Easter events happening around Springfield next weekend
10:00 a.m. to noon
$20 covers the price of the event and open play afterwards
There will be professional photos with the Easter bunny done by Erin Nicole Photography, an egg painting craft, snacks, and Easter-themed gamesMcCauley Park – 701 N. Taylor Way, Nixa MO
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Food trucks on-site with food for purchase
This free family-friendly event includes face painting, inflatables, games, a helicopter egg drop, and visits with the Easter Bunny
9:25 AM Helicopter Egg Drop (weather permitting)
9:30 AM – 6 months to 2 years
9:35 AM – 3 to 5 years
9:40 AM – 6 to 8 years
9:45 AM – 9 to 12 years
10:30 AM – Sensory Egg Hunt
Eggstravaganza at Glendale Christian Church
2110 S. Blackman Rd, Springfield, MO
10:00 a.m. to noon
Family-friendly interactive event that brings the true story of Easter to life
Kids will have the opportunity to experience and engage with different parts of the Easter story in a fun and meaningful way
Beyond the interactive Easter experience, children can enjoy bounce houses, yard games, and other exciting activities
Egg scrambles at 10:50 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. for kids to collect Easter eggsChesterfield Family Center: 2511 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO
Noon to 4:00 p.m hosted by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board
*registration required*
$15 to $25
Kids splash, swim and plunge in the pool to gather floating Easter eggs and win prizes
Bring a waterproof basket or bucket
Easter Event at Renegade Harley-Davidson
3980 W. Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bring the kids to hunt easter eggs, take photos with the Easter bunny, enjoy some food and get your bike blessed
Easter Egg Hunt at Campbell United Methodist Church
1747 E. Republic Rd, Springfield MO
1:00 p.m.
There will be hunts of varying difficulty for kids of all ages, infant through elementary
For those with allergies, there will also be small toys in place of candy
at Sunset Church of Christ
1222 W. Sunset St, Springfield, MO
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free walk-through style egg hunt featuring 20,000 candy-filled eggs, inflatables, bunny pictures, a petting zoo, police cars, and a fire truck
While supplies last500 W. Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Egg-stravaganza featuring a scavenger hunt throughout the Aquarium!
Seek out hidden Easter treasures using the Mission Conservation app
Those who collect all 10 treasures and complete the special mission can redeem for an extra special Easter prize
Free for all children with general admission tickets (GA kids' tickets are typically about $25)
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