Megga Hunt
Join Springfield’s largest annual egg hunt event that’s fun for all ages and abilities at Lively Park on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets sales begin on Monday, March 2.
Attendees can enjoy free activities, including crafts, balloon animals, face painting, train rides, a photo booth, music, and exhibitors. There will also be food trucks with meals, snacks, and hot drinks.
Get Tickets
Ticket sales begin on Monday, March 2 at 8 a.m. Tickets are $7 each and are required for anyone participating in an egg hunt; parents and caregivers do not need tickets.
The entry time on your ticket is when you should plan to arrive. Hunts run on a rolling basis, about every 10 minutes. When it’s your turn to hunt, have your ticket ready. After the hunt, stay and enjoy the rest of the event.
Ticketed Egg Hunts for All Ages and Abilities
Competitive Hunts (the first hunt begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Children race against others their age to collect as many eggs as possible. Each hunt has one golden egg, and the child who finds it receives a prize basket. Hunts take place on uneven grassy areas.
Baby and Toddler Hunts (the first hunt begins at 9:00 a.m.)
This hunt is for toddlers one-year-old or younger. The area is designed for children and caregivers to experience sensory bins, unfilled eggs, and photo spots.
Inclusive Hunts (the first hunt begins at 11:00 a.m.)
This hunt is open to all ages and has a maximum of six people per hunt. Each can collect about 25 eggs of their assigned color.
Adaptive Hunts (the first hunt begins at 11:00 a.m.)
This hunt is open to all ages and accessible to individuals who use mobility devices or prefer flat concrete surfaces. Eggs are placed on various level surfaces, including the floor, tables, and elevated surfaces, and the hunt takes place under a shelter. Six people can participate at a time, each collecting about 20 eggs of their assigned color.
Reserve a Family Adventure Hunt
Groups can reserve a section of Lively Park for a private, 10-minute egg hunt. Each $30 reservation includes about 150 eggs hidden with fun obstacles and uneven surfaces.
Registration begins March 2 at 8 a.m. and must be completed in advance. Only one reservation is needed per group.
Event Day Details
- Bring a basket for collecting eggs.
- The event runs rain or shine.
- Limited parking is available on site. Overflow parking is available in surrounding neighborhoods and at Thurston Middle School, and a shuttle is available from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sponsors
Megga Hunt is sponsored by Dari Mart and The Chronicle.