Easter is fast approaching, so get ready for egg hunts, encounters with the Easter bunny, and much more bunny-related family fun!Egg Hunts
Saturday, April 3rd at Longwood Gardens
Enjoy a special breakfast with the Easter Bunny, followed by an egg hunt on the lawn.
8:00am and 9:30am. Price: $40 (ages 12 and up), $32 members, $22 (ages 4 and under)/$18 with membership, Free for ages 4 and under.
Reservations are required. Prices include admission.
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA
610.388.1000, ext. 100
http://www.longwoodgardens.org
Saturday, April 3rd at Awbury Arboretum
Children will have the opportunity to hunt for eggs, play games, enjoy some light refreshments (including dyed hard boiled eggs).
10am-12pm. Price: FREE.
Awbury Arboretum Association
The Francis Cope House
One Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138-1505
215-849-5561
www.awbury.org
Saturday, April 3rd: Easter Egg-stravaganza at Shady Brook Farm
Easter at Shady Brook Farm includes hayrides to the Easter egg hunting grounds for age-appropriate hunts, a basket and six eggs filled with candy for each child, and visits with the Easter Bunny.
11am to 4pm. Price: Adults FREE, Children $7.
931 Stony Hill Road
Yardley-Morrisville, PA
215.968.1670
http://www.shadybrookfarm.com
Sunday, April 4th in Franklin Square
An egg hunt for children on the great lawn in the square.
Noon to 3pm. . Price: FREE.
Sixth and Race Streets
www.HistoricPhiladelphia.org
Sunday, April 4th at Ikea
The IKEA in Conshohocken offers an Easter egg hunt for kids in the Children's Department, located on the store's upper level.
2pm-3pm. Price: FREE.
400 Alan Wood Road
Conshohocken, PA
610.834.1520
http://www.ikea.com
Other Easter Activities
Saturday, April 3rd: Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards
Enjoy a hayride through the woods to visit the Easter Bunny's house. The Easter Bunny visits with everyone on the ride and gives each little one a treat. There will also be pony rides, face painting and train rides, a baby chick display and other baby animals. And make sure to check out the selections of Easter flowers, Easter baskets, fruit baskets and Easter candy! Visit the bakery for bunny and Easter egg cakes and Easter sweet breads (Call to place your order: 610-876-7116).
11am to 4pm. Price: $8 per person.
137 West Knowlton Road
Media, PA
610.876.7116
http://www.linvilla.com
Saturday, April 3rd Mad Hatter's Tea Party at the Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo hosts its annual Mad Hatter Tea Party, featuring appetizers, egg decorating, a themed tour of the zoo, a visit with the Easter Bunny, and photo opportunities with two of the zoo's Flemish Giant rabbits. Each child in attendance receives a special gift.Space is limited; advance registration is required by phone.
10am-11:15am and noon-1:15pm. Price: Adults $15; Children $20; includes zoo admission.
1661 Harding Boulevard Norristown, PA
610.277.3825, ext. 240
www.ElmwoodParkZoo.org
Friday, April 2nd- Sunday, April 4th: Easter Bunny Train at the Strasburg Railroad
The Strasburg Rail Road invites families to hop aboard a train for a 45-minute ride with Peter Cottontail. Advance ticket purchase recommended and available online. Unsold seats are available at the ticket counter on the day of the event. Call for availability.
Fri & Sun 11am-3pm; Sat 11am-4pm & 6pm; trains depart hourly. Price: Adults (12 and up) $16; Children (3-11) $9, (2 and under) $2.
Route 741 East
Ronks, PA
717.687.7522
http://www.strasburgrailroad.com
