Easter is almost upon is, and that means it’s time for Easter egg hunts.
This weekend brings hunts for children (naturally), adults and even dogs at parks and at churches all over the Leader’s coverage area.
And if you don’t get your fill of eggs filled with candy, prizes or other items, next week – Easter weekend – will bring a bevy of other hunts.
So grab your basket, your camera (many hunts have scheduled an appearance by the Easter Bunny for photo ops), your flashlight (for adult hunts after dark) and check out our listing of egg hunts and other Easter-related activities.
Saturday, April 8
Rummage sale and Easter egg hunt, sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., hunt 2-3 p.m., Festus Manor, 627 Westwood Drive, Festus. Call 636-931-9066.
Easter egg hunt and Easter celebration, 8:30 a.m., Valley View Baptist Church, 2010 Seckman Road, Imperial. Free refreshments at 8:30 a.m.; welcome and worship 9 a.m.; hunt starts 9:15 a.m. Call 636-464-8730.
Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6024 Old Antonia Road, Imperial. Free for kindergartners and younger children. Three age groups. Snacks, crafts. Parents can take photos with Easter Bunny. Call Stephanie, 636-464-9027.
Youth Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., Drewel Park, Hill Drive, Eureka. Free with nonperishable food item donation. For ages 10 and younger; separate hunts by age group. Free hot dog lunch. Photos with Easter Bunny follow. Trees given away for Arbor Day. Park at William F. “Bud” Weber Community Center. Rain date April 15. Call 636-938-6775.
Easter egg hunt, 10:30 a.m.,Antonia Fire Protection District House No. 2, 6633 Moss Hollow Road, Barnhart. Pictures with the Easter Bunny taken; parents also can bring cameras for their own photos. Firehouse tours, equipment displays. Call Linda Stewart, 636-948-4433.
Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m., De Soto Christian Church, 4151 Fountain City Road. For children in preschool through sixth grade. Prizes drawn in auditorium afteward. Call 636-586-2061.
Children’s Easter celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redemption Church, 1241 N. Truman Blvd., Crystal City. Free. Face painting, bounce houses, crafts, movie, food Call 314-287-1534.
Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt, noon to 2:30 p.m., Festus Church of the Nazarene, 2717 Hwy. P at Hwy. A, west of Festus. For children 11 and younger. Games, egg hunts by four different ages groups every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 p.m. Call 636-937-9550.
Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 2308 Gravois Road, High Ridge. Free for ages 11 and younger. Registration 12:30 p.m. Cookies, drinks served afterward. Call 636-677-8788.
Adult Easter egg hunt, 7-9 p.m., Legion Pavilion, 333 Bald Hill Road, Eureka. Free for ages 21 and older with a donation of nonperishable food item. Bring flashlight, own food and drinks but no glass bottles. More than 1,000 eggs. Light refreshments. Rain date April 15. Call 636-938-6775.
Adult Easter egg hunt, 8 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Admission: $7.50 advance; $10 at gate. For 16 and older; bring own basket and flashlight. Prizes awarded by drawing; special golden eggs. Rain date: April 15. Call 636-475-4447, 314-852-4964 or 636-475-5476.
Sunday, April 9
Breakfast with the Bunny, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fenton Masonic Lodge, 401 Hays Hill Drive. Cost: $7 adults; $4 ages 3-10; younger children eat for free. Photos, bake sale, vendors. Benefits: Jobs’ Daughters Bethel 43. Call Amy, 636-212-1772.
Children’s Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Free. Children up to 12 years old can search for eggs in five age groups and should bring baskets; parents should bring cameras. Some eggs will contain special prizes. Easter Bunny arrives at noon to greet children and pose for photos. Call 636-475-4447, 314-852-4964 or 314-852-4964.
Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., field at Third and Market streets, Kimmswick. For children ages 8 and older; separate hunts held by age groups. Eggs filled with candy and prizes. Rain date: April 15. Call Cindy Huckstep, 636-464-9339.
Community Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 5810 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. For 12 and younger. Call 636-465-3852.
Doggie Easter egg hunt, 4 p.m., All Bark Village, Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Registration: $5 per dog. Sponsor: The Advocates 4 Animals Pet Pantry and Rescue. Tickets: a4apetpantry.org.