WESTFIELD – The 21st Almost Annual Penguin Plunge has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 21 at Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield. Check in/registration is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the plunge commencing at 1 p.m. The money raised by the plunge goes to providing playful learning for area children and their families. This event is crucial in supporting the work of Amelia Park Children’s Museum.
Join as an individual or as a team. Each participant pledges to raise a minimum of $75. Full-time students will receive a registration discount of $25 with a valid school ID and pledge to raise at least $50. The registration fee for the Petite Plunge participants is $25.
Monetary prizes of cold hard cash for the top three individuals or teams that raise the most money: 1st Place — $300, 2nd Place — $200,3rd Place — $100.
A costume contest is part of the fun, and there are prizes for Best Individual Costume and Best Team Costume.
Register in advance online or on the day of the event from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
