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Easter 2015 is Sunday, April 5th. We love to celebrate Easter in St. Louis, whether it’s egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, or beer runs. Here are some great events happening this year for Easter…for the kids, adults, and some for the pups.

Photos with the Easter Bunny began last weekend. Kids of all ages are invited to visit and have their photos snapped with the Bunny. Location include: Chesterfield Mall, Mid Rivers Mall, St. Clair Square, South County Center, and West County Center. Visits are free. Photo packages start at $22.

Date: March 14-April 4
Time: check websites
Place: Chesterfield, Mid Rivers, St. Clair Square, South & West County malls

Breakfast With The Bunny & Enrichment Eggstravaganza: Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny on the weekends starting March 21st. In addition to a breakfast buffet, costumed characters including a bunny, will be available for photos. Plus surprises in his basket. Cost is $22/adult; $20/child. Children under two are free. Cost includes parking. This event sells out fast. On Easter Sunday, stroll through the zoo from 9am-4pm and check out the special egg hunt enrichment activities for the animals, including frozen eggs, egg piñatas, and ice blocks. Visitors can also meet zookeepers and enjoy kids’ enrichment activities from 11am-3pm.

Date: March 21 – April 4
Time: Breakfast: 9am & 11am
Place: St. Louis Zoo

Easter Egg-citement at Eckert’s: Easter egg hunts and breakfast with the Easter Bunny begin March 21st. Breakfast with the bunny is on weekends from 8-11am. Then hop on down the bunny trail for some egg hunt fun. Egg hunts festivities include face painting, the Easter Bunny, planting seeds and enjoying Easter treats! $10 per child. Photos with the Easter Bunny can be purchased for $7. Download the coupon for Free Admission the first weekend (March 21 or 22).

Date: March 21 – April 4
Time: Check website
Place: Eckert’s – 951 S Greenmount Rd, Belleville

Easter Dog Bone Hunt: Don’t leave your pets out of the fun-filled holiday. Enjoy a lovely afternoon with your best canine friends at DuSable Dog Park. Your furry friends will have a chance to take a photo with the Easter Bunny so don’t forget your cameras! Each dog will be able to hunt for a bone and receive a festive scarf after their visit with the Easter Bunny. $5 per 4 legged friend. Human friends can accompany them at no cost.

Date: March 21
Time: 1-3pm
Place: DuSable Dog Park – St. Charles

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: Come visit the Easter Bunny as he stops in St. Charles for the day. Enjoy a hot breakfast, make holiday crafts, get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt on this special day. Easter Egg Hunt is only for those children who are registered for the breakfast. Fee: $8 per person (Ages 2 and under: free).

Date: March 21
Time: 9:00am
Place: Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park

Hare in the Air: Free egg hunts for children between ages 2 and 8, a petting zoo, balloon artists, police car, costumed characters, pet adoptions, and more! Registration is at 10am and the bunny arrives by helicopter at 11am. This event is free.

Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10am registration, 11am egg hunt
Place: Logan University Campus – 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield

Spring into Wellness Bunny Hop: 5K, 10K, and Virtual Fun Run. Bring the family, fun for everyone. 7-8:30am packet pick-up and pictures with the Easter bunny. Grab an Easter Egg at the Finish Line. Awards ceremony after the race and an Easter Egg raffle. 10am-12pm – Camp Open House at the Living Well Village.

Date: March 28
Time: 8:30am
Place: Corner of Old Lemay Ferry & Lion’s Den Rd – Imperial

Adult Easter Egg Hunt: Search 250 acres of Jefferson Barracks Park for thousands of eggs redeemable for over 1,000 terrific prizes! Food trucks will be on-site for food & beverage purchases. Advance registration required. Tickets are $8. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Jefferson Barracks for improvements and programs in the park. 18+ event.

Date: March 27 & 28
Time: 8pm-10pm
Place: Jefferson Barracks Park

Adult Egg Hunt: Courtesy of Kirkwood, Webster Groves and Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Departments. Lots of eggs and great prizes! BYOB (that last B stands for basket) and don’t forget your flashlight. $5 for pre-registration (on or before 3/26) or $10 at the door. Must be registered by 8:15pm. Hunt begins at 8:30pm.

Date: March 27
Time: 8:30pm
Place: Wehner Park – Shrewsbury

Lake St. Louis Egg Hunt: Free for the community. Come join the Easter Bunny for a hopping good time at this annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department, The Meadows, and The Lake Saint Louis Mother’s Club have teamed up to bring you bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, a balloon artist, games, activities, and much more! Children ages 10 and under can participate in the always popular Easter egg hunts.

Date: March 28
Time: 10am – 12pm
Place: Meadows Shopping Center, Lakeshore Meadows Dr

Adult Egg Hunt in St. Charles: Gather your friends for some “big kid” fun at our Adult Easter Egg Hunt. There will be several valuable prizes hidden in the eggs and it is up to you to find them. Grand Prize is a $100 Visa gift card. Be a part of this exciting evening! Fee: $15 per adult – includes admission, eggs and 2 tickets for draft beer. Pre-registration is required. Bring your own buckets and flashlights. 21+ event

Date: April 3rd
Time: 7pm
Place: Blanchette Park – 1900 N Randolph

St. Louis Hills Easter Egg Hunt: The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Francis Park. Children of all ages can participate. There are designated areas broken down by age group where the kids can gather eggs filled with candy and prize coupons. Children in 4th to 8th grades can search an extended area to find four additional $25 prize eggs. The Easter Bunny and his helpers will be on hand for photos and there will be a coloring contest with prizes. Hunt begins at 11am. In addition, representatives from St. Louis Children’s Hospital will be on-hand to sell and fit bicycle helmets. Adults and children may bring their own helmet to be fitted for free or purchase a new one for $11.

Date: April 4
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Place: Francis Park

Hunt For A Cure: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Gateway Chapter’s 5th Annual Hunt for a Cure family egg hunt. The LLS Bunny will arrive via helicopter to greet children. There will be 60,000 eggs filled with toys and wrapped candies stuffed by 55 area senior centers. Other egg-citing activities include appearances from nursery rhyme characters, face painting, educational health booths, a petting zoo and photo opportunities with the LLS Bunny. Cost is $10 donation per family. Proceeds benefit local patient services and blood cancer research.

Date: April 4
Time: 11am
Place: Queeny Park – 550 Weidman Rd

Maplewood Lion’s Club Egg Hunt: Bring the family out to Deer Creek Park (Rocketship Park) for a fun day of food, bounce houses, tie-dye, and finally the egg hunt! The egg hunt will have 10,000 hidden eggs to find. The Easter bunny will hopping around for pictures. The event is free, however pre-registration is requested.

Date: April 4
Time: 1pm
Place: Deer Creek Park – 3200 Laclede Station Rd

Teen Egg Hunt: Egg hunt in the dark for teens ages 10-14. The event starts with dinner of pizza and drinks and wraps up with an Egg Hunt in Kirkwood Park! Don’t forget a basket and a flashlight! Pre-registration is required. $5 for residents or $7 for non-residents.

Date: April 3rd
Time: 7:30-9pm
Place: Kirkwood Park – Lion’s Pavilion

Hops Run 5K: Begin your 5K down the “Hops” trail, stop at 4 stations to complete silly themed challenges. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be given for best overall male and female times. 2 Tickets to the STL Micro Run and Microfest and a medal will be given for the best overall male and female costumes. After the race, enjoy breakfast paired with local craft beers (or non-alcohol beverage for ages under 21), lively music, and guest appearances. There’s a kids race option available also. Registration is $50 before April 3rd, or $55 after.

Date: April 4
Time: 9am
Place: Upper Muny Lot – Forest Park

Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise: Enjoy a festive Sunday brunch aboard a Gateway Arch Riverboat while enjoying magnificent views of the Gateway Arch and the St. Louis skyline. The cruise includes reserved seating, our extensive brunch buffet and live Dixieland music. Adults: $40. Children (ages 3–12): $18. Reservations are required.

Date: April 5
Time: 1 – 3pm
Place: Gateway Arch Riverboat

Easter Bonnet Bunny Buggy Brigade Pub Crawl: Join the 1st annual Easter pub crawl through Soulard. Begin the bunny trail at 12pm sharp at 1860’s, then jump to Molly’s at 1pm, hop to Henry’s at 2pm, bounce to Bastille at 3pm, spring to Sonny’s at 4pm, and Bunny Hop to Nadines at 5pm. Dress in your best Easter attire as there will be a Best Bonnets and Bunny Buggy contest at Nadines at approximately 5:30. And keep an eye out for Peter Cottontail all along the Bunny Trail…who knows what he has in store for you!

Date: April 5
Time: 12-5pm
Place: Nadine’s – 1931 S 12th

Easter Brunch at The Cheshire: Delivering mouth-watering favorites from Brioche French Toast with Lemon Curd Ricotta to savory Prime Rib Hash. Buffet is $60 for adults and $12.50 for children. Reservations requested.

Date: April 5th
Time: 9am-4pm
Place: 7036 Clayton Ave

Easter Brunch at Helen Fitzgerald’s: Delicious brunch items including: waffles, omelets, baked ham, cod, shrimp, fried chicken, Syberg’s wings, assorted desserts, and more. Adults are $19.99, children 10 and under are $10.99. Children under 3 are free.

Date: April 5
Time: 10am-2pm
Place: 3650 S Lindbergh

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