Local Easter egg hunts scheduled
Brynlee Johnson, daughter of Laramie and Brianna Johnson of Howard’s Ridge, loved visited with the Easter Bunny at Pontiac’s egg hunt last year.
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If you feel like Easter is later than usual this year, you’re right. The holiday will be celebrated next Sunday, April 20, almost as late as it can possibly fall.
Unlike Christmas and Thanksgiving which have set dates on the calendar, the Easter holiday is celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.
Despite its later than usual celebration, organizers around Ozark County are happily planning Easter egg hunts to enjoy the day. If you’re looking for somewhere fun to take children to hunt, try out these local hunts:
Friday, April 18
Lutie School, located on Highway 160 in Theodosia, will host its Easter egg hunt at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Lutie Walking Trail located on land next to the school. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, April 19
The Gainesville First Christian Church, located on Highway 160 in Gainesville, will host its Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the church off Highway 160. The hunt is open to children from birth to sixth grade, and different ages will be allowed to hunt in sectioned off spaces. Traditional candy filled eggs are offered, as well as toys for those with food sensitivities. The Easter Bunny will be there to visit and pose for photos.
Pontiac Park will host its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19. The event is organized by several parents in the area, is open to all ages and is free. Refreshments will be provided, as well as a visit from the Easter bunny who will be available for photos. All ages welcome!
Protem Community Youth Center will host its Easter egg hunt for kids ages 12 and under at noon Saturday, April 12. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. There will be regular eggs, “golden prize” eggs, bunny bucks to trade in and fun prizes. There will be hotdogs, nachos, chili, sodas, water and desserts.
Hometown Hardware in Theodosia is hosting an Easter egg hunt from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at their location at 6317 Highway 160 in Theodosia. Organizers will provide a free hotdog, chips and dessert to guests, and there will be Easter egg decorating and photos with the Easter bunny. Everything is free, and everyone is welcome. For more information call the office at 417-273-4821 or 563-340-9654 or email richard@hometownmo.com.
Tecumseh Volunteer Fire Department is offering a community Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Tecumseh community center on Highway 160. The event is being organized to share the fire department’s remodeled community building and raise awareness of the department and its services offers. It is also a thank you for the support shown after the recent wildfires and tornado in the area, said Shawn Taylor. For more information, call Christina Taylor at 870-404-8119.
Sunday, April 20
Rockbridge Rainbow Trout Ranch is hosting an Easter celebration at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, with an egg hunt and scavenger hunt on Edith’s Trail.