There will be all kinds of special events and church services in celebration of Easter this weekend, from Yucca Valley to Twentynine Palms. In addition to activities and church services, Easter egg hunts will be held all over our beautiful springtime Morongo Basin. The Twentynine Palms Fire Department Explorers will host the annual Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 16, at 1:00 p.m. at the Little League fields in Luckie Park. The egg hunt is open to children through age eight.
Joshua Tree Recreation and Parks will hold their 50th annual egg hunt tomorrow morning. Arrive by 8:30 a.m. to allow time to get to your egg hunt area. Right at 9 a.m. the fun begins with the start of the egg hunt, open to toddlers to sixth graders. The children will participate in six separate age groups. After the egg hunt there will be pictures with the Easter Bunny, a pancake breakfast, live music, a beer garden, games and activities, vendors, food, and a display by the County Fire Department. For more information contact the Joshua Tree Community Center Office at 760-366-8415.
Edica Gonzalez tells us about the Yucca Valley Easter egg hunt…
The Town of Yucca Valley will present its annual Easter egg hunt event on Saturday, April 15, at the Yucca Valley Community Center athletic field. All children 8 years old and under can participate, with a separate hunt area for each age group. Parents may help toddlers in the Li’l Hoppers Zone. The event will begin at 9 a.m., but early arrival is encouraged. In addition, there will be two contests with special prizes. There is no admission charge, but participants must bring their own basket to collect eggs and goodies. The Easter Bunny will also be available for photos, so bring your camera.
The Joshua Tree Library invites families for some fun games, crafts, and prizes tomorrow, Saturday, April 15. The library will host its annual “Egg-stravaganza” from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Activities will include crafts, egg-dying, and a Cake Walk for prizes. Children are encouraged to bring hard-boiled eggs to dye, but eggs will be provided for those who are unable to bring their own. For more information, call the Joshua Tree Library at 760-366-8615.
EASTER EGG HUNTS AND ACTIVITIES PLANNED THROUGHOUT OUR MORONGO BASIN
