The hunt is on. While it may seem a bit early this year for the Easter Bunny to be hopping around these parts, rest assured that eggs will be decorated and hidden in both outside and inside locales. Gather up the kiddos and set them loose at one of these Easter egg hunts.
NO SUGAR, BUT STILL SWEET
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The kids will have a lot of fun even without the sugar high. They’ll find eggs filled with trinkets instead of candy, and can also participate in craft activities.
WHEN: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday
WHERE: Peekaboo Children’s Center, Dana Warp Mill, Suite 206, 90 Bridge St., Westbrook
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: 854-3500
TOPSHAM EGG HUNTS
Topsham Parks & Recreation’s annual Easter egg hunts offer nighttime and daytime chances for kids to score some multi-colored treats.
FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT, for ages 8 to 10:
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday; bring flashlight
WHERE: Foreside Field, Topsham
EASTER EGG HUNT, for ages 2 to 7 (no baskets):
WHEN: 10 a.m. for 2- to 4-year-olds; 10:15 a.m. for 5- to 7-year olds Saturday.
WHERE: Foreside Recreation Area, Topsham
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 725-1726
14TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Pre-schoolers to fifth graders are invited to look for eggs, hear music by DJ Dave Dionne, hop around in a bounce house, get their faces painted and enjoy other activities.
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Lewiston Memorial Armory, 65 Central Ave.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 513-3005
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM EASTER EGG HUNT
Children will search for hundreds of eggs hidden among the art exhibits for what is being called an “eggcellent eye-spy eggvestigation.” For the tiny tot egg hunters, a safe under-3 area will be provided. It’s a good idea to pre-register.
WHEN: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $6 per child for members; $16 per child for non-members. Includes admission to the museum for the day.
INFO: kitetails.org
YARMOUTH EASTER EGG HUNT
The 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt is on in Yarmouth for bunny fans ages 2 to 7. The Easter bunny will be hopping around, and the forecast for balloon animals is looking good.
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Royal River Park, East Elm Street entrance
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 846-2406
WILBUR’S OF MAINE EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Bunny visits Wilbur’s for the annual hunt at the chocolate factory. It’s open for toddlers to fifth graders. Children can visit with the Easter Bunny and Wilbur the Moose while they search for eggs.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday
WHERE: Wilbur’s of Maine, 174 Lower Main St., Freeport
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 865-4071
PINELAND FARMS EASTER EGG HUNT
There will be games, activities and, of course, an egg hunt. The fun is co-sponsored by the Gray Parks & Recreation Dept. and Pineland Farms.
WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Market, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: 688-4539
STORE FRONT EASTER EGG HUNT
Children of all ages are invited to stroll historic Water Street and count the number of eggs that are part of specially decorated store windows. Guesses will be submitted for prizes.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: 226 Water Street, Gardiner
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: gardinermainstreet.org
SADDLEBACK EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Bunny will be holding court with plenty of eggs and prizes.
WHEN: 11 a.m. Sunday
WHERE: Saddleback Mountain, Rangeley
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: saddlebackmaine.com
SUGARLOAF EASTER SUNDAY
Celebrate spring and Easter at Sugarloaf. Kids young and old can meet the official Sugarloaf Easter Bunny and color and hang a paper egg on his Easter tree. There’s also a scavenger hunt and a spring costume parade.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Sugarloaf, Carabassett Valley
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: sugarloaf.com
SUNDAY RIVER EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Bunny and his pals Eddy and Betty the yetis will be hopping and bopping around a slopeside hunt for eggs filled with prizes and treats.
WHEN: 9 a.m. Sunday
WHERE: South Ridge Base Area, Sunday River, Newry
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: sundayriver.com
Staff Writer Aimsel Ponti can be contacted at 791-6455 or at:
aponti@pressherald.com
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