Special Events

Where is Our Rabbit?? Easter Scavenger Hunt

Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18th

We need your help finding him! Participants will be required to register for this activity and join a private Facebook Group. A daily message will be posted in the private group for you to decode in order to find out where the NRC rabbit is hiding! Each day NRC's rabbit will be hiding somewhere in Newton. He will change locations each day. Once you find him you will pick an egg from his basket. Bring this egg to the Rec Center (415 N. Poplar) and see what you've won! Only 1 egg per day per participant.
Fee: $4 per child
Ages: Up to 12 years of age
Location: Newton & North Newton
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 7th
Note: Prizes include candy filled Easter eggs, toys, gift certificates, coupons for local businesses, and more!

Eggstravaganza

Friday, April 18th

Hunting Easter eggs is a tradition for youngsters. Join the NRC in celebrating this time honored activity. There is no egg limit with us! Eggs will contain candy, prizes or coupons. The fields will be marked off according to age for the hunts. Grab supper for your family before the Eggstravaganza! First Baptist Church will be serving FREE hamburgers, chips, and cookies from 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
Time: 6:00 PM
Fee: FREE    
Ages: Up to 12 years of age
Location: 12th and Boyd Soccer Complex

Battle of the Schools 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, May 3rd

* The school with the most participants will receive the traveling trophy! 
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given to each grade. 
* All 1st Place winners will be placed into a Grand Prize drawing!
* All participants who did not come in 1st place will be placed into a Grand Prize drawing!

Time: Check in at 9:15 AM, Line up at 9:45 AM; Run starts at 10:00 AM
Fee: $15   
Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Location: Centennial Park
Note: Participants may register up to the day of the race but will not be guaranteed a t-shirt after deadline.
T-Shirt Deadline: Thursday, April 24th