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Happy Easter in Metro Vancouver!

Happy (early) Easter!

Looking for a fun way to entertain your kids this Easter? I have compiled a list of SOME of the Easter activities going on this weekend throughout Metro Vancouver. They may not be in our regional parks but they do offer an excellent way to spend some quality family time.

Please note that some of these events require pre-registration.

Eco-Easter Egg Hunt at Surrey Nature Centre
Search for Easter eggs in the forest! Take a picture with the Easter Bunny and enjoy egg-themed crafts, fun activities, tasty food and family entertainment. Every child receives a prize. Bring your Easter basket!
Date: March 30

Cost: $7.00

Easter Scavenger Hunt, Richmond

Go on a scavenger hunt through the Gulf of Georgia Cannery for delicious prizes! Along the way, learn about Steveston’s fishing history!

10:00am – 5:00pm
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site: 12138 4th Avenue, Richmond
Date: March 30, 2013

Cost: Free – $7.80

Easter Egg Hunt
Get EggCited about Easter! Participate in an egg hunt, play games and make crafts.
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Place Maillardville Community Centre: 1200 Cartier Avenue, Coquitlam
Date: March 30, 2013
Cost: $6.00 (Pre-registration required)

Easter Fair
Enjoy Easter fun for the whole family with crafts, games an an Easter Egg scavenger hunt! Learn about the real Easter Bunny and friends as you discover local wildlife and meet rescue animals, from rabbits to reptiles!
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Surrey Museum: 17710 – 56A Avenue, Surrey
Date: March 30, 2013
Cost: By Donation

Easter Scavenger Hunt, Fort Langley
New all-ages Easter Scavenger Hunt. Complete the activities of the scavenger hunt and earn chocolate treats. The all-ages scavenger hunt includes fun activities that will take you exploring around the fort and earning chocolate as you go. The scavenger hunt will take place around the grounds within the fort walls and will be available all day from 10am – 5pm. At 12pm & 3pm kids 5 & under can participate in the “Egg Scramble,” find as many eggs as you can on the giant map of British Columbia. The egg scramble will last until all the eggs have been found. Plus, do fun Easter crafts all day and enjoy an Easter Brunch at the Full Barrel Café, open from 11:00am – 4:00pm.
Date: March 31, 2013
Cost: Regular Admission applies.

Easter at Maplewood Farm

Find an egg during the Easter Egg Hunt and get a goody bag. Also, visit the farm animals, go on a pony ride and get your face painted!

10:00am – 4:00pm (Easter Egg Hunt: 10:00am – 12:00pm)

Maplewood Farm: 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver

Date: March 31, 2013

Cost: $5.62-$8.62

Easter Eggstravaganza

Enjoy Easter at the Port Moody Station Museum with a marble hunt (to exchange for chocolate eggs), a visit for the Easter Bunny, make an Easter basket, watch performances and enjoy carnival games!

10:00am – 2:00pm

Port Moody Station Museum: 2734 Murray Street, Port Moody

Date: March 31, 2013

Cost: $5.00

Easter in Queens Park

Celebrate Easter with entertainment at the bandshell, crafts, face painting, photos with Mr. & Mrs. Bunny, the petting farm and lots of other fun activities!

11.00am – 2.00pm

Queen’s Park Rainbow Playland & Queen’s Park Bandshell: First Street at Fourth Avenue, New Westminster

Date: March 31, 2013

Cost: Free

Easter Egg Hunt at Whonnock Lake

Take part in the annual Easter Egg hunt at Whonnock Lake which has been a beloved tradition since 1981! Greet the bunny, go on a chase for chips and be rewarded with chocolate eggs!

1.00pm

Whonnock Lake Centre: 276th Street at 113th Avenue, Maple Ridge

Date: March 31, 2013

Cost: Free

Easter Egg Hunt

Come to Harris Road Park in Pitt Meadows to participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt!

9.00am – 11.00am

Harris Road Park: 12460 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows

Date: March 31, 2013

Cost: Free

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Your mission: complete the activities of the scavenger hunt and earn chocolate treats as you explore the fort! Also enjoy Easter crafts, games and Easter brunch!

10.00am – 5.00pm (Easter Egg Scramble: 12.00pm & 3.00pm)

Fort Langley National Historic Site: 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley

Date: March 31, 2013

Cost: $3.90 – $7.80