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activities and programs include health, wellness, enrichment, technology, education, special
               events and travel opportunities.  The Recreation Department strives to provide diverse
               programming, so that everyone may find something they are compelled to participate in.









               7. Provide special events that promote a
               sense of community in a safe and fun
               environment
                  5.2- Support a variety of community
                  events, concerts and celebrations

                  5.4- Actively seek public / private
                  partnerships

                  Recreation provides special events throughout the year to all ages and interests of the
                  community.  Winter Ball is an event for the entire family, and is an opportunity for Mothers
                  and Sons and/or Dads and Daughters to spend a special night together dancing, playing
                  games, and bonding.  The Bunny Brunch has transformed the traditional egg hunt to an
                  event that includes brunch, a petting zoo, egg hunt, pictures with the bunny, and spring
                                                              prizes.  The Texas Junior Anglers event is an
                                                              opportunity for youth to experience the sport
                                                              of fishing and enjoy the outdoors.  The Senior
                                                              Health Fair is an event for citizens to receive a
                                                              variety of information from health, education,
                                                              senior  services,  and  of  course  to  get  the
                                                              annual flu shot.  The Recreation Department
                                                              actively  seeks  sponsorships  and  donations
                                                              from  area  businesses,  civic  groups,  and
                                                              individuals.    The  sponsors  and  donations
                                                              enhance the quality and variety of events that
                                                              are offered to the City of Colleyville residents.

                                                              Additionally, Parks and Recreation works with
                                                              other  city  departments  to  plan  and  produce
                                                              three larger city events throughout the year.
                                                              The first event, Stars & Guitars is an outdoor
                  concert that is held annually in June. The event is held at the Colleyville Center and includes
                  reserved table and open lawn seating.  Attendees can enjoy a concert under the stars,
                  while dining on a variety of foods offered at a food truck park.
                     The second event, Haunted Trail Fest is an outdoor event that is held annually the third
                  Saturday in October. The happening is held at the Colleyville Nature Center and includes
                  Halloween games and treats, a costume contest, a pumpkin patch and a haunted trail.
                  Princesses, pirates, goblins and ghouls can enjoy a night of Halloween amusement under
                  eerie skies and venture down a haunted trail.






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