From egg rolls to painting egg buoys there are many opportunities for an Easter expedition. Here are five events across the North Shore and beyond:
Spring Egg Hunt, North Shore Children’s Museum, Peabody | March 28
Hunt for candy-filled eggs throughout the fun-filled exhibits of the North Shore Children’s Museum. Children participants will receive an egg carton to fill with (12) eggs to take home. Participants will have (1) hour to hunt for eggs hidden throughout our exhibit spaces, and to play in the exhibit spaces. Reserve your spot for the 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. hunt at nschildrensmuseum.org/visit/our-programs
Wakefield Egg Hunt, Wakefield, March 28
Join the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association for an egg hunt for children age seven and younger and their parents. Children are sorted by age group, then they romp through a fresh hay bed, searching for thousands of chocolate eggs. Prizes are awarded too. For more information: wcna.org/calendar
Easter egg buoy painting, Art Haven, Gloucester | April 4
Come paint an egg-shaped buoy as a colorful Easter egg at Gloucester’s community art studio. All materials are provided, but be sure to wear clothes that can handle some paint splatters. Tickets are $10 and pre-registration is encouraged.
Easter Egg Hunts, Smolak Farms, North Andover | April 4
After a long winter get back on the farm with an egg hunt! Each ticket includes entry to the Easter Egg Hunt and an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny for photos. Children are welcome to gather as many eggs and goodies as they can find, and guests are kindly asked to bring their own bag or basket for collecting their eggs. Be sure to select the age-appropriate egg hunt time at registration: 11am: Ages 1 to 4 – Click to Purchase and 12pm: Ages 5 to 9 – Click to Purchase. Additional Activities (11am to 2pm) include hayrides, music, animals, and lawn games.
Peter Rabbit’s Spring Egg Roll and Pizza Party, Powisset Farm, Dover | April 3
Celebrate spring on the farm with an old-fashioned Egg Roll! Your little ones will have fun rolling wooden eggs through slalom and speed trials courses on Powisset’s lawn, and prizes will be awarded to everyone who participates. Powisset’s famous wood-fired brick oven pizza, snacks, beverages, beer and wine will be available for purchase. The event runs from 12pm to 3pm. Register here.