Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits In Annapolis Area

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Family-friendly games and prizes are on tap this Easter weekend around Anne Arundel County as several organizations are planning Easter egg hunts for the holiday.

For children, there will be face paintings, dancing and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Adults are invited in on the act as well, with several activities planned for them, such as brunches and events planned for the whole family.

Here are some of the Easter activities planned for the weekend:

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

More photos with the Easter Bunny. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee. Pip Moyer Rec Center, Annapolis. 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Doors open 8:45 a.m. April 16. All ages. $6. Advance registration/tickets required. 410-263-7958.

Easter Bunny at Westfield Annapolis Mall
Want to pose with the Easter Bunny? Head to the Westfield Annapolis Mall at 2002 Annapolis Mall Rd. for a photo shoot. The Easter Bunny will be at the mall from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with breaks from 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. On Sundays the Easter Bunny will be present from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding a break from 2-3 p.m.

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Very Important Bunny
Buddy's Crabs and Ribs at 100 Main St. on Annapolis will host a breakfast buffet with singing, dancing, balloons, an Easter Bonnet Parade and more starting at 8:30 a.m. April 15. The cost is $13 per person.

Peter Rabbit's Egg Hunt
Follow Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor through the gardens as you hunt for eggs filled with sweet treats and goodies at Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm at 8109 Telegraph Rd. in Severn. Make sure to reserve your spot for $5 per child. Please bring an egg basket and arrive a few minutes early to check in; the event starts at 10 a.m. April 15.

Peeps Bingo
Ready to play some Peeps Bingo? Check out this fun event at the Annapolis Area Library April 19. Kids ages 7-12 are welcome to play for free.

Egg Dying Naturally
Use natural materials to dye Easter eggs at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater from 1-2 or 2-3 p.m. April 23. It costs $5 per person to dye eggs. Attendees are asked to bring one dozen hard-boiled eggs.

Easter Bunny at Arundel Mills

Children can have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny in the food court, use entrance 2. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 10-13; 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 14; and 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 15.

Easter Egg Party at My Gym, Annapolis
April 14. Easter Egg hunt. games, songs, Easter Bunny photos and more. $15; $21, non-members. Sessions at 1:30 and 5pm. My Gym, Annapolis. 410-573-9899.

Easter Splash and Easter Splash Jr.
April 15. Easter Egg hunt in the water, Easter Bunny and games. $10. 2-3:30pm. Severna Park Community Center, Severna Park.

More Easter Events Next Week:

• April 19. Peeps Bingo at the Annapolis Area Library. Play bingo with marshmallows and Peeps. Annapolis Area Library, Annapolis. 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 7-12. Free. 410-222-1750.
• April 23. Easter Eggstravaganza. Games and prizes, egg hunts, coloring contest, door prizes, bounce house, crafts, and music. Weems Creek Baptist Church, Annapolis. 12-3 p.m. All ages. Free. weemscreek.com
• April 23. Egg Dying Naturally. Use natural materials to dye Easter eggs at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater. 1-2 or 2-3 p.m. For families. $5 per person dying eggs. Call to preregister. Bring one dozen hard-boiled eggs. 443-482-2300.

Additional reporting from Patch Editor Craig Johnson
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