Dozens of events are planned starting this weekend across Northampton, Lehigh and Warren counties.
Easter arrives a bit early this year, so the Easter Bunny had to push up the dates of many of the area Easter events. Below is a list of egg hunts and related activities.
March 19
9 a.m. Phillipsburg Egg Hunt hosted by the Exchange Club of Warren County for children in pre-K to 2nd grade at Maloney Field, 200 Hillcrest Ave. Gates open at 8:30 a.m.
10 a.m. City of Bethlehem's annual Easter Egg Hunt is for Bethlehem residents and their children ages 3 through 8. The event will be held rain or shine in front of Memorial Pool, on Illicks Mill Road. Information: 610-865-7081.
10 a.m. Lopatcong Township, Lopatcong Pavilion, 9 Wildew Ave. For toddlers to age 9. 908-859-3355, ext. 224.
10 a.m. Community Egg Hunt, Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. Sponsored by St. John's United Church of Christ and Lutheran churches, Fogelsville, for children up to grade 6. Rain date March 26
10 a.m. Pohatcong Police-Huntington Fire annual Easter Egg Hunt at Pohatcong School, 240 Route 519. For ages 1-10. Meet the Easter Bunny. Rain date March 20.
11 a.m. Calvary Wesleyan Church of Bethlehem hosts an event at Clearview Park, Pinehurst and Abington roads, Bethlehem. Information: 610-866-1388
11 a.m. Northampton Borough Egg Hunt, Municipal Borough Park complex, 16th and Laubach streets. For children ages up to 10. Rain date 1 p.m. March 20
11 p.m. Greenwich Township, Greenwich Township Elementary School, 101 Wyndham Farm Blvd. With Easter Bunny visit, free games, food and prizes. The Pre-K hunt starts at noon; K to grade 3 at 12:30 p.m. (Rain date March 20)
11 a.m. Easter Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt, St. Thomas United Church of Christ, 902 E. Macada Road. $6. Information/reservations: 610-868-9167 (registration required by March 13)
1 p.m. Forks Township Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt. Age categories include: 2-4, 5-7 and 8-10, at the Forks Township Amphitheater. $2. Prizes awarded at each age group. Hunt begins at 1:30 p.m.
1 p.m. Tatamy Borough Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Tatamy Ball Field at Braden Park for children up to grade 6. Rain date March 20; donations accepted. Information: 610-252-7123.
1 p.m. March 19 Catasauqua firefighters' annual Easter Egg Hunt at Catasauqua Playground, 501 American St., near the intersection of Bridge and American streets. The rain date is March 20.
1 p.m. Portland Lodge 311 and the Portland Events Committee Easter Egg Hunt at the ball field on Division Street for children up to age 12. Easter Bunny and Chick arrive on Margaret, the Pink Fire Truck, at 1 p.m. Bring your own basket.
1 p.m. Williams Township Fire Co. Auxiliary hosts an Easter Egg Hunt at the firehouse, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. Rain or shine.
2 p.m. Washington Borough Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Washington Borough Park, between Broad Street and Route 31. For kids 3-12 with plenty of candy and prizes. Bring a bag or basket. Rain date March 26. Information: 908-689-3600, ext. 136.
3 p.m. Bethlehem Township, at the Bethlehem Township Community Center. Bring your Easter Basket and meet the Easter Bunny. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Area will be divided for toddlers and elementary-age children.
Rain date is 3 p.m. March 26.
March 20
10 a.m. Easton Recreation's Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Conningham Stadium, 12th and Northampton streets. Two age groups: 3-5 and 6-8.
1 p.m. Breakpoint Church Community Egg Hunt, Hackettstown, at Legion Field (next to the American Legion, 494 Willow Grove St.) Games, crafts, petting zoo, pony rides and Easter Bunny visit. Hunt begins at 2 p.m.
1 p.m. The Hellertown Area Library will host a Library Egg Hunt with face painting, snacks, games, a craft and prizes. Registration required. 610-838-8381.
2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt and Resurrection Story, Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath. 610-837-7517
March 25
9 a.m. Dan's Camera City, 1439 W. Fairmont St., Allentown. For kids up to age 10. Information: 610-433-4672.
10 a.m. Wilson Borough Easter Egg Hunt, Meuser Park, Northampton Street. For ages 10 and under.
10 a.m. Palmer Township Easter Egg Hunt at Palmer Elementary School, 3050 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. In the event of rain, the hunt moves to the Charles Chrin Community Center.
March 26
9:30-11:30 a.m. Hope UCC Allentown, 1031 Flexer Ave., free Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, egg hunt, games and activities. ($2 for photo with the Easter Bunny). 610-439-8118
10 a.m. Dimmick Park, Durham Street, Hellertown. For all children 1-12 years old. Sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Area Ambucs Club.
10 a.m. Kiwanis Egg Hunt, Upper Saucon Park, on Preston Lane.
10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church, 3235 Linden St., Bethlehem, for ages 2 through grade six. 610-865-4600
10:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at Quaker Steak & Lube, 1304 Route 22, Pohatcong Township. Bring your own basket. 908-454-2900.
12 p.m., Easter Bunny in a Helicopter at Tolino Vineyards, 280 Mt. Pleasant Road, Bangor. Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Outdoor event. $5
1 p.m. Emmaus Kiwanis' 64th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Emmaus Community Park, 1401 Shimerville Road.
1 p.m. Community Egg Hunt, Jordan United Church of Christ, 1837 Route 309 (at Walbert Avenue), South Whitehall Township. Information: 610-395-2218.
1 p.m. Laurys Station Volunteer Fire Co., 5314 Egypt Road, N. Whitehall Township. For children up to age 10.
2 p.m. Father DeNisco Council, Knights of Columbus Home, 1680 W. Bangor Road, Bangor.
Other Easter events
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 19, 20 and 26. Easter Bunny Train, Delaware River Railroad, 162 S. Main St., Phillipsburg. Travel along the Delaware River with banjo players and jugglers. When the ride ends, kids can gather eggs and take a picture with Mr. Bunny. Cost: $18/adult, $11/child, $4/lapsitter
Information: 877-872-4674 ext. 877; 877trainride.com
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