Easter Event Roundup in Shippensburg & Beyond
Spring is Coming! Easter is Sunday, March 27, 2016 and we have compiled a list of Easter Events for you and your family!
Friday, March 11 CHAMBERSBURG
The Easter Bunny will arrive at the Chambersburg Mall on Friday, March 11th at 12pm! He will be there from 12pm-8pm for your visit or to get your picture taken! Easter Bunny hours are as follows: Mon – Sat: 12 pm – 8 pm with No Break; Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm with No break Extended hours: Sat (3/19) 10 am – 8 pm with No break; Wed-Sat (3/23-3/26) 10 am – 8 pm with No break
Saturday, March 12 SHIPPENSBURG
Memorial Lutheran Church has a FREE Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 12 8 am – 11am. Take your own pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Bunny breakfast. Pancakes, sausage and donuts plus crafts and other treats. The church is located at 34 E. Orange St., Shippensburg.
Saturday, March 12 & 13 and Saturday, March 19 & 20 CARLISLE
Meadowbrooke Gourds, located at 125 Potato Road Carlisle, PA 17015, is having its Spring Fest on two weekends in March. On March 12 & 13 and March 19 & 20 from 10 am – 4 pm each day you may create your own bunny and chick or paint your own eggs and baskets! No reservation is needed for this event. All ages are welcome. There is a charge for the workshops. The prices range from $1.50 to $35.00 depending on the gourd you choose to create. Thje last seating is at 3:00 PM which allows you an hour to finish your crafting. If you will need more time, please come early. Find all the details at Spring Fest 2016.
Friday, March 18 CHAMBERSBURG
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at Franklin Hardware & Pet Center, 1975 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg on Friday, March 18th 4 pm – 7 pm. A FREE 4X6 Picture will be available for pickup on March 21st! Drawing for Easter Gift Basket. 20% off entire store 4-7 on in store products (excludes items in warehouse, sheds, & yard.) Limit 5 bags of dog/cat food.
Saturday, March 19 ORRTANNA
UPDATE: The Mister Ed’s Bunny Party and Egg Hunt has reached capacity at 500 children over two hunts. Registration is now open for Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum’s FREE annual Bunny Party and Easter Egg Hunt. Registration begins at 1 pm and the hunt begins at 2 pm and registration begins at 10 am for the 11 am hunt. Your children, aged walking to 10, can hunt for more than 6,000 eggs filled with Easter chocolate. The event includes a special appearance by the Easter Bunny and prizes like candy, toys, chocolate bunnies and money. There are three age divisions: Walking to 3 Years, 4-6 Years and 7-10 Years. The only way to register for the event is by emailing info@mistereds.com. Be sure to include the first and last names of the children you are registering, as well as their ages. Everyone will receive a confirmation email.
Saturday, March 19 SHIPPENSBURG
An indoor glow in the dark egg hunt will be held in Shippensburg at Dance Academy XIV (16 W. King Street, Suite 201) on Saturday, March 19 2 – 4 pm. There will be 4 age groups limited to 50 kids per group. Ages toddler thru 4, 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16! As the kids get older, the lights will get darker. Tickets are $5 per child, with proceeds going to a local charity. To purchase tickets, email shippensburginfo@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 19 SHIPPENSBURG
Families with children ages 2-12 may join The Shippensburg Public Library for their annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19th. Bring your own basket and meet upstairs in the children’s program room for our annual Egg Hunt sponsored by the Friends of the Shippensburg Public Library! Please call 532-4508 to register and choose one of the following times: 11:00AM, 11:30AM, or 12:00PM.
Saturday, March 19 GETTYSBURG
On Saturday, March 19th, there will be a FREE Easter Egg Hunt at Battlefield Harley-Davidson, 21 Cavalry Field Rd, Gettysburg! 35,000 Easter eggs for 3 age groups of children, ages 0-4, 5-8, and 9-12. The Easter Bunny, Big Bird, and Elmo will be visit the kids and Freedom Valley Worship Center will have their “Kiddie Pillar.” The dealership opens at 9a.m., the visitors arrive at 10am, and the hunt starts promptly at 11 am. Please provide your own Easter basket. There is a rain date scheduled for Saturday, March 26th.
Saturday, March 19 CHAMBERSBURG
Redeemer Church is hosting an Egg Hunt with the Easter story at Andrew Buchanan Elementary School, 730 E. Washington, St. Chambersburg. The Hunt will take place March 19th at 4 pm. Sign up free online here.
Saturday, March 19 CHAMBERSBURG
Menno Haven is having an Easter Egg Hunt on their front lawn, 20175 Scotland Ave, Chambersburg on March 19 9 am. All Children 10 and under are welcome.
Saturday, March 19 ORRSTOWN
Orrstown United Brethren Church (3689 Orrstown Rd, Orrstown) will have their Egg Hunt on March 19th at 10 am. Crafts, lesson, games, and an Egg Hunt and Prizes. All are welcome.
Sunday, March 20 SHIPPENSBURG
Southampton Cumberland Twp. Park and Recreation will be having an Easter Egg hunt on March 20th at 2:00 pm. The egg hunt will be on the Soccer fields at 140 Airport Rd, Shippensburg.140 Airport Rd. Shippensburg (Soccer Fields) 10000 Eggs and Candy. No age group. Free to public.
Sunday, March 20 CHAMBERSBURG
There will be an Easter Hound Hunt on Sunday, March 20 at 2 pm (registration at 1 pm) at Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter. Come with your dog on a leash and hunt Easter eggs full of dog treats! A minimum $5 donation to the shelter is asked to join in the hunt. See the flyer here.
Saturday, March 26 SHIPPENSBURG
Mongul Church will be having their FREE Easter egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs at Shippensburg Township Park on Britton Rd. on Saturday, March 26 from 10-12 (with registration opening at 9:15). The 7th annual Easter Eggs-travaganza includes snacks, giveaways, and crafts. Start times for the egg hunt are staggered by age group:
10:00 – 3 and under; 10:10 – 4-5 years; 10:20 – 6-7 years; 10:30 – 8-11 years;10:40 Special Needs (16 and under); 11 – Giveaways
Saturday, March 26 SHIPPENSBURG
On Saturday, March 26th 2016, The Shippensburg Community Parks and Recreation Authority and Giant Foods will be hosting the 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! The event will be held at Shippensburg Memorial Park. Participants are asked to meet at the Lion’s Club Pavilion. Start times are as followed:
11:00am: Ages 3 & Under
11:15am: Ages 4 & 5
11:30am: Ages 6 & 7
11:45am: Ages 8, 9, & 10
Saturday, March 26 NEWVILLE
A community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 26, from 1-3pm at Mt. Asbury Retreat Center, 1310 Centerville Rd., Newville. There will be Entertainment, Activities, Snacks and Egg Hunts! Hunts for Infants thru 5th grade. Register online: www.carlislepaumc.org.
Saturday, March 26 HAGERSTOWN
Children 12 and under are invited to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt at Hagerstown Premium Outlets from 10 am – noon. Please pick up a list or look for an Easter egg in the windows of your favorite stores for participation. Don’t miss the Easter Bunny who will be hopping around the center, sponsored by Harry and David.
Saturday, March 26 NEWVILLE
The Green Spring First Church of God (1140 Greenspring Rd, Newville) will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, 2016 beginning at 1:00PM. Approximately 4,000 filled eggs will cover the church grounds. Hunts are split into age groups: 3 and under, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-10, and will have an area for special needs guests. Hunt times will be staggered for parents with children in various groups. The event will be a rain or shine event so please be prepared for the weather.
Saturday, March 26 SHIPPENSBURG
The Local Gathering Church of the Nazarene (611 Shippensburg Rd.) will present an Easter Egg Hunt with Silly Saturdays VBS Weird Animals on March 26 10 am – noon. Free: Music/ Craft/ Egg Hunt/Full Lunch.
Saturday, March 26 MONT ALTO
Community Easter egg hunt sponsored Mont Alto Fire Department. For ages 12 and younger. 12:30 pm activities, 1:30 pm egg hunt. Mont Alto Fire Department Events Complex carnival grounds, Mont Alto, PA. See the flyer here.
Saturday, March 26 CHAMBERSBURG
On Saturday, March 26 2 pm, The Hip Gypsy Emporium on Mont Alto Rd will have a Free Egg Hunt for ages 12 and under. The Easter Bunny will be there. Located in the Old Duffield School.
Sunday, March 27 WAYNESBORO
The Rouzerville Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt is adding “The 1st Annual Beeping Egg Easter Egg Hunt” for the visually impaired. The Beeping Egg Hunt will take place Sunday, March 27th at 2:30pm at Red Run Park, Waynesboro. All ages. Bring your own basket. The traditional egg hunt starts at 2:00 pm.
Saturday, April 23 CARLISLE
Meadowbrooke Gourds is hosting their Egg Hunt on April 23rd with three times – 11 am – noon; 1 pm – 2 pm; 3 pm – 4pm. Painted gourd eggs are hid in the fields. There will be 1-$100 and 2-$50 cash prize eggs in each hunt along with prize eggs for gourds, $20.00 gift certificates for their store and gourmet chocolate from Sweet Jubilee. This fun event is for all ages. Admission to the hunt is one non-perishable food item per person. No out of date or damaged food items will be accepted. All food will be donated to Project Share in Carlisle. Each hunt is limited to 400 people so pre-registration is required. Please arrive 1/2 hour before your scheduled time to check in. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: You will be able to register 6 people under one name. Early Bird registration will be held March 12, 13, 19 & 20 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM IN STORE ONLY. Please note: No calls or emails will be accepted. Regular ON-LINE registration will begin on March 21st at 9:00 AM.
