Easter Entertainment

Egg Hunts, Bunny Breakfasts and More

By Kevin Myrick

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Spring is right around the corner and that means plenty of Easter-themed activities are going on in Loudoun for families to enjoy. From egg hunts to religious services, there are plenty of opportunities – many of which include chocolate – to celebrate the holiday.

To find a list of Easter Sunday services, check out the LoudounExtra.com events calendar.

The egg-themed events kick off Friday with the Dyeing Eggstravaganza at 3:30 p.m. the Arcola Community Center, where children between 5 and 10 years old will have the a chance to dye eggs in all sorts of colorful spring patterns. The cost is $8 per child.

If you want your children to have some quality time with the Easter Bunny before hunting for eggs, Lucketts Community Center will hold a breakfast and egg hunt at 9 a.m. Saturday. Make sure to dress for any kind of weather as the egg hunt will be held rain or shine. The cost is $5 per person.

If the Lucketts breakfast is just too early, the Easter Bunny will hop over to the Middleburg Community Center for a lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. The event includes lunch, pictures with the furry guest, face painting and a chance to make crafts. Expect to spend $8 per person, including lunch.

Ida Lee Park and Recreation Center is holding its 16th annual Egg Hunt and Games on Saturday, starting at 12:30 p.m. The hunt for eggs gets underway at 1 p.m. Children can enjoy a jumbo slide, rock-climbing wall and obstacle courses after all the eggs are found. Food will be available for purchase, or feel free to bring along a picnic.

Spring break for Loudoun County Public School students starts Monday, so if you are looking to keep your kids entertained away from the classroom, don't fret: There are Easter-themed events going on next week, too. Kids can learn about creatures that hatch from eggs at Claude Moore Park’s Eggstravaganza on Wednesday, starting at 10:15 a.m. There will be hands-on displays followed by an egg hunt.

Also on Wednesday is the Bunny Bonanza at the Heritage Farm Museum. Children and adults alike will have the chance to learn about rabbits and get tips on responsible pet ownership. Loudoun County Animal Care and Control is co-sponsoring this event. There will be live animals, hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Next weekend, check out egg hunts at the Lovettsville Community Center, Sterling United Methodist Church and Leesburg Animal Park.

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