Recap: Spring Festival and Egg Hunt
Published on April 25, 2025
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The Menlo Park community came together to celebrate the annual Spring Festival and Egg Hunt event at Burgess Park and Arrillaga Family Recreation Center on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
The City of Menlo Park welcomed an estimated 2,200 friends and family to celebrate spring and the natural world with a community festival including a petting zoo, photos with the big bunny, children's crafts, ride on a historic fire truck, and related attractions.
The 2025 event marked the debut of advance tickets and pastoral-themed hunting areas for the popular Egg Hunt attraction. The advance tickets made it so the flow of the event was managed and carried out as safely as possible for the children. Approximately 800 young egg hunters registered in advance for the Egg Hunt, including nearly 600 Menlo Park residents and over 200 non-residents.
This year's event also introduced a sensory-friendly Egg Hunt to provide a safe and inclusive experience for children who are neurodivergent, have sensory sensitivities or find large groups overwhelming. The event was held indoors at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center and featured smaller groups, longer hunt times, and a calm and engaging environment.
The City of Menlo Park partnered with Ayers Family Plastic Eggs, a small business that employs individuals with disabilities. Through the partnership, 12,000 treat-filled eggs were distributed at the event!
Photo courtesy of Jovi Wong
Thanks and appreciation to all who attended the event! Special thanks to event sponsors Cheeky Monkey Toys and Menlo Park Firefighters Association.
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