Easter Egg Hunts and other Easter-Inspired Fun | April 3

Easter fun is around the corner!  This year, Easter is Sunday, April 4, 2021.  Here’s a list of Easter Events in the South Central PA area on April 3.

Saturday, April 3

SHIPPENSBURG:  First Assembly of God (420 Baltimore Road, Shippensburg) is having a Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 3 at 10 AM.  Age-appropriate areas mean fun for the whole family!

NEWBURG:  An Easter Parade EGGstraganza drive-thru event will be held at the Newburg First Church of God (260 Newburg Road) on April 3, starting at 1:30 PM and running until 2:30 PM.  The Newburg Hopewell Volunteer Fire Police are the sponsors of this family-friendly event.

ROXBURY:  The Easter Bunny is coming to the Blue Mountain Skating Rink on April 3 from 1 – 3 PM.  Come on out and skate with the Easter Bunny and bring your camera. Admission is $4 and skate rentals is $1 (non-skaters are free). Kids under the age of 6 are free.

ROXBURY:  The Lurgan Township Lions Club will be hosting their annual Easter egg hunt for ages 12 and under on Saturday, April 3 starting at 1 PM.

NEWVILLE:  Newville First Church of God is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3 at 10 AM for all children up to 5th grade. The children will be divided into small age groups with delayed start times so families can watch each of their children hunt eggs.  The church is located at 475 Shippensburg Road, Newville.

NEWVILLE:  Join The Green Spring First Church of God for a drive-through Easter Scavenger Hunt and Egg Hunt for children age 12 and under. The event is  Saturday, April 3 from 1 PM – 2:30 PM.  Children must be in the vehicle to receive goodies. Upon arrival, each child will receive a scavenger hunt card. Families will then proceed, in your vehicle, through 4 stations, receiving goodie bags at each station and looking for the scavenger hunt items. Children will receive a prize at the end for finding all the scavenger hunt items. A variety of candy and non-candy treats will be handed out.

NEWVILLE:  The American Legion will be holding a drive-thru Easter Extravaganza in place of the egg hunt at the ball fields this year.  The event on April 1 is open to area children ages newborn to 10 years old.  Drive-by the pavilion from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for a bag of Easter goodies.

CARLISLE:  Come out to see the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 3 at the Eggsplosion Craft & Vendor Show at the Carlisle Expo Center. Doors open from 9 AM until 3 PM. Close to 100 vendors will be there ready to showcase their Spring decor, Easter gifts, and more.

CARLISLE:  There is an Easter Egg Hunt for ages Birth thru 5th grade on Saturday, April 3, 10 AM-Noon at Carlisle United Methodist Church (333 S Spring Garden St). There will be Egg Hunts, crafts, games, a photo area, The Easter Story, and raffle prizes!  Register here.

CHAMBERSBURG:  West Side BIC Church (2665 Lincoln Way West) is hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 3.  Activities for all ages of children and youth begin at 1 PM.  Preregistration is available online.

CHAMBERSBURG:  The Open Door Church Kid’s Ministry is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at 10 AM for infants through 5th grade.  The Open Door Church is located at 600 Miller Street, Chambersburg.

CHAMBERSBURG:  Hip Gypsy Emporium (2168 Mont Alto Rd) is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for kids 12 and under on Saturday, April 3 at 2 PM.   Over an acre of Easter Eggs to be collected. Sectioned off in age groups.

CHAMBERSBURG:  Bethal AG Church (400 Miller Street) will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 AM on Saturday, April 3.  Go to https://bagcburg.org/easter to pre-register your child today.

CHAMBERSBURG:  Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny at M&S Harley Davidson on April 3 from 11 AM – 2 PM.

FAYETTEVILLE:  Freedom in Christ Church is hosting Easter Eggstravaganza at Norlo Park, 3050 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville on Saturday, April 3, 2021. All are welcome! Please remember to bring a bag or bucket for collecting eggs.

MERCERSBURG:  The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Mercersburg Lions Club will take place at Mercersburg Lions Club Park on Saturday, April 3 at 2 PM.  Age groups 0-3, 4-6, and 7-12.  Candy-filled eggs as well as prize eggs for each age group.  The park is located at 405 South Park Street in Mercersburg.

MERCERSBURG:  Two Top Ruritan (home of the Gas and Steam Show) is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on April 3 starting at 10 AM.  Age Groups:  1-3, 4-6, 7-10, and 11+.

McCONNELLSBURG:  Stone Hollow Farm is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast Brunch on Saturday, April 3.  Doors open at 10 AM.  The event is $10 a person and includes a breakfast brunch, appearance by the Easter Bunny, inflatable bounce houses, and an easter egg hunt with candy-filled eggs, and a live DJ.  Stone Hollow Farm, a wedding venue is located at 16937 Great Cove Road, McConnellsburg.

GREENCASTLE:  The Greencastle Lions Club will be hosting a Kids Goody Bag Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 3 at 1 PM for children up to age 12. Vehicles will enter GA school property from Leitersburg Street, drive behind Middle School, stop under the breezeway for bags, and exit Ridge Ave. Four random bags will have a certificate for candy baskets from Mrs. Gibbles Candies. Bags will include a coupon from Mikies for free ice cream cone and McDonald’s for free french fries. Children must be in the vehicle to receive goody bags.

WAYNESBORO:  There is an Easter Egg Hunt drive-through event at Renfrew Park (enter via Welty Road entrance) on Saturday, April 3 starting at 1 PM.  This event is for ages 0 – 12.  The event is sponsored by Brother’s of the Brush.

WAYNESBORO:  Waynesboro Veterinary Clinic and Mainstreet Waynesboro will host a special Easter Movie, “Hop” to benefit the Waynesboro Theatre Community Project and the Antietam Humane Society on April 3, 2 PM. Tickets cost $6 and include admission, popcorn, and a movie. Bring a donation or supplies for the Antietam Humane Society and get a free candy treat!

 

BIGLERVILLEHollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farm and Market are excited to invite families to the farm for their annual Hop Along the Bunny Trail event on Saturday, April 3,  10 AM- 1 PM.  Recommended for children ages 0-8.  Cost: $8 per participating child.  Egg Hunts in the orchard will be broken up into three age groups and will occur every 20 minutes.  Free admission for parents and grandparents.  Register HERE.

 

HERSHEY:  The AACA Museum, 161 Museum Drive will be having an indoor Egg Hunt (use the clues to find hidden Easter Egg baskets throughout the museum) on Saturday, April 3, 11 AM–1 PM.  All visitors 12 and under are eligible to participate in the hunt. There is a special admission price for adults accompanying their children.



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