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Easter Egg Hunts in the Philadelphia area 2011

Easter Egg Hunts are a fun way to enjoy family time.  Below is a list of Easter  Egg hunt festivities in the Philadelphia area.  If you have more,  please contact me.

 West Laurel Hill Cemetary Easter Egg Hunt annual event
When: April 16, 2011 at 10 am.
Where; West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 215 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Phone: ; 610-664-1591. Featuring 3,000 prize-filled eggs, a raffle, prizes & pictures with the Easter Bunny. Rain or shine.

Reeves Park
When: April 16 1pm
Where:  Reeves Park in Phoenixville - Main Street

Byers' Choice Easter Egg Hunt
When: April 16, 2011 at 11 am
Where: 4355 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914. Phone: 215-822-6700. Come meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy face painting, crafts and alternating age egg hunts. This event is free and no reservations are required. Will be cancelled if it rains.

Historic RittenhouseTown Egg Dyeing with Organic Materials
When: Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM
Where: Historic RittenhouseTown, 206 Lincoln Dr, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-438-5711. Adults $18, Children $10. Dye eggs in RittenhouseTown's original 18th century Bake House using organic, natural dyes such as onion skins, grape juice, red cabbage, beets, spices, flowers and candle-wax. You never know what you will get! Come and have a wonderful time! Participants get to take home their six eggs and plenty of ideas to make more at home! Reservations and advance payment required.

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Stenton's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
When:  Saturday, April 23, 2011
Where: 4601 N. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Phone: 215-329-7312. Email: programs@stenton.org. Join us at Stenton and celebrate the Easter holiday by filling your baskets with eggs and chocolate goodies! Learn about natural dyes made from flowers, vegetables and animal products while dyeing eggs that are provided. Event is free, reservations are strongly suggested as space is limited. Please call to reserve your space or email. Free, reservations required for either a 1PM OR a 3PM Egg Hunt. Donations are welcome.

EGG-U-Cational Hunt at the Elmwood Park Zoo
When: April 16, 2011 from 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m., (Free with zoo admission)
Where: 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown PA, 19401. Phone: 610-277-3825. Each child gets a chance to hunt for 3 eggs in a safe, controlled environment. The hunt is continuous throughout the time period. Bring the eggs you find to our stations to learn and explore. Prizes will be given at each station visited. On the same day, there is also a Mad Hatter's Tea Party at 10:00 a.m.: Enjoy a get together at the Elmwood Park Zoo with the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends. Children will also take place in an educational egg hunt & will have tasty treats provided by Zone's Catering. The Pricing for the Mad Hatter's party is $15 per adult, $20 per child, *Members receive 10% of total. To register for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party (not the hunt) call 610-277-3825 ext. 240.

Longwood Gardens Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Bunny
When:  Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM
Where: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Spend the morning with the Easter Bunny at a special breakfast. After your meal, hunt for Easter eggs on the lawn. Parents—don't forget to bring your camera! The Easter egg hunt will take place in the Topiary Garden, weather permitting. See their website for prices. Reservations are required. Prices include Gardens Admission. Gratuity and alcoholic beverages not included. Buy your tickets online  or  by calling 610-388-1000 (additional fee for phone orders), or at Central Ticketing in the Longwood Visitor Center.

Lunch With the Easter Bunny
When:  Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11:00 am
Where: Glen Foerd on the Delaware, 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA. Phone: 215-632-5330. email: info@glenfoerd.org Price$20.
Hippity hop on over to Glen Foerd on the Delaware where we will once again welcome the Easter Bunny to dine with our guests and help make our Springtime Easter Egg Hunt the best one yet. Be sure to bring your baskets for collecting your Easter Eggs as you hunt for them on the Mansion’s lawn. Don't leave your camera behind because this event promises to have memorable photo opportunities to share and cherish. This event will take place rain or shine. Admission is $20.00 per person, a box lunch is included, plus entertainment and prizes. Please call for more information or to purchase tickets.

Victorian Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 23, 2011  at 10:00 AM
Where: 1005 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009. Phone: 215-947-2004 Email: info@cairnwood.org. General Admission:  free, Easter Baskets not included. Share your spirit for adventure at Cairnwood’s Victorian Easter Egg Hunt. Join us for a light hearted Easter egg hunt on the expansive lawns and in the beautiful gardens of Cairnwood Estate.  Visitors both young and old are welcome! Ages 0 - 12 welcomed to participate. Admission:  free; Easter baskets not included.

Easter Workshop and Egg Hunt at the American Swedish Historical Museum
When:  April 17th, 2011, from 2pm to 4pm
Where: 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Phone: 215-389-1776. Bring the whole family to take part in the museum's annual Easter celebration. Dress up as an Easter witch (a tradition in Sweden) and have your face painted. Make crafts to take home and enjoy the Easter egg hunt. Admission is $6; free for children under 2 years. To reserve your space at the workshop please call the museum.
Bucks County

Shady Brook Farm Easter Egg Hunt
When:  April 21st to 23rd, each day from 11am to 4pm
Where: 931 Stony Hill Road , Yardley , PA 19067. Phone: 215-968-1670. Email: familyfun@shadybrookfarm.com. Open: April 21st - 23rd 11 - 4pm $8 per Child . Enjoy a Hayride to our pickin' grounds. Each child gets 6 eggs filled with candy, a container for the eggs, and a prize. Bring your camera for pictures with the Bunny. Bring a non-perishable food item or shoes to receive $1.00 off admission. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: March 31, 2011)
Lancaster County
Country Barn

The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Cancelled in inclement weather (call if the weather looks bad), There is an admission fee, Other activities for children, Farm animals are present, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
Where: 211 S. Donerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. Phone: 717 872 1554. Alternate Phone: 717 872 5591. Email:countrybarnmkt@msn.com. Open: . Directions:  Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, SFMNP Vouchers. Montgomery County
Crosspoint Baptist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt
When:  Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m.
Where: 64 Allentown Road, Souderton, PA 18964. Phone: (215) 723-2002.  FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt! Over 3000 eggs with candy and a free chance to win an Ipod for one lucky boy and one lucky girl.

, Philadelphia Family Holidays Examiner

Jessica McFarlane is a mother, author, web designer and has cerebral palsy. She has a degree and certification in special education from Edinboro University. She is Ms. Wheelchair PA 2001 and 2008. Her email is jdm19460@gmail.com.

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