Area Easter egg hunts abound

With all of the Easter egg hunts planned in and around West County, there is no need to put all your eggs in one basket.

The cities of Ballwin, Ellisville and Manchester will host an Adult Egg Hunt at 7 p.m. on Fri., April 15 at Vlasis Park in Ballwin. Bring your own snack and drinks, bag/basket and flashlight, and stay for a bonfire after the hunt. Call 227-7508.

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An Easter Eggstravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sun., April 16 at the Living Word Church (17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood). The free event will take place rain or shine, and includes an Easter egg hunt, crafts, snacks and a scavenger hunt that teaches children about the Easter story. For details, visit livingwordumc.org.

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The city of Ellisville will host a kids’ Easter Egg Scramble at 10 a.m. on Sat., April 16 in Bluebird Park. Children ages 1-9 are encouraged to bring their own baskets and collect eggs. There are three age groups and special prizes for each. Attendees should meet near the Bussmann Shelter; no pre-registration is required. Call 227-7508 or visit ellisville.mo.us.

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The city of Wildwood will hold a Spring Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sat., April 16 at the Wildwood Town Center Plaza. Kids in three age groups will hunt for thousands of eggs. Following the hunts, Schnucks Wildwood Crossing will provide lunch, and there will be games with prizes and entertainment. The city will be handing out flower seed packets. Kids should bring their own baskets. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call 458-0440.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will hold the Hunt for a Cure Spring Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat., April 16 at Langenberg Field in Forest Park (south of the Missouri History Museum). There will be 40,000 hidden eggs with prizes for children 12 and under. Register for the free event at lls.org/gat.

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Equine-Assisted Therapy’s sixth annual Egg Hunt will be held at 12 p.m. (registration begins at 11 a.m.) on Sat., April 16 at Longview Farm Park (13525 Clayton Road in Town & Country). Thousands of eggs will be hidden for kids ages 2-12. Admission is $10 per hunter. Bring your own bag or basket. Eggs can be turned into the EAT Country Store for prizes. Proceeds benefit Equine-Assisted Therapy. Visit equine-assistedtherapy.org.

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An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat., April 23 at Des Peres Park. Children ages 3 to 6 can participate, and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. The event is free. For details, visit desperesmo.org.

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West County Fellowship will host an Easter Egg Hunt and free lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., April 23 at the Chesterfield Central Park Pavilion (16365 Lydia Hill in Chesterfield). Visit westcountyfellowship.org.

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The Ballwin Parks and Recreation Department and the West County Jaycees will hold their 2011 Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 2-7 at 1 p.m. on Sat., April 23 at Vlasis Park. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance, so bring a camera to the free event. Visit ballwin.mo.us.

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A free Community Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt will be at 9:30 a.m. on Sun., April 24 at West Hills Community Church (13250 S. Outer 40 Road in Town & Country). A piping hot breakfast and outdoor egg hunt are featured. Guests are welcome you to stick around for the 11a.m. Easter service or come early for the 8 a.m. service. Call (314) 434-5963.