3/24/12: Easter Roundup of Fun Activities in MA and NH

Well it is almost Easter so I thought I would provide you with a local roundup of events happening in celebration of Easter providing fun for the whole family.  Always check the websites highlighted here before heading out in case they change times/days.

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny - Shawsheen Valley High School, Billerica, MA - April 1 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Breakfast with Easter Bunny includes a breakfast of eggs and pancakes, music, face painting, crafts, hat parade and an egg hunt. Bring your camera to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. This annual event is one families are sure to enjoy. Tickets purchased at the door only
TICKETS:  $5.00 per person
We go every year, you can check out my posts here.

Easter Egg Hunt - Simonds Park, Burlington, MA  Thursday, March 29 (Inclement weather date: Tuesday, April 3), 5:00 pm, No fee, Simonds Park

The Easter Bunny has made a special trip to Burlington to hide some eggs for Easter. This year, the Easter Bunny has hidden chocolate eggs and some “special eggs” throughout Simonds Park. Children will be split into age-appropriate areas. Areas may not be near one another, please bring one person for each child. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos, so bring your camera. The Easter Egg Hunt is open for all Burlington residents.

Bunny Bonanzoo at the Stone Zoo - Stoneham, MA  April 7th (rain or shine) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHAT: Hop on down the bunny trail to Stone Zoo where an Easter celebration awaits! Children’s activities include scavenger hunts, crafts, opportunities to meet the zookeepers and other fun surprises. While at the Zoo, families can visit with a special guest, the Easter Bunny, who will be available for photographs. Guests may take photos with the Easter Bunny with their own camera. The suggested photo donation is $5.00. All proceeds benefit Stone Zoo.
TICKETS: Stone Zoo admission: Adults, $13.00; Seniors, $11:00; Children 2-12, $9.00; Children under 2 are free

Charmingfare Farm Egg-Citing Egg Hunt - Candia, NH March 31st, April 1st and 7th11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Each child should bring one egg carton to fill with 12 eggs. Kids can have fun decorating their carton at home. A special egg hunt area will be set-up at the farm to allow children (ages 2 to 12 only) to search for the colorful eggs. Each egg contains candy or a small gift.
Each child will have time to hunt and fill their carton. Children can take home the eggs they have found.
The Tractor Train Ride will travel to the “Secret Egg-Stra Egg” giveaway location. Each child will receive one special prize egg.
TICKETS: There is no additional fee to participate in the Egg Hunt as long as you have paid the normal admission fee to enter the zoo.  $17.00 per person (child or adult)  Children 1yr. and under FREE

Easter Cruise on the Spirit of Boston - I already posted about it, check it out here.

Our local YMCA has an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny.  Check out if your YMCA has it too.

Whatever you do make sure you HOP to it!

But make sure to stop and smell the flowers along the way.