With spring just around the corner, everyone is ready to get outside and celebrate. One option for families with children is the annual free Easter egg hunt hosted by the Noblesville Parks Dept. and Hare Chevrolet. On March 28, head over to shelters 3 and 5 at Forest Park (701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville) for fun, candy, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more.
Aaron Portman, who runs the event, says this annual hunt has been going on for quite awhile. “At least 20+ years,” she said. “It’s been around for a very long time.”
The Easter Egg Hunt is the star of the show. Children up to 10 years old are invited to participate.
“It goes really fast,” Portman said, despite the quantity of Easter eggs. “We put out 10,000 prefilled eggs.”
Most are filled with candy, but there are some prize eggs too.
“Each age group will have the opportunity to win some prizes,” Portman said, adding the prizes include ice cream coupons and even the chance to win a bike. “There’s a wide range of prizes … a little bit of everything.”
There are many fun activities offered around the hunt including a DJ, a bounce house and an appearance from the Easter Bunny for pictures. The Forest Park Carousel also will be open, weather permitting, for a $2 charge per child to ride.
“Activities start at 10 a.m. and run until noon,” Portman said.
Prior to the hunt, families are invited to attend a pancake breakfast hosted by the Noblesville Sunrisers Kiwanis at the Forest Park Inn from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The meal includes pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee and milk. Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased at the door. Proceeds will benefit a children’s charity.
For more information, contact the parks department at 776-6350.
