2010 Easter Egg Hunts

Easter is Sunday, April 4 this year. We’ve collected all the details for local Easter Egg Hunts hosted by our towns’ park and recreation departments, as well as our local churches. All hunts are FREE – just bring your own basket and enjoy!

Saturday, March 27

Central Assembly of God hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Grant Beach Park, located at N. Grant & Lynn St. in Springfield. Registration is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 1-12 years. Hunt for more than 20,000 eggs, enjoy prizes, face painting, balloon animals, inflatables and much more! Email info@centralassembly.org for more info or call 866-5013.

City of Republic Parks & Recreation at J.R. Martin Park (300 E. Hines) where parking is available at the former city pool and the former People Helping People building. This is a FREE event and no registration is necessary. Open to children ages 12 and under , the hunt will be divided into 6 age groups. The Easter Bunny will arrive at the park after the kids have gathered the eggs. Bring your own basket and arrive early. The hunt will begin promptly at 10 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 on March 27th, Saturday. For more information, call Republic Parks & Rec at 417.732.3500.

City of Willard Parks & Recreation – Citywide Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. at the Willard Recreation Center. The center is located at 133 N. Highway Z in Willard. Hunt is for children age 11 and younger. There will be photos with the Easter bunny, fun and games. Call Willard Parks & Rec at 417.742.2262 or see www.willardparks.com for more info.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southwest Missouri will host the 2nd Annual NAMI Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of the Forest Institute, 2885 W. Battlefield Rd. in Springfield. Registration is 8 a.m. for children ages 2-12 years. 9 a.m. - ages 2-5 and 6-8 hunt. 9:30 a.m. - ages 9-12 hunt. The Easter Bunny will be there and sitting for photos with the children - for a $4 donation to NAMI you can take home a print. Lots of prizes, toys and candy - including three $200 ToysRUs gift cards (one for each age group.) For more info, call John Robertson at 864-7119.

Springfield-Greene County Parks & Recreation – FREE family event at Doling Park, an all out doors event from Noon-2 pm. Includes games, inflatables, face painting and an Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your own basket – hunt will begun at 1 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoor to the Northview Center at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage in Springfield. Call the center at 417.837.5808 for more info.

The Way Faith Community Church is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt with more than 10,000 eggs, games, crafts, inflatables and more at Jordan Valley Park. There will be a designated area for children ages 5 and under. Door prizes (including gift cards to Incredible Pizza Company) will be drawn throughout the morning with an EGGstravagant Family Pack grand prize. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance. Regristration is at 10:00 a.m., hunt begins at 11 a.m. and is FREE. Call the church at 417.877.8650 for more info. Jordan Valley Park is located at 635 E. Trafficway in Springfield.

Saturday, April 3

Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa will host its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. on the church grounds. Children 5th grade and under will hunt for eggs and will be divided by age groups. The church is located at 460 W. Aldersgate. For more info, call 725-4949.

City of Nixa Parks & Recreation Department will host its Community Easter Egg Hunt at The Center, located at 701 N. Taylor Way, for infants through age 12. Age groups will be split as follows: 6 mo.-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-8 years and 9-12 years. Hunt begins at 2 p.m.. For more info, call Nixa Parks & Rec at 417.725.5486.

Enrichment EGGstravaganza at Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Watch the animals hunt for and play with papier-mâché eggs filled with special treats. Zoo admission is $8 for adults/teens, $5 for children ages 3-12. There will be a handout of scheduled events. Free for children age 2 and younger and FOZ members. For more info, visit www.dickersonparkzoo.org or call 417.864.1800.

Factory Merchants Branson will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Visit with the Easter Bunny beginning at 10:30 a.m. Hunt is for children ages 10 and under. It’s FREE and there will be a designated area for toddlers. “Best Decorated Basket or Bag Contest” with a prize for the winner. Eggs, candy and prizes. The mall is located at 1000 Pat Nash Drive in Branson. For more info, call 417.335.6686.

First Baptist Church in Battlefield at the corner of Highway FF and Weaver Road hosts its annual Easter egg hunt. Hunt begins at 10 a.m. Free food, crafts and lots of eggs! Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 417.883.2131 for more info.

James River Assembly in Ozark hosts “Early Childhood Easter Express” from 9 a.m.to Noon on the church grounds at Highway 65 and CC. Ages infant through 1st grade will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, an Express Train Ride, baby chicks, a special playland, candy, doughnuts and juice. Everything is FREE. For more info, call JamesRiverKids at 417.581.5433.

Rutledge Wilson Farm hosts "Easter at the Farm" Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a carriage ride with the Easter Bunny, get an Easter photo taken, hunt for eggs and participate in crafts. Lots of "EGGCITING' activities! For more info about scheduled activities, call 417.837.5949. The farm is located at 3825 West Farm Road 146 in Springfield.

Springfield First Free Will Baptist Church will be hosting a Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt. Children will hunt for more than 1,700 eggs. All 1,700 eggs will be prize eggs. The Easter Egg Treasure Hunt will be at Nichols Park on west Nichols in Springfield. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and the church will serving lunch to everyone present. Call 417.869.2126 for more information.

University Heights Baptist Church, corner of Grand and National in Springfield, will host a Community Easter Egg Hunt beginning 10 a.m. For more info, call 862-0789 or visit www.uhbc.org.

Willard Community Christian Church, located at 300 Proctor Road in Willard, will host an Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 1 p.m. on the church grounds. Hunt is for children who are infants through the 4th grade. For more info, call 417.742.1222.

Sunday, April 4

East Sunshine Church in Springfield is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning, April 4th. Meet in the gym of the church promptly at 11:45 a.m and the hunt will follow shortly after. Hunt for eggs, candy and prizes on the church grounds. Contact Lisa at 417.889.5455 or check www.eastsunshine.org for more info.