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Special Family Events

MONTH	EVENT NAME	ABOUT THE EVENT
March/April	Easter Egg Hunt	Saturday, April 15: Fill your baskets at Pleasant Hill's annual Easter Egg Hunt at Doanes Park. There are three age groups: 4 and under, 5-7, and 8+. Event is held the Saturday before Easter, rain or shine.
April	Springtime Hill Climb	Saturday, April 1: This 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run takes you through the streets and trails in Pleasant Hill. Click here for more information.
May	Bike Month Iowa	Bike Month celebrates weekend trail riders, daily commuters, RAGBRAI rollers, and lovers of all things bikes in Central Iowa. Registered Bike Month bicycle riders receive free access to Chill on the Hill during scheduled dates. Click here for more information about Bike Month.
June	Chill on the Hill	Friday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30: This event offers live music from 6-9 pm at Copper Creek Lake Park. Event is hosted by Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce. Must be 21+. Click here for more information.
June	Youth Fishing Derby	Saturday, June 3: This event is held at Copper Creek Lake Park from 8-11 am for kids ages 13 and under. The first 150 kids receive a free t-shirt and door prize. Raffle drawing will be held around 11 am. Participants should bring a fishing rod, extra bait and tackle. Parents are required to attend this event with their child. Click here to view the flier.
June	Copper Creek Triathlon	Sunday, June 25: Participants have two options for the triathlon, a sprint which is 750 M Swim, 20K Bike and 5K Run or olympic which is 1500M Swim, 20K Bike and 10K Run. The event beings at Copper Creek Lake. Click here to register.
June	Pleasant Hill on Wheels	Tuesday, June 13: This free event provides kids of all ages an opportunity to climb on a snowplow, backhoe, dump truck, tool cat and fire truck. Event is held in the west parking lot of the library. Click here for more information.
July	Jazz in July	Friday, July 28: Engages area residents in new music, while promoting Iowa musicians and the American legacy and art form of jazz. Click here for more information.
July	Family Fun Fest	Saturday, July 29: Event was created especially for families with inflatables for children of all ages and a "Movie in the Park" in the evening. Attendees are allowed to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets while they enjoy the outdoor movie. Event is free of charge. The inflatables will be ready at 4:30 pm, and the movie will begin at dusk at Copper Creek Lake Park. Click here for more information.
August	River Run Garbage Grab	Friday, Aug. 18: This event allows volunteers the opportunity to remove trash from the river or along its adjacent trails. Click here for more information.
October	Halloween Party	This event is allows kids to come enjoy games, snacks, and prizes while wearing their Halloween costume. Event is held at Doanes Park Youth Center from 6:30-8 p.m.
December	Breakfast with Santa	Saturday, Dec. 2: Bring your family and have breakfast with Santa, which includes; pancakes, sausage, milk, and juice. Santa will be available for photos and kids can enjoy face painting and a book fair. Event is held at Doanes Park Youth Center from 8 - 11 a.m.
December	Family Fun Night	Saturday, Dec. 2: Families can enjoy bingo and purchase books. Food is provided. Event is held at Doanes Park Youth Center from 5 - 7:30 p.m.