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Easter Hunts, Rolls and Fun in the Area

By Danielle Kretzer March 28, 2012

Looking for fun Easter activities?  Here is a list of some of the things going on in the area, in no special order: 


Saturday March 31st AND Sunday April 1st

Harry on the Harley March 31st and April 1st, Come get your picture with Harry the Bunny on your choice of Motorcycles and ATV's for just $7.00 (all proceeds go to Biker's Helping Sick Children). At Denny's on Dual Highway, Hagerstown.
Saturday, March 31

Easter egg hunt

Community Easter egg hunt sponsored by Penn State Mont Alto and Mont Alto Fire Department. For ages 12 and younger. 12:30 p.m. registration, games and crafts; 2 p.m. egg hunt. Mont Alto Fire Department Events Complex carnival grounds, Mont Alto, Pa. Free candy provided. If it rains, the event will be Sunday, April 1.  Email dkc15@psu.edu or cutsandcurls@embarqmail.com.


Big Spring Egg Hunt

Washington County Parks, Recreation &  Facilities Department and the Friends of the Rural Heritage host. For ages 1 to 10. Hunt starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Free. Advance registration is required. Rain or shine. Register by calling 240-420-1714 or emailing eoverdorff@wash-co-md.net. Leave parent's name, phone number, email address, child's name and age.

Community Easter egg hunt

Donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items will also be collected for the local food bank. 1:30 p.m. Widmeyer Park, West High Street, Hancock.


Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt. 10 a.m. to noon. Faith Christian Fellowship, 16726 Lappans Road, Williamsport. Call 301-223-4803.


Sunday, April 1

Spring children's egg hunt

Eggs, colored to resemble real eggs of wild birds, will be hidden for children to find. Exchange eggs for Easter goodies. For ages 3 to 6. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Yankauer Nature Preserve, W.Va. 54, Whiting's Neck Road, north of Shepherdstown, W.Va. $5. Registration is required. Call 304-676-8739 or email pvasprograms@gmail.com.


Saturday, April 7

Egg race

Late-model series, late-model sportsman, pure stocks, hobby stocks, and Kidz Club egg hunt. 7 p.m. Hagerstown Speedway, 15112 National Pike, Hagerstown. Email info@hagerstownspeedway.com or go to www.hagerstownspeedway.com.


Easter egg hunt

Williamsport Fire and EMS will sponsor an Easter egg hunt. 10 a.m. Byron Memorial Park, off U.S. 11, Williamsport. Call 301-223-9112.


Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade.


Spring into Easter at the market

Easter egg hunt for children ages 12 and younger, 8 to 11 a.m. Visit from the Easter Bunny, 9 to 11 a.m. Anyone older than 12, wearing bunny ears, might earn a special treat. Hagerstown City Farmers Market, 25 W. Church St., Hagerstown. Go to www.hagerstownmarket.org.

Massive community Easter Egg hunt

Hosted by 365 Church. Easter egg hunt, kid's game day and cookout. For toddlers to fifth graders. Prizes and cash in "special eggs." 4 p.m. Orchard View Intermediate School, 1455 Delmar Orchard Road, Martinsburg, W.Va. Go to www.365church.org.


Easter egg hunt

Sponsored by the Smithsburg Lions Club. Open to ages 11 and younger. 1 p.m. Lions Community Park, 12835 Bikle Road, Smithsburg.

Egg roll extravaganza

Egg rolls divided by age groups: 1:30 p.m. for ages 2 and 3; 2 p.m for ages 4 and 5; 2:30 p.m. for ages 6 through 8; and 3 p.m. ages 9 through 12. Bring a grass-filled basket to carry prizes and handmade crafts. Seasonal games. For ages 2 to 12. $5 per child. Rose Hill Manor, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. Call 301-600-1650 or go to www.rosehillmuseum.com.


Sunday, April 8

Easter egg hunt

American Legion Clopper-Michael Post No. 10 sponsors annual Easter egg hunt. For children in pre-school through sixth grade. 12:30 p.m. Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Free.