Easter egg hunts, more activities set to take place around Erie, Meadville

Dana Massing, Erie Times-News
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The hunt for eggs is on.

Considered a sign of new life, eggs are associated with the Christian holy day of Easter that marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Egg hunts are being held in the Erie region by numerous churches and also by other organizations until after Easter, which is April 9.

Get your baskets ready. Egg hunts are taking place around the Erie region leading up to Easter.
Get your baskets ready. Egg hunts are taking place around the Erie region leading up to Easter.

We tried to find details about as many egg hunts and other Easter-related entertainment events as we could. If you know of one not on our list, send complete details to dmassing@timesnews.com.

It's always a good idea to check with organizers in advance to make certain an event is still taking place. For egg hunts, you might want to take your own basket or bag.

Egg hunts and more

Find the Hidden Eggs: Through April 8, Millcreek Mall, 5800 Peach St. Kids can pick up an official hunt paper from Customer Service and then write down the names of the 10 stores with paper eggs in their front windows. Return the paper to customer service for a prize. Free. Call 814-868-9000 or visit https://bit.ly/mallegghunt to learn more.

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Community Egg Hunt: April 8, 10 a.m.-noon, Summit United Methodist Church, 1510 Townhall Road West. Open to all ages, this hunt also will include photos with the Easter Bunny and refreshments. Free. Call 814-864-3271 to learn more.

These plastic eggs awaited children during one of the Erie Zoo's past egg hunts. This year's Spring Egg-venture will be April 8.
These plastic eggs awaited children during one of the Erie Zoo's past egg hunts. This year's Spring Egg-venture will be April 8.

Spring Egg-venture: April 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Erie Zoo, 423 W. 38th St. Recommended for children 12 and younger, participants can learn about animals that lay eggs, hunt for eggs to redeem for a prize, hear spring-themed keeper talks, get photos with the Easter Bunny and more. Free for zoo members; included with regular zoo admission for nonmembers, which is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors 62 and older, $7 for ages 2-12, free for younger. Call 814-864-4091 or visit www.eriezoo.org/events/spring-egg-venture to learn more.

Easter Bunny House: April 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Judson House, 31 High St., Waterford. Each room will feature something different. This event also will have free gift bags for the first 100 children, baby chicks to pet, hot chocolate and more. $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-12, free for 2 and younger. Call 814-796-4014 or visit https://bit.ly/bunnyhouse to learn more.

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Easter Egg Hunt: April 8, 11 a.m.-noon, Littles Corners United Methodist Church, 15382 Route 198, Meadville. The event will feature an egg hunt and games, followed by lunch. Free. Call 814-763-3920 or visit www.facebook.com/littlescornersumc to learn more.

Easter Basket Giveaway: April 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Odessa's Place, 628 W. 18th St. Free. Call 814-899-3457 to learn more.

Numerous egg hunts and other Easter-related events are taking place in Erie and Crawford counties.
Numerous egg hunts and other Easter-related events are taking place in Erie and Crawford counties.

Easter Egg Hunt: April 8, 11:45 a.m., noon and 12:15 p.m., Burch Farms Country Market, 9210 Sidehill Road, North East. Hunt at 11:45 for ages 1-3, noon for ages 4-6 and 12:15 for ages 7-12. The event will have the Easter Bunny and include lunch. Registration required by April 7; call 814-725-0747. $10 per child; $7 for adult for lunch. Visit www.facebook.com/BurchFarmsCountryMarket to learn more.

Easter Egg Hunt: April 8, 1 p.m., Fairview United Methodist Church, 4601 Avonia Road, Fairview. This event will include an egg hunt, crafts, snacks and the story of Easter. At 10 a.m., a sensory friendly egg hunt will be held; registration is required for that event only, call 814-336-5101. Free. Call 814-474-3612 or visit https://bit.ly/fairviewegghunt to learn more.

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Easter Egg Hunt: April 16, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Faith Haven Stables, 11570 Station Road, North East. Egg hunts will take place 10-10:45 a.m. for age 3 and younger; 11-11:45 a.m. for ages 4-6; noon-1 p.m. for families with kids in multiple age groups; 1-1:45 p.m. for ages 7-15; and 1:45-2:30 p.m. for age 16 and older. Also includes crafts, games and pony rides. Reservations encouraged; call 814-392-6959 or 716-397-2970. $6 for ages 1-3; $8 for ages 4 and older; $3 or two for $5 for pony rides. https://bit.ly/fairhavenegghunt

Dana Massing can be reached at dmassing@timesnews.com.

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