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Join us for fun, family-friendly events coming up!
St. Patrick’s Day Dive for Gold Pool Party
Ages 2-12 years-olds
$8 per child (adult chaperone free)
Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
Pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited. Click here to register.
Hounds on the Hunt
Thursday, March 26 - 5:30-6pm
Fee $5
Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
Grab your pup and join us for an egg-citing evening at our 6th Annual Hounds on the Hunt! Dogs will sniff out eggs, win prizes, and even pose for photos with the Peter the Bunny. Every participating pup gets a treat bag!
✨ Pre-registration encouraged!
(Sorry kids—this hunt is just for the dogs! But we’ll have a special area for children to cheer on their furry friends.)
Event Guidelines:
✔ Dogs must remain on leash.
✔ Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs will not be permitted.
Don’t miss this annual favorite for hounds and humans alike!
Pre-registration is encouraged. Click here to register.
Aqua Egg Hunt
Sat., March 28 - 1:00-2:30 pm
Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
Hunt for eggs at the Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex!
Kids will enjoy hunting for eggs in the pool while they look for the “golden” egg to win special prizes.
1:00 PM – 3 years & younger (Parent must enter water)
1:20 PM – Ages 4–5 (Parent must enter water)
1:40 PM – Ages 6–8 (Shallow water: 3.5–4 ft)
2:00 PM – Ages 8–12 (Deep water: 4–4.5 ft)
⚠️ Important: Arrive before 1:40 PM for swim test if joining the deep-water hunt.
Parents must sign up children for their timeslot.
Please arrive early. The hunts start promptly at their scheduled times. (All children 4 and under must have a guardian join them in the pool.)
Fee: $8 per child. Click here to register.
SpringFest Egg & Scavenger Hunt
Welcome to Springfest @RLTCC
Friday, April 3, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
You do not want to miss our Springfest & Scavenger Hunt on the newly refreshed turf field. Join us for this exciting community event! Kids will hunt for eggs, participate in a scavenger hunt and enjoy a cheerful, springtime adventure. This is a family friendly event, and the entire community is welcome. We hope to see you there!
🌿 Plant Sale at the Trail – Arlington Park 🌿
📅 Saturday, April 11
🕗 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Along the Trail at Arlington Park
Join us for a community plant sale featuring local plant and landscape vendors! Explore a beautiful selection of lively plants, trees, and greenery to help you kickstart your spring landscaping projects.
Support local vendors
Find unique plants and trees
Get an early start on beautifying your yard.
🎬Movie in the Park - Featuring HOP📽️
Friday, April 10 | 7:00–9:30 PM
Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
New this year! Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening under the stars! Concessions open at 7:00 PM with candy, chips, water, and soda available for purchase. The movie will begin at 7:45 PM.
Don’t forget your blankets and get cozy for this year’s featured film—Hop (2011)!
