Nearly 180 kids joined Gilpin County’s 23rd Annual Egg Hunt and Dive finding thousands of eggs and enjoying pool fun.
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Two cute kids take a break outside with Kona Ice treats during the busy afternoon.
River (age 3) shows off her bunny ears and festive outfit during the day’s activities.
Kids crawl and climb through an inflatable obstacle course during the Egg Hunt & Dive at the Gilpin County Community Center.
Kids splash through the pool collecting colorful eggs during the popular Egg Dive.
Families pose with the Easter Bunny beneath a bright balloon display inside the community center.
Participants swim and reach for floating eggs during the Egg Dive portion of the event.
Children line up along the pool’s edge, baskets in hand, waiting with anticipation for the Egg Dive to begin.
GILPIN COUNTY — Easter came early this year, and the Gilpin County Community Center was full of energy on Saturday, March 28, as families gathered for the 23rd Annual Egg Hunt and Dive.
Kids ran through the building with baskets in hand while parents lined the walls, watching and snapping photos. The turnout was strong. According to Special Events Coordinator Krystal Meyer, about 180 kids attended the event.
Across the facility, roughly 2,500 eggs were hidden, giving participants plenty to find. Inside the gym, bouncy castles and activity tables were full of egg-citement. The Easter Bunny was ready to bring the magic and pose for photos.
The fun carried into the pool for the Egg Dive, one of the day’s most anticipated moments. Meyer estimated between 50 and 80 kids jumped in to collect eggs, with about 1,000 dive eggs tossed into the water.
The pool eggs were empty. Some floated on the surface in the activity pool for the young kids to retrieve, while some sank to the bottom of the lap pool for the older children to dive for. The goal was to grab as many as possible and trade them in for prizes. Stuffed animals, bubbles, and sensory toys were handed out poolside.
Outside, the Kona Ice truck was parked near the door, offering a sweet treat for families looking to cool off after the rush of activity.
Events like this take a community effort. Organizers thanked Peak to Peak Rotary, the Gilpin Archwood 4-H Club, local community members, and Parks and Recreation staff for making the day possible.
By the afternoon, baskets were full, kids were tired, and another year of a long-standing local tradition came to a close.
