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Easter Egg Hunts, Parades and Other Easter Fun in Virginia in 2011!

Want to take Your Children to an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Train Ride or other Easter event in 2011?

Here's Where to Find Easter Fun in Virginia!

There are Easter Eggs hunts all over Virginia in 2011! They are great fun for families with children! Most allow children from babies through elementary school to participant in the actual hunt, but almost all also have many other activities, music, food and entertainment for adults and older children. The egg hunts are usually right around Easter (obviously), often late March or early April - just click on the link to the event's website to find this year's date! There are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch! And if you would like to make your own natural organic Easter Egg dye, here's how to do it!

Always confirm dates and times via the contact information provided - they often change or cancel and do not tell me!

Note: On the Easter Egg Hunt sponsor's website, usually, you will want to click on their calendar to see the details!

Virginia

Richmond

Richmond's Easter Parade - Date: Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm, free admission
Monument Avenue between Allen and Davis avenues, Richmond, Virginia. Phone: 804-643-2826. Free admission. The beloved Richmond tradition that showcases attendees “parading” up and down scenic Monument Avenue continues this year on the blocks between Allen and Davis avenues. The event is produced by Venture Richmond. Each year more than 25,000 people converge upon the four-block site to celebrate the arrival of spring and the beauty of Monument Avenue, taking this once-a-year opportunity to stroll in the streets. Music, arts, crafts, children’s activities, food, balloon artistry, a petting zoo, and of course, people and pet watching are all part of the celebration. This is a parade of all Richmonders to come out and participate!
St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Sunday
815 E. Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Phone: 804-643-3589. Email: kallen@stpauls-episcopal.org. Open: 10:15 a.m. - Meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church to walk over to the Capitol Grounds, where the actual hunt will occur. Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to people of all ages. Have fun during the Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Grounds across from St. Paul's. (ADDED: April 13, 2011)
The Easter Bunny and the Great Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 23, 2011, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Lee Hall Mansion, 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA . For children up to age 12. Admission: $5 per child. No charge for adult guardians. Bring the kids to Lee Hall for our fifth annual Easter Egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for games and photo ops. Experience the Antebellum south and tour Lee Hall Mansion. Learn about the history of Richard D. Lee and his family as well as the Peninsula Campaign of 1862. A great family event!
Shirley Plantation Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday April 23rd, 2011 at 2:30 p.m.
501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, Virginia. 800-232-1613. Directions: Shirley is located on Scenic Route 5, just 10 miles east of I-295 near Richmond and 35 miles west of Williamsburg. BYOB - Bring Your Own Basket. Make this Easter weekend something special for your family to remember with an Easter Egg Hunt at Virginia’s oldest plantation. As a tradition that dates back over a thousand years, Easter marks the rebirth of the growing season and a salute to the arrival of spring. At Shirley Plantation the Carter family has been hosting Easter Egg Hunts for generations and the Carter family invites you to start your own Easter tradition this year. Shirley Plantation will host our second annual Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt is BYOB or Bring Your Own Basket. The top egg finders will receive prizes from the children’s section of the Shirley Gift Shop. The egg hunt will begin at 2:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be available on the patio of the Laundry building as long as supplies last. The Bring Your Own Basket egg hunt is open to children ages 3 to 10 and is included with the regular price of admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the egg hunt. Admission to Shirley Plantation is $11.00 for adults and $7.50 for youths (6-18), with discounts for active-duty military, seniors, and AAA members. Children 5 years old and younger receive free admission for this event. Admission for retired and active duty military as well as their dependants is $5.00 per person. Shirley Plantation is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Chesapeake Community of Hope’s Annual Easter Eggstravaganza - Saturday, April 23, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Deep Creek Central Elementary School, 2448 Shipyard Road, Chesapeake, VA. Free food, egg hunt for all ages, bounce houses, games, face painting, balloon creations, puppet show and prizes. Free Easter Eggstravaganza.
Deep Creek Ruritan Log Cabin Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 23, 2011, from 9-11am
200 Luray Street, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, Easter Egg Hunt, Games, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Crafts, & Food.
Epworth United Methodist Easter Egg Fest - There is nothing on their calendar, so it may be cancelled for 2011 - See their website or call to confirm before you go!),
124 West Freemason Street., Norfolk, VA. There will be pictures with the Easter bunny, games, crafts and refreshments. iThe admission is free and open to the public.
Calvary Presbyterian Church Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 23, 2011, from 10 am to 12 pm.
150 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA. There will be a community Easter egg hunt on the church lawn. Free coffee and doughnuts provided for parents and caregivers. Admission is free.
Immanuel Baptist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt - No update for 2011 yet - be sure to call to confirm before you go!), from 10 a.m. to noon
1012 Battlefield Blvd. N, Chesapeake, VA. Phone: 547-3974. Admission is free.
McKendree United Methodist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt and hot dogs - No update for 2011 yet - be sure to call to confirm before you go!), from 11 a.m.
McKendree United Methodist Church, 6870 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk, VA. Phone: 853-0680. This is an annual neighborhood Easter egg hunt on the grounds of McKendree United Methodist Church. It begins with crafts for the children, followed by the egg hunt for children 5th grade and younger. Hot dogs are available for lunch. Open to the public and admission is free.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Sandy Bottom Nature Park - Saturday April 23, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA. Phone: 757-825-4834. Sandy Bottom Nature Park and the Friends of Sandy Bottom will be hosting our 8th annual Easter Eggstravaganza! This is an event for children ages 2-12. There will be a total of 20 egghunts (held throughout the day, with two beginning every ½-hour (the first set will start at 10:00 a.m., the last set at 2:30 p.m.). The hunts are to be broken down by age group (4-7 years of age and 8-12 years of age). One hunt per child, per age group), gift bags, food, arts & crafts, and of course THE EASTER BUNNY! Organizer: Willie Powell at 757-825-4834 or wpowell@hampton.gov. The 456-acre recreational facility showcases two lakes, wetlands area, trails for hiking and biking, non-motorized boating, and a playground. Other features include a campground, yurts for rent, picnic area, and beautiful nature center. This year’s Easter Eggstravaganza is sponsored by the Friends of Sandy Bottom Nature Park and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the non-profit organization. Easter Eggstravaganza Admission Charge: $5.00 4 -12 years of age, Adults Free; Additional $5.00 for a picture with the Easter Bunny; Additional $2.00 for hayride.
Hunt Club Farm’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday and Sunday, April 23, 2011 and April 24, 2011 from 10 am to 5 pm
Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Phone: . Children’s Easter Egg Hunt & Visit the Easter Bunny
Petting Farm & Hayrides, Unlimited Inflatable Rides, Live DJ with Music & Farm Games, Costumed Characters (11-4pm), General Admission: $12 per Child $7 per Adult.
Journey Church Helicopter Easter Egg Drop - It looks like this one is cancelled. The church may be closed, too, as their website is down and the phone number now goes to a painting company.
Great Bridge High School, 301 Hanbury Road, Chesapeake, VA. Phone: . The egg drop will have thousands of plastic Easter eggs stuffed with candy, toys and some eggs will win special prizes such as Nintendo Wii systems, notebook computers, iPods, coupons and cash. The eggs will be dropped from a helicopter onto the Great Bridge High School soccer field. Prior to the egg drop there will be activities inside. The event is open to children kindergarten through 5th grade and their parents. Admission is free.

Loudoun County

Great Country Farms - Marshmallow Harvest & Egg Hunt - April 9 and 10, 2011
18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135. Phone: 540-554-2073. Email: farmer@greatcountryfarms.com. Directions: From the Washington Beltway, take the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) west to Leesburg. Take exit 1A for Route 7 west towards Winchester. Follow Route 7 west 16 miles. Turn left on Route 760 into Bluemont. Go left onto Snickersville Turnpike and then take the first right onto Foggy Bottom Road. Farm is ½ mile on left. Join us for the first "crop" of the spring-- Marshmallow Picking!! Do marshmallow peeps grow on trees? Be sure to check it out and harvest a few to roast on the bonfire with Farmer Bob. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Peep Maze is included with your admission. See our Farm Calendar for more information on Festival Weekends. (ADDED: November 03, 2010 from their website) (UPDATED: April 04, 2011)
Ticonderoga Farms - Uses natural growing practices, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Cancelled in inclement weather (call if the weather looks bad), There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, VA 21052. Phone: 703-327-4424. Email: info@ticonderoga.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: February 01, 2012)

Orange County

Round Hill Farm - Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), 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, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
6609 Everona Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701. Phone: 540-308-8245. Alternate Phone: 540-379-7218. Email: rfaulconer66@gmail.com. Open: The times of operation will be put up closer to Easter. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Culpeper: 12 Miles South on Route 522 into Orange County. Right to Everona Road (go to top of the hill) From Oragne: North to intersection Route 20/522. Route 522 North 3 1/2 miles to left on Everona Road From Fredricksburg: Route 3 Wes. Left on Route 20(traffic light) & go 13 miles. Route 522 North 3 1/2 miles to left on Everona Road (go to top of the hill). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: September 14, 2011)

Portsmouth

Easter Egg Hung - Easter EGGstravaganza - Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's music and storytelling, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!,
1200 Hodges Ferry Road, Portsmouth, VA 23701. Phone: (757) 488-4476. Alternate Phone: (757) 339-3153. Email: dmsimpson@discovercentral.org. Open: Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 10:00 am. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Come join us at Central Baptist Church for our "Easter EGGstravaganza"! April 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM There will be an Easter Egg hunt for kids - Ages 2-12 Prizes and Grand Prizes - Every group has special prize eggs where you can win exciting prizes 1 Grand Prize egg per group - wins an entire Easter basket full of prizes Bring a friend and have an Eggciting time!!!!. (ADDED: April 09, 2011)