A toddler enjoys egg hunting at last year's Bunny Bonanza
Bunny Bonanza
Bring the family to Blue Lake Regional Park on April 4, for a fun-filled candy egg hunt. Enjoy a hoppin’ good time with free face painting and coloring under covered shelters.
The fun begins, rain or shine, at 10:30 a.m. with an egg hunt for children age 4 and under. Children ages 5 to 10 begin their egg hunt at 10:45 a.m.
While you are there, visit the natural discovery garden to smell the flowers, touch the leaves and gather ideas to make your yard pesticide-free, safe and fun for kids, pets, songbirds, lakes and streams. People of all ages can explore an active worm bin, dig for "fossils," discover, rub and sniff plants, find the softest leaves and see what wildlife have to say about natural gardening.
All Bunny Bonanza and discovery garden activities are free with your annual parks pass or $5 per car ($7 per bus). To protect the wildlife habitat and for their own safety, please leave your pets at home.
For more information, visit oregonmetro.gov/calendar or call 503-665-4995 option 0.
Kwanzan trees are blooming at Blue Lake Regional Park.
Rabbit Romp
Eggs-citing times are in store April 4, when the Oregon Zoo hosts its annual Rabbit Romp, a celebration of spring geared toward families.
Rabbit Romp features candy “egg” hunts every 15 minutes between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to hunt for eggs, candy and prizes. Toddlers 2 and under can participate in a special hunt organized especially for them. Guests should bring their own baskets to collect the eggs and prizes.
Rabbit Romp festivities also include pettable bunnies at the Family Farm, bunny crafts, games, photo opportunities and an activity station geared toward teaching families how to save for college, hosted by the Oregon College Savings Plan.
For more information, visit oregonzoo.org/events/rabbit-romp
Golden Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the whole family to the Golden Easter Egg Hunt, a free community event, April 5 at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center.
Children ages 6 and under will hunt for eggs at 11 a.m. Children ages 7 to 9 will start at noon, and children ages 10 and up will start at 1 p.m.
Take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Immediately following the Easter egg hunt, kids can ride around the Wish Upon a Pony carousel.
For more information, visit playglendoveer.com.
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