Haywood County Easter Egg Hunts 2013

There are LOTS of Easter Events for the whole family to enjoy in Haywood County. Below are some of the events that are sure to make your Easter extra special this year!

• Elks Easter egg hunt March 30

An Easter egg hunt with prize eggs Saturday, March 30. The festivities will begin at 11:15 a.m., with the hunt to begin at noon.  All children up to the age of 10 are welcome to come hunt eggs, see the Easter Bunny and more. For information, call 734-0855.

Location - The Waynesville Elks Lodge

Address - 510 Dellwood Road, in Waynesville

When - Saturday, March 30

Times - Begins at 11am

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• VFW children's Easter egg hunt March 30

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliaries will host a children's Easter egg hunt at. All children of Haywood County are welcome. For information, call Mary Bevell at 454-0463.

Address - VFW Post 5202, 216 Miller St., in Waynesville
When - Saturday, March 30
Times - 10am - 12pm

• Community-wide Easter egg hunt March 30

An Easter egg hunt and party will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Maggie Valley United Methodist Church, 4192 Soco Road, in Maggie Valley.  Everyone is welcome. Bring a basket. For information, call 926-8036.

• Cruso UMC egg hunt  March 30

Cruso United Methodist Church will hold an egg hunt from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30.  The event will include refreshments, games, storytime and more. Cruso UMC is just past Springdale golf course. For information, call 648-6395.

• Lakeview Easter egg hunt March 30

Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 24 Nazarene Way, in Waynesville, will hold its annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 30.

The day of fun will kick off with a free hot dog lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The Easter egg hunt will start at 1 p.m.  There will be hundreds of eggs, prizes, candy, a fire truck and more. For directions, visit www.lcnaz.org or call 926-9210.

• Newhope Easter egg hunt March 30

Newhope Church of God, 24 Hallelujah Dr. / Mauney Cove Road, will have an Easter egg hunt  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, with a bounce house, castle games, hot dogs and other events. For information, call 400-1189.

• Town of Canton Easter egg hunt March 30

The Town of Canton will be hosting its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Canton Recreation Park, on Penland St. Children ages 1 to 12 are invited to participate. Prizes will be given away throughout the day. For information, call 648-2363.

• ‘Rock & Roll’ Easter event March 31

The Salvation Army Corps Building, 290 Pigeon St., in Waynesville, will host a family event on Easter Sunday, March 31. At 9:30 a.m.  there will be a ‘Rock & Roll Easter Festival’ with games, prizes a free throw contest, face painting, egg decorating and more. A worship service will follow at 11 a.m. For information, call 456-7111, ext. 3.

• Maggie Easter sunrise service March 31

Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 31, at the Maggie Valley Pavilion, on Soco Road. Sponsored by the Maggie Valley Civic Association.Free pancake breakfast following.  Everyone is welcome to attend.
For information, call 926-7630.

Location - Lake Junaluska
Address - Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
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All events are open to the public. Spring in the mountains of western North Carolina brings a burst of color, with wildflowers evidencing rebirth and renewal. Gather with family and friends at Lake Junaluska to celebrate Easter with a powerful sunrise service and other special Easter activities, including an Easter Egg hunt, an egg painting contest and other children's activities. These events are co-sponsored by  Lake Junaluska, Ingles, Wal-Mart, and others. The Friends of the Lake 5K run will take participants on a route that showcases the beauty of the Lake Junaluska grounds. 

Saturday, March 30 

Friends of the Lake 5k, Family Walk, and Fun Run

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• 5K Map 
• 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Registration / Check in
• 9:00 a.m.  5K Run begins
• 9:10 a.m.  5k Family Walk begins
• 10:00 a.m.  Half mile Fun Run for Kids 10 and under begins

Egg Hunts, Decorating Contest, and Activities 

•  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Egg Decorating and Activities for all ages in Harrell Center Auditorium, 1st floor
• 10:30 a.m.  1 - 3 Year Old Egg Hunt
• 10:45 a.m.  4-7 Year Old Egg Hunt
• 11:00 a.m.  8-12 Year Old Egg Hunt
• 11: 45 a.m.  Egg Decorating Awards to be given in Harrell Center Auditorium, 1st floor

Sunday, March 31  

• 7:00 a.m.  Easter Sunrise Service, Amphitheater at the Cross
  Rev. Rob Huckaby, Preacher
  Music: Brass Quintet
  Weather permitting. Rain location is Memorial Chapel.
• 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Easter Breakfast Buffet at Lambuth Inn
  Tickets available at the front desk of the Lambuth on Sunday morning.
• 10:30 a.m.   Long's Chapel UMC Easter Service, Stuart Auditorium
• 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Easter Lunch Buffet, Terrace Hotel
  

Tickets available online and at the Terrace Hotel Front Desk. Reservations may also be made by calling 828-454-6662.

Cost - Adult tickets $21.95 Child tickets $11.00

Hendersonville Easter Egg Hunts 2013 - Updated

Easter is less than a week away so lets get to finding those eggs!!!

Below are a few Egg Hunts that I found in Hendersonville, NC

**UPDATED**
(on 3/29/13)

Easter "Sidewalk" Celebration
Saturday, March 30
Egg Hunts, Petting Zoo, Sidewalk Chalk Art Station, Easter Crafts and Hot Dog Lunch

Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave. West, Hendersonville
When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: Little ones that can walk to 5th graders
How: Just show up
Cost: PLEASE bring 1 dozen pre-filled Easter Eggs for each child participating.
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The annual Fletcher Easter Egg Hunt is a great community event that takes place at Fletcher Park the Saturday before Easter. We invite kids Walkers-11 years old to gather candy filled eggs spread out over 5 fields! The Easter Bunny is also on hand to meet and greet the youngsters. The “Parade of Hats” will begin right before the Egg Hunt. We encourage everyone to come and proudly display their favorite topper – the more outrageous the better. Prizes will be awarded directly before the hunt begins so come a early. Our sponsors are also will be on sight before and after the event. We would like to thank United Federal Credit Union and Diane Bauknight Arden State Farm Agent for making the 2013 Fletcher Easter Egg hunt FREE for everyone!!!!

Location - Fletcher Community Center

When - Saturday, March 30, 2013

Times - Parade of Hats 11:45am & Egg Hunts starts at 12pm

Cost - FREE

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58th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, free non-denominational Easter celebration features live instrumental music, spiritual songs and breathtaking scenery, gates open at 5:00am and close at 6:00am for the 6:30am service, Chimney Rock, NC 828-625-9611 or 800-277-9611 

Location - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park  

When - March 31, 2013

Times - Begins at 6:30, Be there by 6 or the gates will be closed

Cost - FREE

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Easter Egg Hunt, Jackson Park,12Noon- 2:00PM, (for ages walkers 2-10), music, prizes, Easter Bunny, inflatables, & food; sponsored by Henderson County Parks & Recreation, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4884

Location - Jackson Park

When - March 30

Times - 12pm - 2pm

Cost - FREE

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Asheville Easter Egg Hunts in 2013 - Updated

It's Spring!!! It's time for everyone to start planning for that special visit from The Easter Bunny. I live in Asheville, NC and their are always fun things going on downtown during any holiday and Easter is no different.
I've been looking for the Easter Egg hunts announcements online and I've noticed that not many are posted the events yet. I've found a few and they are posted below.

**UPDATED**

(on 3/29/13)

Location - In the Middle of Downtown Asheville at the Roger McGuire Green 

Address - 1 West Pack Square

When - March 30th

Times - 2-5pm

Cost - FREE

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Easter on the Green has become an annual favorite of many Asheville residents. The Easter Bunny will be there and will be available for visits and photos along with lots of activities that will be taking place. There will be golden eggs with prizes, lots of freebies, an easter egg hunt, inflatable rides, games, obstacle course, parade, egg roll, crafts and much more. Cotton Candy, popcorn and snacks will be available as well.

This will be a wonderful family friendly event. It's has become a city favorite annual event - all organized by the Asheville Downtown Association.

Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fest
Saturday, March 30
Easter Egg hunt, crafts and games!

Where: Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Road, East Asheville
When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 298-7947 or email gumcadmin@groceumc.org



Location - Biltmore Estate
Address - One Lodge Street, Asheville, NC, 28803
When - March 31, 2013
Times - 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Cost - FREE
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The Easter Rabbit makes his annual appearance on Biltmore’s Front Lawn on Easter Sunday, along with special children’s entertainment including magic shows, music and storytelling. Highlighting the day are the grand Easter Egg Hunts at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Children from ages 2 to 9 may attend the hunt for free when accompanied by an estate pass holder or a ticketed adult. Day-of registration is required. Bring your own basket or bag to collect eggs.

Location - McDowell House Museum

Address - on AB-Tech Campus, 283 Victoria Road

When - Sunday, March 24th 2013

Times - 2-4pm

Cost - $5 per child - Adults Free with your Child

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The event will be a BYOB (Bring your own basket) Come and Enjoy singing, games, egg hunts and more, all on the lawn of the Smith McDowell House and Museum (on the AB-Tech Campus). The Easter Bunny is expected to make an appearance and snacks will be available. There will be 100's of eggs, and a chance to find the golden egg, as well as many small prizes in many of the eggs. Younger children will have a separate egg-hunting area.
Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 828 253-9231, or send an email to education@wnchistory.org.
The Smith McDowell House Museum has some of the coolest events and are always high in quality. Also, if you would like to learn more about the history of Asheville, this is a great place to do it at!