Around town Easter events

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Vancouver . . .

Easter in Stanley Park *NEW*

Hopefully the weather will be great as the Stanley Park Train and Farmyard will be open everyday for Easter, Friday, April 10th to Monday, April 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out the new alpacas and new baby lambs. Several Easter Egg Hunts will be held everyday. The smaller children might even get help from the Easter Bunny or his little sidekick, the Easter Chick.

Another Easter Eggstravaganza!

Enjoy games, arts and crafts, bouncy castle and an Easter egg hunt at the Easter Eggstravaganza at West End Community Centre, Thursday, April 9, 5 to 7 p.m. Please pre-register to ensure your child's spot in the egg hunt. Contact 604-257-8333.

Easter Egg Hunt

Killarney Community Centre hosts an Easter Egg Hunt and more, Friday, April 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Please call the front desk to register 604-718-8201. Hunts will be held at different times for different age categories. Contact Roy Liu 604-718-8201.

Champlain Heights Easter Eggstravaganza

Champlain Heights Community Centre is presenting crafts, games, entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny, Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is mandatory. Contact 604-718-6575. Suitable for children 8 years and under. $5/child.

Renfrew Park Easter activities

Rain or shine, Renfrew Park Community Centre is hosting entertainment, face painting, crafts and their famous egg hunt, Saturday, April 11, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Children under six must be accompanied by an adult. Limited number of tickets available. $4/child. Contact Cheryl Palidda 604-257-8388.

Kerrisdale Easter fun

Join in for an afternoon of Easter fun at Kerrisdale Community Centre, Saturday, April 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Play games, enjoy a visit for the Easter bunny, and more. For children two to 10. Register in advance. Call Randy at 604-257-8100.

Langara Easter Egg Hunt

Langara Family YMCA, 282 West 49th Ave., Vancouver, hosts and Easter Egg Hunt and more, Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Contact Maria Bamba 604-324-9622 ext. 222.

Egg hunt and carnival

There’s an Easter Egg Hunt and Family Carnival at Charles Dickens School (17th & Windsor) in Mount Pleasant, Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Kristian Martens 604-314-1163. Event is free.

Easter at the Roundhouse *NEW*

Hop over to the Roundhouse for an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 11. Fun includes a chocolate egg hunt, arts and crafts and more. Various times for different ages. Contact the Roundhouse for registration and times.

Easter at False Creek *NEW*

False Creek Community centre hosts its annual Easter event, including a continental breakfast, crafts, games, entertainment, and more, Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register in advance through the recreation centre.

A-Mazing Egg Hunt *NEW*

VanDusen Botanical Gardens hosts a great A-Mazing Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to noon, for families with children three to 11. Meet the Easter bunny, decorate eggs, hunt for eggs, and more. Register in advance. Call 604-257-8663 or e-mail.

The Great Yaletown Easter Party

Enjoy lots of Easter fun at the Great Yaletown Easter Party, Sunday, April 12, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Pacific Church at Elsie Roy school gym. Enjoy yummy Blenz coffee for the adults, face painting, balloon animals and Easter cheer. Registration required. Call 604-737-0039 or visit online.

Ecology egg hunt *NEW*

Stanley Park Ecology Society presents a Discovery Walk: Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 12, 1 to 3 p.m. Hunt for eggs of all kinds, from insects to geese, to see how they fit into life cycles of Stanley Park’s animals. Meet at the Lost Lagoon Nature House. $10 for adults, $5 for members and children.

Easter at Whole Foods *NEW*

Kids can hop on down to the Robson Street Whole Foods Market location on Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to search for Easter bunnies hiding throughout the store – lots of yummy treats are available for the finding.

A Maritime Easter

Enjoy a Maritime Easter Tradition at the Maritime Museum for all ages, Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13. Have fun with the Maritime Museum’s version of an Easter egg hunt.

Burnaby . . .

Easter eggstravaganza

Willingdon Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave., is hosting an Easter eggstravaganza, Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Families can have breakfast, create some Easter crafts and have a mini egg hunt. Children must be accompanied by adults. All adults and children attending the event must be registered. No drop-ins. $7 per person, all ages. Call 604-299-1446.

Easter egg hunt

Swim on down to C.G. Brown Pool for an Easter egg hunt, noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, April 12.

Delta . . .

Easter fun hunt

The North Delta Lions Club presents the 41st annual Easter Egg Hunt in Sunbury Park (Dunlop and Centre Street), Sunday, Apriil 12, 2 p.m. Rain or shine.

Langley . . .

Fun on the farm

Aldor Acres will be opening the farm Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the newest of baby animals and visit the well-known hands-on farm animal display. Go on a hayride and hear about what is happening on the farm this time of year. See Peter the Great and the huge team of oxen, Zorro and Zeldo. Cost is $6 per person (anyone of walking age) or $27 per family. Cash only.

Tracking and trailing Easter fun *NEW*

Come out to Brae Island Regional Park in Fort Langley, Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to discover the art of observing nature through tracking and trailing. Learn basic skills on how to distinguish different animal footprints, drag marks and more. For children five and older (must be accompanied by adult). $5 per person. To register, call 604-888-3678 ext. 226

Maple Ridge . . .

Whonnock Easter egg hunt

Whonnock Community Association hosts Easter egg hunts at 1 p.m. sharp in three separate areas. Enjoy coffee and hot chocolate by donation. Visit the website for more information and pictures of past Easter Egg Hunts. Or call 604-462-8212 for more.

Fun in Pitt Meadows

Pitt Meadows Lions hosts a free event for children zero to 12 on Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Harris Road Park. Call 604-466-4339 for more details.

Mission . . .

Elks Easter egg hunt *NEW*

The Easter Egg Hunt at Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary St., in Mission is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, noon to 2 p.m. Bring your own baskets, prizes for the best Easter costumes, haystack hunt for smaller children is planned, and more. Children must be accompanied by adults. Rain or shine.

New Westminster . . .

Hyack Antique Car Easter Parade

The largest Easter Car Parade in the Pacific Northwest happens every Easter Sunday with the Hyack Antique Car Easter Parade, Sunday, April 12, 11 a.m., Queens Park. For more, visit online.

Easter in Queen’s Park *NEW*

Join in the fun at Queen's Park in New Westminster, Sunday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for entertainment, games, petting farm and more.

North Vancouver . . .

Easter Egg Hunt

Join the Easter Bunny for an Easter egg treasure hunt at Heywood Park, Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. Crafts, face painting and more. Hosted by the North Vancouver Lions Club. Free event.

Easter Swim

Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre is hosting Easter fun in the pool, Saturday, April 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lots of games and activities for all ages. An adult must accompany children under eight. Cost is $1.

Lonsdale Quay fun

Hop over to Lonsdale Quay for Easter celebrations, Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There’s a COBS bread egg hunt at 10 a.m.

Brunch with Peter Rabbit *NEW*

Hop on the Super Skyride at Grouse Mountain and take your family to the Peak of Vancouver for a ‘Peter Rabbit’ inspired brunch on Sunday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Reserve your tickets by calling 604-998-5045. Visit www.grousemountain.com for more info.

Richmond . . .

Early Easter fun

Join in the fun at the South Arm Community Hall, 9020 Williams Rd., Saturday, April 4. Lots of Easter crafts, games, plus an Easter Egg hunt. Come and meet the Easter Bunny. Parent Participation Required. For children under five. For more information contact South Arm Community Centre at604-718-8060.

Easter fun in Steveston

Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St., hosts Easter fun, including games, music, crafts, egg hunt. Preregistration is required. At 1 p.m., head over to the village where there is an Easter Egg.

Easter Egg-citement

West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No 1 Rd., hosts an Easter event, Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to noon. For children five and under and children six to 12. Preregistration is required.

Surrey . . .

Easter Fair

Join in Easter fun for the family with colouring, making bonnets, and an egg hunt for the little ones, Saturday, April 11, 1 to 4 p.m., Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Ave., Surrey. Find out about the real Easter Bunny and friends as you learn about local wildlife and meet rescue animals, from rabbits and parrots to Shar-peis, Airedales, Cocker spaniels and an assortment of other dogs. Drop-in by donation.

Easter on the train

Bear Creek Park Train is hosting an Easter Festival, Friday, April 10, to Monday, April 13. Meet the Easter Bunny and get a candy treat. Make a bunny ears headband and ride the train through the “Springtime” tunnel display.

Eco Easter egg hunt *NEW*

Search for eggs at the Surrey Nature Centre, Saturday, April 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about baby animals during this fun-filled morning featuring spring treats and activities. Cost is free. Drop-in.

Tri-Cities . . .

Easter egg hunt *NEW*

Join in for the Place Maillardville’s Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 11, noon to 3 p.m. To register, call front Desk at 604-933-6166 or at Place Maillardville at 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Cost is $5 per child.

Easter egg-stravaganza *NEW*

Easter fun at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam, Sunday, April 12, 1 to 3 p.m. Small admission. Contact the rec centre at 604-927-7946 for more details.

Easter fun in Pomo *NEW*

Join the Port Moody Station Museum on Easter Sunday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kids of all ages hunt for marbles on the Museum grounds, and redeem them for a bag of chocolate Easter Eggs. Concession, Face Painting and more! Drop in, rain or shine. Admission by suggested $2 donation. For more information please contact Maud Sanford at 604-939-1648 or e-mail.

West Vancouver . . .

Easter events at Whole Foods *NEW*

Drop by the Park Royal Whole Foods Market in West Vancouver for the Kids Club Easter Egg Hunt, Thursday, April 9, 3 to 5 p.m. Stop by the guest service desk on to pick up a special Kids Club Easter passport that can be redeemed for a fun prize after the hunt.

Dundarave Easter Egg Hunt

Come join the fun at Dundarave Park to search for 12,000 Easter eggs, stuffed bunnies give-away, kids’ hot chocolate and loads of fun, Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., along the 2400 Block of Marine Drive in West Vancouver. Info: 604-903-7526.

Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt

Hop on down to John Lawson Park to visit with the Easter Bunny, listen to music by the West Vancouver Adult Band and to join in the Easter Egg Hunt, which starts at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 12. Info: 604-925-7194. Event runs noon to 2 p.m.

Vancouver Island . . .

Easter bunny hunt *NEW*

Drop by Butchart Gardens the Easter long weekend, Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13, for a fun Easter bunny hunt.

A stuffed Easter *NEW*

Join in for an Easter Stuffed with Love at Nanaimo North Town Centre on Friday, April 19, where you can make your own mini bear for a $5 donation, enjoy free crafts and giveaways for the kids.

Easter at Yawning Acres *NEW*

Celebrate Easter, Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13, at Yawning Acres, 1949 Cedar Rd., Nanaimo. Enjoy a 10-minute hayride, Easter hunt, and more.

Milner Gardens bunny hunt *NEW*

Milner Gardens hosts a children's Easter Bunny Hunt, Saturday, April 11 to Monday, April 13, in the garden. Free admission for children 12 years and under when accompanied by an adult.

Lions Club Easter egg hunt *NEW*

Hop on down to John Lawson Park to visit with the Easter Bunny, listen to music by the West Vancouver Adult Band and to join in the Easter Egg Hunt, which starts at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 12. Info: 604-925-7194. Event runs noon to 2 p.m.

Elks Easter egg hunt *NEW*

The Easter Egg Hunt at Fraser River Heritage Park, 7494 Mary St., in Mission is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, noon to 2 p.m. Bring your own baskets, prizes for the best Easter costumes, haystack hunt for smaller children is planned, and more. Children must be accompanied by adults. Rain or shine.

Great Victoria Easter Egg-Stravaganza *NEW*

Enjoy a fun-filled Easter egg hunt for the entire family, Sunday, April 12, 9 a.m. to noon, at St. Ann's Academy Grounds, Humboldt Street, Victoria. For more information, call 250-388-5251 or visit online.

Easter Egg Hunt *NEW*

Signs of Hope in Africa hosts an Easter egg hunt at Gyro Park in Cadboro Bay, Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whoopsie the clown will make an appearance along with Saanich police and fire department. There will also be games, face painting, crafts, prizes and a barbecue. Admission is $3 for children 14 and under and free for adults. All proceeds go to help fund projects that support children and families in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Easter party *NEW*

A children’s Easter party will be held at the Sooke Legion on Sunday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at the Legion for egg, rock and cupcake decorating, face painting, an egg hunt and hot dogs and juice. The event is free.

Easter in the forest *NEW*

Explore the grounds at the BC Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, on Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, games, crafts, and more.

While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change.

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