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Harry Brook Park to host rolling Easter egg hunt; director previews Scarybrook expansion
Summary
Harry Brook Park director and state Rep. Bill Buckby described a rolling Easter egg hunt (10 a.m.-2 p.m., $5 per child) that trades 10 eggs for a Scholastic book, named Warner Water Pump Service as sponsor, and previewed Scarybrook——plans after a trade-show visit to source new attractions for the October fundraiser.
Bill Buckby, who serves as director of Harry Brook Park and as New Milford's state representative, described upcoming community events at the park and fundraising plans for Scarybrook.
Buckby said the rolling Easter egg hunt will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; children will collect 10 eggs and exchange them for a Scholastic book. Admission is $5 per child; the event will include characters for photos and local food vendors. Warner Water Pump Service is listed as this year's sponsor, and the park will operate raffles including family four-pack tickets for local attractions and plush prizes.
On Scarybrook, Buckby said organizers attended a large Halloween trade show in St. Louis to scout attractions and that they plan to convene nonprofit partners to set dates and roll out new elements for October. He described Scarybrook as the park's largest fundraiser, supporting seven local nonprofits across five nights.
Why it matters: The events raise money that supports park operations and local nonprofit partners, and they engage volunteers (including Boy Scouts) in staffing, parking and logistics.
Details and logistics: Buckby urged attendees to park inside the park (volunteer scouts will direct parking), noted $5 entry per child for the egg hunt, and said book-and-popcorn giveaways aim to emphasize reading rather than candy. He estimated past egg hunts drew more than 300 children and said a fine-weather day could bring up to 1,500 visitors.
Attribution: Event details and fundraising context were provided by Buckby during a town livestream; ticketing and sponsor names were given by the park director.
