It’s Easter weekend, and all across the region, family-friendly events are planned, offering opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs.
Here's a look at some of the local events:
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery is sold out. This year, organizers decided on a new format to make the event more enjoyable and safer for participants. Instead of the "free-for-all" of the past, which saw vehicles parked on Yonge Street and families walking along the busy county road, tickets were available on Facebook for egg hunts - free with a donation to the local food bank. And although this year's Easter Egg Hunt is full, organizers hope that families will follow along on Facebook and watch out for next year's event.
Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Just pick up an Easter Egg Hunt Map from the Upper Level Guest Experience desk, and follow the map to find chocolate goodies. Kids will also receive an Easter Tote Bag to collect their treats – as long as supplies last.
Hop into Easter with Max and Ruby, the animated “funny bunny siblings,” at Tanger Outlet Mall near Cookstown, from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your camera or smartphone to take a photo with Max and Ruby, then kids will receive a free Easter treat.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Easter Eggstravaganza. New Life Baptist Church, on Yonge St. in Innisfil, is holding an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt on its nine-acre property, from 10 a.m. to noon. Gather at 10 a.m., egg hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. sharp, followed by prizes, snacks and refreshments. Remember to bring a basket for the eggs, and dress for the weather. Free event, but please pre-register online.
Celebrate Easter, at the BWG Leisure Centre, from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop by the BWG Leisure Centre at 471 West Park Ave. in Bradford for free family activities that include face-painting, crafts, balloon twisting, colouring, cupcake decorating, activities in the gym, and a photobooth. All welcome!
Empower Simcoe’s EarlyON Child and Family Centre at 118 Barrie St. in Bradford will be holding a Make-and-Take Easter craft for tots up to five years of age and their parents/caregivers, from 9 a.m. to noon. Decorate Easter baskets and colour Easter eggs, free! For more information, call 905-775-3039, ext. 2404.
Enjoy Eggceptional Easter Fun at the Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S. in Newmarket, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Kids ages four through 10 are invited to hop in for an afternoon of egg-decorating, bunny crafts, playtime, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Cost is $3 per child at the door. Pre-register by emailing [email protected] or call 905-953-5314.
For the adults, there will be an Easter Hop Dance at the Lefroy-Belle Ewart Legion, 1017 Robinson St. in Belle Ewart, Innisfil, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., with D.J. Paul Rogers. Only $10 per person. For tickets call Denis at 905-727-8912.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Promise Church is hosting its first annual Family Easter Egg Hunt at Chris Hadfield Public School, 211 West Park Ave., Bradford, following its service at 10:30 a.m. The hunt will begin at 11:30 a.m.
