ACADIANA, La. — Easter is right around the corner!
If you're looking for a family-friendly egg hunt, event or activity for this Easter season, then this is the list for you...
Below is a parish-by-parish list of Easter activities throughout Acadiana. It will be updated as I receive more tips, so if you know of an event that should be included, please email me at calyn.lamanno@katctv.com.
LAFAYETTE PARISH:
Saketini's 5th Annual EGG-stravaganza
Saketini Sushi Bar and Lounge
817 Albertson Pkwy., Broussard
On Sunday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a kids station, bounce house, face painting and more for the kids. For the adults, there will be complimentary mimosas and live music by Cliff Bernard. All ages are invited to enjoy this free event and the snacks and treats provided by Cj's Snowballs.
Parc De Oaks Easter Egg Hunt
Parc De Oaks Food Truck Park
3302 Moss St., Lafayette
On Saturday, March 23 beginning at 12 p.m., Parc De Oaks will host their first Easter event, sponsored by Get Your Game On VR Gaming Truck. There will be four sessions of egg hunts divided by age group:
- Session 1: 12 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. (ages five and under)
- Session 2: 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. (ages six to 10)
- Session 3: 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (ages five and under)
- Session 4: 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. (ages six to 10)
There will also be a visit from the Easter Bunny, food trucks, a teddy bear mobile, face painting, kids crafts and games.
Maggie's Organic Market Easter Egg Hunt
Acadiana Mall
5725 Johnston St., Lafayette
On Sunday, March 24 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Maggie's Organic Market - Acadiana Mall, Sweet Magnolia's Creamery and Magnolia Kids Club is hosting an Easter egg hunt. There will be over 2,000 "hidden" eggs—some will be golden with special surprises and other will be filled with treats and goodies.
- 12 p.m. - Kid's Zydeco dance lessons
- 1:30 p.m. - Easter egg hunt (one to three years old)
- 2 p.m. - Easter egg painting - P.O.P. Kids
- 2:30 p.m. - Easter egg hunt (four to eight years old)
- 3 p.m. - Easter egg hunt (nine to 13 years old)
- 3:30 p.m. - Easter basket raffle
Brunch and Beats in the Streets with My Peeps
Patriots Pavilion
Carencro
On Saturday, March 23, the brunch will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Afterwards, at 11 a.m., the Easter Bunny will lead everyone to the Easter egg hunt site. The hunt, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Carencro, is for all ages, including a special adaptive egg hunt.
Easter Is For Everyone!
Fightingville Fresh
315 W. Simcoe St., Lafayette
On Easter Day, Riverside Church is teaming up with Fightingville Fresh to put on their annual Easter event. Worship will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow. There will also be engaging activities for kids and many more surprises. To learn more about this event, visit the Facebook event page here.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Donlon Park
301 Cora St., Lafayette
On Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m., the community Easter egg hunt that is typically held in Brown Park will be held in Donlon Park near the Martin Luther King Center off of Willow Street. All children 12 and under are invited to participate, and prizes will be given in three age categories. The organizers are collecting donations to help supply the event, which usually consists of about 2,000 eggs filled with small toys and candy. They also provide juice bags for every child.
City Wide Easter Egghunt
Heymann Park
1500 S. Orange St., Lafayette
On Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the city-wide Easter egg hunt will take place. Ages: walkers to 10 years old. All special needs individuals are welcome. For more information or to make a donation, contact AB Rubin (337-852-1130), James Parker (337-693-3774), Felincia Edwards (816-786-7543) or Charles Edwards (337-962-8885).
ST. MARTIN PARISH
DJ Pug Entertainment 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Magnolia Park
100 Magnolia Dr., St. Martinville
On Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m., DJ Pug Entertainment is hosting their 2nd annual Easter egg hunt. There will be prizes, giveaways, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, free food and drinks, live performances, free snowballs and more. The event is free and open to the public.
ST. LANDRY PARISH
Southwest La Primary Health Care Center Easter Egg Hunt
8762 Hwy. 182
Opelousas
On Thursday, March 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Southwest La Primary Health Care Center, Inc. is holding their Easter egg hunt. There will be games, music, food and fun. For more information, call 337-942-2005.
St. Mark United Methodist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt
534 South Market St.
Opelousas, La.
On Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Mark will hold a community egg hunt.
