Here comes Peter Cottontail, and a whole bunch of eggs, to churches and other sites around the Erie area.
We've compiled as many egg hunts, Easter Bunny events and related entertainment as we could find so far for 2024. If you know of one not on our list, send complete details to dmassing@timesnews.com. And check GoErie.com for updates.
Easter egg hunts
Adult egg hunt: March 22, 6-8 p.m., Experience Children's Museum, 422 French St. Must be 21 or older. Fundraiser with eggs, prizes, food and drinks. Tickets go on sale Feb. 22. $40; 10% discount for museum members. Call 814-453-3743 or visit www.facebook.com/eriekidsmuseum/events to learn more.
Easter egg hunt: March 23, 1 p.m., Fairview United Methodist Church, 4601 Avonia Road, Fairview Township. Includes candy, games, more. A sensory friendly egg hunt will be held at 11 a.m. Free. Call 814-474-3612or visit www.wearefumc.org to learn more.
Easter egg hunt: March 23, 9 a.m.-noon, Saegertown United Methodist Church, 620 Euclid Ave., Saegertown. Community event. Free. Call 814-763-6685 or visit https://saegertownumc.org/church-calendar.
Easter egg hunt: March 23, 10 a.m. and noon, Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 West Ridge Road. Includes egg hunt for children plus games, crafts, prizes and music. Free. Call 814-833-9053 or visit https://asburyerie.org/events.
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Easter Cars Showdown and Egg Hunt: March 23, noon-4 p.m., 802 Gilson Ave. Team Imperio 814, a family car club, hosts an event with games, egg hunt, sack race, mini car show, more. Free admission; $5 to enter a car. www.facebook.com/TeamImperio814
Adult Easter egg hunt: March 23, 5 p.m. egg hunt in apple orchard, 6 p.m. dinner and country music, Burch Farms Country Market and Winery, 9210 Sidehill Road, North East. Must be 21 or older and tickets must be purchased in advance; includes eggs filled with candy and coupons for free glasses of wine, bottles of wine, cookies and more. $45. Call 814-725-0747 or visit www.facebook.com/BurchFarmsCountryMarket to learn more.
Flashlight Easter egg hunt for adults: March 23, 9-10:30 p.m., Lake Erie Community Park, 10192 West Lake Road, Lake City. Must be 21 or older with valid I.D.; takes place regardless of weather. Hunting begins at 9:30; take your own basket. Held by Missy Rininger to benefit Veterans Miracle Center Erie. $10. https://bit.ly/flashlightadultegghunt
Easter egg hunt: March 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Burch Farms Country Market and Winery, 9210 Sidehill Road, North East. Egg hunts at 11:45 a.m. for ages 1-3, noon for 4-6 and 12:15 for 7-12. Features the Easter Bunny, 15,000 eggs filled with goodies and lunch of hot dog, chips and drink; preregistration required by March 22. $10 for children; $7 for adult lunch. Call 814-725-0747 or visit www.facebook.com/BurchFarmsCountryMarket for more information.
Easter egg hunt and breakfast with the Easter Bunny: March 30, 9 a.m., Harborcreek Volunteer Fire Department, 7275 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek. Egg hunt is for ages 2-4, 5-8 and 9-12. Buffet-style breakfast features pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Egg hunt is free; breakfast is $8 for adults, $6 for ages 65 and older, $5 for children, free for children under 2. Call 814-899-8304 or visit www.facebook.com/HCFD22 for more information.
Easter Eggstravaganza: March 30, 1-3 p.m., Walnut Creek Baptist Church, 6015 West Ridge Road. Includes egg hunt, face painting, balloon animals, prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny. Reservations requested. Free. Call 814-838-7515 or visit www.facebook.com/walnutcreekbaptistchurch to learn more.
Easter Bunny events
Easter Bunny arrival: March 9, noon-2 p.m., Millcreek Mall's Center Court, 5800 Peach St. Welcome the bunny back with snacks and activities. Free. Call 814-868-9000 or visit www.millcreekmall.net/event/Easter-Bunny-Arrival/2145568612 to learn more.
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Pet photos with the Easter Bunny: March 19, 5-7 p.m., Millcreek Mall's Center Court, 5800 Peach St. Pets must be in a carrier or on a leash. Enter through the Mad Mex/Primanti's doors. Price depends on photo package selection. Call 814-868-9000 or visit www.millcreekmall.net/event/Pet-photos-with-the-Easter-Bunny/2145568613 to learn more.
E.A.R.S. spring fundraiser: March 23, 1-4 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 1781 W. 38th St. Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue event with games, art and crafts for kids, bake sale, basket auction, adoptable bunnies and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Call 814-838-9732 or visit www.facebook.com/EarsErie to learn more.
Easter Bunny House: March 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Judson House, 31 S. High St., Waterford. This Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society event includes visits and photos with the Easter Bunny and different features in each room of the house plus gift bags for the first 100 kids, baby chicks to pet, balloons, hot chocolate, more. $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-12, free for 2 and younger. Call 814-796-4014 or visit www.facebook.com/FortLeBoeufHistoricalSociety for more information.
Dana Massing can be reached at dmassing@timesnews.com.
