Hop on down to the 36th annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1, at Henry Fork River Park. The hunt will be broken into the following age categories:
After the morning hunts, stick around for pictures with the Easter bunny, crafts, and other fun Easter-themed activities. The Children's Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by the Hickory Elks Lodge. For more information, please contact Lance Riddile at lriddile@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2254.
Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Who's ready for an Easter Egg Hunt with a twist?! The Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 8, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Samuel William Davis Field. This event is free for kids ages 3-7. The Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthy Blue. Samuel William Davis Field is located at 735 3rd Street SW, Hickory, NC 28602. For more information on the event, please contact Todder Clark at 828-324-8007.
Skateboard Lessons
For anyone ages 10-15 that is interested in learning how to skateboard, here is your chance! Beginners Skateboard Lessons will be held on Saturday, April 15 and 29, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Stanford Skate Park. These classes will go over board control, balance, and safety. Skateboards can be provided; however, all participants must bring a helmet. For more information, contact Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2248.
Calling all bird lovers! Join us at Glenn Hilton Park on Friday, April 14, starting at 9 a.m., as we learn about and look for different types of bird species. This class will be led by Jean McAnulty, a certified Master Gardener with the Catawba County Cooperative Extension office, and is offered in partnership with the Hickory Public Library. For more information, contact Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2248.
April is National Autism Awareness Month! This month is about increasing an understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism. To celebrate and bring awareness, we are excited to offer a Fun Walk on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bruce Meisner Park. We ask that participants wear the color blue in support. For more information, contact Crystal Martinez at cmartinez@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2258.
On Saturday, May 20, participants will get to make their own stained glass art during this fun and educational workshop. The registration fee of $99 will cover all materials. The class will be held at Highland Recreation Center and taught by Tina Morgan, owner of Morgan Custom Stained Glass in Monroe, N.C. Space is limited. For more information on the class, please contact Lisa Miller at ammiller@hickorync.gov or 828-261-2248.
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