Some say spring hasn't completely sprung until they see small children dressed in pastels screaming up grassy slopes in search of perfectly decorated - or even better, chocolate filled - eggs to fill their baskets. Fortunately, Lamorinda has plenty of events to celebrate the season for the very young and the very young at heart.
Children under 8 years old can hunt for the perfect egg at the Moraga Junior Women's Club Spring Egg Hunt from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12 at Moraga Commons Park. Kids can choose from one of two scheduled egg hunts at 10 or 11 a.m., in addition to enjoying games, bounce houses, face painting, crafts and pictures with the Bunny himself. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Moraga Parks and Recreation office at the Hacienda de las Flores or online at www.moragajuniors.org.
More bunny fun can be found on Saturday, April 19 at five additional activities scheduled in Lamorinda:
The second annual Spring Free Family Fun Day from 2 to 5 p.m. at Orinda's Theatre Square will be packed full of activities for kids and adults of all ages, including a rock climbing wall, a petting zoo and pony rides, a jumpy house, and incredible performances by Miramonte High School's a cappella groups. For information, visit www.orindatheatresquare.com.
In Lafayette, enjoy a pancake breakfast, egg hunt, live show and more at the Lafayette Community Center Foundation's Bunny Brunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Community Center Live Oak Room. Tickets are $9 at the event, or online until April 18 at www.LafayetteRec.org, until sold out. For information call (925) 284-2232.
If you're looking for other sweet events, how about bringing the family to the Lafayette Rotary's Candy Scramble, which will be held downtown at 10 a.m. April 19 at the Lafayette Plaza Park at the corner of Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Boulevard? The park lawn will be covered with candy for kids ages 2-8 to put in their baskets; the youngest are always given extra time to get their share, and the Bunny will be there to take pictures with the kids. Or kids are welcome to take part in the Rotary Club of Orinda's annual Spring Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. April 19 at the Orinda Community Center Park at 28 Orinda Way. The lawn will be divided into egg hunts for various age groups, ensuring age-appropriate challenges. You can get more information by calling the Orinda Community Center at (925) 254-2445.
Looking for another great photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny? Hop over to the Rheem Valley Shopping Center at Rheem Boulevard and Moraga Road in Moraga, in the suite between Tuesday Morning and Nation's Giant Hamburgers, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 where children can not only get a picture with the bunny himself, but can enjoy balloon art, see an Easter fairy or even an Easter clown. Be sure to bring your camera. Photos are available to customers with receipts showing purchases of $25 or more, or you can print a coupon for a free photo session with the Easter Bunny by going to www.rheemvalley.net.
J. Wake
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA