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.
With rain forecast through the weekend, check with the sponsoring group to make sure the hunt is on. Check back next week because some many be rescheduled.
Saturday, March 24
Easter egg hunt, 10:30 a.m., Big River Nursing and Rehab, 6400 The Cedars Court, Cedar Hill. Free for ages 12 and younger. Call 636-274-1777, ext. 317.
Adult egg hunt, 7-10 p.m., Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road. Fee: $30. Must be 21. Prizes and catered dinner. BYOB, but no glass containers. To sign up: 636-282-2380.
Community Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 2808 Gravois Road, High Ridge. Registration 12:30 p.m. Infants through 11-year-olds will search for eggs filled with candy and prizes. Call 636-677-8788.
Easter event, noon to 3 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Free. Appearance by Easter Bunny, live bunnies, large raffle items, bunny hop walk, other games. Call Monica, 636-296-5828.
Adult Easter egg hunt, 8 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Admission: $12; $10 advance at Herculaneum City Hall. Must be 16 years old. Bring baskets, flashlights. Eggs will be numbered and prizes will be awarded by a random drawing, and special golden eggs will be awarded. Rain date: March 31. Sponsors: Herculaneum Fire Department, Herculaneum Historical Society, Herculaneum Today and Tomorrow. Call 636-475-4447, 314-852-4964 or 314-852-4964.
Easter egg hunt and story time, 1 p.m., Oakland Baptist Church, Hwy. H and Mammoth Road west of De Soto. For ages 1-12. Call 636-586-4534.
Easter egg hunt, 11:30 a.m., Windsor Baptist Church, 6701 Hwy 61-67, Imperial. For preschoolers through sixth-graders. Light lunch, telling of Easter story. Call 636-464-9008.
Easter egg hunt and photos with Easter Bunny, 10:30 a.m., Antonia Fire Protection District House No. 2, 6633 Moss Hollow Road. Parents welcome to bring own cameras, but photos also sold. Hot dogs, chips and soda served for a donation. Tours of firehouse. Call Linda Stewart, 636-948-4433.
Youth Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m. to noon, Drewel Park, Eureka. Free with donation of nonperishable food item. Separate areas for ages 2 and under, ages 3-4, 5-7 and 8-10 with staggered starts. Free hot dog lunch, take photos with own camera with Easter Bunny. Park at William F. “Bud Weber” Community Center. Free trees given away for Arbor Day celebration. Rain date March 31. Sponsor: Eureka Parks and Recreation Department. Call 636-938-6775.
Adult Easter egg hunt, 7-9 p.m., Legion Pavilion, 333 Bald Hill Road, Eureka. Free for age 21 and older with donation of nonperishable food item. Bring flashlight, basket, food, drinks (no glass bottles). Rain date March 31. Sponsor: Eureka Parks and Recreation Department. Call 636-938-6775.
Sunday, March 25
Easter egg hunt, 12:30 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 5810 Hwy. 61-67, Imperial. Free. For sixth-graders and younger; prizes and treats. Call Christina, 314-807-4153.
Children’s Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Free for children 12 years old and younger, who will search for eggs in five age groups. Bring baskets; parents should bring cameras; Easter Bunny arrives at noon for photos. Some eggs will contain special prizes. Rain date: March 31. Sponsors: Herculaneum Fire Department, Herculaneum Historical Society, Herculaneum Today and Tomorrow. Call 636-475-4447, 314-852-4964 or 314-852-4964.
Doggie Easter egg hunt, 3 p.m. at All Bark Village, dog park at Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. Cost: $5 per dog. Sponsor: Advocates 4 Animals Pet Pantry and Rescue. Tickets: a4apetpantry.org.
Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Kimmswick, Third and Market streets field. For children 8 and younger; hunts by age groups. Call Cindy Huckstep, 636-464-9339.
Easter egg hunt, 12:30 p.m., First Christian Church of Hematite, 3711 Hwy. P west of Festus. For all ages; bring own basket. Games, crafts, telling of Easter story. Call 636-937-5273.
Wednesday, March 28
Teen egg hunt, 8:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Free for ages 12-18. Bring flashlight and bag. To sign up: 636-296-2204.
Children’s Easter egg hunt, 4 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Free for ages 2-10. To sign up: 636-461-1914.
Senior egg hunt, 9:30 a.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Free. For ages 60 and older, who will search for eggs inside library with prizes for funding eggs. Registration 9 a.m. To sign up: 636-296-5171.
Thursday, March 29
Children’s egg hunts, 10 a.m. or 4 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Free for ages 3-12. Egg hunt, stories, crafts. To sign up: 636-296-2204.