Area egg hunts abound

Thousands of colorful eggs soon will be hidden throughout West County, where hunts are planned for young and old alike:

The cities of Ballwin, Ellisville and Manchester host an Adult Egg Hunt for those 21 and older at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at Paul A. Schroeder Park in Manchester. Guests should bring a bag or basket and flashlight and may bring snacks and drinks. A bonfire follows the hunt. Admission is $10 per person, For reservations (required), call 227-8580 (Ballwin), 227-9660 (Ellisville) or 227-1385 (Manchester).

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The city of Town & Country’s Arbor Day Celebration & Egg Hunt begins at 9 a.m. (egg hunt begins at noon) on Saturday, March 23 at Longview Farm Park. There will be free seedlings for the public and a scavenger hunt, craft and yoga for children. On-site registration for the egg hunt, which is sectioned off by age group, is from 11 a.m.-noon. Eggs are counted and exchanged for prizes. Children should bring a basket. Call (314) 432-6606, or visit www.town-and-country.org.

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The city of Ellisville’s Kids’ Easter Egg Scramble is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Bussmann Shelter in Bluebird Park. Children aged 1-9 hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes. The Easter Bunny will be on hand. Admission is free. Call 227-9660, or visit www.ellisville.mo.us.

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The city of Wildwood’s Spring Egg Hunt is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Fairway Elementary School, 480 Old Fairway Drive. Call 458-0440, or visit www.cityofwildwood.com.

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The city of Eureka’s Youth Easter Egg Hunt is at 11 a.m. (registration at 10 a.m.) on Saturday, March 23 at Drewel Park. The egg hunt takes place in separate areas for different age groups, with start times in 10-minute increments. The first 400 participants receive a goody bag, and a free hot dog lunch is provided. The Easter Bunny will be there. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item. Visit www.eureka.mo.us, or call 938-6775.

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The city of Eureka’s Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Legion Park. The event is open to those aged 21 and older. Prizes, a band and light refreshments are provided; guests may bring food and beverages (no glass bottles). Admission is free with a non-perishable food item. Visit www.eureka.mo.us, or call 938-6775.

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The city of Des Peres in cooperation with Boy Scout Troop 313 holds the Get Hopping Easter Egg Hunt for children aged 3-6 at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 at Des Peres Park. The Easter Bunny will be on hand, and children should bring a basket. Admission is free, and reservations are not required. Call (314) 835-6150, or visit www.desperesmo.org.

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St. Paul’s Lutheran and its Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group hosts an Easter Egg Hunt for children aged 8 and younger at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 at St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s south campus, 829 N. Ballas Road in Des Peres. Registration is not required. H.I.S. puppeteers perform, and there will be snacks as well. Call (314) 822-0447.

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The annual Bethel United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 at the church, 17500 Manchester Road in Wildwood. Children 11 and younger are welcome. The children will hear the story of the Resurrection and can join in crafts and games. Pre-registration is not required. Call 458-2255.

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The city of Ballwin’s Kids’ Egg Hunt is at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at Vlasis Park. Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, candy and prizes are featured. Call 227-8580.

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An Easter Egg-stravaganza is at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at St. John Church, 15800 Manchester Road in Ellisville. Toddlers through fifth-graders are welcome to hunt for eggs, play in bouncy houses and enjoy crafts and free food. The egg hunt begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the community. Call 394-4100, or visit www.stjstl.net.

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The city of Ballwin’s Glowing Pool Egg Hunt for kids aged 8-13 is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 at The Pointe’s indoor pool. The glow-in-the-dark pool egg hunt offers chances to win prizes and candy; music and swimming follow the hunt until 9 p.m. Admission is $10. Call 227-8580.