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Easter Events in the Oklahoma City Metro Area

Easter 2012

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There are a number of great annual events in the Oklahoma City metro area for the Easter holiday. Many churches in the area, simply too many to list here, have Easter Egg Hunts as well. Here is information on some of the big Easter events in OKC.

If you have information on other events, just let me know.

Annual Easter Events

  • Name: "Hopabaloo" at the Oklahoma City Zoo
    Date: Sunday, April 8th
    More Information: Have brunch with the Easter Bunny beginning at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Then the kids can participate in a scavenger hunt, hear stories and more. And, of course, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt. Call (405) 425-0262 for brunch reservations.

  • Name: Easter Celebration at the Orr Family Farm
    Date: Saturday, April 7th
    More Information: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Orr Family Farm's Easter Celebration will feature Easter Egg Hunts, duck races and egg decorating in addition to all the other favorite farm activities such as the train, carousel, zip line and more. Call (405) 799-3276 for pricing information.

  • Name: Sunshine Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt at the Myriad Botanical Gardens
    Date: Saturday, April 7th
    More Information: From 10 a.m. to noon in the outdoor children's garden, kids 2-10 can enjoy activities, crafts, an egg hunt with prizes, a treat station and a visit the Garden Easter Bunny. They also plant a seedling to take home. Admission is $5. Call (405) 297-3611 for more information.

  • Name: Meet the Easter Bunny
    Date: Begins March 17th, All Malls Closed on Easter Day
    More Information: At Penn Square Mall Center Court. Call (405) 842-4424 for more information. At Quail Springs Mall on lower level near JC Penney. Call (405) 755-6530 for more information. At Sooner Mall in Norman. Call (405) (405) 360-0360 for more information. At Outlet Shoppes of OKC. Call (405) 787-3700 for more information.

  • Name: "Eggstravaganza" at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman
    Date: Wednesday, April 4th
    More Information: There's free admission to the museum from 4-7pm, and the free event begins at 6:30. There will be plenty of games for the kids and a "giant egg hunt."

  • Name: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Rose State College Student Center
    Date: Saturday, April 8th
    More Information: From 9-11 a.m., the MWC Junior Service League will hold their annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. There will be a gigantic egg hunt with thousands of eggs, games, activities and food. Cost is $2 per child. See jslmwc.org for details.

  • Name: Easter Egg Hunt at POPS 66
    Date: Sunday, April 8th
    More Information: The annual event on Route 66 near Arcadia features over 7,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes. The Easter Bunny will be on hand as well, and things get started at 2 p.m.


OKC Area Community Easter Egg Hunts

  • Name: Norman's "Best" Easter Egg Hunt
    Date, Time & Location: Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30th at Andrews Park in Norman
    More Information: In addition to the big Easter Egg Hunt at night, there will be moon bounces, t-shirts, Easter Bunny photos and much more. Call (405) 366-5472 for more information.

  • Name: Moore's 30th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
    Date, Time & Location: Saturday, March 31st from 10 a.m. to Noon at Buck Thomas Park Football Fields on 12th Street
    More Information: The Easter Bunny will be on hand at this annual favorite in Moore sponsored by Moore Firefighters and the American Legion. There also will be special prize eggs. Call (405) 793-5090 for more information.

  • Name: Mustang Children Springfest and Mayor's Easter Egg Hunt
    Date, Time & Location: Saturday, March 31st at the Mustang Recreation Center
    More Information: The Pancake breakfast begins it all at 8:30 a.m. Then, take photos with the Easter Bunny and enjoy the large inflatables, games and other activities beginning at 9. The hunt itself features over 15,000 eggs and plenty of prizes. Call (405) 376-3411 for more information.

  • Name: Choctaw's 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
    Date, Time & Location: Beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 7th at Choctaw Creek Park
    More Information: Nearly 10,000 eggs will be hidden in this event sponsored by the Choctaw Public Recreation Board. The hunt is divided into 5 age groups, and prizes are given for best Easter bonnet. Call (405) 390-8276 for more information.

  • Name: Yukon's "Easter on the Prairie"
    Date, Time & Location: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7th at the Kirkpatrick Family Farm
    More Information: Head out to the Kirkpatrick Family Farm in Yukon for two large Easter Egg Hunts. Admission is free. Call (405) 354-3567 for more information.

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