With the Easter holiday approaching, community egg hunts will be taking place in all three cities over the next few days.
Here is a sampling of some of the egg hunts that take place:
The Ferrysburg Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 8 starting at 11 a.m. at William Ferry Park. The age groups are 0-4, 5-7 and 8-10.
The Grand Haven Gospel Chapel, 1805 Waverly Ave. in Grand Haven, will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 starting at 10 a.m., weather permitting. Separate hunts will be organized for children from 0 to 5 years old and from 6 to 10 years old. Over 1,000 eggs containing wrapped candy and prizes will be strewn across the grounds. Coffee will be served.
Hope Church, 14932 Mercury Drive in Grand Haven Township, will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. The hunt is open to children ages 2 through 4. People are asked to register in advance; search “Hope’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt” on Facebook to sign up.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 524 Washington Ave. in Grand Haven, will hold their Easter Egg Hunt (Búsqueda de Huevos de Pascua) on Sunday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m., following their 10 a.m. English service. At noon, the church will hold a service in Spanish.
The Grand Haven Easter Egg Hunt, presented by Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Lakeshore, will take place at Central Park in Grand Haven on Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. The hunt is open to children 10 and under. The Easter bunny will be present for the photos.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1330 S. Ferry St. in Grand Haven, will host a pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8. The community is invited to attend breakfast and meet the new pastors of the church, beginning at 9 a.m. the egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature a designated area for small children.
The Fruitport Lions Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 8 from 10-11 a.m. at Pomona Park. The hunt is open to children 10 and under, with three different areas depending on age.
The Coopersville Farm Museum will host its Easter Egg Hunt, called Kids, Crafts and Critters, on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free and staff volunteers will be hiding eggs throughout the event. Baskets for collecting eggs are provided. Crafts and animals – including baby bunnies and chicks – will be available, and the Easter bunny will be on hand for pictures. The egg hunt is open to children 10 and under.
The Grand Haven Church of the Nazarene, 1620 S. Beechtree St. in Grand Haven, will host a family-friendly Easter Storytelling Walk on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Take part in an Easter story walk, collect Easter eggs, enjoy free food and crafts, and the first 15 families will receive a free book.
