Several local organizations have planned Easter egg hunts and other children's activities that are free and open to local families.

The Parkesburg Lions Club will present an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, in Minch Park, 111 West St., Parkesburg. Egg hunts for children ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by egg hunts for younger children age 2 and under and ages 3 to 5 at 10:30 a.m. Attendees should bring baskets or bags to collect eggs. Registration is not required.

Children will be hunting for eggs that will be hidden by volunteers throughout the park. "We hide around 1,000 plastic eggs," noted Robin McKenna, Lions Club president. "Most (eggs) have candy, but some have little toys or papers to redeem for a book or toy. We will also have one special (prize) egg per age group."

Those with questions may contact McKenna at 484-247-4080 or robinlmckenna@gmail.com or email parkesburglions@gmail.com.

Limeville Church, 5783 Limeville Road, Gap, will hold a community Easter egg hunt on April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to children age 1 through sixth grade. Children will have an opportunity to hear the Easter story, collect eggs and enjoy other activities.

The Easter egg hunt is free and open to the community. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Those with questions may contact the church at 717-442-4010 or limevillechurch@gmail.com.

FL Kids at Freedom Life Church will host its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Muddy Run Park, 172 Bethesda Church Road West, Holtwood, on Saturday, April 19. During the hunt portion of the day, children will be able to search for more than 20,000 plastic eggs that will be placed in the park by church volunteers.

"Eggs will be placed in a big field and scattered. Golden eggs will have prizes," noted Lancaster County FL Kids leader Ashley Kauffman.

Activities will begin at 10 a.m. with train rides, a petting zoo and inflatables. "Stoltzfus Homestead will be bringing goats, ducks and rabbits. There will be moon bounces. Two are obstacle courses, and two are bounce houses," explained Kauffman. "There will also be face painting, temporary water tattoos and some balloon (activities)."

Members of the Rawlinsville Fire Company are expected to bring their trucks for children to enjoy as well. Concessions will offer free snacks, including popcorn, chips, water and Philly soft pretzels.

After 11 a.m., families will be directed to the large field area at the top of the hill for the Easter egg scramble. Designated spaces will be marked and organized by age group.

At approximately 11:25 a.m., children will be given the signal to fill their baskets, buckets and bags with plastic eggs. Most of the eggs will be filled with candy, while a few of them will contain a paper that reveals a prize winner. There will be 10 prizes for elementary-age children and 10 prizes for preschool-age children.

The event is open to the public, and there is no cost for food or activities. "It's meant to be a blessing (to the community)," said Kauffman, adding, "The Easter Eggstravaganza is one of my favorite days of the year. To see the smiles on the kids' faces because they get to be outside with their family and friends and just getting to act like kids is the best. We get to be part of making family memories." 

For more information about the event, call Freedom Life Church at 610-593-5959 or visit http://www.freedom.life/upcoming-events.