If the little ones in your family are excited about Easter, start the celebration early by joining an egg hunt. Several Georgia State Parks are hosting events where children can fill their baskets with goodies and work off energy on playgrounds. Covered picnic shelters and enclosed group shelters can be reserved for large family potlucks and barbecues. To find a nearby park, visit GeorgiaStateParks.org.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to noon
A.H. Stephens State Park – Crawfordville, GA
The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs, and they are waiting to be found. Children can bring their own basket, join the fun and search for a few. Little hunters will have their own small patch; and if we are lucky, there may be a surprise visit by the Easter Bunny. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
Easter Egg Hunt at Florence Marina
Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Florence Marina State Park – Omaha, GA
Children can bring their baskets and hunt for eggs and prizes, while the giant Easter Bunny will be on hand. Enjoy our Festival By The Lake with craft vendors, food vendors, games and entertainment. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-4706.
Georgia Veterans Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m.
Georgia Veterans State Park – Cordele, GA
Come join us for one of the biggest Easter egg hunts around. Over 3,000 eggs will be available for children to find, each with a treat inside. More Easter activities will be taking place throughout the day. $5 parking. 229-276-2371.
Glow-In-The-Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
High Falls State Park – Jackson, GA
Eggs hunts are no long for the day. Bring your Easter basket and get ready to search for over 1,000 glowing eggs under the moon light. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 479-993-3053.
Baskets, Eggs and Rabbits
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mistletoe State Park – Appling, GA
Ages 3 – 10 will create their own Easter baskets then go on an egg scavenger hunt looking for clues through the woods. We will finish with the 4-H Bunny Club sharing their rabbits. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
Easter at Reed Bingham
Saturday, April 19, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Reed Bingham State Park – Adel, GA
Celebrate Easter in the great outdoors with a 3 p.m. egg hunt for more than 2,000 eggs. Once all the eggs are found, there will be a live animal show about local egg-laying reptiles. After the animal show, there will be a chance for you to make your very own Easter craft. Some fees plus $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
Easter Egg Night Hunt at Kolomoki
Saturday, Apr 19, 2014 7 PM to 9 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park – Blakely, GA
Join us for EGG-citing fun at our Easter Egg Night Hunt held at Group Camp Hicita. There will be 3 age groups and prizes awarded to those who find the golden eggs. Kids, bring your own baskets and flashlights. $1 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
3rd Annual Easter Egg Roll and Hunt
Easter Sunday, April 20, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Roosevelt’s Little White House Historic Site – Warm Springs, GA
Bring your Easter basket and camera for a fun day set in the Little White House grounds. The 3-5 year old group will begin at 1 p.m. The 6-8 year old group will begin at 1:30 p.m. The 9-11 year old group will begin at 2 p.m. Following the Easter egg hunt, children can participate in an Easter Egg Roll similar to the one at the White House in D.C. $10 – $14. 706-655-5870.
Coastal Georgia
Easter Blast at Skidaway
Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Skidaway Island State Park – Savannah, GA
Bring the whole family for a day filled with hayrides, games and crafts. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
Flashlight Egg Hunts
Friday, April 18, 8 p.m.
Crooked River State Park – St. Marys, GA
Kick off Easter early with evening egg hunts. Children ages 0 to 5 will hunt at 8 p.m. and older kids will hunt at 8:30 p.m. Limited participation; early wristband purchase available. Entertainment and music will be provided by Camden DJ. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
Suwannee River Visitor Center’s Eggstraordinary Easter
Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m.
S.C. Foster State Park’s Suwannee River Visitor Center – Fargo, GA
The afternoon will be full of games, live animal programs and, of course, an Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will begin at 2 p.m., but come early to make a milk jug into an Easter basket. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
Northern Georgia
Glow-In-The-Dark Easter Egg Hunt
NOTE THE DATE: Saturday, April 12, 8:30 p.m. (two Saturdays before Easter)
Fort Mountain State Park – Chatsworth, GA
Hunt for glowing Easter eggs in the dark and ride a wagon to the special spot and find your prize. Space limited; to register go to www.friendsoffortmountain.com. Cabins and campsites available. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
Fort Yargo Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fort Yargo State Park – Winder, GA
Bring the kids and let them search for Easter eggs on our new beginner bike trail. Dress the little ones in appropriate attire in case they get dirty. The trail begins at the multi-purpose courts. Sponsored by Friends of Fort Yargo. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
Earth Day and Spring EGGtravanganza
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park – Summerville, GA
Earth Day is just around the corner, so spend the day learning about Mother Earth. Programs include guided hikes, recycled crafts and wildlife presentations. Stick around that afternoon for an Easter Egg hunt. During the evening we will host a campfire, so bring your best skits, songs and, of course, marshmallows. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
Tugaloo Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tugaloo State Park – Lavonia, GA
Kids 12 and younger can bring Easter baskets and join us at the beach for hunting treats. Sponsored by Poplar Springs Baptist Church. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
