Easter calendar
Here’s a list of Easter egg hunts and activities happening in Oakland County communities.
AUBURN HILLS
• Bunny Bash — Meet the Easter Bunny is noon-2 p.m., March 23, at the DEN, 3388 Auburn Road, downtown Auburn Hills, photo opportunity, for children ages 12and younger accompanied by adult, www.facebook.com/ DowntownAuburnHills.
• 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, 4217N 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 2 p.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.
FARMINGTON HILLS
• Egg Hunt Extravaganza 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 23, Heritage Park, Farmington Hills, $9residents, $14 non-residents, register for a time slot at https://mifarmingtonhillsweb.myvscloud. com. • Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast event is March 23, breakfast is at 9a.m. and Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10a.m. timed by age group, at Nardin
Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, candy donations welcome prior to event, https:// nardinpark.org/annual-easter-egg-hunt-pancake-breakfast.
HIGHLAND TWP.
• Huron Valley Easter Egg Hunt is 10 a.m.-noon, March 23, at Duck Lake Pines Park, 999 Duck Lake Road, Highland Twp., free event for children ages 2-10, huronvcc.com/updates.
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 23-24 and 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 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
• Flashlight Egg Hunt is 8 p.m. March 28, at Powell Lake Township Park, Oxford, pre-registration required,
for ages 10-17, $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents, bring flashlights with batteries and basket, purchase tickets at Oxford Township Parks and Recreation, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, oxparkrec.org/ special-events.
• 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.
PONTIAC
• Spring Bash is noon-2 p.m. March 23 at UWM Sports Complex, 867 S. Blvd. E, Pontiac, activities for children include bounce houses, face painting, take-home photos, food trucks, a live DJ, goody baskets, and an egg hunt, hosted by City of Pontiac Youth Recreation, pontiac.mi.us, free event. Registration required at https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6Y62qzGQdNRmtAdtE_ybbtBkNqQ-FsVWv4aJFHPtDeglA5A/viewform.
ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS
• Rochester Avon Recreation Authority Annual Easter Egg Hunt, crafts, and photos with Easter Bunny, is March 23at the indoor turf field house, Rochester, $8
per child residents, $10 for non-residents. Register in advance for age group time slots, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at https://rararecreation. org.
• 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 23-24 and 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.TheVOHR.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.
ROYAL OAK
• Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak is hosting Breakout with the Bunnies, providing a visual backdrop with props and bunny ears for photo and video opportunities for adults and children, 10 a.m.-noon, March 22-23, at Breakout Escape Rooms, 222 E 4th St., Royal Oak, https://roombreakout.com/ royal-oak-mi/easter-bunny-photos-metro-detroit, free, bring camera phone.
• Children’s Easter Party is at 11 a.m. March 23, at Royal
Oak-Detroit Elks Lodge, 2401 E. 4th St., Royal Oak, featuring crafts from 11 a.m.-2p.m., Easter Bunny visits 12-12:30p.m. Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m., open to the public, https://royaloakdetroitelks.com.
• 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.
• Nearly 200 volunteers are needed for The Great Marshmallow Drop, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 29, at Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield, to assist staff with parking and hand out prizes and other activities. Register for a volunteer shift at www.oakgov.com/ community/oakland-county-parks/get-involved/volunteer/-fsiteid-1. For more information, email Volunteer@oakgov.com or call 248-975-9717.
SOUTH LYON
• South Lyon Kiwanis Club
Easter Egg Hunt is March 30, at Volunteer Park, 21620 N. Dixboro Road, South Lyon, gates at 11 a.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
• Spring Egg Hunt: 4-7:30 p.m. (last admission at 6:50 p.m.) March 22 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (last admission at 2:20 p.m.), March 23, at the
Troy Historic Village, 60W. Wattles Road, Troy, register at www.troyhistoricvillage. org/programs/spring-egghunt, advance registration is $7 members, $9/non-members, free for ages younger than 2.
WATERFORD TWP.
• Bunny Bash: Noon-2 p.m. March 23, Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene, 2840Airport Road, Waterford Twp., free community event with Easter egg hunt, photos with Easter bunny, lunch, magician, petting zoo, bounce house, games and prizes, www.williamslakechurch.com.
• 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.
WHITE LAKE TWP.
• Egg Scramble Along the Trail is 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 23, at Indian Springs Metropark, 5200 Indian
Trail, White Lake Twp., for ages 10 and younger accompanied by adult, $6 each for adults and children 2+, free for children younger than 2, plus park entry fees, bring a basket or bag, register for timeslot at metroparks.com/ easter, 248-625-7280.