Under bright spring skies on Good Friday morning, April 3, the 6th Annual Downtown Business Egg Scavenger Hunt bustled with colorful curiosity at Harmony Park in Marble Falls.
Hosted by Ms Lollipop Fun & Gifts, the free community event once again turned the downtown district into a lively course of clues, candy, and friendly competition.
The morning began with Easter Bunny photos at Ms Lollipop on Main before participants gathered for the 10:45 a.m. start.
Once the older kids headed out on the downtown scavenger hunt, Harmony Park was briefly cleared.
In a coordinated moment of anticipation, the Marble Falls cheerleaders spread hundreds of eggs across the grass, creating a colorful field for the youngest partici- pants. Children aged five and under then rushed in, baskets in hand, to gather eggs in a quick, joyful scramble of their own.
Meanwhile, with scavenger lists in hand, families with older children fanned out across downtown, visiting participating businesses where plastic eggs filled with candy, cash, prizes, discounts, and even gold seal grand prize notes, were handed out.
Children up to age 12, accompanied by adults, raced the clock or chose a more relaxed pace through the course.
For some, it was all about speed. The top three competitors crossed the finish in just 12 minutes, followed by seven more who secured spots in the top 10 within 18 minutes.
The leading finishers, three friends, claimed the top prizes, and notably, all three also placed in last year’s top three, just in a different order, adding a layer of friendly rivalry and determination to the event.
Still, the spirit of the morning extended far beyond the leaderboard.
Every participant who completed the hunt received a golden egg and a surprise from Ms Lollipop, reinforcing the event’s focus on fun times, participation and shared experience.
From baskets brimming with treats to the sound of laughter echoing along Main Street, the morning carried an easy sense of joy that resonated with families and participants alike.
Organizers expressed appreciation for the families who showed up ready to participate and for the downtown businesses that helped bring the scavenger hunt to life. Their combined efforts transformed Good Friday morning into a lively, connected experience for all involved.
For returning competitors, the event also carried a sense of personal achievement.
As this year’s winner, Morgan Ellis, reflected on his journey through the ranks, he said, “Last year I came in second.
The year before third. But this year I won.” Adding to the sentiment of the day, young participant Eomi Macedo summed it up simply, “Next year we need to do this again.”
