Helicopter Will Drop 15,000 Eggs For Aurora Church Easter Egg Hunt

AURORA, IL — Eggs will fall from the sky this Easter in Aurora.

A helicopter will drop 15,000 eggs from the sky as part of an egg hunt at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty St. The church is putting a new twist on a traditional family event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8, the day before Easter Sunday.

The chopper is scheduled to drop the eggs beginning at 11 a.m. After the outdoor hunt, kids can move indoors to take photos with the Easter Bunny, indulge in "crazy amounts" of candy and jump in bounce houses. Participants will also have chances to win "egg-straordinary" prizes, organizers said.

The egg hunt is open to children up through fifth grade.

Spots can be reserved online through Eventbrite or at the church during Sunday worship services. Though free, tickets are required to enter.