 720-977-5916


Thornton Eggcessible Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

THORNTON, CO… Kids can celebrate the season with a morning of springtime fun featuring egg-and-candy collecting, live entertainment, food trucks, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bunny. The fun will take place Saturday, April 8, at Thornton Community Park, York Street and Thornton Parkway, and kids can also take part in a traditional egg scramble with eggs and candy, and an adaptive and inclusive egg scramble for youth with diverse needs and abilities. 

The event is divided into age groups:

  • 9 a.m.:  walking-2 years

  • 10 a.m.: ages 3-4 years

  • 11 a.m.: ages 5-6 years

  • 12:30 p.m.: ages 7-9 years

There will also be a Nerf Dart Arena for kids ages 5+. It will be open from 9 a.m. – noon.

The Adaptive and Inclusive events feature a packed dirt surface and sensorimotor adaptations Call 720-977-5702 for more information regarding the adaptive and inclusive portion. Each youth may be accompanied by one adult while on the event field.

  • 9 a.m.: walking-4 years

  • 10 a.m.: 5+ years

For more information about the Adaptive and Inclusive portion call 720-977-5702. 

All participants should bring their own basket. Parking is limited. For more information call 720-977-5916 or visit gocot.net/eggstravaganza.


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