Area Easter Egg Hunts & Activities

A listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator:

mahoning COUNTY

Austintown: Fun with the Easter Bunny, 5 to 8 p.m. today, Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd. Event includes, face painting, crafts, goodie bags, egg coloring and an indoor bounce house.

Boardman: Egg hunt at Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, 11 a.m. for children age 10 and under Saturday. Snacks will be offered after the hunt.

Boardman: Easter Bunny visit at Skeddaddles Indoor Playground, 8061 Market St., 11 a.m. to noon for age 3 and under, and 2 to 3 p.m. for age 4 and older, Friday. Cost is regular admission with open-play pricing. A photo with the Easter Bunny will cost $5.

Boardman: Evening with the Easter Bunny, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Evening includes dinner, arts and crafts and a family photo with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are on sale at the park office, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at www.boardmanpark.com. Tickets are $7 for Boardman residents and $9 for nonresidents. Children age 2 and under enter for free.

Boardman: Photos with the Easter Bunny at Southern Park Mall, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday now through Saturday in the mall at 7401 Market St.

Boardman: Christian Assembly Church Easter egg hunt, 5050 South Ave., registration at 11:30 a.m.; egg hunt at noon Saturday. For children age 1 to 12. Participants are asked to bring baskets. After registration, enter the sanctuary for a short Easter cartoon before the egg hunt. Light refreshments will be provided.

Boardman: Annual Kiwanis egg hunt, 9 a.m. and noon sessions today, Tots’ Town at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. An egg hunt for the kindergarten children of Boardman elementary schools. More than 1,300 eggs with candy, stuffed by the Boardman High School’s Home Economics classes, are provided. The Easter Bunny, assisted by Boardman High School Key Club members, will assist children who may need help. Candy and juice drinks are provided by Wal-Mart and Giannos Candies.

Canfield: Breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny/Bunny Day at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mahoning County Junior Fair Rabbit Committee will host. Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, pancakes and drink. Additional opportunities to learn more about rabbits will follow breakfast. Children’s tickets include a craft and face painting. Adult price is $7.50; children 3 to 12, $5; and children 2 and under enter free. Registration is required by today; call 330-533-7572. After the breakfast and photos, Bunny Day at the Farm is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Mahoning County Junior Fair Rabbit Committee will display a variety of rabbit breeds, provide various children’s activities and story time and offer advice on owning the animals as pets. Bunny crafts and face painting will be available for a small fee.

Canfield: Egg hunt, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St. Children through age 12 are welcome and asked to bring a basket in which to keep the eggs they found. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance. Event takes place rain or shine. For information, call Sheila Massie at 330-702-1366.

Canfield: Annual Canfield Dairy Queen Easter Egg Hunt, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, “on the green” Canfield Dairy Queen, 101 S. Broad St. Children through age 11 are invited to hunt eggs and candy. For questions, call 330-533-6647.

Poland: Egg hunt, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road.

Youngstown: Rockwood Village Free Easter Celebration, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Rockwood Village Activity Center, 1420 Dogwood Lane. The Center for Community Empowerment, along with area businesses, churches, organizations and parents, is sponsoring the free celebration for children age 3 to 12. Free baskets and crafts will be prepared for each child who attends. For information, contact Aphynna James at 330-747-4806 or 330-941-0169.

Youngstown: Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages, noon Saturday, Fresh Church, 3147 Glenwood Ave. For information, call 234-228-4329.

TRUMBULL COUNTY

Hubbard: Community Easter egg hunt, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave.

Niles: Egg hunt, 1 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 608 N. Crandon Ave. Bring your own basket. All ages welcome. A free brunch will be provided. For information, call 330-652-1439 or email office@nilesfirstumc.org.

Niles: Eggs in the Mall, sponsored by The Movement, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Road. Registration is 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. in the food court, and egg hunts begin at 9:30 a.m. for kids 11 and younger. Bags will be provided; no outside bags/baskets. There will also be face painting, bounce-arounds, crafts, and a visit from the Easter bunny. Tickets are $1 per child and available at the mall’s customer-service desk or at any campus of The Movement.

Hubbard: Free egg hunt for children of all ages, 10 a.m. Saturday, Coalburg United Methodist Church, 1906 Wick-Campbell Road. The event will include a craft and snack and will take place rain or shine. For information, call 330-856-1701.

Warren: City egg hunt, 12:15 p.m. Saturday, city hall lawn, 391 Mahoning Ave. NW. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and all must be registered to participate. There will be a petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera), and arts and crafts. Bags for the Hunt will be provided. Ages 11 and under. Parking is available at Perkins Park and the amphitheater. Guests are asked not to park at city hall. The event is free courtesy of the city of Warren and The Movement.

MERCER COUNTY

Hermitage, Pa.: Eggs in the Mall, sponsored by The Movement, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Shenango Valley Mall, 3303 E. State St. Registration is 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. in the mall entrance across from Sears, and egg hunts begin at 9:30 a.m. for kids 11 and younger. Bags will be provided; no outside bags/baskets. There will also be face painting, bounce-arounds, crafts, and a visit from the Easter bunny. Tickets are $1 per child and available at the Shenango Valley Mall office or at any campus of The Movement.