Looking for egg hunts and more Easter activities? Here are some great Easter events happening this weekend.
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY
What: The City of Gulf Shores will host Breakfast with …
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Looking for egg hunts and more Easter activities? Here are some great Easter events happening this weekend.
What: The City of Gulf Shores will host Breakfast with the Bunny at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. Families can enjoy a traditional pancake breakfast with sausage, eggs and bacon while meeting the Easter Bunny. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will also be on-site with animals. Raffle ticket drawings will take place during the event. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information, visit www.gulfshoresal.gov/breakfastwiththebunny or call (251) 968-1171.
When: Saturday, April 12, 8 a.m.
Where: Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. Second St., Gulf Shores
Price: $6 per person, free for children 3 and younger
What: The City of Daphne and Daphne Public Library will host the annual Easter Egg Dash, featuring games, inflatables, food vendors and music. Children should bring baskets to collect eggs during the hunt, which will take place in age groups: ages 2 and under at 9:15 a.m., ages 3-4 at 9:45 a.m., girls ages 5-7 at 10:15 a.m., boys ages 5-7 at 10:45 a.m., girls ages 8-10 at 11:15 a.m. and boys ages 8-10 at 11:45 a.m.
When: Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Al Trione Sports Complex, Daphne
Price: Free
What: The Orange Beach Community Center and Oasis Church will host Easter at the Park, featuring thousands of eggs for children to collect. Attendees should bring large baskets as past years have seen baskets filled to the brim. The event will include snacks, crafts and activities. Children will be divided into three age groups: kindergarten and under, first through third grade, and fourth grade and up. The event will begin at 10 a.m., with the egg hunt starting at 10:30 a.m.
When: Saturday, April 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Orange Beach Waterfront Kid’s Park, 26417 AL-180, Orange Beach
Price: Free
What: Families are invited to visit the Fairhope Museum of History for a festive visit from the Easter Bunny. Children can take memorable photos and celebrate the season in a cheerful setting.
When: Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Fairhope Museum of History, 24 N. Section St., Fairhope
Price: Free admission
What: Tacky Jacks hosts its annual Brunch with the Bunny event, featuring live music, arts and crafts, and special guest animal appearances from the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. The event includes a Bunny Hop Dance
Party and a brunch buffet. Guests can take photos with the Tacky Jacks Bunny and friends. RSVPs are encouraged. To sign up, visit www.tackyjacks.com.
When: Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores, 240 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores
Price: Free admission; brunch buffet available for purchase
What: Tanger Outlets Foley celebrates spring with professional Easter Bunny photos and a family fun fest. Photos will be available on weekends through April 19, with no appointment necessary. For more information, visit tanger.com/foley.
When: Bunny photos: Weekends, now through April 19; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-6 p.m.; Good Friday, April 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Tanger Outlets Foley, 2601 S. McKenzie St., Foley
Price: Photo packages vary in price
What: Families are invited to celebrate spring at the Magnolia Springs Arboretum’s Easter event, featuring face painting, games, snacks and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. The arboretum will be decorated with flowers, bunnies and Easter eggs. The event is hosted by the Magnolia Springs Garden Club. For more information, contact Kathryn McFadden at ksmcfadden@comcast.net or (318) 347-1338.
When: Saturday, April 12, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Magnolia Springs Arboretum, Magnolia Springs
Price: Free
What: Graham Creek Nature Preserve will host its 3rd Annual Bunny Scavenger Hunt, inviting families to search for hidden bunnies throughout the preserve. Clue sheets will be available at the Interpretive Center beginning April 11. Participants can complete the scavenger hunt anytime during the event dates. Additional bunnies will also be hidden at Wolf Creek Park, located off County Road 20. Attendees are encouraged to share their finds using #GrahamCreekBunnyHunt.
When: Saturday, April 12-Saturday, April 22
Where: Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Dr., Foley
Price: Free
What: Families can enjoy old-fashioned train travel aboard the Cottontail Express at Wales West Light Railway. The seasonal attraction includes a ride to the "bunny hutch," where guests can visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny. The event also features an egg hunt, craft activities, mini train rides, a bounce house, a playground and a hayless hayride. Food will be available for purchase at the Wale West Café and concessions stand. Tickets can be purchased at the railway or online at waleswest.com. For more details, call (251) 232-2322 or visit Wales West Light Railway on Facebook.
When: Weekends through April 19, with additional openings on April 17 and Good Friday, April 18
Where: Wales West Light Railway, 13670 Smiley St., Silverhill
Price: $25 per person; children 2 and under free
