Spring is here, and that means it’s time to round up the kids to meet Peter Cottontail and collect all of his colorful eggs, filled with decadent delights.
He will be hopping his way around to various towns this weekend but look no further — we have a list of the locations on his route.
CARY
23rd annual Easter Egg Hunt
Join the fun at Bond Park with food and free entertainment.
Where: Fred G. Bond Park
When: April 12, hunts at 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Rain date: April 13, afternoon only
Ages: 10 and under
townofcary.org or (919) 469-4100
Breakfast With the Bunny
A continental breakfast with the Easter bunny!
Where: Fred G. Bond Park, Kiwanis Shelter
When: April 12, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Rain date: Call for info.
Cost: $4 for ages 10+, $3 for ages 3-9 and free for 2 and under (Tickets must be purchased in advance.)
Ages: All
townofcary.org or (919) 460-4965
Easter Egg Eggstravaganza
A unique hunt for people with special needs; all you need to do is bring a basket! Meet the Easter bunny and enjoy free entertainment.
Where: Fred G. Bond Park
When: April 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
Ages: 12 and under
townofcary.org or (919) 469-4100
MORRISVILLE
Easter Egg Hunt
Meet the Easter bunny and enjoy food trucks, a bounce house, and face painting for free.
Where: Morrisville Community Park fields
When: April 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Ages: 2-10
ci.morrisville.nc.us or (919) 463-7103
2nd annual Spring Fling
Free event with four live bands, bounce house, concessions, raffle, face painting, balloon artists, train rides, a scavenger hunt and more.
Where: Park West Village
When: April 12, 2 to 8 p.m.
Ages: All
APEX
Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the kids and your own basket to hunt eggs for free. Arrive early to meet the Easter Bunny!
Where: Town Hall Campus
When: April 12 at 10 a.m.
Ages: 9 and under
Walgreens 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt
Nine local area Walgreens stores join together to provide a community egg hunt with food, games, prizes and a free picture with the Easter bunny.
Where: 511 W. Williams St.
When: April 19, 10 a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Ages: All
(919) 363-1471
GARNER
Spring Eggstravaganza
Enjoy free entertainment, food vendors, games and crafts, and meet the Easter Bunny!
Where: Lake Benson Park
When: April 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., egg hunt at noon. Rain date: April 13, 1 to 3 p.m.
Ages: All
garnernc.gov or (919) 661-6892
HOLLY SPRINGS
Spring Fling
Easter egg hunt and community yard sale! Clean out your garage and enjoy the Easter egg hunt with games, music, and inflatables.
Where: Sugg Farm park
When: April 12, yard sale 8 a.m., kids’ activities 10 a.m., egg hunt at noon
Ages: Egg hunt for ages 8 and under
hollyspringsnc.us or (919) 557-9603
FUQUAY-VARINA
Easter Egg Hunt
Bring a basket or a bag and a camera to take a picture with the Easter Bunny.
Where: South Park
When: April 12, 10 to 11a.m.
Ages: 10 and under
Candy Hop (following the Easter egg hunt)
Children can go from store to store in downtown Fuquay-Varina, collecting candy.
Where: Downtown Fuquay-Varina
When: April 12, 11a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: All
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
3rd annual Spring Egg Hunt
Celebrate the holiday on your own, with a self-guided egg hunt. No reservations or baskets required.
Where: J.C. Raulston Arboretum at N.C. State
When: Reoccurring daily, April 12-21
Ages: All ages
visitraleigh.com or (919) 513-7011