On the hunt for Easter events? Check this list for dates, times
Looking for Easter holiday fun? Here is a list of Easter events happening in the area. More events will be added to the list so keep checking back.
March 14
Pysanky Easter Eggs
Where: Rapides Parish Main Library, 411 Washington St., Alexandria
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: Free
Artist Nicole Holcombe will be teaching participants how to make Easter eggs dyed in the ancient Ukrainian Pysanky style, a waxresist technique originated in Eastern Europe. All materials provided. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Register at https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/ or call (318) 445-2411.
March 16
Visit with the Easter Bunny
Where: Deville Veterans Memorial Park, Highway 115, Deville
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Face painting, duck pick up, fishing, treasure hunt, live animals, food and more.
Easter Paint Night with Art by Amber
Where: The Book Nook: A Christian Book & Gift Boutique, 6025 Monroe Highway, Ball
Time: 5 p.m.
Paint and enjoy after hours shopping and coffee. Good for all painters of any experience.
Easter Family Event
Where: Fads & Frames, 1415 Wimbledon Blvd., Alexandria
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $5 per child. Two and under free.
Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, craft project, photos with Easter Bunny and more.
Easter Bunny Arrival at Alexandria Mall
Where: Alexandria Mall, 3437 Masonic Drive, Alexandria
Time: 11 a.m.
Free Xpress train ride, face painting by Michaels, crafts and visit with Easter Bunny and other characters. Xpressions Professional Photography will provide professional portraits with Easter Bunny. Call (318) 264-8064.
March 21
Red River Chorale Presents "A Choral Collage"
Where: St. James Episcopal Church, 1620 Murray St., Alexandria
Time: 7:30 p.m.
A montage of sixteen short classic selections, each in its original language, that span nearly 500 years, beginning in the 1500’s with a familiar work by Thomas Tallis, “If Ye Love Me,” and ending with a charming 21st-century composition by Eric Whitacre, “This Marriage.” Representing the centuries between and showcasing the classic musical styles of this broad swath of musical history are short pieces by the following composers: Giovanni Palestrina, Carlo Gesualdo, Henry Purcell, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn, Giuseppe Verdi, Anton Bruckner, Joseph Rhineberger, Sergei Rachmaninov, Carl Orff, Randall Thompson, and Moses Hogan.Tickets: $15 for adults and $5 for students. Available at redriverchorale.com. Tickets will be available at the door.
March 23
Egg-streme Egg Encounter
Where: Children's Exploration Oasis, 1016 3rd street, Alexandria
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $27.38 Book online at https://www.childrensexplorationoasis.com/appointments?fbclid=IwAR2L6_XDuy9hD8jddHUNOCnWIGATK1RGMy_ZPEAtBtSfkHAxiWGJDlKSgK4
Cost includes child and 1 free parent entry, complimentary picture with Easter Bunny, Easter craft and 1 hour playtime.
Easter Egg (Watercolor Event)
Where: Sunflower, Van Geaux Art Studio, 6501 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $20 Sign up at sunflowervangeaux.com, call or text (318) 542-5200 stating name, watercolor event and how many guests. Or sign up sending message by Faceboo or Instagram. Payment link will be sent for exact amount.
Learn tricks and tips on how to use watercolor. Bring food and drinks to snack and sip on while you paint.
March 24
Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Longview Baptist Church, 973 Highway 1207, Deville
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Children's Easter egg hunt after morning worship service. Dinner will also be served.
March 27
Pysanky Easter Eggs
Where: Rapides Library, Alfred Boyce Wettermark Branch, 1177 Haywood B. Joiner Street, Boyce
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Artist Nicole Holcombe will be teaching participants how to make Easter eggs dyed in the ancient Ukrainian Pysanky style, a waxresist technique originated in Eastern Europe. All materials provided. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Register at https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/ or call (318) 445-2411.
March 29
Town of Pollock Easter Egg Hunt
Where: 3911 Highway 8, Pollock
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Hunting areas divided by ages.
March 30
Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt
Where: Bentley Baptist Church, 19690 Hwy 167, Bentley
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
For students in 6th grade and under.
SOP Easter Eggstravaganza
Where: Sanctuary of Praise, 1701 Expressway Dr., Pineville
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Egg hunt, petting zoo, games and food.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Forts Randolph & Buhlow State Historic Sites, 135 Riverfront St., Pineville
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: $4 park admission per person. Free for seniors and children ages 4 and under.
39th annual Ruth Butler Memorial Easter Egg Hunt
Where: John W. Davidson Memorial Park, Woodworth
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Ages: 1-12
Cake walk, pictures with Easter Bunny, food and other children’s activities. Bring Easter basket with three plastic eggs filled with candy.
The Bunny Hop Bash with Characters
Where: Ball Community Center, 100 Municipal Lane, Ball.
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Cost: Adults free. Children $10. Purchase tickets at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/aintnocompetition/bunny-hop-bash-with-the-characters?fbclid=IwAR3qUQC4eugFaL82N1C-ehO0NVwRsDiEuDS6T4bgbrgq8Pf01LSPDVbZwVQ
Easter Bunny, characters, Easter egg hunts, games, Easter basket giveaway, bike giveaway, DJ Bow Bow Bow and more.
Easter Egg Hunt at Indian Creek Recreation Area
Where: Indian Creek Recreation Area, 100 Campground Road, Woodworth
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: $7 per vehicle
Thousands of eggs for different age groups (up to age 12) and prizes for the golden egg in each age category. Multiple vendors will be on site and the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance.
March 30-31
Annual Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Journey Church
Where: Journey Church, 2900 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville
Times: Following services. Saturday after 5 p.m. Sunday after 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Five thousands Easter eggs, 10,000 pieces of candy, pictures with Easter Bunny, games, inflatables, bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, snow cones and more prizes.
This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: On the hunt for Easter events? Check this list for dates, times