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Parks & Rec unveils 2026 events calendar: Easter hunt, July festival and expanded youth programs
Summary
Staff presented the 2026 events calendar, highlighting an April 4 Easter egg hunt, July parade and evening festival with fireworks, Artesian Brewfest in August, Falls Fest in September and expanded youth and volunteer programs; commissioners asked staff to publish a single shareable calendar file for residents.
Marissa Warner, the department’s marketing specialist, ran commissioners through the 2026 events calendar and programming, calling out major dates and partnerships for the spring and summer season.
Key events listed included an Easter egg hunt scheduled for April 4 at Palmer High School (starts at 11 a.m.), the annual Christmas tree lighting and school performances in December, a July parade and evening festival with fireworks around 10:10–10:15 p.m., and the…
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