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Hopping for an Easter Egg Hunt in Central PA? How are these?!?

By
Real Estate Agent with Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd.

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.

Easter bunny, chicks & eggsDauphin 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.Easter bunny

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:


Easter bunny - 2Lancaster’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

Easter basketShiremanstown 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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Joy

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Joy -- there's going to be a lot of hippity hopping and egg hunting going on in Central PA!

Mar 22, 2013 01:39 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
No doubt! I love Easter and wanted to share some of the larger egg hunts! Have a blessed Easter.
Mar 22, 2013 01:46 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Joy I always loved Easter Egg Hunts...so I am a bit sad that I grew up and can not participate:))

Mar 22, 2013 04:37 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Joy, you have found lots of egg hunts and Easter celebrations for familities to choose from in your area!    Great Localism post.

Mar 22, 2013 11:12 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

You can watch Endre and cheer them on! :)  I feel the same way, but I enjoy setting up small ones for my grandchildren. . . or I did. . . they tell me they are too old this year! :(

 

Thanks Joan - you know I got the idea from you!! :)  

Mar 23, 2013 01:40 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Great localism post for Easter Egg hunts in Harrisburg and the surrounding environs, Joy Daniels.  Have a great week.

PS - Your birdhouse should arrive shortly.

Mar 24, 2013 03:52 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
Thanks Ron. I got My birdhouse. I love it! Did you hear we're supposed to get snow and lots of it? My husband will not put my birdhouse up until after the snow goes away. So I won't be writing my post to show it off until after that time.
Mar 24, 2013 09:52 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Joy, There are certainly many options for Easter Egg hunts!  I love watching kids look for eggs.  It brings an automatic smile to my face! This is a great Localism Post. 

Mar 24, 2013 10:27 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
Thank you Kathleen!
Mar 24, 2013 10:30 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Oh I am sorry to hear that I am never too old for an Easter Egg hunt:) on a side note I was trolling on one of the cooking websites and they asked if I would do a survey, so I was in a good mood and agreed it was ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE:))

Mar 24, 2013 02:10 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

Yum!  Did you talk about Hershey Chocolate?  :)  Sometimes survey's are fun - did you win anything?

Mar 25, 2013 12:34 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Supposedly they are sending me a surprise gift for my troubles:)) I will let you know:))

Mar 28, 2013 03:49 PM