Mr. Groundhog came to visit us recently, then promptly retreated back into its home, deciding not to endure the six more weeks of winter with the rest of us, but that’s okay! Just because he’s gone doesn’t mean all the cuddly critters of the world are leaving us to brave the elements on our own. In fact, some of them are just getting started, like our good old pal, the Easter Bunny.
That’s right, spring is just around the corner, and the Easter Bunny is hopping along right along with it as we get ready for Easter. There are plenty of upcoming fun events to get us in the mood for celebrating the Easter holiday, including egg hunts right here in the Tri-Cities.
The Arc Easter Egg Hunt
600 Columbia Point Drive, Richland
509.783.1131
The Arc of Tri-Cities invites all children with intellectual developmental disabilities between the ages of 1 through 12 and their siblings to this year’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 16. This free event will run from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m., with the hunts divided into different age groups. Kiddos between the ages of 1 and 3 will begin their hunt at 10:30, ages 4 to 7 will start at 10:40, and ages 8 to 12 will begin at 10:50. In order to attend the event, you must register online beforehand as there are limited spots available. There will even be an Easter basket giveaway during the event, so some lucky kiddos will win baskets full of fun goodies!
2022 Easter Bazaar
4525 Convention Pl., Pasco
Coming to address all your Easter shopping needs is the 2022 Easter Bazaar in Pasco on March 19. It’s going to be a fun-filled day of shopping from local vendors with handcrafted products such as handmade Easter baskets, eggs, and anything else you could possibly think of to make your own Easter event a success. The bazaar will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. allowing for a full day of Easter shopping fun.
Easter Festival
5009 W Clearwater Ave. Suite F, Kennewick
This year The Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities is hosting their Easter Festival at 3 Chicks Gift Shop and Boutique in Kennewick. The festival is on April 9 this year from noon until 4 p.m. There will be vendors, activities, egg hunts, the Easter Bunny, and plenty more family fun to celebrate the holiday. To participate in the regular Easter egg hunt is just $2 per child, and pictures with the Easter Bunny are $3. There will also be plenty more fun for the kiddos, such as a candy/toy bag toss and a coin toss. It’s bound to be tons of fun for the whole family!
Sips and Stems – Spring Easter Design
4390 West Van Giesen St., West Richland
Wine Notes in West Richland offers people a chance to enjoy some flowering fun this Easter at their Sips and Stems-Spring Easter Design class. The class is Thursday, April 14, from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m., with ticket sales ending on April 9. Floral designer and owner of Simplified Celebrations Chandra Christenson will teach the class step by step how to create a fabulous flower boutique design featuring spring favorites like tulips, hyacinth, ranunculus, and more. This class is wonderful for beginners, with all materials included along with a nice glass of wine to enjoy while letting your creativity take the reins for the floral piece. It’s the perfect chance to create that beautiful Easter centerpiece for the dining table this upcoming holiday.
Bunnies @ Ice Harbor
206 N. Benton St, Kennewick
Ice Harbor Brewery is inviting friends and family of all ages to join them for Bunnies @ Ice Harbor. It’s going to be a fun night of welcoming spring with Bunnies by painting them on canvas this March 16 from 6 p.m. until 8. Acrylic paints and all other supplies will be provided, and delicious food and drinks will be served while you paint. Ticket prices for the event range from $20 to $35 depending on canvas size, with the option of either an 8×10 or 11×14 canvas.
There’s a wide variety of events happening for Easter this year in the Tri-Cities, all offering unique and fun experiences for the whole family. No matter which one you pick, it’s bound to be loads of fun and get you into the Easter spirit for the upcoming holiday.
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