We've made some calendar updates and added a few more Easter Egg Hunts, so check out our blog post and our calendar for Egg hunts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Besides the Easter fun, here are some other highlights for this busy week. All events are Free!

Monday, 3/29:
7 P.M. The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon-Thistle Theatre Puppets at the Mercer Island Library for ages 3+

Tuesday, 3/30:
10 A.M.: University Village Playdate tomorrow will be hosted at Mrs. Cooks. The kids can decorate eggs in celebration of Easter and get messy!

10:30 and 11:30 A.M.: Puppets Please Marionettes Puppet Show at the Issaquah Library

Thursday, 4/1:
All day: The First Thursday of the month means free Museum entry. Take the kids to the SAM (Seattle Art Museum) or to the Burke Museum for some close-up interactions with dinosaurs.

Saturday, 4/3:
10 A.M.: Kids nature craft event at Whole Foods in Redmond.

Happy Easter week!

With Easter just around the corner, it's time to start planning for some egg hunting. Here is a list of what's happening on the Eastside. We attended the PCC Issaquah and the Gilman Village egg hunts last year; both were awesome. 

PCC Natural Market Egg Scramble (Issaquah, Redmond), Free
March 27, 2010 at 9AM
Ages: 0-8, divided into age groups
Get there early as this event gets quite busy; but it's worth the wait. There are 1000's of eggs filled with delicious candy or special prizes. Bring the camera to snap some shots with the Easter Bunny.
website: http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/events/rd.html

Issaquah's Underwater Egg Hunt & Carnival, $6/child and $4/adult
April 2, 2010 at 6:30-9PM 
The Issaquah Community Center is hosting its 4th annual underwater egg hunt. The event is held indoors and is in the shallow part of the pool; children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Bring your swimsuits, goggles, towels, and plastic baskets to collect eggs underwater and get prizes for the eggs gathered. Make sure to register online because space is limited. 
website: http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/

Vasa Park (Bellevue), Free
April 3, 2010 at 10AM
Ages: 1-12, divided into age groups
1000's of candy filled eggs, and hundreds of great prizes. Easter Bunny available for photos. Non-perishable foods and canned goods donations are accepted for the Northwest Harvest
website: http://www.vasaparkresort.com/

Fox Hollow Farm (Issaquah), $8/child and $5/adult 
April 3, 2010 at 11AM or at 2PM
Ages: 0-10+, divided into age groups
Besides the 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, there will be many activities to keep your kids entertained: pony rides, farm animals, and large inflatables for bouncing and sliding. The Easter Bunny will be giving out treats and posing for pictures. Registration is required so make sure to sign up soon.
website: http://foxhollowequestrian.com/events_11.html

Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle), Free with zoo admission
April 3, 2010 at 9:30AM until 2PM
Ages: 1-8, divided into age groups
Not really on the Eastside, but if you're looking for an all day outing to celebrate Easter, the Woodland Park Zoo hosts an annual Bunny Bounce event, which includes egg hunts, crafts, bunny encounters, and zoo programs throughout the day.
website: http://www.zoo.org/Page.aspx?pid=209&cgid=1&ceid=58&cerid=0&cdt=4%2f3%2f2010

Gilman Village Egg Hunt (Issaquah), Free
April 3, 2010 at 10AM until 12PM 
Ages: 1-12
10,000 toy and candy filled Easter eggs left at the shops by the Easter Bunny, who will also be available for pictures, so bring a camera. 
website: http://www.gilmanvillage.com/eventssub.php3?id=74

Mercer Island Egg Hunt at Mercerdale Park, Free
April 3, 2010 at 3PM (ages 1-6) and 8:30PM (ages 7-10)
Ages: 1-10
Lots of eggs and lots of candy. Special prized-filled eggs will be hidden in the park. A Flashlight egg hunt in the evening for older kids, ages 7 to 10.
website: http://www.mercergov.org/Page.asp?NavID=406

Easter Egg Hunt at Peter Kirk Park in Kirkland, Free
April 4, 2010 at 1:30PM
Join in the fun at Kirkland’s annual Easter egg hunt. This free and family-friendly event features three age categories and lots of chocolate.
website: www.kirklandandparks.net