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. Wednesday, Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd. Event includes face painting, crafts, goodie bags, egg coloring and an indoor bounce house.

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. Tuesday or Wednesday, 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.

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 Wednesday; 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 find. 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.

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.

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.

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.