LADY LAKE — The Town of Lady Lake will host its first-ever Adult Easter Scavenger Hunt, “An Eggstraordinary Adventure,” on Saturday, April 12. The event will feature a competitive hunt across multiple locations, with participants collecting eggs and competing for high value prizes.

Tickets are $10 per person, and at least one team member must be over 18 years old. A valid driver’s license is required to participate. The deadline to purchase tickets is April 4 at either Lady Lake Town Hall or the Lady Lake Library.

The scavenger hunt will begin at 9 a.m. at Snooky Park, located at 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd. Teams of two will follow a series of clues leading them to several different locations within town where they will collect eggs containing small prizes. Each business along the route will also have one golden egg, which will qualify teams for top-tier prizes.

Prizes include a 75-inch television, a Bose speaker, a Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset, a drone with a camera, a Kodak Printomatic camera, and gift cards valued at up to $200. Participants must return to Snooky Park by 12:15 p.m., with a prize ceremony scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Teams that find a golden egg will receive a top prize, while all remaining participants will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card.

“This is a unique opportunity for the community to come together and experience an Easter event designed specifically for adults,” said Amy Alicea, events coordinator for the Town of Lady Lake. “We are excited to host this event for the first time and look forward to seeing teams compete for great prizes while exploring the town.”

The Town’s annual family Easter Eggstravanganza will take place at Snooky Park on the same date, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This beloved community event is expected to draw approximately 1,500 children for a fun-filled day of hunting eggs, games, prizes, food trucks, music, and Easter cheer.

Please note that there is no rain date scheduled. For more information on either event, text “LLEaster25” to 38276 or call 352-205-2826.

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