Spring Events

March / April / May


WELCOME SPRING! 

Annual Egg Hunt and Arts Event

Dover resident families are invited to join DoverRec on the Town Common for the return of an old-time favorite springtime activity with the addition of creative art projects to celebrate the warmer temperatures and bright beautiful colors of SPRINGTIME! 

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023

10:00am - 11:00am

This event will be held RAIN OR SHINE!

Egg Hunt Groups / Ages:

  • CHICKEN LITTLES - ages 3 and under
  • BIG BIRDS - ages 4 and above 

Event Schedule:

  • No registration required, BUT Both Egg Hunts will begin PROMPTLY at 10:05am
    • Those arriving late, even by just a couple of minutes, will likely miss it!
  • Art Activities will begin for all, once both egg hunts have concluded. (approximately 10:10am)
    • Supplies will remain out for all to use until 11:00am  OR  until all supplies are gone!

Location: Dover Town Common

Cost: FREE for Dover residents


YOUTH FISHING DERBY!

Dover resident families are invited to join us for a fun day of fishing with DoverRec. We'll be stocking Channing Pond with trout just for this event, so sign up then grab your bait and fishing pole to try and catch 'em all!

SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023

11:00am - 2:00pm

(raindate: Sunday 5/14)

Awards will be handed out for the largest fish caught in each of the following three age categories (registered participants ONLY):

  • 6 years & under

  • 7 - 10 years old

  • 11 - 15 years old

PLUS:  All registered participants will be automatically entered for the chance to win LOTS of additional prizes, such as tackle boxes, spin and power baits, fishing poles and more! Prize winners names will be pulled at random all throughout the event, with everyone having multiple chances to win - no matter the size of their catch! 

Location: Channing Pond

Costs:  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, but differes depending on when you sign up!

  • $8/ participant, ANYTIME BEFORE 5:00pm, FRIDAY MAY 5th
  • $10/ participant, IF YOU WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF THE DERBY 

*NO REFUNDS or CREDITS ISSUED FOR 'NO-SHOWS'*


*NEW* 

Satur-PLAY in May!

At these two FREE springtime events, Dover families are invited to enjoy unique children's performers in a fun and relaxed environment. In addition to live performances, children can choose from a variety of engaging games, crafts, and activities, all prepared by their favorite Summer Club counselors while the grown-ups are able to socialize and meet new adult friends too!

Each Satur-PLAY event is designed to bring families and residents together and is open to all!

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023

and / or

SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023

These events will be held RAIN OR SHINE!

Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Dover Town Common

Cost: No registration required and FREE for Dover residents!