Oakland County Easter events
Here’s a list of Easter egg hunts and activities happening in Oakland County communities.
AUBURN HILLS
• Easter Egg Hunt, food, petting zoo, opens at 1p.m., March 30, egg hunt at 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 and younger, 2p.m. for ages 5+, at New Covenant Church, 4217 N Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, register at www.facebook. com/newcovenant4217, newcovenant7.org.
BERKLEY
• Community Easter Egg Hunt activities begin at 9:30a.m. March 30, Oxford Park, 2100 Bacon Ave., Berkley, hosted by Berkley First Church, egg hunt at 10 a.m. sharp, live music, food truck, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, bring basket or bag, www.berkleyfirst. org/event/egghunt.
BIRMINGHAM
• “Breakfast with Bunny” is 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 31, The Community House, 380 South Bates, Birmingham, specially crafted breakfast with desserts. Easter Bunny appearance, craft kit for children, preferred seating, cash bar, reservations at www.communityhouse.com, prices vary.
CLARKSTON
• Easter Bash is 2p.m. March 30, Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston, includes egg hunt, games, food, petting zoo and more, www.facebook.com/clarkstonumc.mi, free event.
HOLLY
• Eggnormous Helicopter Hunt egg drop is March 30, at The River Church with Oakland County locations in Holly, Orion Twp. Walled Lake, and Waterford Twp., ages 11 and younger, (in age groups), register for a time slot ticket and location at theriverchurch.cc/easter, free.
ORION TWP.
• Annual Easter Eggstravaganza is March 29-30, at Canterbury Village in Orion Township, featuring helicopter plastic egg drops on the field next to the village. Other activities include Easter Bunny visits and a petting zoo. Register for timed tickets by age group, www.Canterburyvillage.com, tickets
Easter Bunny visits at
The Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center in Rochester Hills, March 2324, and March 29-30.
are required for all attendees including adults, $9.99+ each, free parking. There is also a ticketed ‘Brunch with the Bunny’ event which is $32.74+ per person, register for a time slot.
ORTONVILLE
• Ortonville Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt is 10a.m. (promptly) March 30, at HT Burt Football Field, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, for ages 12and younger, facebook.com/OrtonvilleLions, free. (updated)
OXFORD
• Easter Bunny Bonanza for ages 2-9 is 1 p.m. March 30, Seymour Lake Township Park, Oxford. Purchase tickets in advance, while supplies last, $10for residents, $12 for non-residents, at Oxford Township Parks and Recreation, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, oxparkrec.org/special-events.
ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS
• The Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center to host free Easter Bunny visits for children and petting farm with baby chicks, baby goats, and ducks, noon-6 p.m. March 29-30, at 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills. The Easter Bunny will be stationed at The Gazebo in Festival Park and guests can bring cameras to take photos, the Petting Farm will be at Festival Park, www.TheVORH.com. Visits are first-come, first-serve.
• Easter EggStravaganza is 3-4:30 p.m. March 30, University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, stories, crafts, an egg hunt, egg dying, and more, advance register at www.universitypres.org.
• Easter Brunch:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 31, at Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Drive, Rochester, brunch buffet, selfies with Easter Bunny, children’s face painting, onsite photo booth, souvenir treat bags, $47 per adult, $25 per child. Reservations at 248-4538732.
ROYAL OAK
• Bunnyville at the Zoo is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29-30, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10
Mile Road, Royal Oak, Easter Bunny photo opportunities, live entertainment, whisker painting, free with Zoo admission, https://detroitzoo. org.
• Community Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. March 30, timed age groups, starting with 0-3 years, at Grant Park, 598E. Irving Ave., Royal Oak, sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, craft tables, visits with Easter Bunny, raffle,www.facebook.com/stpaulroyaloak.
SOUTHFIELD
• Oakland County Park and Recreation’s Great Marshmallow Drop is 10 a.m.noon March 29, at Catalpa Oaks County Park, 27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield. Watch thousands of marshmallows fall from a helicopter. Children only need to collect one marshmallow to exchange for a treat bag at the prize tent. Drops will be done by age group: Ages 4and younger; ages 5-7; and ages 8-12. A drop for individuals with disabilities of all ages will begin at 11:30 a.m. An American Sign Language interpreter will be available on site. Free event, for information call 248-858-0916 or visit www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/ events.
SOUTH LYON
• South Lyon Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt is March 30, at Volunteer Park, 21620 N. Dixboro Road, South Lyon, gates at 11a.m., egg hunt at noon, divided by age groups, Easter Bunny visits, activities for children, facebook.com/SouthLyonKiwanisClub, free.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
Easter Egg Hunt is March 29, Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Road, Springfield Township. Register for timed tickets by age group, https://stpr.us, $5 residents, &7 non-residents, free for accompanying adults.
TROY
• Easter Bunny is at Enchanted Green House at Somerset Collection’s South Rotunda in Troy, through Saturday, March 30, noon-6 p.m. with periodic 15-minute breaks. Visits to the Enchanted Garden and selfies are free, a $10 donation is welcomed to support local children’s charities, www.thesomersetcollection.com.
WATERFORD TWP.
• Eggnormous Helicopter Hunt egg drop is March 30, at The River Church with Oakland County locations in Holly, Orion Twp. Walled Lake, and Waterford Twp., ages 11 and younger, (in age groups), register for a time slot ticket and location at theriverchurch.cc/easter, free.