Saturday's Hike Will Take You to New Heights!

Tomorrow's Hike Will Take You to New Heights, with the Best View of Moreno Valley and the Inland Empire.

Our next Hike to the Top event is an exciting one! Join us on Saturday, March 23rd, at 7 am as we hike to the iconic M on Box Springs Mountain!

This 4.8-mile trail is a strenuous hike with elevation gains and challenging terrain, so novice hikers should take caution and properly prepare with plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks, and a good pair of hiking boots.

Before starting the hike, we will meet at the Box Springs Mountain Reserve entrance, located off Hidden Springs Drive. Visit moval.org/parks for more information, or call us at 951.413.3280.

"Egg-stra" Fun for Everyone!

Kick off the Spring season the right way with our annual Springtastic event tomorrow, Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sunnymead Park!

Springtastic is a fun, free, and family-friendly event featuring games, a play area for kids, and a special egg hunt for your little ones. 

The festival also features games at the stage, a Youth Fun Zone (inflatables, rock wall, crafts, carnival games), and food vendors.

Egg Hunt times:

• Ages 2-4 at 9 a.m.
• Ages 5-8 and Special Needs at 9:30 a.m.
• Ages 9-12 at 10 a.m.

Moreno Valley's Springtastic is an event your family will not want to miss. Join the fun and celebrate the season! 

Sunnymead Park is located at 12655 Perris Boulevard. Call 951.413.3280 to learn more, or visit moval.org/parks.

Lights, Scramble, Action!

Our popular Adult Flashlight Egg Scramble returns tomorrow, Saturday, March 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lasselle Sports Park!

This event will feature a live DJ, food trucks, and is designed for the 'child' in all of us! Have fun using your egg-collecting skills to “scramble” and gather as many of the 12,000 eggs as you can. The eggs will be filled with candy, and some will contain a “Golden Ticket” for great prizes totaling $10,000, including gaming systems, tablets, laptops, 55" HDTVs, outdoor equipment, gift cards, trips, and much more!

The egg hunt will happen in the dark, so make sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp and a bag or basket for your eggs. Nets are not permitted.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the Scramble begins at 8 p.m.

Adults must be 18 years or older to participate. Please note that tickets will not be sold at the event. Participants must register online or in person at the Conference and Recreation Center (14075 Frederick Street). Registration is $15 per person.

Visit moval.org/parks for more info.

Keeping Teens "In the Glow"

Attention MoVal kids ages 11-17: get your glow on with our new spring event!

Hey MoVal Teens! Check out the Glowing Crazy Egg Hunt on Friday, April 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Carla. J. Thornton Teen S.P.O.T. Glowing Crazy is a fun glow-in-the-dark egg hunt featuring food, games, movies, free glow-in-the-dark accessories, and a chance to win exciting prizes!

The Carla J. Thornton Teen S.P.O.T. is in the Conference & Recreation Center at 14075 Frederick Street.

Registration is free, and space is limited. Register today by going to moval.org/teenspot.

Pet of the Week: Pepper

Our Pet of the Week is Pepper, a four-year-old Miniature Schnauzer mix. Weighing in at approximately 16 lbs, she's incredibly sweet, and a bit on the shy side. Pepper is very attentive to people's voices, and her beautifully soulful eye contact has been melting our hearts.

If you would like to make Pepper or any pet from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter part of your family, please contact the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter at 951.413.3790 or visit www.moval.org/pets.

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