Easter/Spring Events
It's that time of the year to enjoy Easter egg hunts, Easter bunny sightings and Friday night fish fries.
Easter Egg Hunts & Events (ordered by Date)
Easter Eggstravaganza - March 11, 2018
Camp Cambell Gard, 4803 Augspurger Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
From Facebook Event:
"Come join the festivities for our, Easter Eggstravaganza Event at Camp Campbell Gard on March 11, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm.
They are conveniently located at, 4803 Augspurger Rd Hamilton Ohio 45011.
The Discovery Center will be open for our guests to view, pet and learn about the animals.
Peter Cottontail will be hopping on by to pass out candy. He will be in the Ittel Hall from 12pm-5pm for picture taking. He might even forget to leave a few eggs behind for you to find!
The Easter Egg Hunt will take place in the field between the Dining Hall and Ittel Hall at 2pm sharp. The hunt will be in sections per age group. Colored flags will be placed to indicate the age ranges.
• RED-0-5 YEARS OF AGE
• BLUE-6-8 YEARS OF AGE
• GREEN-9-12 YEARS OF AGE
• YELLOW-13 AND UP YEARS OF AGE"
2018 Egg Hunt & Breakfast - Reservatons Required - Sat., March 17, 2018
Church of the Saviour United Methodist - 8005 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinanti, Ohio 45242
Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:30am
Everyone is invited for a morning of fun with a Pancake Breakfast, Easter Crafts, Balloon Animal Performers, Glitter Face Tattoos, Petting Zoo, Service Opportunity, Family Photo Booth and two GIGANTIC Easter Egg Hunts (over 12,000 eggs) for multiple ages.
The Great Underwater Egg Hunt - Sunday, March 18, 2018
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Various locations: "The Great Underwater Egg Hunt at the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is set for Sunday, March 18, 2018 from noon - 2 p.m. It's free to the community! Parents will accompany their non-swimmers in the pool and are encouraged to join their children in the hunt. Eggs will be floating throughout the heated indoor pools. See age groupings below for times. Find a YMCA near you! (from myy.org).
Spring in Bloom - Taft Musem of Art - Sunday, March 18
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Spring in Bloom
Sunday, March 18, 1–4 p.m.
Have a blooming good time at this funday! Get ready for the first day of spring at the Taft. Learn about the tools a painter uses at the Art Cart, and create your own springtime craft to take home. Wump Mucket Puppets will perform at 2 p.m. and have you laughing and looking forward to the return of flowers and bees. At 3 p.m., meet animals from Sunrock Farm.
Flashlight Egg Hunt - Forest Run MetroPark, March 23, 2018
Forest Run Wildlife Preserve - 1810 Hamilton-New London Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Event is March 23 - 8:30-11 p.m. (weather dependent)
Register by: March 21 - "When the park is dark, your flashlight will be your guide! Egg cartons will be provided for each participant to collect their eggs. Every participant will collect one dozen eggs filled with candy and prizes! Concessions and glow items will be available for purchase and the Easter Bunny will hop by!
$5 per participant
Pre-registration required! 12-years and under only. Registration deadline: March 21
--Bring a flashlight
--Wear close-toed shoes
Easer Bunny Express - LM&M Railroad, March 24-25, 30-31, April 7, 2018
Lebanon, Ohio
Event Length: 1 hour & 45 Minutes
Depart from Lebanon Station
30 Minute Trip to LM&M Junction
45 Minute Layover with the Easter Bunny
30 Minute Return Trip to Lebanon Station
Arrive Back at Depot
Event Activities:
Visit with the Easter Bunny
Participate in one of two egg hunts, with small prizes and candy
Experience 9 mile round-trip ride through through scenic Warren County
Depart from historic Lebanon, Ohio
Cash-only concessions available to purchase onboard
Open-air car available after departure weather permitting (from LM&M Railroad).
Easter Egg Hunt - Washington Park, Satruday, March 24, 2018
Washington Park - OTR
Over-the-Rhine’s biggest egg hunt returns to Washington Park Saturday, March 24th!
This event is FREE and open to the public. Produced by 3CDC our annual Easter Egg Hunt features:
• 10,000 candy-filled eggs
• Face painting with Over the Line Productions
• Photos with Mr. Easter Bunny & Mrs. Easter Bunny
• Play time with baby animals from Sunrock Farm
Easter Spectacular at Parky's Farm, March 24-25, 2018
10073 Daly Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Activities available: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Lunch times: 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m. & 1:45 p.m.
Cost
$10.95/person, plus tax $9.95/child ages 2-13 plus tax, Free for kids under age 2.
Tickets
Advance ticket purchase is required by March 21. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To purchase tickets by phone, call 513-521-7275, ext. 285. (from GreatParks.org)
Eggsceptional Eggstravaganza - Saturday, March 24, 2018
Wilson Commons, 2951 Bodley Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45205
Event: March 24, 1-2:30 p.m.
"Spring time is here and it is time to think about eggs. Join in the fun in Price Hill as we learn about eggs, the amazing animals that hatch from them,and do fun egg-tivities. The program will finish with an egg hunt. Appropriate for children ages 3 -10 and their accompanying adults. No restrooms on site. FREE but reservations required before March 22 by calling 861-3435."
Helicopter Egg Drop - The River Chruch - Saturday, March 24, 2018
The River's Building, 5546 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., Ohio 45044
Pre-registration required and check-in required on day of event. Limit of 550 kids and no walk-up registrations.
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"Join us for our annual Helicopter Egg Drop on Saturday, March 24 (rain or shine). This event is for kids from 2 years old to 5th grade. We have a separate section for 2-5 year olds and another one for 1st-5th graders.
We will also have several activities like pictures with the Cottontail Brothers (we will mail you the picture, which is why we need your address), cupcake walk, face painting, games, tattoos, and coloring."
Hoppin' At Harbin Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 24, 2018
Harbin Park Upper Shelter, Fairfield, Ohio
HOPPIN’ AT HARBIN – EGG HUNT
Bring out your Easter baskets so you can grab all the eggs and candy you can find. Age group
hunts are offered for Fairfield children 3 and under, 4 - 5 year olds, and 6 - 8 year olds, children’s
craft, and games. Make sure you bring your camera for a photo op with the Easter Bunny.
Activities begin at 10:30 and the Egg Hunt begins at 11 am. Registration is not required.
Eggsceptional Eggstravaganza, Wilson Commons, Saturday, March 24, 2018
Wilson Commons Park, 2951 Bodley Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
"Springtime is here and it is time to think about eggs. Join in the FREE fun in Price Hill as we learn about eggs, the amazing animals that hatch from them, and do fun egg-tivities. The program will finish with an egg hunt. Appropriate for children ages 3 -10 and accompanying adults. No restrooms on site. Free but reservations required by March 22. Call 861-3435 for more information or reservations." (from cincinnatiparks.com).
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Spring Celebration at Liberty Center - Sunday, March 25, 2018
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., Ohio 45069
Join us at Liberty Center on March 25 for our annual Spring Celebration!
10 AM - Noon: Join us in the Living Room for our Sensory Easter Bunny event where children with sensory sensitivities have the opportunity to interact with the Easter Bunny in a unique, sensory-friendly environment!
Noon: Tune into our Facebook page for an online Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt! The first guest to correctly guess where each egg pictured is hidden will win a prize!
1:30 PM: Join us in the Park for an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 0-3
2:30 PM: Join us in the Park for an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 4-6
3:30 PM: Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 7-9
Dog-Gone Easter Bone Hunt -Rentschler Forest MetroPark - March 25, 2018
Rentschler Forest MetroPark - 3976 Hamilton Middletown, Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
March 25, Noon-4 p.m. - weather dependent. Registration requested but walk-ins welcome.
Held at Rentschler Forest MetroPark: Timberhill Reservable Area - Bring your pooch for an egg hunt designed for dogs! Plastic eggs filled with dog treats will be scattered/hidden over a well-defined area in the park. Find a golden egg which can be redeemed for a prize! Some activities include: shopping at dog-friendly vendors, concessions, dog obstacle course, socializing time, and hiking around the park!
Event Rules: We ask that all dogs are well-behaved, socialized, and have current vaccinations. One dog per handler. Stoop and scoop rules apply, we will provide poop bags and garbage cans at the event for your use. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times during the event. For more information call (513) 867-5835 Ext. 308.
Walk with Jesus Easter Eggstravaganza - Sunday, March 25, 2018
Life Church - 8480 Cincinnati Columbus Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
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EGGSTRAVAGANZA
DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH
TIMES: 3 PM TO 6 PM
COST: FREE
AGES: ALL AGES!!!
What’s it all about?
Join us for an unforgettable family experience this Easter! This all new event is actually two events in one! We have a fun event with an Easter Egg hunt and also a special Walk With Jesus experience.
There will be 2500 eggs scattered at the corner of Route 42 and Butler Warren Rd! The Easter Bunny and several friendly helpers will be there to greet you. Each child will get a goodie bag and encouraged to hunt for up to 20 eggs. It isn’t a race or contest so parents of little ones will have no worries if their child likes to stop and ‘smell the roses’ during the hunt. We will also have story time and pictures with our sweet bunny. To make things even more exciting, we will have a bouncy house, face painting and
Adult Egg Hunt - Anderson Township, Thursday, March 29, 2018
Riverside Park All Weather Fields - 3969 Round Bottom Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
For ages 18 years and up - Registration deadline is March 29 at Noon.
Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m., Event check in at 5:30-6:50 p.m.
***PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY *** Cost: $5/person per hunt.
Three egg hunts feature a mass start where participants gather as many eggs as possible. Redeem “special” eggs on-site for prizes.
Hunt #1: Golden Hunt (age 50 years and up)
– Hunt #2: Partner Hunt (two people tied together at the elbow)
– Hunt #3: Adult Egg Scramble (age 18 years and up
Easter Extravaganza - Village Green Park - Friday, March 30
Village Green Park & Ampitheatre - Fairfield, Ohio - Friday, March 30, 2018
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, NOON - 1 PM
VILLAGE GREEN PARK & AMPITHEATRE
AGES 5 AND UNDER
Meet us for an Easter Extravaganza! Enjoy stories and
songs, hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny.
Call 513-858-3238, ext. 1321 to register.)
Easter Storytime & Egg Hunt - Joseph Beth Booksellers - Friday, March 30, 2018
Joseph Beth Booksellers - 2692 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Easter Storytime
Friday, March 30 at 10:30 am
Bring all your little bunnies in and join us for Easter Storytime! We'll be singing some spring songs, reading some bunny books, and doing an Easter egg hunter in the bookstore!
Flashlight Egg Hunt - Elk Creek MetroPark - Friday, March 30, 2018
Sebald Park - 5580 Elk Creek Rd., Middletown, Ohio 45042
All ages welcome, weather dependent. Registration required. $5/person.
When the park is dark, your flashlight will be your guide! Bring your own flashlight and join in the fun! Egg cartons will be provided for collecting.
9:00 p.m.: 3- to 5-year-old hunt
9:15 p.m.: 6- to 8-year-old hunt,
9:30 p.m.: 9- to 12-year-old hunt
9:45 p.m.: Family Hunt (if you have multiple aged children that want to participate together)
Participants will hunt for one dozen eggs to exchange for a bag of goodies.Be sure to look out for the golden eggs to redeem for extra prizes!
Youth Egg Hunts - Anderson Township - Saturday, March 31, 2018
Riverside Park All Weather Fields - 3969 Round Bottom Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
ages 0-17 years
Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m.-noon
Mr. Bunny will divide the hunts into four age-designated areas. Children ages 0-2 hunt for eggs at their own pace and return them for a goody bag. Hunts for children ages 3-5, 6-10 and 11-17 will take place every 15 minutes (times may vary depending on the number of children participating). Participants race to collect eggs and turn them in for a goody bag. Find a “super egg” and receive an extra prize!
Pets are not permitted. Children must be supervised at all times.
Cost: $2 per child, per hunt
Tickets: Sold at the event 9:30-11:30 a.m.; last hunt starts at noon.
Questions, to donate prizes or volunteer? (513) 388-4513
Easter Celebration - Cincinnati Zoo, Saturday, March 31, 2018
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Noon - 5 p.m.
"An egg-citing event for children that includes treat stations throughout the park, children’s activities, popular animal egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny.
Back by popular demand, Search for the Golden Eggs!
There will be four “Golden Eggs” hidden around the Zoo. If you find one turn it in at the Welcome Center for one of four great prizes!" (from Cincinnatizoo.org).
Easter Egg Hunt - Deerfield Township, Saturday, March 31, 2018
Cottell Park - 5847 Irwin Simpson Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040
"This FREE Community Event is made possible through a partnership with Origins Church, whose time and support is greatly appreciated. Cincinnati Children's, Deerfield Fire Rescue and the Warren County Sheriff's Department have joined the fun and will have booths, activities, and giveaways at the event." (from deerfieldrec.com).
Session 1 Schedule (10:00am)
9:00am Pre-Hunt Activities
9:30am Egg Patch Opens (Toddlers, Preschoolers not ready for large hunt)
10:00am Egg Hunt Begins (4-6 yrs old, 7 -11 yrs old)
10:15am Egg Trade-In
*Lost Child Tent
Session 2 Schedule (11:00am)
11:00am Egg Patch Opens (Toddlers, Preschoolers not ready for large hunt)
11:00am Egg Hunt Begins (4-6 yrs old, 7 -11 yrs old)
11:15am Egg Trade-In and Post-Hunt Activities
*Lost Child Tent
Ultimate Helicopter Egg Drop, Saturday, March 31, 2018
Eaton-Community of Faith, Preble County YMCA, 450 Washington Jackson Rd., Eaton, Ohio 45320
Online Registration now open - ULTIMATE HELICOPTER EGG DROP
This is a family-oriented event to celebrate the Easter season! We provide inflatables, a rock climbing wall, and as our main event — The Ultimate Helicopter Egg Drop with 30,000 eggs!
We will be registering the first 2,000 kids (Ages 0-10) Registration will still be available the day of the event until 2pm.
Ages 0-3 (Parent Assisted): Separate area at 1pm
Ages 4-6: Takes part in the Helicopter Egg Drop
Ages 7-10: Takes part in the Helicopter Egg Drop
WCFD Organization Easter Egg Hunt - March 31, 2018
Keehner park (Tennis Courts) - 7211 Barrett Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Bring your own basket or bag and arrive early for this free community event. Children ages 0 to 8 will be organized into different age groups to search for candy-filled eggs.
Age groups are:
0-4 years
5-6 years
7-8 years
The annual Easter Egg hunt is presented by the West Chester Fire Department Organization and sponsored by the Tylersville Rd. Kroger.
With questions, please call the West Chester Fire Department at 513-777-1133.
36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Young's Dairy, Sunday, April 1, 2018
6880 Springfield Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohoi 45387
"Easter Sunday, April 1
2:00pm – Ages 4 and Under
2:20pm – Ages 5 to 7
2:40pm – Ages 8 to 10
As is our tradition, we will hard boil and dye over 7,000 eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt. This event starts promptly at 2 PM for children ages 4 and under. At 2:20 PM we do it again for ages 5 to 7. At 2:40 PM we have the final hunt for ages 8 to 10.
There is no charge for this fun event.
We suggest you arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your age category, so you have time to find the line and get ready to go!
Barnabe, our mascot, will be present, so bring your cameras and have your child’s picture taken with him for you to cherish for years to come.
The Easter Egg Hunt is held rain (or snow!) or shine.
After all, what else can we do with all those hardboiled and dyed eggs?" (from Young's Dairy).
Easter Cruise - BB Riverboats - Sunday, April 1, 2018
Call: 1-800-261-8586
April 1, 1-3 p.m. (boarding at Noon)
April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (boarding at 4:30 p.m.)
Celebrate Easter and enjoy the spring. Come aboard for our annual Easter cruise for a fabulous buffet meal, relaxing atmosphere and outstanding views. You can enjoy a hearty brunch or a traditional Easter dinner featuring ham and chicken. Even the Easter Bunny will attend! Click the "Book this Cruise" button to see up to the minute scheduling. Cruise schedule may change during off-season months. See all of our up-to-date special packages when you choose a specific date in our online reservation system.
Easter Brunch in the Park - Mill Race Banquet Center - Sunday, April 1, 2018
Winton Woods - Mill Race Banquet Center - 1515 West Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Seating times: 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m.
Where
Winton Woods | Mill Race Banquet Center
1515 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
Cost
$19.35/adult
$9.75/child ages 2–12
Free for children under 2
Tickets
Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To purchase tickets by phone, please call 513-521-7275, ext. 285.