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Eggs will be available at the event for an athome hunt! There are 17 eggs in this photo — can you find them all?

HOP TO IT

Excitement simmers for annual egg hunt.

BY RENÉE STEWART-HESTER

Our Savior Lutheran Church and School’s 25th annual Easter egg hunt is going COVIDfriendly with a drive-through event between 10 a.m.–1 p.m. April 3 at the church/school parking lot, 23290 Highway 7 in Excelsior. (This replaces the community Easter egg hunt, which is typically held at the Excelsior Commons.)

Preregister at excelsioregghunt.com, and choose a 30-minute period to arrive. Registration automatically enters families into a prize drawing, which includes items from local businesses. Kids should bring their Easter baskets to hold eggs and other items received while remaining safely in their vehicle.

Watch the Easter story unfold with colorful scenes and live characters while children hunt for the items that help tell the story. Each child will also receive eggs for an at-home Easter egg hunt, or spread Easter joy and share them with neighbors and friends.

The event will also feature appearances by special friends, including bunnies from Peacebunny Island and Bob and Larry from the Veggie Tales. For updated information, visit excelsioregghunt.com or call 952.474.5181.

APRIL 21 6–8PM

Let’s Knit a Mother’s Day Gift

Whether made for Mom or someone else, a handmade, knit necklace is a great way to show love this Mother’s Day. Knitting experience is not required. Supplies included. Ages 18 and up. $45. 6–8 p.m. Minnetonka Community Education Center, 4584 Vine Hill Road; 952.401.6800; minnetonkaschools.org

LAKE MINNETONKA EVENTS

1 April Fool’s Day Art

Have a kid who loves pranks and art? Gear up for an even sillier April Fool’s Day after your kids make homemade craft pranks. Supplies included. Ages 4–8 or grades K–3. $45. 9 a.m.–noon. Minnetonka Community Education Center, 4584 Vine Hill Road; 952.401.6800; minnetonkaschools.org 2–30 Out of the Box: Twelve Dancing Princesses

Launching in April and continuing into May, this self-paced and dance-filled viewing experience includes videos, craft projects, suggested recipes and admission for four people at an outdoor, inperson interactive movement class. Ages 3 and up. $50. Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins; 952.979.1111; stagestheatre.org 8 Virtual Breathwork

This workshop makes room for participants to virtually gather, practice self-love and tend to their wellness. All ages, adults encouraged. $30. 9–10 a.m. Kim Lovejoy Holistic Healing; lovejoyholistic.com 24 Community Breakfast

Open to the community, the Fourth Saturday Cafe’s monthly event gives families, couples and individuals alike the opportunity to enjoy free, warm breakfast and pleasant company in a friendly atmosphere. All ages. Free. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins; glconline.org

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AREA EVENTS

3 Egg Hunt at Castle

Come celebrate Easter at this family friendly event at the American Swedish Institute with an egg hunt in the castle gardens, storytime with the Easter Witch (påskkäring) and Swedish-style crafts. Registration required. Recommended for 10 and under and their special adults. $10 members, $15 non-members. 9–10:30 a.m. or 1–2:30 p.m. American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Mpls.; 612.871.4907; asimn.org 8 Virtual Nature Journal

Connect with nature at home with your children by registering for the Arboretum’s Nature Journal Academy: Looking for Lichen. This online class will be a great way to get your children excited about the bloom of spring. Ages 5–12 and their special adult. $20/family. 10–11 a.m. Online with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum; 612.301.1210; arboretum.umn.edu 9 Arts & Crafts Affair

This family-friendly spring arts festival features over 500 artists and crafters from 30 states and is the perfect spot to pick up unique, handcrafted gifts and spring decor. All ages. $10 adults, $9 seniors, children under 10 free. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee; 402.331.2889; hpifestivals.com 17 Earth Day 5k Bee Run/ Walk and Cleanup

Help save the bees at this dog- and family-friendly event at Boom Island Park. Come enjoy the beautiful historic views on the Mississippi River all while doing something meaningful for nature. All ages. 8 a.m.–noon. Great River Coalition, 724 Sibley Street NE, Mpls.; greatrivercoalition.com

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