Looking for an Easter egg hunt? Search no further. Easter egg hunts pop up all over the area during this special time of year. Grab a basket, work on your kids’ strategy, and hop to it!
All of the following events take place on Saturday, April 4, except where noted.
Arne Hanna’s Egg Hunt in the Pool
Egg Hunt in the Pool — 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Arne Hanna Aquatic Center, 1114 Potter Street in Bellingham. Suit up the kids and let them search for hidden eggs underwater! Children six years and under require an adult to accompany them in the pool. Regular admission cost covers this fun event. For more information, contact Justin Shields at: 360-778-7665 or jshields@cob.org.
BelleWood Acre’s Easter on the Farm (April 4 and 5)
Join BelleWood Acres for a whole weekend of Easter Bunny fun, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On top of a delicious country brunch (from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and continually hunting for eggs (ages 1–10), there will be a petting zoo, family photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting and a scavenger trail hunt. Egg hunt is $8 for kids; brunch tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for children under 10. Order tickets online here.
Bellingham Health Care Annual Easter Egg Hunt — 11:00 a.m. at Avamere Bellingham Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, 1200 Birchwood Avenue in Bellingham. Three different areas to search, depending on age, with prize eggs and free face painting, as well. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand to visit with the hunters.
Boundary Bay Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt (Easter Sunday, April 5)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Avenue in Bellingham. Enjoy brunch and an Easter egg hunt — at 11:00 a.m., sharp! — in Boundary Bay’s beer garden, geared toward the little ones. Available to brunch participants only, reserve a spot between 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. by calling the brewery at 360-647-5593. Cost: $24 per person, $12 kids 6–10 years old, $18 seniors, and free for kids 5 years and under (with purchase of adult meal).
Menu will include many gluten and dairy free items such as sausage, bacon, potatoes, scrambled eggs, grilled chilled marinated vegetables, biscuits and gravy, croissants, tea cookies, pastries, tea sandwiches, fresh fruits, spinach salad, pasta salad, and smoked salmon.
Regular Boundary Bay menu available as usual at 11:00 a.m.
CTK Ferndale Easter Hunt (April 5)
CTK Ferndale hosts its annual Easter egg hunt at 11:15 a.m. in the field next to the church. 5627 3rd Avenue in Ferndale. Kids of all ages welcome!
Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt
Bellingham Elks Lodge #194, at 710 Samish Way in Bellingham, hosts a free community Easter Egg hunt at 1:00 p.m. Rain or shine, children ages 1–11 years old can search for colored hard-boiled eggs, as well as prize-filled plastic eggs. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to visit with the children.
Fairhaven Spring Scavenger Hunt — April 7 and 8
Fairhaven’s Spring Scavenger Hunt returns! The first stop is Fairhaven Toy Garden, to pick up a clue sheet. Wander the historic district while solving clues and collecting stamps from participating businesses. Once all the stamps are collected, return to the Toy Garden to get a prize and enter a raffle for a basket of goodies donated by participating merchants.
This year’s annual Spring Scavenger Hunt will be over two days, rather than the usual one day. “We are hoping this will allow more people to attend and it will also give families an opportunity to spread it out over two days, which can be better for the younger children”, says Fairhaven Toy Garden co-owner Robin Bigelow. The event, started by Bigelow three years ago, has grown to 22 participating merchants this year. “The more businesses we have involved, the better the exposure for Fairhaven, and more fun for the sleuths. It’s really a great community event,” adds Bigelow.
The hunt is from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days, and on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. there will be a professional photographer available for spring photos.
The Great Community Easter Egg Hunt
Co-hosted by the Ferndale Boys & Girls Club and Industrial Credit Union, this free annual event takes place at 10:00 a.m. on April 4 at Pioneer Field, next to the Ferndale Boys & Girls Club, 2015 Cherry Street in Ferndale. Children 1 to 12 years old are invited to search for over 6,000 eggs. Families should bring cameras to take photos with the Easter Bunny, who will be available from 9:30 a.m. until 30 minutes after the end of the egg hunt.
4th Annual Kids Easter Fair
St. Luke’s Community Health Center hosts its 4th annual Kids Easter Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 3333 Squalicum Parkway in Bellingham. Looking for an indoor hunt? Here’s one option. Sponsored by the PeaceHealth and Friends Relay for Life Team as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, the Kids Easter Fair also offers pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, prizes, a coloring contest, treats and more. Suggested donation of $5 per child.
Lettered Streets Easter Egg Hunt
Gather at 10:00 a.m. in Fouts Par at Ellsworth Street and H Street in Bellingham for this annual tradition that includes a free Easter egg hunt for kids 10 and under, plus crafts, snacks, and door prizes from Neighborhood Businesses for Parents. Sponsored by the Lettered Streets Covenant Church.
16th Annual Mount Baker Golden Egg Hunt
It all starts at the White Salmon Base Area: 9:30 a.m. for ages 3–4; 10:00 a.m. for ages 5–7, 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 and under; 11:00 a.m. for ages 8–10. All kids are welcome and no lift ticket or season pass is necessary. Thousands of plastic eggs will contain jelly beans, coins and other prizes – plus a special t-shirt for each participant.
North County Christ the King Community Church Easter Extravaganza 2015
Kids will enjoy Easter Egg hunts (at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.), games, face painting, performance and fun at North County Christ the King Community Church, 1835 Liberty Street in Lynden. There will be over 7,000 eggs stuffed with candy just waiting to be found. For more information, contact children@ncctk.com or 318.9446 x133.
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