6 Egg-Citing Easter Events in Ohio

The return of chocolate bunnies, plastic eggs and pastel-colored candies to supermarket shelves means Easter season is upon us. With it comes excitement for family activities like egg hunts, Easter baskets and other hallmarks of spring. Create new memories and traditions with these family-focuses happening across the state in April.  

Genoa Township Bunny Trail | April 12
Stroll along the 1/3-mile paved path at McNamara Park in Westerville during the Bunny Trail. Each participant should bring their own basket or bag for collecting candy and several activities await along the trail. Enjoy an Easter craft, photos with Mr. Bunny, an animal petting zoo and games. Off the trail, enjoy trackless train rides and a picnic charcuterie lunch served in a giant plastic egg. (Preorder your meal online in advance to guarantee a lunch.)

The Easter Bunny Express | April 12-13; April 18-19
Climb aboard the Easter Bunny Express with the LM&M Railroad in Lebanon. The train runs three times per day and goes on a trip to the Bunny Patch at the Lebanon Sports Complex. The Easter Bunny will be on board hopping around for photo opportunities. At the Bunny Patch, kids can enjoy a hunt for eggs filled with treats and candies as well as other spring-themed activities.

Easter Egg Hunt at Majestic Meadows | April 12-13; April 18-19
Visit Majestic Meadows Alpacas in Medina for this Easter celebration all ages will love. Book a time slot for a 90-minute Easter experience on the farm, which includes an Easter egg hunt by age group. Kids who bring their own basket are invited to participate and collect up to 10 eggs each. After the hunt, snap a picture with the Easter Bunny and take a walk around the farm to visit with the alpacas, capybaras, babydoll sheep, mini horses and more that call the farm home.

Eggs, Paws and Claws | April 18-19
Enjoy an Easter celebration at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium that promises two days packed with holiday fun. In addition to the Easter Bunny, the zoo is visited by egg ambassadors Eggbert, Shelly, Yolko and Oh-No. Snap photos with these colorful characters before enjoying rides on a character train, a seek-and-find egg hunt and more. Plus, explore the zoo and see the animals in their habitats.

Hayes Easter Egg Roll | April 19
Celebrate Easter the presidential way at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont during the annual Easter Egg Roll. This activity is reminiscent of the tradition started by President Hayes while he was in office and offers a chance for kids to participate in traditional games. Each child is asked to bring three hard-boiled and dyed eggs for the games. (They can also enter a colorful creation in the decorated egg contest.) Throughout the day, attendees will also enjoy visits with the Easter Bunny, a scavenger hunt and crafts.

42nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt | April 20
This beloved event put on by Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs since 1983 features over 10,000 colorful plastic eggs hidden in the grass that have free ride tickets inside them for Cowtherine’s Carousel. The free festivities start at 2 p.m. with an egg hunt just for 4-year-olds and under. After the little ones have finished up, 5-to-7-year-olds take begin at 2:20 p.m. followed by 8-to-10-year-olds at 2:40 (Young’s recommends showing up 15 minutes prior to your age group’s time.) No matter how old you are, be sure to grab delicious homemade ice cream afterward.

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