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HOP to it !! It’s spring and Easter is almost here! South West Florida has plenty of egg-tastic events for the family.
Looking for a fun Easter egg hunt for the kiddies? Here’s what’s happening this week on the egg hunt scene to celebrate Easter.
Centennial Park Annual
Spring Egg Hunt
More than 4,000 eggs will be scattered in the park for ages 6 and younger to collect. The Easter bunny will be there for photos. There will be a DJ playing kids hip-hop music playing and a sidewalk chalk area.
Where: Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., Fort Myers
When: Sunday, April 9, 10 am.
Cost: Free
Details: 321-7524
North Fort Myers Egg Hunt
Egg hunt through the park for ages 10 and younger. There will be special tags in some of the eggs that can be redeemed for prizes. Refreshments to be served. Registration required.
When: Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.
Where: North Fort Myers Community Park, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
Cost: $5 per child
Details: 533-7200, leeparks.org
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
Hunt for glowing eggs. There will also be games, crafts and snack. For ages 3-6. Registration required.
Where: Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral
When: Friday, April 7, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $15 for residents, $18 for nonresidents
Details: 574-0804, capeparks.com
Somebunny Loves Me
Egg hunt and crafts for "little" ones ages 1-2. Registration required.
Where: Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral
When: Friday, April 7, 11:15 a.m
Cost: $10 for residents, $15 for nonresidents
Details: 574-0804, capeparks.com
Bass Pro Shops Easter Event
Easter egg hunts, free photos and crafts.
When: April 8-16. Photos are taken 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 2-8 p.m. Friday. Crafts are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. The egg hunt is Saturday, April 15; registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and hunt begins at 2 p.m.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers
Cost: Free Details: 461-7800,
Golden Gate Community Center Family Easter Event & Carnival
Children can play games and do crafts and activities to win eggs. The Easter Bunny will be posing for photos with children and handing out eggs. There will be bounce houses, food vendors, face painting and a fire truck. This year there is also a carnival April 7-9, with carnival food and rides such as a Ferris wheel, fun houses and mini games.
When: Easter event is Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.; the carnival is April 7-9 (7-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. -11 p.m. Saturday and 7-10 p.m. Sunday).
Where: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples
Cost: $3 for Easter event. Carnival admission is free; tickets required for rides. Look for coupons in local stores. Details: 252-4180.
Vineyards Little Bunny Garden Party
Fun and games, treats and a spring craft. Register by April 5.
When: Saturday, April 8, 9:30
Where: Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples
Cost: $10 Details: 252-4105
Read to Rabbits
Learn more about real bunnies, and then meet some. Have your picture taken with an English Lop bunny, also get a chance to read to a rabbit. Registration required.
When: Thurs., April 13, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Collier County Public Library Headquarters, 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples
Cost: Free Details: 593-0870
Bunny Make and Take
Crafts available. Registration not required.
When: Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m.
Where: Estates Branch Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd., W.Naples
Cost: Free Details: 455-8088
Tween/Teen Eggstravaganza
Join an egg hunt on the lawn. There will be one special golden goose egg prize. For ages 11-16. Registration required.
When: Tuesday, April 11, 5-6 p.m.
Where: Vanderbilt Beach Library, 788 Vanderbilt Bch Road, Naples
Cost: Free Details: 597-8444