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Norwalk Stew Leonard's To Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Stew Leonard's in Norwalk invites children to take part in the store's free annual Easter egg hunt "egg-stravaganza."

Stew Leonard's in Norwalk invites children to take part in the store's free annual Easter egg hunt "egg-stravaganza" April 5.
Stew Leonard's in Norwalk invites children to take part in the store's free annual Easter egg hunt "egg-stravaganza" April 5. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

NORWALK, CT — Stew Leonard's invites children ages 8 and younger to take part in the world's largest dairy store's annual Easter Egg Hunt "Egg-Stravaganza" April 5 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

According to a news release provided by the store, tickets are free and will be available via Stew Leonard's online events calendar starting Wednesday.

Children who participate will be given a bag to collect Easter eggs filled with candy and other prizes from the costumed characters throughout the store.

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According to the store, five lucky children will also open an egg to reveal a special ticket redeemable at customer service for a grand prize: a WOW Easter Basket bursting with treats!

Parents are asked to note that some of the candy included in the eggs and baskets may contain peanuts. After the egg-stravaganza is complete, parents are invited to take photos of their children with the Easter Bunny.

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The event is free to the community, however it is ticketed due to the popularity of past egg hunts, according to the store. Parents and caregivers do not need tickets to bring children.

Stew Leonard's is located at 100 Westport Avenue in Norwalk. The store also has locations in Danbury and Newington, as well as New York and New Jersey, all of which will also host egg hunts April 5.

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