Easter events this weekend
Saturday, March 30
Sparta UNICO’s 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt: Line up by age group at 10:15 a.m. Hunt begins at 10:45 a.m. at Dykstra Park, 4 Mohawk Ave., Sparta. Ages up to 8. Photos with the Easter Bunny and face painting. Rain or shine.
Annual PBA Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. at Winstanley Field, Windermere Avenue, Greenwood Lake, N.Y. Bring a basket. Light refreshments will be served. Photos with the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. on Newton High School turf football field, 44 Ryerson Ave. Event aimed at children age 10 and younger. Bring a basket. For information, call 973-383-3521 ext. 228 or send email to recreation@newtontownhall.com
Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. at Wild West City, 50 Lackawanna Drive, Stanhope. Sponsored by the Lakeland Emergency Squad. Rain or shine.
Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. indoor egg hunt at United Methodist Church, 65 La Rue Road, Newfoundland. Enter through the Bright Beginnings School. Rain or shine. Refreshments served. Bring a basket. Eggs are candy-free. To register children ages 2-4 and 5-7, go online to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-egg-hunt-registration-for-2-4-year-olds-tickets-846480645397
Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. at the Franklin Pond, 6 Corkhill Road. Sponsored by the Franklin Borough Recreation Committee. Free entry for children through age 12. Bring a basket.
Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. at Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 129 Morris Turnpike, Frankford. Weather permitting. Prizes, candy and a visit with the Easter Bunny. For information, call 973-948-5400 ext. 3019.
Easter Egg Hunt: 11:30 a.m. by the outdoor chapel at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 1911 Union Valley Road, Hewitt. Children of all ages welcome. Bring a basket. For information, call 973-728-8162.
Realty Executives Easter Egg Hunt: Visit 54 Woodport Road, Sparta, from 1 to 3 p.m. for an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter bunny, treats and prizes. Call 973-729-7141 for information.
Sunday, March 31
Easter Family Celebration: 10 a.m. to noon at the Plant Church, 1693 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Light breakfast provided. Easter egg hunt, children’s activities and service. Free for the whole community. Please register in advance online at theplantchurch.org
Ongoing Events:
Heaven Hill Farm’s annual Easter Egg-stravaganza Festival: Spanning three consecutive weekends, this festival features Hopper the Easter bunny, a children’s Easter egg scavenger hunt with special prizes, hayrides, carnival rides, pony rides, pedal cars and farm animals on March 29 and 30 and April 6, 7, 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heaven Hill Farm, 451 Route 94, Vernon. Easter Bonnet Contest at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 will include prizes for adult and child participants for their millinery skills. No pets allowed. For information, call (973) 764-5144 or go online to heavenhillfarm.com
Easter Egg Hunts at Tranquillity Farms: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 at 47 Decker Pond Road, Andover. Cost of $14,95 per child includes egg hunt, goodie bag with ice cream coupon, one cow train ride and visit with Easter Bunny. Two options for egg hunt: Traditional hunt in the apple orchard or scavenger hunt following clues to find eggs.
Send information about other events to editor.ann@strausnews.com
