Easter egg hunts, Easter events for children in Kewaunee County

KEWAUNEE COUNTY - Remember "The Hunt for Red October?" Well, now it's The Hunt for Colorful March.

With Easter just over a week away, it's time for children (and their parents and caregivers) to break out the baskets, and maybe eat a few more carrots to sharpen their vision, as they search for brightly-colored, plastic orbs across the county. Plus, it's time to take photos with a long-eared, bucktoothed mammal standing 6-foot tall or more on its hind legs.

Easter egg hunts and Easter-related children's events are taking place all over Kewaunee County during the next week. Here's your guide to them. 

► Kewaunee Heritage Farm holds its second annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Young ones can meet the Easter Bunny and get photos with him from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (bring your own camera). A craft and vendor show will be held, and vendors will have goodies for children, so bring the Easter baskets. Food will be available for purchase. 

Kewaunee Heritage Farm is at N2251 State 42. For more information, call 920-388-0604 or go to www.facebook.com/heritagefarmkewaunee.

► Also Sunday in Kewaunee, Atrium Post Acute Care will host its annual Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. Children up to age 10 can hunt down the eggs and win prizes; cookies and refreshments will be served.

Atrium Post Acute Care is at 1308 Lincoln St., Kewaunee. For more information, call 920-388-4111. 

► The nooks, crannies and shelves of the Algoma Public Library will provide cover for eggs as it holds an Easter Egg Hunt from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hunters can find eggs hidden in the library that contain prizes. After finding five eggs, kids can play a game, color and listen to Easter stories.

Algoma Public Library is at 406 Fremont St. For more information, call 920-487-2295 or go to www.algomapubliclibrary.org.

► The Algoma Parks and Recreation Department invites children and families to Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9 to 11 a.m. March 31 at the Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake St.

Concessions will be available for purchase; milk, coffee, juice and cookies are provided. Children will receive gifts and can take part in crafts, face painting and games in the gym. 

For more information, call 920-487-5480.

► A number of Easter egg hunts are scheduled for Easter eve, March 31, including one from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Luxemburg Community Center, Second and Peter streets.

Sponsored by Bank of Luxemburg, the actual hunt starts at 9:30 a.m., and children also can play games, get their faces painted and take pictures with the Easter Bunny.

For more information, go to www.facebook.com/BankofLuxemburg.

► Also March 31 is the Easter egg hunt to benefit Lake Shore Community Food Pantry from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hollyhock House and Gardens, 1408 Dodge St., Kewaunee.

Held for ages 12 and younger, the hunt begins promptly at 1:15 and includes special coin-filled Golden Eggs. Children also are entered into a raffle for special prizes. 

Admission is free for egg hunters; others are requested to bring a nonperishable food donation, which will earn a raffle ticket; additional raffle tickets are $1 each. For more information, call 920-388-3445 or email k.howlett@ymail.com.

►  Algoma Long Term Care Unit holds its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Ages 8 and younger can not only hunt for eggs but take part in crafts, games and face painting and have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny. All will get a goodie bag and snacks and beverages will be available. The hunt is sponsored by Algoma United Methodist Church and Thrivent Lutheran.

Algoma Long Term Care Unit is at 1510 Fremont St. For more informaion, call 920-487-5511.

► An Easter egg hunt also is part of the annual "Pick-a-Chick Day" from 8 to 11 a.m. at Walters of Rio Creek.

The first 250 children to arrive will receive a free chick, and Walters is offering a 10-percent discount on in-stock poultry and feed supplies. Along with the egg hunt, kids can try Easter cookie decorating, color pictures and have their photos taken not only with the Easter Bunny but also the Easter Chick.

Walters of Rio Creek is at E4351 County K, Algoma. For more information, call 920-837-7777 or go to www.facebook.com/waltersofriocreek.

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