More Easter Egg Hunts and other events, starting with some fun on snowy mountain slopes:
- Okemo Ski Resort, VT
Okemo ski resort, in Vermont, goes all out for families, so no surprise that the place has a fun Easter Egg Hunt. Hundreds of eggs filled with candy and coupons are strewn along some of Okemo’s easiest ski and snowboard trails on Easter morning. The person who finds the one oversized, specially marked golden egg will win a great price (like a new snowboard or pair of skis.)
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Winter Park Ski Resort CO: Wells Fargo Golden Bunny Classic Candy Hunt and Fun Race
April 12 2009: at this ski resort 67 miles from Denver, moose mascot "Winter Park Willie" joins the Easter Bunny for an on-mountain candy hunt; tots and non-skiing kids can do a base area egg hunt. Next up: the Bunny Race, for kids 10 and under. A tradition for more than 30 years.
- Copper Mountain Ski Resort, CO
This ski resort claims "Colorado's largest Easter Egg Hunt", including a Big Kids' Hunt for ages 13 and up. We're talking 50,000 Easter Eggs on the mountain and in the Village.
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Duluth, Minnesota: Lake Superior Zoo Easter Egg Hunt
(Easter Saturday April 11 2009)
(2008 info) The Easter Bunny joins the resident critters at the Zoo, where kids can play games, hunt for Easter Eggs, and watch animal friends enjoy special Easter baskets.
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Salt Lake City, Utah: Hogle Zoo, Breakfast with the Bunny
Saturday, April 11 2009, and Easter Sunday April 12
Tickets include a buffet breakfast, Easter craft, visits with some some Zoo animals, and with the Easter Bunny himself. Reserve in advance.
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Felton, California: Roaring Camp Railroad - Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday, April 12 2009
From a train depot six miles from Santa Cruz, take the Roaring Camp Eggspress to Bear Mountain to hunt for thousands of chocolate candy eggs hidden in a redwood forest. Crafts and games, too. (See lots more Easter Train Rides).
- San Francisco: Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
Easter Sunday, April 12 2009
"Wonderful, wacky, elegant and fabulous": this free annual event takes place on Union Street and has grown to over 30,000 people attending. Family activities are the focus, and include: inflatable bounces, kids' rides and games, climbing wall, kids' activities area, Easter Bunny and other characters, pony rides. Live music, outdoor dining at local restaurants.
- Portland, Oregon: Rabbit Romp at the Oregon Zoo
Saturday March 22 2008 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kids 2 to 10 years old can join Easter Egg Hunts that start every twenty minutes at this event. Also: games, petting zoo, fun, plus some learning opportunities. Free with regular zoo admission.
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Easter Egg Hunts and Egg Rolls in the UK
Traveling in England or Scotland? Large parks around castles are great settings for Easter Egg Hunts, and "the rolling lawn of a stately home is an irresistible temptation for Easter Egg rollers." About.com's Guide for UK Travel highlights some top Easter Egg Hunts and Egg Rolls.
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Multiple Cities: GoCityKids
For dozens of cities in the US, the GoCityKids site has info about local happenings.
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More Easter Egg Hunts, Parades:
try a search at Festivals.com.
Finally: for seasonal craft fun at home, try About's Family Crafts site.
photo courtesy of Winter Park Colorado ski resort.
