Western Wake sure knows how to do the bunny hop. From breakfast with the bunny to egg hunts, even to a community yard sale, here’s your guide to all things Easter, happening this weekend!
CARY
Breakfast with the Bunny
Saturday, March 28, 8:30 a.m.
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Kiwanis Shelter
The Cary Teen Council hosts this continental breakfast featuring muffins, donuts, fruit and more. Best of all, the Easter Bunny will be available for photos and videos!
Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance at the Herbert C. Young Community Center. Tickets are $4 for those age 10 and older, and $3 for ages 3 to 9. Children 2 and younger are admitted free.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Children ages 10 and younger are invited to join the town’s 24th annual Easter Egg Hunt, featuring three hunt areas for different age groups. Bring your own basket, and also enjoy ongoing entertainment and meet the Cary Police and Fire Departments at the Boathouse. Refreshments and face painting will be available for a fee.
The morning hunt for ages 3 and younger starts at 10 a.m.; ages 4 to 6 at 10:20 a.m.; and ages 7 to 10 at 10:40 a.m.
The afternoon hunt for ages 3 and younger begins at 1:30 p.m.; ages 4 to 6 at 1:50 p.m.; and ages 7 to 10 at 2:10 p.m.
After both the morning and afternoon hunts, magician Scott Shelton stars in a free magic show, at 11 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Rain date is Sunday, March 29, afternoon only. townofcary.org
Easter Eggstravaganza
Thursday, April 2, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Field 4
Children 12 years and younger with special needs, developmental and/or physical disabilities are invited to this special egg hunt, featuring fun activities, bounce house, entertainment and the chance to meet the Easter Bunny. This event is free, but registration is encouraged, online using EZ-REG Web or at a staffed Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts facility.
Egg hunts will be held for age 7 and under from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and for ages 8 to 12 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. townofcary.org
APEX
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.
Apex Town Hall Campus
Bring your own basket and be sure to arrive on time — this free hunt starts promptly at 10 a.m.! apexnc.org/easter-egg-hunt
Cosmic Easter Bounce & Egg Hunt
Friday, April 3, 7 to 9 p.m.
BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway
Contact: BounceU
Bring the kids for this glow-in-the-dark bounce and egg hunt for all ages. Cost is $15 per child; add $5 per child for the drop-off option. Admission includes Cosmic Bounce, snacks and drinks. Reservations are required; call (919) 303-3368 or visit bounceutriangle.com.
HOLLY SPRINGS
Spring Fling and Community Yard Sale
Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m. to noon
Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park
A community yard sale runs from 8 a.m. to noon; preregistration to sell items is required, by calling (919) 557-9603.
Next up is the Spring Fling, from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring games, inflatables, music and more.
Finally, at noon is the egg hunt. Bring your basket and running shoes! hollyspringsnc.us
FUQUAY-VARINA
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.
South Park, 900 S. Main St.
The Easter Bunny hops into town bringing candy and toy-filled eggs; grab your basket or bag! This free event is for children ages 10 and younger. Bring your camera, too, for photos with the Easter Bunny. fuquay-varina.org
Candy Hop
Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Hop from shop to shop on Main and Broad streets for candy provided by downtown businesses. fuquay-varinadowntown.com
GARNER
Spring Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.
Lake Benson Park
Featuring games, inflatables, crafts, a magician with live animals, face painting and of course, egg hunts! garnernc.gov