Free Easter egg hunts around Houston area
Thursday, April 10, 2014
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- There are dozens of egg hunts over the next couple weekends that your children can take part in at no cost.
West University Place Recreation Fields
Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Children up to age 11 are invited to West U's Easter Spring celebration with the Easter bunny and Wally the Walrus.
4401 N. Frazier St., Conroe, TX 77303.
Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come play in a 7.5 acre old-fashioned Family Fun Park! Visit the petting zoo, mini golf course, Western play town, play fort, huge playground, gigantic sandbox, zip line, sand volleyball, horseshoes, kid sized rockwall and much more. Healthy family fun that kids love! They will have a gigantic egg hunt! Tickets may be purchased for pictures with the Easter Bunny, pony rides, hayrides, the barrel car train, face-painting, food, and more.
The Orange Show Monument, 2402 Munger
Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to noon
Kids can hunt Easter eggs in the maze of The Orange Show Monument along with oranges and other fun prizes. Children who crafted a marshmallow masterpiece with Peeps will be entered into a contest with gift cards and prizes for the top winners! A $5 donation is suggested per child for this nonprofit's foundation.
Eldridge Park, 5211 Eldridge Dr.
Saturday, April 12 from noon to 3 p.m.
This huge event features egg scrambles, characters, carnival tent, activities with Radio Disney crew, foam pit, football toss and more. The first 200 families can get a free photo with the Easter Bunny. Special needs children and those under four can particiapte in a continuous egg hunt throughout the day. Don't miss the 30 golden eggs to represent 30 years of this event!
Missouri City Community Park, 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane
Saturday, April 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
All ages are welcome at Eggpalooza's afternoon of fun including an egg dash plus sidewalk chalk, tie-dying, dyeing Easter eggs, sand art, face painting and more. Egg dash times: 3:15 p.m. (1-4 year olds), 3:45 p.m. (5-8 year olds), 4:15 p.m. (9-12 year olds).
5110 Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77379
Sunday April 13th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Easter Egg Hunts will start at 11:30 a.m.
Easter egg hunts for children, held indoors in bad weather, children's music and storytelling. Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals will be on hand, as well as inflatables and pony rides. Lunch is provided for free.
Cypress United Methodist Church at 13403 Cypress N. Houston
Sunday, April 13 at 11:30 am
Enjoy an Easter egg hunt with thousands of eggs and more! Worship begins at 10 a.m. with the egg hunt following.
Thursday, April 17 to Sunday, April 20
The Woodlands Church is offering 12 different egg hunts on its variety of campuses including Fellowship of The Woodlands, Atascosita, and Tomball.
10215 FM 762 Rd., Richmond, TX 77469
Saturday, April 19 at 9 a.m.
George Ranch will travel back in time to present an Old-Fashioned Easter. Participate in a traditional egg roll in the 1830s, decorate eggs the old-fashioned way with natural dyes at the 1860s Ryon Home, and join the 1890s Victorian Egg Hunt at the Davis Mansion. The annual Easter lunch will be held in the George Yard and will have a 1930s twist. This annual event is included with general admission; however, there is a charge for the Historic Lunch. Price $13.50 (Adults ages 13+) $10 for children (ages 5-12 ) $4 for children 4 and under.
Second Baptist, Baytown, TX
Saturday, April 19 at 9:30am
Featuring Easter Egg Hunt, Petting Zoo, Moonwalks, and much more. Free and open to public. Children birth through fifth grade.
1751 E. League City Parkway, League City, TX 77573
April 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. to noon
There will be a huge hunt with 11 acres of land and 12,000 eggs. Begin your hunt for fun at 9 a.m. with free game arm bands and register for door prizes. The hunt for eggs begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a petting zoo, story times, inflatables, games and photos.
Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Scramble is sponsored by Woodridge Baptist Church and held at Kingwood High School Practice Fields. This year there will be over 75,000 eggs. There are prizes and candy for all and grand prizes for the most eggs collected. Also enjoy face painting, petting zoo, train rides, pony rides, balloon animals, snow-cones and inflatables! This year there will be a special needs Easter egg hunt as well.
8601 Chimney Rock, 77096
Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Bring your basket and come out to the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. for ages 10 and younger. Save time by registering online. After the Egg Hunt stay for lunch, crafts, games, and fellowship.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Clear Lake United Methodist Church at 16335 El Camino Real
Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon
The egg hunt kicks off at 10 a.m. followed by a petting zoo, moonwalk, Easter Bunny, train, pony rides, and free food.
MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun
Saturday, April 19 from 10:30 a.m to 6 p.m.
Dubbed the "city's official and state's largest Easter festival" featuring 100,000 Easter eggs for the hunt! The 12th annual Easter ThrillFest includes hands-on interactive stations, exhibits, demonstrations, live performances, carnival, face painting, food, and more.
500 Greens Road ,Tom Wussow Park , Houston , TX 77060
Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Easter egg hunts for children of all ages with children's crafts and face painting. There will also be inflatables for kids.
Summer Creek High School at 14000 Weckford Blvd.
Saturday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This non-denominational event features a 50,000 egg Easter egg hunt, face painting, live gospel performances and food. The event is free, but get a ticket online to reserve your spot.
208 West Cardinal Lane, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Saturday, April 19th 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Easter egg hunt for children of all ages, inflatables, coloring contest, and a magic show.
Easter Service and Egg Hunt
One Stonebridge Church, The Woodlands
Saturday, April 19 at 5 p.m.
Attend an Easter service that is identical to Sunday's and stick around for an egg hunt afterwards.
Moody Gardens, One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77554
Easter Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The annual Easter in the Gardens makes its way back to Moody Gardens. Kids ages 12 and under are invited to this free event to search for the golden eggs in the egg hunt. A variety of activities will be offered for all ages beginning at 11 a.m., such as face painting and games for prizes, as well as a petting zoo. Easter egg hunts are scheduled throughout the day and separated by age groups.
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