Harrisburg and its surrounding communites have
scheduled their 2013 Easter Egg Hunts!
HARRISBURG / EAST SHORE:
Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt & Fun at Bass Pro Shops: EASTER BUNNY: Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Monday thru Friday, March 25 - 29, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., FREE 4x6 photo with the Easter Bunny, additional photos available for purchase. EGG HUNT (ages 2-10): Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24: Begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. throughout 5 departments. FUN: Crafts on Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, March 29, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Dauphin County Egg Hunt: Face painting, pony rides and more can be found at this egg hunt, where children ages 2-9 can scramble for thousands of candy-filled eggs on the east lawn of the Fort Hunter Park and Mansion.
Where: 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg. When: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24 Cost: FREE.
Stauffer's of Kissel Hill, Easter Egg Scramble: Bring a bag or basket to any local Stauffer's of Kissel Hill for a fun Easter Egg Scramble.
Where: Stauffer's of Kissel Hill Garden Centers; Mechanicsburg, Hummelstown & Linglestown. When: Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. ages 1-3; 9:30 a.m. ages 4-6: Cost: FREE
Paxtang Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: Meet at the pavillion at 10am before the Egg Hunt, which will be on the ball field. Eggs will be filled with candy & prizes. Bring your own bag/basket.
Where: Saussman Park, Paxtang. When: Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE
Derry Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt: This hunt is broken into four categories for children ages 2-8, and offers donuts, beverages and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny.
Where: Shank Park, Bullfrog Valley Road, Hummelstown. When: Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE.
Village Park Egg Hunt: Bring a basket or bag for North Middleton Township's annual egg hunt! Ages 10 & under.
Where: Village Park, 1830 Suncrest Drive, Carlisle. When: Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE
AACA Museum Egg Hunt: Join us for family fun at the AACA Museum in Hershey. We’re offering admission for just $5 per person (half off our normal adult price). Our Roads to Rails model train display will be running along with an Easter Egg Hunt on March 23 @ 1:00 PM with Hershey’s candy products. Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and popcorn, while supplies last. We thank Hoffman Ford as the overall event sponsor for this event. The Easter Bunny will also be here! Schedule: Bunny Photos 11a.m- 1p.m Hotdogs- 11:30 while supplies last Popcorn- 11:30 while supplies last or until the hotdogs run out Egg hunt starts at 1:00 pm. Age 0-3 1:00 pm; Age 4-6 1:15; Age 7-10 1:30
Where: 161 Museum Drive, Hershey. When: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23 Cost: $5 per person.
PALMYRA / LANCASTER:
Lancaster’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt: With 30,000 candy-filled eggs, this egg hunt ensures no child will leave empty-handed. The hunt is for ages 12 and under, but all ages are invited to enjoy free food, prizes and games. Pre-registration is advised.
Where: 1991 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster When: Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. Registration and entertainment begins at 9:00 a.m., hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE
Lancaster Recreation Commission Easter Egg Hunt: Children ages 2-10 are invited to participate. Ages 4 and under can win eggs by playing games, while ages 5 to 10 can take part in a traditional hunt.
Where: Hamilton Elementary School, 1300 Wabank Road, Lancaster. When: Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m. Cost: FREE
Palmyra Area Recreation and Parks Commission Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Children ages 2-10 who live in the Palmyra Area School district are invited to this event. Includes face painting, seed planting and arts and crafts.
Where: 325 S. Railroad St., Palmyra. When: Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. Cost: $2 per child.
MECHANICSBURG / WEST SHORE:
Mechanicsburg Parks & Rec Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy a fun Egg Hunt in Mechanicsburg. Please bring your own basket/bag.
Where: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Park, Mechanicsburg. When: Saturday, March 23 @ 11:00 a.m. Cost: FREE
Shiremanstown Egg Hunt: Bring your own basket or bag to enjoy Shiremanstown's Egg Hunt!
Where: Memorial Park, Shiremanstown. When: Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m. Cost: FREE
Lower Allen Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Featuring three egg hunts separated by age, this event takes place at Lower Allen Community Park and offers candy and goody bags for children aged 10 and under.
Where: 4075 Lisburn Road, Mechanicsburg When: Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. Cost: FREE
Silver Spring Township Easter Egg Hunt: Open to ages 10 and under, this hunt at Pleasant View Park offers eggs stuffed with candy and tickets for the chance to win goody baskets. Children are also invited to visit the Easter Bunny.
Where: 90 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg. When: Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. Cost: FREE.
Paulus Farm Market Annual Easter Egg Hunt: As well as Easter egg hunts for children ages 1-12, this event features a special hunt for ages 13-adult. Candy, food samples, prizes and a baby animal petting zoo are all on the menu.
Where: 1216 S. York St., Mechanicsburg. When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30 Cost: $2 per person; tickets can be purchased at the Farm Market
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