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HOP TO IT! FOR A FUN-FILLED EASTER WEEKEND
This year, Easter is on April 9. Celebrate with these egg hunts and events.
n Hop-A-Long Easter Egg Hunt. Avalon. April 8, 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Two different egg hunts for ages 0-3 and 4-7 to collect 10 eggs and trade them in for a bag of treats. 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770765-2000. Free admission. experienceavalon.com n Easter Egg Hunt. Shallowford Presbyterian Church. April 8, 9:30-11 a.m. Before the egg hunt, join in a pancake breakfast. 2375 Shallowford Rd., Atlanta. 404-321-1844. Free admission. shallowford.org n Eggcellent Adventure. Honeysuckle Park. April 8, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Visit with Peter Cottontail and Mr. Bunny, play games, hunt for eggs and more. 3037 Pleasant Valley Dr., Doraville. 770-451-8745. Free admission. doravillega.us n Easter. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. April 8, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Learn how to Bunny Hop, listen to an Easter storytime, and create Easter Bunny ears. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $19.95; ages 11 months and younger, free. childrensmuseumatlanta.org n Easter Bunny at Avalon. Avalon. April 8, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Create memorable moments with the Easter Bunny. 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-765-2000. $15+. experienceavalon.com n Easter Egg Hunt. Rossie Brundage Park. April 8, 10 a.m. Take photos with the Easter Bunny, and search for hidden eggs. 350 Autry St., Norcross. 770-448-2122. Free admission. norcrossga.net n Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza. Grayson Community Park. April 8, 10 a.m.-noon. Family fun includes an egg hunt and activities. 475 Grayson Pkwy., Grayson. 770-963-8017. Free admission. events.exploregwinnett.org n Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt. McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex. April 8, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-12 will love inflatables, candy, face painting, prizes, egg hunts and more from the Kiwanis Club and the Peachtree City Fire Department. 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. Free admission. peachtree-city.org n Egg-citing Egg Hunt. Panola Mountain State Park. April 8, 10 a.m.-noon. Find the hidden eggs along the nature trail. Reservation required. 2620 Hwy. 155 SW, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. $5; parking, $5. explore.gastateparks.org n Hoppy Easter. The Works. April 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Explore a variety of kid-friendly activities, photo opportunities, live music and egg hunts. 1235 Chattahoochee Ave. NW, Atlanta. $20. theworksatl.com n Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop. Sprayberry High School. April 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy fun, food, games, a DJ, and more, and kids will marvel as a helicopter drops eggs onto the football field to start the hunt. 2525 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta. 678-303-2622. Free admission. travelcobb.org n Eggstravaganza. Warbington Farms. April 8, 11 a.m. and 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Go on an egg hunt with prizes, play in the fun park area, explore the farm and more. 5555 Crow Rd., Cumming. 770-889-1515. $11.95; ages 3 and younger, free. warbingtonfarms.com n Kids Easter. Cosmo’s Pizza & Social. April 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy an Easter buffet, pictures with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and crafts. Parents do not need to purchase tickets. 144 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-338-9274. $25. pizzaoncrogan.com n Easter Bunny. Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s. April 8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Take a free photo with the Easter Bunny. See website for locations. 1-800-227-7776. Free admission; photo packages, $15-$20. basspro.com n Bunny Photo Experience. Town Center at Cobb. April 8, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Capture memories with photos in the Bunny’s Spring Garden. 400 Ernest Barrett Pkwy., Kennesaw. 770-424-0742. Free admission. towncenteratcobb.com n Visit with the Easter Bunny. North Point Mall. April 8, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Take photos to commemorate the holiday. Reservation recommended. 1000 N. Point Cir., Alpharetta. 770-740-9273. $20. awesomealpharetta.com n Eggs-stra Special Needs Egg
Hunt. Rossie Brundage Park. April 8, 1 p.m. This event is designed for children with special needs in an inclusive and safe environment. 350 Autry St., Norcross. 770-448-2122. Free admission. norcrossga.net n Eggstravaganza Community Egg
Hunt. Tom E. Morris Sports Complex. April 8, 1-3 p.m. This event will feature egg hunts, the Easter Bunny, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals and refreshments. 3415 Claire Dr., Hapeville. 404-669-2136. Free admission. hapeville.org n Easter. The Collection at Forsyth. April 8, 1-5 p.m. Shop the pop-up market, take photos with the Easter Bunny, ride the train, play in the bouncy house and more. Bring a nonperishable food item to benefit Meals by Grace. 410 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming. Free admission. collectionforsyth.com n Eggs-traordinary Extravaganza. Cherokee County Aquatic Center. April 8, 2-5 p.m. Ages 1-3 will enjoy an outdoor hunt, while ages 4-10 will hunt for eggs underwater at different times. Also, enjoy inflatables, face painting, crafts, prizes and the Easter Bunny. Reservation required. 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton. 678-880-4760. $15. playcherokee.org n Easter Sunrise Service. Stone Mountain Park. April 9, 7 a.m. Two simultaneous, interdenominational Easter services commemorate the holiday at the top of the mountain. Park gates open at 3 a.m. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. Parking, $20. stonemountainpark.com n Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt. Park Tavern. April 9, 11 a.m.-noon. Enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny as you enjoy brunch and an easter egg hunt. 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta. 404-249-0001. $49.95; ages 7-12, $27.95; ages 4-6, $15; ages 3 and younger, free. parktavern.com n Easter Family Fun Festival. Phase Events Center. April 9, 12:30-2 p.m. This event features 20,000 candy-filled eggs, face painting, bounce houses, a petting zoo and more. 12150 Morris Rd., Alpharetta. 770-3314313. Free admission. awesomealpharetta.com n Easter Egg Hunt. Sandy Springs. Artsapalooza. April 9, 2 p.m. Go on a hunt for more than 10,000 eggs and enjoy the children’s area afterward. 6100 Lake Forrest Dr. NE, Sandy Springs. 404-614-0006. Free admission. sandyspringsartsapalooza.com