Normally green fields in the area will soon be speckled with pink, blue, yellow, purple, orange and red as there are a number of Easter egg hunts scheduled for the upcoming weekend. Below is just a few local events open to the public.
Turlock
· The 4th annual Kiwanis Club of Greater Turlock Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held starting at 9 a.m. Saturday behind the Turlock High School boys gym. The event will include music, face painting, a petting zoo, raffle and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. and will include Golden Egg prizes.
· The 26th annual Phi Sigma Sigma Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Stanislaus State Quad, 1 University Circle, Turlock. This event will help support the sorority’s partner school, Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy. There will be food, games, prizes, activities and an egg hunt that starts at 12:10 p.m. There are individual ticket prices for the games and activities or an all-access pass. To register, visit: https://cglink.me/2nr/r2294937
· The Turlock Mom’s Club annual Spring Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 2300 E. Zeering Rd., Denair. This free family event features a local makers and vendor fair, kids’ crafts and activities, music, raffles, bounce houses, photos with the Easter Bunny and, of course, egg hunts.
- Ages 5 and under will hunt at 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- Ages 6 and up will hunt at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Make sure to bring your own baskets.
A grant from the City of Turlock helped to make this event possible. For more information, visit: TurlockMomsClub.com.
Ceres
· The City of Ceres will host its annual Egg-cellent Event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th St., Ceres. This free event will feature arts, crafts, vendors, games, sweet treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Waterford
· Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation will host the 10th Annual Egg Hunt at Modesto Reservoir from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The family-friendly event will feature more than 12,000 eggs, four age-based egg hunts, and a variety of free games and activities.
Egg hunts will take place by age group at the following times:
Ages 1–2 (Toddler): 11 a.m.
Ages 3–5 (Kiddie): 11:30 a.m.
Ages 6–8 (Junior): 12 p.m.
Ages 9–11 (Big Kid): 12:30 p.m.
For safety and event flow, participation by accompanying adults is limited to the Toddler egg hunt. Accommodations are available for children who may need additional assistance; please notify event staff at check-in.
Special prize eggs will be hidden in each hunt, giving participants a chance to win a bicycle or themed prize basket.
The Parks Bunny will be available for free photos beginning at 10:30 a.m. Additional activities include trackless train, crafts, face painting, obstacle courses, and more. The first 250 children to check in will receive a free goodie bag while supplies last. Food vendors will be on site with a variety of options available for purchase.
“We’re excited to be celebrating 10 years of this event with our community,” said Tera Chumley, Director of Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation. “It’s a great opportunity for families to come together, enjoy the outdoors, and experience everything Modesto Reservoir has to offer.”
Modesto Reservoir is located at 18143 Reservoir Road in Waterford. Admission is $15 per vehicle for Stanislaus County residents and $20 for non-residents. To help protect water quality, dogs and gasoline containers are not permitted. Attendees are encouraged to allow extra time for parking and entry due to high attendance.
This event is made possible through the support of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors.
