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Egg-ceptional Fun
Easter Egg hunts abound in the area. We'll help find the perfect match for your family.
Get your Easter baskets out, kids.
There will be lots of opportunities to fill them up with goodies this Saturday.
The greater Doylestown area plays host to several Easter Egg hunts. We here at DoylestownPatch hope your baskets get filled to the brim with colorful eggs.
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Just don’t tell the Easter Bunny. He may get jealous. And it wouldn’t be cool to make him mad so soon before Easter. Otherwise, a basket that normally holds Peeps and jellybeans may be filled with carrots, fruits and other healthy foods.
We hop not.
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Here's a list of upcoming events, for your egg hunting pleasure.
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 15.
Location: Central Bucks Christian Fellowship, 5908 Groveland Road, Plumsteadville. There will be cookie decorating, crafts and an Easter Egg hunt followed by a fun-filled story of Easter.
Information: (215) 766-9432 or www.centralbuckschristianfellowship.org.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Time: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16.
Rain date: Saturday, April 23.
Location: Fonthill Park, East Court Street and Swamp Road, Doylestown. Sponsored by the Albert R. Atkinson Jr. American Legion Post No. 210, the hunt is for children ages 3 to 8.
Information: (215) 345-4170.
CHALFONT LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT
Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, April 16.
Rain date: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23.
Location: Krupp Park (behind the Chalfont Borough Building), Main Street (Route 152), Chalfont.
Information: Dr. Gail Walker at (215) 997-8786 or http://chalfontlions.org.
THE VILLAGE PRESCHOOL OF FOREST GROVE CHURCH EASTER EGG HUNT
Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16.
Location: The Village Preschool of Forest Grove Church, 1856 Forest Grove Road, Forest Grove. Hunt will be held in an enclosed playground for up to 50 children ages infant to 5 years. RSVP to pluongo@forestgrovechurch.org.
Information: (215) 794-8575 or http://forestgrovevillagepreschool.org.
BYERS' CHOICE EASTER EGG HUNT
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16.
Location: Byers' Choice Ltd., 4355 County Line Road, Chalfont. Come meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy face painting, crafts and alternating age group egg hunts. Free; no reservations are required.
Information: (215) 822-6700 or www.byerschoice.com.
BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP CIVIC ASSOCIATION EASTER EGG HUNT
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, April 16.
Location: Holicong Park, Route 202, Buckingham.
Besides the scramble for goodies, enjoy bunny sack races, duck pond "fishing" and Easter bonnet making. Plus, children are encouraged to bring along a colored drawing to be judged. Older youngsters, ages 12 and up, are invited to help out.
Information: Leigh at (215) 345-5355; e-mail info@buckinghampacivic.org or http://buckinghampacivic.org.
DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION EGG HUNT
Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16.
Location: , Wells Road, Doylestown Township.
For ages 2 through 9 years. Don’t forget your camera for the great photo opportunities and basket (or bag) for collecting eggs. Each age group – 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 7-9 – will have their own egg hunt time (beginning at 10 a.m.). We suggest arriving early to find parking and your child’s correct age group. Preregistration is not required. Free.
Information: (215) 348-9915 or www.doylestownpa.org.
Update: this event is now over:
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP EASTER EGG HUNT
Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9.
Rain date: Saturday, April 16.
Location: North Branch Park, 207 Park Ave., Chalfont. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance. A prize egg for each age group.
Information: Angela Pomeisl at (215) 822-1391; e-mail at apomeisl@newbritaintownship.org; or www.newbritaintownship.org/events.
