EASTER CALENDAR - The Oakland Press

EASTER CALENDAR

Wonderland Lantern Stroll is evenings on select dates through May 18, at Canterbury Village, in Orion Twp. PHOTO COURTESY OF CANTERBURY VILLAGE

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Here’s a list of Easter egg hunts and activities happening in Oakland County communities:

Auburn Hills

• Easter Egg Hunt is at 1 p.m., April 19, egg hunt at 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 and younger, 2 p.m. for ages 5-12, featuring food, petting zoo, and activities, at New Covenant Church, 4217 N Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, free but registration required at www.facebook.com/newcovenant4217 or www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-egg-hunt-tickets-

1275775732559?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

Berkley

• Community Easter Egg Hunt activities are at 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 19, Oxford Park, 2100 Bacon Ave., Berkley, hosted by Berkley First Church, egg hunt at 10 a.m. sharp, live music, food truck, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, bring basket or bag, www.berkleyfirst.org/event/easter-egg-hunt-at-oxford-park-in-berkley.

Birmingham

• “Breakfast with Bunny” is 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 20, The Community House, 380 South Bates, Birmingham, specially crafted breakfast with desserts. Easter Bunny appearance, craft kit for children, reservations required at www.communityhouse.com, adults-$50 each, children (ages 3-12)-$25 and children under 3-free, (for 1 p.m. seating, call 248-644-5832.)

Bloomfield Hills

• Whimsical Woodlands is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27, at Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills, crafts, storytelling, face painting, a climbing tower, vendors, and treats. Those interested in being a volunteer or a vendor, visit www.johnsonnaturecenter.org/whimsicalwoodlands.

Clarkston

• Easter Bash is 2-4 p.m. April 19, Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston, includes egg hunt at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., games, food, petting zoo and more, www.facebook.com/clarkstonumc.mi, free event.

Commerce Twp.

• Easter Egg Hunt is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 19, at Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., www.facebook.com/commerceumc.

Holly

• Eggnormous Helicopter Hunt egg drop is April 19, at The River Church locations with Oakland County locations in Holly, Orion Twp. and Waterford Twp., ages 11 and younger, (in age groups), register for a time slot ticket and location at theriverchurch.cc/easter, free.

Orion Twp.

• Wonderland Lantern Stroll is evenings, select dates through May 18, at Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., European-style lantern festival featuring huge glowing lanterns inspired by the classic tale, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” advance registration required, www.canterburyvillage.com, $19.99+.

• Easter Eggstravaganza is April 18-19, at Canterbury Village in Orion Twp., featuring helicopter plastic egg drops on the field next to the village. Other activities include Easter Bunny visits, games and a petting zoo. Register for timed tickets by age group, www.canterburyvillage.com/event/eggstravaganza, advance tickets are required for all attendees including adults, $13.99+ each, free parking.

Ortonville

• Ortonville Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt is 10 a.m. prompt, April 19, at HT Burt Football Field, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, for ages 12 and younger, facebook.com/OrtonvilleLions, free.

Oxford

• Easter Bunny Bonanza for ages 2-9 is 1 p.m. April 19, Seymour Lake Township Park, Oxford. Purchase tickets in advance, while supplies last, $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents, at Oxford Township Parks and Recreation, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, oxparkrec.org/special-events.

Rochester/Rochester Hills

• The Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center to host free Easter Bunny visits for children, noon-6 p.m. April 18-19, at 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills. The Easter Bunny will be stationed at The Gazebo in Festival Park and guests can bring cameras to take photos, also free petting farm with baby chicks, baby goats, and ducks, www.TheVOHR.com. Visits are first-come, first-serve.

• Easter EggStravaganza is 3-4:30 p.m. April 19, University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, stories, crafts, an egg hunt, egg dying, and more, advance register at www.universitypres.org.

Royal Oak

• Bunnyville at the Zoo is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18-19, at Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Easter Bunny photo opportunities, live entertainment, whisker painting, timed tickets at https://detroitzoo.org, general admission-$27, parking is $8.

• Oakland County Park and Recreation’s Great Marshmallow Drop is 10 a.m.-noon, April 18, at Worden Park at Lexington Boulevard and Crooks Road in Royal Oak (new location this year.) A helicopter will drop more than 15,000 fluffy marshmallows. There will be four drop zone groups. Three will begin at 10 a.m.: Ages 4 and younger; ages 5-7; and ages 8-12. A drop for individuals with disabilities of all ages will begin at 11 a.m. An American Sign Language interpreter will be available and the Quiet Zone tent will be on site. The event is not a competition; all participants ages 12 and younger and individuals with disabilities will receive a prize. Participants are encouraged to arrive early for parking. No preregistration required. Staff and volunteers will be on site to assist with parking, and to support the program, OaklandCountyParks.com.

• Community Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. April 19, timed age groups, starting with 0-3 years, at Grant Park, 598 E. Irving Ave., Royal Oak, sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, craft tables, visits with Easter Bunny, raffle,www.facebook.com/stpaulroyaloak.

South Lyon

• South Lyon Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt is April 19, at 228 N. Warren St., South Lyon, gates at 11 a.m., egg hunt at noon, divided by age groups, Easter Bunny visits, activities for children, www.facebook.com/SouthLyonKiwanisClub, free.

Troy

• Somerset Collection hops into spring with Easter Bunny and Enchanted Green House Experience, noon-6 p.m. through April 19, with 15-minute breaks every 90 minutes. Guests can explore the Enchanted Garden and take photos with Hester Fairweather for $15, with proceeds benefiting local children’s charities. Each participant will receive a stuffed bunny and a coupon to use at Haagen-Dazs or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, www.thesomersetcollection.com.

• Easter Bunny visits are from noon-6 p.m. April 18-19, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy. Families receive free digital photos with the Bunny, scan the QR code at the photo area and receive photo by email within 48—72 hours. The Bunny takes a 15-minute break every 90 minutes, OaklandMall.com.

Waterford Twp.

• Easter Egg Hunt is 10 a.m. April 19, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., https://waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/easter-egg-hunt, rain or shine. Parents must stay with their kids during the Easter egg hunt.