The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, will host its first-ever egg hunt event on Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Three different egg hunts will be available for children ages 1 to 10, as well as visiting animals, animal artifacts, crafts, and hands-on activities. Free seed germination packets will be available to take home.

Heli Hopper the Rabbit will be joined by representatives from the Brandywine Zoo, the Newlin Grist Mill, the Pennsylvania Audubon Society, and the Penn State Master Gardener and Master Watershed Steward programs, as well as aviation author Erin Murphy and children's storyteller Melanie Bieler.

There is a fee. Participation is free for museum members.

For more information, contact the museum's education programs manager, Paul Taylor, at ptaylor@helicoptermuseum.org or 610-436-9600, ext. 205.