2017 Easter Events Around Delmarva
Delaware
Easter Bunny Tea – Milton Theatre in Milton, Sunday, April 9 at two different times: noon and 3 p.m. Join the Easter Bunny and friends for an Easter Tea that is great for all ages. This interactive tea party includes light refreshments and heavy fun served table side. Characters sing, dance and tell stories all while engaging the entire audience. A meet and greet will allow participants to snap a photo next to their favorite characters. Hot and cold tea or water, goldfish, cookies, cheese balls and more will be on the menu. Tickets $12. To purchase tickets click here.
Dewey Egg Scoop Easter Egg Hunt on Beach– Dagsworthy Street Dewey Beach, April 15 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A beach Egg Hunt that includes the Easter Bunny, music and games! Go to Deweybusinesspartnership.com for the details. Free event and free parking. Bring your Easter baskets.
17th Annual Easter Extravaganza– Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum in Georgetown, April 15 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your own basket and join the free Easter egg hunt. Ages 3-12. Take your photo with the Easter bunny. Moon bounce, games, face painting and more! Call 302-856-1544 for more information.
Dover World Outreach Easter Egg Hunt- Carlisle Village Dover. April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. All ages welcome. Bring your basket and come early to register. The hunt starts at noon sharp.
Envision Frankford’s 2nd Annual Easter Egg Scramble– Frankford Park. April 15. There will be designated egg hunt times for each age group. There is no pre-registration required to participate in the egg hunt. 1:30 – teens and special needs 2:00 – birth to 2 yrs. 2:20 – ages 3 to 5. 2:40 – ages 6 to 8. 3:00 – ages 9 to 12. There will be candy, prizes, games, crafts, on-site food and dessert vendors, as well as pictures with the Easter Bunny. Visit the Frankford Facebook page for more information.
7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt– Cupola Park, Millsboro. April 15, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 6,000 candy eggs divided between three age groups on three fields. Prize eggs will be present also. The Easter Bunny will also be around taking pictures. For more information contact the Millsboro Chamber of Commerce at www.millsborochamber.com.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny– Both terminals of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. first seating and 10:30 a.m. second seating. Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Tickets include a buffet breakfast, Easter Bunny “Meet & Greet”, and an Easter Egg Hunt on the Greens. For more information contact the Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
Egg Hunt at Lewes Canalfront Park- April 15 at 10 a.m. to noon, with hunt at 11. Eggs filled with goodies, Easter bunny, face painting, balloon artists. Kids 10 and under. $5 single child, $10 two or more children in family. For more information call 302-645-2795.
Spring Egg Hunt – Trap Pond State Park, Laurel. Saturday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Meet at Cypress Point for the 5th Annual Spring Egg Hunt for children 12 and under. Egg hunt starts promptly at 1 p.m. followed by crafts. Bring your own basket; call at least 24 hours in advance to register. $2 per child. For more information call 302-875-5163.
Egg Case Hunt – Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes. Tuesday, April 18 at 11 a.m. Search for some real coastal treasures as we comb the beach for whelk and skate egg cases and more! For ages 5 and older with an adult. Limit 30. Pre-registration recommended by calling 302-645-6852.
Maryland
Easter Art & Craft Show and Kids Fun Fair– Ocean City Convention Center. April 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $4 for Adults; $3 for seniors (60+), $3 for students (4-18) free for 3 and under and military, police and fire (with ID) Numerous games and events will be held, including a visit from Beany the Bunny. For a list of events and times visit oceanpromotions.info
Easter Bunny Fun Shop- Northside Park, Ocean City. Saturday, April 15, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include an egg hunt, arts and crafts, face painting, entertainment, game booths, egg dyeing, refreshments and the Easter Bunny. Children 2-10 years and their families. Price is $6 for OC residents and $8 for non-residents. Sponsored by the OC Recreation Boosters. Call 410-250-0125 for more information.
2nd Annual Easter Keg Hunt, Burley Oak Brewing Company, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD 21811, Saturday, April 8 from 11 p.m.-4 p.m. xplore Berlin’s downtown bar scene while looking for our Easter Kegs and other random items within these establishments! You don’t have to drink beer to enjoy this scavenger hunt, because points aren’t all about the brews! More details about the event and how to buy tickets here.
Hippity Hoppity Hayride with the Easter Bunny – On the Boardwalk, North Division Street, Ocean City. Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Horse-drawn hayride departs from the Inlet Lot near Thrasher’s and travels around the pier, on the boardwalk to North Division Street and back. Cost: $10 per person, children ages 3 and under free. For more information call 443-783-1409.
Downtown SBY Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 15, Noon – 4 p.m. The 5th annual Downtown SBY Egg Hunt will have 30,000 eggs hidden all over downtown. This free community event is open to children ages birth to 12-years-old with specified areas and Egg Hunt start times for both the younger and the older children, as well as a designated section for children with special needs. Registration and checkin will begin at 12 p.m. on the day of the Egg Hunt. For more information go to http://downtownsbyegghunt.com/
Easter/Spring Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt– Whitehorse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring egg hunts, face painting, moon bounces, pony rides, arts & crafts, food, Easter bonnet parade and more. Egg hunt times: ages 0-2: 11:30 a.m.; ages 3-4: noon; ages 5-6: 1 p.m.; ages 7-9: 1:30 pm. The Easter bonnet parade contest is open to all ages up to 10 years and will be held at 12:30 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (410) 641-7052.
Easter Egg Hunt – Sonrise Church- Salisbury Campus (James M. Bennett Sr. High School), Salisbury. Saturday, April 15, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free family event will be held on the front lawn of James M. Bennett High School. Hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, inflatables, face painting, and a live DJ. More information on the church’s Facebook page.
“The Grave Robber,” an Easter play – Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Salisbury. Saturday, April 15 at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. The play features live worship, relevant preaching, and damatic portrayal of the crucifixion. Kids church and nursery will only be available on Sunday morning. Click here for more information.
Berlin Spring Celebration, Downtown Berlin, Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Food, games and fun for all ages. This is a free event sponsored by the Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt – Burbage Funeral Home, 208 W. Federal St., Snow Hill. Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. The Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce invites children ages 0-8 in the Snow Hill area to gather at the Burbage Funeral Home for the Easter Egg Hunt, rain or shine. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance and there will be prizes and treats for everyone.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt – Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, 4225 New Bridge Road, Vienna. Friday, April 7 from 6-9 p.m. This adult-only Easter egg hunt will provide fun and goofy ways to find hidden eggs. Live music from Double Nickel, a food truck, additional prizes and fun! Event admission and hunt for two people: $15/team. Event admission for one- does not include hunt, $5/person. This event is 21+ only. Advanced tickets only, no tickets will be sold at the door. For more information call 410-228-1205.
Virginia
2017 Annual Chincoteague Island Easter Decoy & Art Festival – Chincoteague Combined School, 4586 Main St., Chincoteague. Event will be held Friday April 14, noon-6 p.m. and Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission fee: $4 each day. Children under 12 are free. Local and national carvers and artists of all kinds exhibit and sell their work at this event. Awards are given in various carving categories, art and photography. Special awards are given for best carving display and best art display. There is also a Children’s Choice Award given for a favorite artist. The Curtis Merritt Award of Excellence is awarded to the exhibitor who displays excellence as an individual, as well as an artist and/or carver. This award is voted on by the exhibitors. Wooden Easter eggs hand carved and/or painted by various exhibitors will be offered in a silent auction. For more information call 757-336-6161.