Easter Egg Hunts Carried Out Along Fun Run, In A Pool, At A Farm, With Church In HoCo

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Looking for fun activities in Howard County to usher in spring and celebrate Easter? Check out below the variety of events and fun from a fun run to several egg hunts. If you know of an event that isn't listed, please send Patch the details.

Chapelgate Church Easter Egg Hunt - 2600 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104; 410-442-5800; April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. This community-wide event is one of the largest egg hunts in the area, according to the church, and features more than 5,000 eggs filled with treats and treasures. Kids can enjoy refreshments, face-painting, stories and more. This year there will be a special toddler area for the egg hunt.

Clark's Elioak Farm - 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042; 410-730-4049. Children ages 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 will have a chance to hunt for eggs all day at specific times April 9-10 and April 16-17. There is an $8 per person admission fee for the farm but no extra charge for the egg hunt. The petting farm, rides and play areas will be open. All eggs gathered up will be turned in for a goodie bag.

Roger Carter Community Center Pool Egg Hunt - 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043; 410-313-2764; Celebrate spring by hunting for eggs in the community center’s heated pool April 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Plastic eggs are filled with surprises, no food or candy, and float in the pool. All children must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Event is open for kids ages 2 to 10 and everyone must bring their own basket. Pre-registration is required; space is limited.

Charm City Egg Hunt Fun Run - Participate in a free fun run and walk April 16 at 10 a.m. and hunt for eggs hidden along the Lake Elkhorn loop. Meet up at the patio by the store and afterward, enjoy snacks.