Egg Scramble at PCC Natural Market in Issaquah
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
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
