Easter 2012: Bargain Mom Easter Egg Hunt & Event Round-up

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HERE IS A LIST OF EGG HUNTS ACROSS THE STATE -- I'LL ADD SOME TO IT AS THEY COME IN, OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS OR SO.



ALABASTER --

Plastic Easter eggs from a helicopter onto the Thompson High School football field on April 7 in preparation for Easter Sunday the next day.

Cultivate Church, which began meeting in the Alabaster home of Brandon and Jennifer Matthews last summer, will host the free event from 10 a.m.-noon at Larry Simmons Stadium off Thompson Road.

During the event, church officials will scatter eggs across the football field before dropping thousands more from a helicopter hovering over the stadium, Brandon Matthews said. In total, the event will involve about 20,000 plastic eggs.

ALBERTVILLE -


    ALEXANDER CITY WIND CREEK --


    Wind Creek Easter Egg Hunt
      3/31/2012
    Come join us at 9 am in our north picnic for the annual Wind Creek Easter Egg hunt. Prizes for age groups boys and girls most eggs found. All kids recieve candy.
    Wind Creek State Park
    Event Address:
    4325 Alabama Highway 128
    Alexander City, Al 35010
    Call (256) 329-0845




    ANNISTON -


    FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
    APRIL 7
    Easter:  7:00 am  Early Service in the Prayer Garden, weather permitting, otherwise in the sanctuary; 8:00 Breakfast; 9:00 Egg Hunt; 10:00 Worship. 

    GO HERE


    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    CAMP LEE
    APRIL 1 SUNDAY
    GO HERE

    AUBURN --



      BASS PRO SHOPS EASTER WONDERLAND FREE

      Go here to se

      u can enjoy during the Bass Pro Shops Easter wonderland event March 31 through April 8.

      There will be free crafts, photos and more including an old-fashion Easter Egg Hunt.

      Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm bring the kids to have their free 4x6 photo taken with the Easter Bunny.

      Pictures may also be taken Monday through Friday from 6-8pm.

      An old-fashioned Easter Egg hunt for kids ages 2-10 will be held Saturdays and Sundays.

      Visit

      for more information and click on your local store for more info.

      BIRMINGHAM CITY

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      MCWANE EGG DROP APRIL 7

      THE GREAT EGG DROP

      Event Date: 04/07/2012 10:00AM – 04/07/2012 1:00PM

      The Great Egg Drop
      DATE: Saturday, April 7
      TIMES: Building from 10 AM – 11:45 AM, Egg drop at Noon
      COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members

      Join us for an eggciting, eggstreme, hands-on fun eggstravaganza. Scramble over to the Science Center before Noon the Saturday before Easter. Take your egg to the flight prep area where Science Center staffers have lots of items and eggspertise to help you construct a vehicle that may or may not allow your egg to survive a two story fall!

      GO HERE

      CALERA -

      March 31 George Roy Park at 10 a.m.

      Easter egg hunt, brunch, games, free for the whole family


      CHEAHA -
      Easter on Cheaha Mountain
        4/7/2012 to 4/8/2012

      We are adding Friday night events this year! Puppet show & karaoke contest!  On Saturday Enjoy our annual all day event that begins at Bald Rock Lodge at 10 a.m.  Events include an Easter party, dancing, pictures with the Easter Bunny and of course and Egg Hunt & race. We will have special Easter Buffet Saturday night to include real easter eggs!  Make reservations and stay the weekend.  Our traditional Easter Sunday  buffett  available at the Cheaha Restaurant from 11:30 a.m until 3 p.m.  

      Email cheaha.event@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (800) 846-2654





      CHELSEA

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      Sunshine Manor, located just off Valleydale Road, will host an intergenerational Easter egg hunt for children and seniors April 6 starting at 2 p.m.

      Event organizer Martin Briggs said the Easter egg hunt will help seniors at the facility, most of whom suffer from dementia, brain trauma, Alzheimer’s or other memory issues. Having children around brings out the best in the seniors, he said.

      GO HERE

      CHILDERSBURG -- DESOTO CAVERNS PARK

      Easter Day Celebration


      The Easter Bunny will be at the park greeting all visitors with candy and available for pictures.


      Easter Light Show

      This special light show commemorates the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is shown on every caverns tour.

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      CLAY --

      Easter Egg Hunt

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      March 31, 2012

      Join us for the 2nd annual Clay Public Library Easter Egg Hunt! There will be prize eggs to find and snacks to enjoy afterwards. "Joey the Balloon Artist" will also be on hand, and we'll enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny! Please arrive a few minutes early as the hunt begins promptly at 10:00, and the eggs will go quickly! Call the library at 680-3812 for more information.

      CULLMAN 
        DECATUR -
        Jellybean Jubilee!  Here's your opportunity to show them what Central's all about!
        Sunday, April 1 following 10:30 a.m. Worship
        LUNCH ~ CONCERT ~ AGE-GROUPED EGG HUNTS
        Tickets available in the library.  Guests eat free!  

        $5 Adults - $4 Kids (12 and under) - $20 Family Maximum

        Don't miss this fun event with special guest, Uncle Charlie, Music Missionary to Kids.  

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        GARDENDALE -

        NIGHT-TIME EGG HUNT FREE MARCH 31
        PARK & REC NIGHT EGG HUNT AT CLEMONS PARK

        (Baseball park)

        FIELDSTOWN ROAD

        Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m..  The hunt begins at dark. Hunt and activities are free. We will be selling hot dogs and drinks. Hayrides, Easter bunny, games, etc. Bring your flashlight.

        EAST GARDENDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

        APRIL 7 from 10 a.m. to noon

        Games, crafts, food and egg hunts.

        Open to everyone. Age max is 6th grade

        Directions go here:


        GULF SHORES
        Wales West Cottontail Express
          3/27/2012 to 4/7/2012
        Wales West Cottontail Express-
         
        Wales West RV Resort and Light Railway is pleased to announce taht the 7th Annual Cottontail Express will begin on Saturday, March 17th, and run every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm until 5pm through Saturday, April 7. Guests can ride “Dame Ann”, a real steam train, to the “Bunny Hutch”, visit the Easter Bunny, and enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt. Refreshments, miniature train rides, and the bouncer are included. The “Easter Egg Cannon”, Petting Zoo, and Pony Rides are also available for a slight fee, as well as light meals at the Cafe and gifts in the Gift Shop.
         
        Tickets may be purchased at the railway upon arrival. Cost is only $12 per person, plus tax, and kids 13 months and under get in free.
         
        Wales West is located at 13670 Smiley Street in Silverhill, Alabama off County Road 9, south of Highway 48 and north of Highway 32.
        For more information call 888-569-5337



        GUNTERSVILLE -
         
        • Easter Egg Hunt

          Guntersville | Apr 7, 2012

          Apr 7, Guntersville Easter Egg Hunt 256-571-5445. www.visitlakeguntersville.com. Free. Lake Guntersville State Park--Bring the kids out to hunt Easter eggs in the main campground. Meet at the Nature Center located inside the main campground. Prizes awarded for the most found. Noon.

         

        HAYDEN

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        Froggy's 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt

        Saturday April 7, 2012

        10:00 am - 1:00 pm

        ADMISSION: FREE

        EVERY EGG HAS A PRIZE!

        CHILDREN WILL HUNT IN AGE GROUPS.

        RAIN OR SHINE!

        BRING YOUR OWN BASKET.

        BE PREPARED TO HAVE A TOADALLY GREAT TIME!

        PARENTS

        REGISTER TO WIN A 20 KID PARTY

        *RETAIL VALUE OF $250.00

        OTHER PRIZES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

        GIANT STUFFED FROGS,

        OTHER STUFFED ANIMALS, TOKENS, COUPONS, & CANDY

        THE EASTER FROG WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICTURES!

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        HELENA -
        HELENA CITY WIDE EASTER EGG HUNT
        March 31 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
        Helena Old Town Amphitheater
        Go here.
        HOMEWOOD

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        HOMEWOOD CITY PARK

        The Homewood Easter Egg Hunt is for toddlers up to twelve years of age. Children will hunt for eggs with children of their own age group. There is also a section for children with special needs.
        Location: Homewood Central Park
        Date:
        2011 Hunt – Saturday, MARCH 31
        Time: Hunt begins at 11am sharp
        It does not take too long for all of the eggs to disappear! Moon Walk, Train Ride and Merry Go Round will be available prior to and just after the event.

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        Dawson Memorial Baptist Church - Homewood

        MARCH 31 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M.


        Egg Hunts

        11:00, 11:20, 11:40, 12:00, 12:20, 12:40
        By age groups

        • 2 Years Old & Younger
        • 3 & 4 Year Olds
        • 5 Year Olds & Kindergarten
        • 1st & 2nd Grades
        HOOVER -
        Aldridge Gardens Egg Hunt Free
          Green Valley Baptist Church Family Egg Hunt

          Saturday, April 7

          Begins @ 10 AM

          Green Valley Baptist Church

          205-822-2173

          Approx 3000 egg hidden

          Enjoy a breakfast fellowship prior to the hunt

          This FREE event is intended for children 2nd grade and under

          GVBC located at 1815 Patton Chapel Road (approx 1/2 mile west of Hwy 31 in Hoover).







          HUNTSVILLE -- BURRITT MOUNTAIN
          Title:
          Easter Egg Hunt
          When:
          Date:  04/07/2012
          Time:  10:30 am to 12:00 pm
          Where:
          The Grounds at Burritt on the Mountain   Huntsville
          GO HERE

          HUNTSVILLE MADISON COUNTY BIG SPRINGS PARK

          For for the past 4 years, Dr Greg Millar, Chiropractor, has answered your

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          questions live onthe air every Tuesday morning at 11:30am on the BACKTALK TV show on ABC Waay TV Channel 31 in Huntsville. Dr Millar was also the co-host of MEDCALL for 9 years and also appeared for several years on the Waay TV Morning News, Midday News, and Waay to Get Fit programs.

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          Great Easter Egg Hunt 2012

          Saturday April 7th at 12 Noon

          Big Spring Park Huntsville AL

          15,000 eggs, prize eggs and prizes
          Three age groups 2-4; 5-8; 9-12
          plus a special needs children hunt
          Families welcome. No Charge. Fun for the whole family
          LAKEPOINT RESORT STATE PARK
          - EUFAULA
          33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
            4/7/2012
          The 33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on April 7th at Old Creek Town Park Playground of Dreams.
          Hunt Times are as follows:
          1-3 year olds     10:30 a.m.
          4-6 year olds     10:45 a.m.
          7-10 year olds   11:00 a.m.
          A grand prize will be awarded for each age division!
          For more information contact Jennifer Lunsford at the Eufaula Community Center
          Email jhlunsford@bellsouth.net or Call (334) 687-1246
          LEEDS -- SHOPS OF GRAND RIVER
          EASTER BUNNY HOPPING TO BOOK WAREHOUSE AT THE OUTLET SHOPS OF GRAND RIVER
          Photograph Donations to Benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life

          WHAT:

          Kids of all ages can meet the one and only Easter Bunny at The Outlet Shops of Grand River's Book Warehouse store Saturday, March 31 beginning at 10:30 a.m. There, the store will accept $10 donations for the American Cancer Society's upcoming Relay for Life event as children take holiday photos with the famed Easter star!

          In addition, families taking Easter Bunny photos will be treated to exclusive discount opportunities and store representatives will host Easter Story Time beginning at 1:30 p.m. for all in attendance.

          The Outlet Shops of Grand River, a distinctive shopping destination located minutes from Downtown Birmingham, features more than 65 leading designer and brand names including Banana Republic Factory Store, Coach Factory, DKNY, Guess Factory Store, Nine West Outlet and Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, among many more, where shoppers save up to 65 percent off regular retail prices every day. Please visit

          for shopping hours, driving directions and exclusive discount opportunities.

          WHERE:

          The Outlet Shops of Grand River, 6200 Grand River Blvd East, Leeds, AL 35094

          WHEN:

          Saturday, March 31 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

          MCCALLA --
          UNION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH ROCK CREEK, AL

          Spring Fling

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          Directions -
          From Birmingham - click here
          From Tuscaloosa - click here
          From Montgomery - click here

          Event Details

          • Saturday, March 31
          • Spring Carnival
          • 2:00 pm
          • Church Parking Lot
          MOBILE --

            MOBILE --

            The 14th annual Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day, sponsored by Woodman of the World Semmes Lodge 1961, 9821 Wulff Road, will be held March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
            The actual hunting for eggs will begin at noon, said Ang New, spokesperson for WOW. Admission is free, and, in addition to the egg hunt, there will be games, prizes and contests. The Alabama Marine Police Jet Ski Simulator will be on hand for rides. And of course, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance, New said.

            MONTEVALLO

              April 4, Montevallo: Homeschoolers' Annual Egg Hunt & Lunch Social

              All Homeschoolers Welcome!!

              Date:

              Wednesday, April 4

              Time:

              12-4:00pm

              Location:

              Orr Park

              Montevallo, AL

              We will hide plastic eggs for an egg hunt for toddler-2nd grade and 3-6th grade.

              We will also have relay races and games for all ages!!

              So put your bunny ears on and come enjoy the Egg-Spoon Relay, Bunny-Hop Race, 3-Legged Race, Sack Race and more!

              If it's a windy day, Orr Park is an excellent park for kite flying!

              If it's really warm, there are a couple great swimming areas in the large creek.

              What to Bring:

              • a basket for the egg hunt, if participating
              • a picnic lunch & drinks
              • a dess
              MONTGOMERY --

                It's an Easter Egg-stravaganza!! Bring your toddler to 5th grader children and enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, prizes, candy, and music! We will also be having free hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch.

                Go ahead and pre-register now!!

                Easter Egg Hunt at Auburn Montgomery

                APRIL 7 AT 4 P.M. LOCATION AUBURN MONTGOMERY

                MOULTON
                  OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
                  5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
                    4/7/2012
                  Come out and enjoy the festivities of the 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10a.m. to 2p.m. on Saturday April 7th.
                   
                  Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6 to 11), 5 & under are free.
                   
                  Activities (except egg hunt & sack races) require 1 ticket, which can be bought for $1 a piece under the Dogwood Pavilion.
                  Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520
                  PINSON --
                  Pinson Public Library - MARCH 31
                  The library will be having an Easter Egg Hunt inside the library this Saturday, March 31st at 9:30. So stop by before you head to Pinson CityFest!

                  1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Pinson Public Library on Saturday, March 31st at 9:30

                  4410 Main Street, Pinson, AL 35126 - this will take place inside the library

                  Directions: The library is located just off Highway 75, behind the Wells Fargo. We are in the same building as City Hall, just at the opposite end.

                  Call 680-9298 or email us at pinsonlibrary@gmail.com

                  Website of the organization:

                  Easter Egg Hunt Pinson United Methodist Church

                  Date:

                  Saturday, April 07, 2012

                  Time:

                  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

                  Location:

                  Rev. Bob Murray's house

                  Bring the kids to Pinson UMC's Easter egg hunt! We will meet at the church and walk over to the preacher's house for the hunt! Come join the fun in the sun and maybe see our special guest you don't want to miss.


                  POINT CLEAR --
                    ROANOKE AL

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                    EASTER FAMILY FEST
                    Saturday, April 7th, At 10:00 AM until 2:00  PM
                    Will's Way - Located half way between Roanoke and Wedowee
                    Activities: click here to print schedule flyer
                    Where will Betsy's Chip Fall at 1:00 PM
                    Prize for Betsy's Chip $500.00
                    Petting Zoo Open from 10 am – 2 PM
                     Games and Prizes for all ages from 10 AM -2 PM
                    Egg Hunt 11:00 AM - Bring Your Own Basket!
                    All Activities are Free except Betsy's Chip
                    Join us for family fun at Will's Way!

                    Bring you and your family a picnic lunch and enjoy the sun and fun!
                    Food & Refreshments will also be provided
                    For more information or to get your chip, e-mail re@willsway.org

                    GO HERE

                    SHELBY COUNTY

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                    EASTER EGG DROP APRIL 7

                    10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.  VETERAN'S PARK VALLEYDALE ROAD

                    Christian Life Church is partnering with Inverness Vineyard Church and Christ City Church this Easter to share the love of God through a huge Easter Egg Drop. Thousands of candy-filled eggs will be dropped from a helicopter at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road. There will be inflatables, worship bands, stage games, prizes, and the presentation of the Gospel. Mark your calendars now and watch our website for more information.

                    Each church is also responsible for collecting at least 5000 plastic eggs filled with pre-packaged candy. All eggs needs to be sealed with scotch tape to ensure safe delivery from the air! We need everyone to help us reach that goal.


                    SPRINGVILLE --

                    Easter Egg Hunt

                    Easter Egg Hunt
                    Big Springs Park
                    Saturday, March 31 at 10:00 am.
                    Everyone Welcome!
                    Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce



                    TRUSSVILLE --

                    2012 Flashlight

                    Easter Egg Hunt

                    March 31 @ the Trussville Youth Football Field. Face painting, Easter Bunny, explore the Fire Truck & meet Sparky, the Fire Dog all at 6:30pm. Hunt begins at dark for 4000 candy and toy-filled eggs! Ages 2-8 years old Be sure to bring your flashlight and baskets. For more information contact

                    Suzy Hammons at 655-9486 or shammons@trussville.org


                    Go here



                    FUMC Trussville
                    Our annual Hosanna Carnival is Saturday, April 7th from 2-4 p.m. on the Trussville Mall. This year, we are having a Bunny Hop -- an Easter twist to "Trunk or Treat". We need trunks and we need candy/prizes


                    VANDIVER

                    March 31, 2012

                    Great Easter Egg Drop

                    10:00 to 12:00

                    10,000 plastic eggs with candy and prizes will be dropped from a helicopter.

                    Snacks will be provided, face painting, inflatables and lots of other fun.

                    Children 12 and under.

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                    VESTAVIA HILLS
                    Horizon Church
                    April 7
                    noon
                    Columbiana Road
                    Go here


                    WEAVER --


                      EARTH FARE LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE
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