Santa came and went, and then Cupid shot his arrow and left. After that, a friendly little leprechaun paid us a visit for St. Patrick’s Day, only to be gone again. Now it’s time to greet our next holiday mascot as it hops along the horizon, the Easter Bunny! That’s right! Easter 2024 is just around the corner, and to get you in the mood to celebrate, there are plenty of fun Easter events and egg hunts in and around the Tri-Cities, hopping with excitement for the holiday.
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
21 S Cascade Street, Kennewick
509.222.8008
The Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities will kick off Easter early, on March 22, with their Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt. This unique Easter egg hunt for kids takes place at 3 Chicks Gift Shop & Boutique from 5 until 8 p.m. A second event for those 21 and over will also be held afterward that same night, so adults can have a chance to enjoy a good, old-fashioned Easter Egg Hunt just like old times!
13th Annual Easter Festival
21 S Cascade Street, Kennewick
509.222.8008
In addition, The Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities is proud to be hosting its 13th Annual Easter Festival on March 23 from noon until 5 p.m. This festival will also be held at 3 Chicks Gift Shop & Boutique, featuring vendors, raffles, bake sale, games, and much more. Even the Easter Bunny himself will be there for photos, and he won’t be alone either, as Mrs. Bunny will also be joining him. Guests are invited to take pictures on their phones for $6 or have them professionally done for $8, with instant prints being $12.
Egg hunts will begin at 1 p.m., with egg hunts being held every 15 minutes for the cost of $4 per child. Eggs found during this hunt will be empty, with kids turning them in for goody bags filled with treats. There will even be Easter Egg Hunts for the adults starting at 4:15 p.m. for a $6 participation fee. The fun will end with a coin toss for those aged 12 and over beginning at 4:45 p.m. for $6 per person.
The Arc Easter Egg Hunt
660 Columbia Point Drive, Richland
509.783.1131
Registration opens soon for The Arc’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will be held at Columbia Point Park on March 30. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt is made possible thanks to the generosity of BFT Transit Employees, United Way, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Just Serve Volunteers.
The Arc of Tri-Cities is inviting children aged 1 to 12 with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate in this free Easter Egg Hunt, but limited spots are available, so registration is required before the event. Different age groups will have set appointed times to hunt for eggs, with ages 1 to 3 going first at 10:30 a.m., followed by age group 4 to 7, and then ages 8 to 12 at 10:50 a.m. And don’t forget to bring that Easter basket! Where else are you going to put the eggs?!
Sips and Stems: Citrus Easter Design
313 Columbia Drive, Suite 120, Kennewick
509.578.6604
Grab a friend and celebrate Easter together with Muret-Gaston Wines at their Wine Bar in Kennewick, where they’ll be hosting Sips and Stems: Citrus Easter Design on March 27 at 5:30 p.m. They call it “floral design paired with wine,” where you’ll spend the afternoon enjoying decadent libations as they teach you step-by-step how to create a fun, fabulous, fresh design for your Easter centerpiece.
Complete with tulips, hyacinth, and roses with a citrus twist, you’ll captivate the season’s essence in this stunning masterpiece that’s all your own. All materials are included in the class fee, which is $70, with the wine bar also featuring an additional selection of wine and lite bites to purchase on-site. It’s a fantastic way to express your creativity and get ready for the upcoming Easter holiday by creating a floral work of art that will surely be the highlight of your holiday dinner.
Easter Brunch
21 S Cascade Street, Kennewick
509.222.8008
The Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities will end Easter 2024 with an Easter Brunch with some special guests, Easter Bunnies! Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will again attend this joyful event on Sunday, March 31, from 9 until 11:30 a.m. Pictures with the hopping couple will be available to eventgoers at no cost.
The food will be set up buffet style, with someone there to help serve you from their flavorful array of breakfast choices. Plates start at just $25 for adults and $10 for kids aged 12 and under. The event is a fundraiser for the local non-profit, with proceeds going towards helping families with children and adults with special needs.
Easter Bunnies and Balloons at the Public Market
10 E Bruneau Avenue, Kennewick
The Public Market at the Columbia River Warehouse offers a one-of-a-kind Easter experience you won’t find anywhere else. They’ll be creating three fun-filled balloon pits for the celebrations that’ll take place on March 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. During the Easter Bunnies and Balloons event, kiddos will find a foot and a half of balloons and get to do a three-minute frolic hunt through them to find the elusive Easter eggs. Ages for the pit exploration will be divided by age, with one group being for 1 to 3-year-olds, ages 4 to 7, and ages 8 to 10. Also in attendance will be the Easter bunny, who will be happy to take those perfect holiday photos with the family.
Yes, the Easter Bunny will be very busy in the Tri-Cities as we hop into Easter, so be sure to catch him and find all the eggs at these local events and egg hunts.
