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2016: Where to hunt Easter eggs in Lebanon County


Want to find all of the hidden Easter eggs in Lebanon County? How about meet the Easter bunny?

The Lebanon Daily News is creating a map of scheduled egg hunts and bunny sightings in the surrounding areas, but we'll need your help.

Do you know of any public egg hunts going on?

Email erincollins@ldnews.com with the address, times, rules and any other information you may have about the egg hunt. You can also post the information on our Facebook page.

For local, family-friendly events beyond egg hunts, check out Lebanon's Macaroni Kid website event calendar here: lebanon.macaronikid.com/calendar/

Saturday, March 12

Easter Fun Fair at Moravian Church of Lebanon​

In addition to the egg hunt, there will also be cotton candy, numerous games, fish-for-a-prize and door prizes.

  • Where: Moravian Church of Lebanon, 1115 Birch Road, Lebanon
  • When: 11:00 a.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Call the church office at (717) 273-5864.

Thursday, March 17

Egg Dyeing Night at Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church

  • Where: Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church, 4th, Mt. Gretna
  • When: 6:30 p.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Contact the church at (717) 964-3241.

Saturday, March 19

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Lebanon​
Enjoy an all you can eat buffet with the Easter Bunny. Proceeds from the event benefit QUEST, Inc. Scholarship Fund.​

  • Where: QUEST, Inc., 704 Metro Drive, Lebanon
  • When: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: $7 (ages 13+), $3 (ages 6-12), free (ages 5 and under).
  • For more info: Visit www.paquest.com or find the event on Facebook.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Quentin​
Enjoy an all you can eat buffet with the Easter Bunny: includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Feel free to bring your camera to get a free photo with the Easter Bunny or use one provided for $1. Proceeds from the event benefit benefit Quentin Vol. Fire Company.​

  • Where: Quentin Vol. Fire Co, 20. S. Lebanon St., Lebanon
  • When: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: $7 (adults), $3 (ages 12 and under).
  • For more info: Visit us on Facebook.

First United Methodist Church Bunny Breakfast
There will be breakfast and music followed by a visit with the Easter bunny and ending with an egg hunt.

  • Where: Palmyra First United Methodist Church, 520 E Birch St. Palmyra
  • When: 9 a.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: $7 (adults), $4 (kids) 
  • For more info: Contact Jeannine Benson at (717) 926-4389.

Easter Egg Hunt at Fontana Union Chapel

  • Where: Fontana Union Chapel, 22 Fontana Ave, Lebanon
  • When: 10:00 a.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Call (717) 867-1409

Easter Egg Hunt at Myerstown Baptist Church

  • Where: Myerstown Baptist Church, 59 North Ramona Road, Myerstown
  • When: 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit www.myerstownbaptistchurch.com

Easter Egg Hunt in Myerstown

  • Where: Myerstown Community Pool (parking lot), 501 S. Railroad Street, Myerstown
  • When: 10:00 a.m. (Rain date March 26)
  • Who: Children up to age 11.
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit www.myerstownboro.org

Easter Egg Scramble at Lebanon YMCA
The Community of Lebanon Association invites families out for this year's annual Easter Egg hunt on the field next to the YMCA in Lebanon. Children will be divided by age. This year's event is sponsored by Brushstrokes on Canvas.

  • Where: Field next to the YMCA on North 7th Street, Lebanon
  • When: 10:00 a.m. (Rain date March 26)
  • Who: Kids age 10 and under.
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit www.lebanonpa.com

Easter Egg Hunt in Mt. Gretna

  • Where: Chautauqua Playground, 101 Chautauqua Drive, Mount Gretna
  • When: 11:00 a.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit www.pachautauqua.org

Easter Egg Hunt at AACA Museum in Hershey
Photos with the Easter Bunny are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade will be available at 11:30 a.m. until supplies run out. Children will be able to decorate their own egg collecting bags before the hunt begins inside the museum. Treats will also be given out to children 12 and under and there will be a prize wheel at the end of the hunt. Easter Egg Hunt Schedule: 1 p.m. for ages 0-3 years, 1:15 p.m. for ages 4-6 years, 1:30 p.m. for ages 7-10 years.

  • Where: AACA Museum, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey
  • When: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Museum open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Adult ($12), free (kids up to age 12 with a paid adult). Limit one free child per one paid adult. Admission is at the door.
  • For more info: Visit www.AACAMuseum.org

Easter Egg Hunt at Salem Lutheran Church
The Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held outside weather permitting and inside if raining.

  • Where: Salem Lutheran Church, 8410 Lancaster Ave., Bethel
  • When: 1 p.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit www.salemlutheran-bethel.org

Eggs'tra Special Easter Egg Hunt for Children with Special Needs
The Eggs'tra Special Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Covenant United Methodist Church is geared towards children and young adults with special needs. Accommodations will be made so that everyone can participate (beeping eggs for the visually impaired and flat surfaces for wheel chairs and walkers). Registration begins at 2 p.m.

  • Where: DDS Building/Alley Learning Center, 1126 Walnut Street, Lebanon
  • When: 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Who: Children and youth of all ages with special needs.
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit the Facebook event.

Sunday, March 20

(CANCELLED due to weather forecast) Easter Egg Hunt at Lebanon Valley College
In addition to the egg hunt, there will be a petting zoo, face painting, and a craft/activity table. Children will be divided into age groups (0-3, 4-8, 9-12) and all three group hunts will run simultaneously. 

  • Where: Athletic fields near Arnold Sports Center, Lebanon Valley College, Annville
  • When: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Who: Parents and children up to age 12.
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit www.lvc.edu.

Saturday, March 26

Easter Egg Hunt at Palmyra First EC Church

  • Where: Palmyra First EC Church, 55 West Main St., Palmyra
  • When: 10:00 a.m.
  • Who: Children ages 2-10
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Call (717) 838-3758

Easter Egg Hunt at Kutztown Community Fire Company
There will be prizes in each category for this event and the Easter bunny will arrive on a fire truck at 9:30 a.m.

  • Where: Kutztown Community Fire Company 519A Kutztown Rd., Myerstown
  • When: 10:00 a.m.
  • Who: Age groups 0-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit kutztownfire32.com

Easter Egg Hunt at South Hills Park​
This year's annual Easter egg hunt is sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police.

  • Where: South Hills Park, Lebanon
  • When: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Who: Children 12 and under.
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit www.twp.south-lebanon.pa.us

Easter Egg Hunt at AACA Museum in Hershey
Photos with the Easter Bunny are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade will be available at 11:30 a.m. until supplies run out. Children will be able to decorate their own egg collecting bags before the hunt begins inside the museum. Treats will also be given out to children 12 and under and there will be a prize wheel at the end of the hunt. Easter Egg Hunt Schedule: 1 p.m. for ages 0-3 years, 1:15 p.m. for ages 4-6 years, 1:30 p.m. for ages 7-10 years.

  • Where: AACA Museum, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey
  • When: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Museum open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Adult ($12), free (kids up to age 12 with a paid adult). Limit one free child per one paid adult. Admission is at the door.
  • For more info: Visit www.AACAMuseum.org

Whose Egg Family Program at Park at Governor Dick
This family program will begin with a reading of the book Whose Egg? where children will learn about the different creatures who lay eggs. After the reading, children will venture outside for an egg hunt hike.

  • Where: Environmental Center, Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Gov. Dick, 3283 Pinch Road, Mt. Gretna
  • When: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: $5 per child.
  • For more info: Visit parkatgovernordick.org

Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Fun at Quentin Riding Club
Quentin Riding Club is hosting an Easter egg hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny.

  • Where: Quentin Riding Club, 29 East Main Street, Lebanon (along Route 72)
  • When: 12:00 p.m.
  • Who: Everyone
  • Cost: Free
  • For more info: Visit www.QuentinRidingClub.com

Saturday, April 2

Lebanon Community Theatre Adult Egg Hunt (SOLD OUT)
Kids shouldn't be the only ones that have fun! You will search the LCT grounds to find carefully placed eggs containing not only candies, but great gifts provided by many local businesses such as Inn 422, Snitz Creek Brewery, Shuey's Pretzels, Wertz Candies and more! Prizes include vouchers for events, free tickets, gift cards, big cash prizes and more. Bring a flashlight and a basket to collect eggs! Egg hunt begins after sundown.

  • Where: LCT grounds, E Maple St, Lebanon
  • When: 6:00 p.m.
  • Who: Adults only (must be 21 or over to participate)
  • Cost: $25
  • For more info: Call LCT at 833-4LCT.