‘Egg-Citement,’ Arts and Athletics Fill Alachua’s Spring Saturday

ALACHUA – The City of Alachua’s Recreation and Culture Department marked a busy weekend with a series of community events and spring sports in full swing across local facilities.

Last Saturday, Copeland Progress Park was abuzz with Santa Fe Babe Ruth Baseball games, while Santa Fe High School’s Raider Regiment presented “Painted Melodies” — a music, art, and craft festival held at the Legacy Multipurpose Amphitheater. At the same time, the city’s annual Easter Egg Hunt brought hundreds of families to the Hal Brady Recreation Complex.

More than 3,000 colorful eggs — including several golden eggs with special prizes — were scattered throughout the complex. Children received free baskets filled with eggs and candy upon arrival. Participants were divided by age group and guided to designated hunting areas by city staff and volunteers. After the egg hunt, families lined up for professional photos with the Easter Bunny, courtesy of Magnolia Lane Studios.

Spring programming continues across the city, with youth volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, flag football, and cheerleading leagues currently underway.

Looking ahead, the annual Relay for Life event is scheduled for the evening of Friday, April 25, at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex.

The City is also accepting registrations for its Legacy Kids Adventure Camp. Parents can sign up their children Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Legacy Multipurpose Center.

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