Easter events, San Antonio, Texas, 2011

Wonderland of the Americas Hosts the Biggest Easter Egg Hunt in San Antonio

When: Saturday, Apr 23 10:00a to 12:00p

Where:  Wonderland of the AmericasWonderland of the Americas
4522 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78201

Over 5,000 candy and toy -filled eggs will be hidden around the inside of the mall for the hunt. Families with children, ages 2-8, are invited to come celebrate Easter, hunt for eggs, enjoy face painting, take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy the wonderful entertainment at Wonderland of the Americas.

Frisco Annual Easter Eggstravaganza –

When: Saturday, April 9, 2011, Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.  (egg hunt at 2:00 p.m.)
Where: Pizza Hut Park, (Fields 9 - 14), 6000 West Main Street, Frisco, TX. Phone: 972-292-6520. FREE Event for children 12 and younger.
The Easter Bunny will leave every girl and boy baskets full of joy at the 19th annual Easter Eggstravaganza. More than 60,000 eggs are up for grabs this year. Parents, no strollers are allowed on the fields for the egg hunt. Bounce houses and face painting are part of the 'eggcellent' fun. Make and decorate an Easter bonnet at home, wear it to the Easter Eggstravaganza, and enter to compete for prizes. The contest is open to all ages.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad Easter Bunny Fun Runs - Train Rides – When: EasterSunday, April 24, 2011
Where: One Liberty Park Plaza, Grapevine, TX 76051. Phone: 800-457-6338.ALternate phone: 817-410-3185. Email:VisitorInfo@GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Celebrate Easter weekend aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad along with a special guest - the Easter Bunny! Pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny while enjoying this fun train ride. Sunday runs are a special one-hour excursion departing the Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot. Select 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to purchase your tickets.

Historic Nash Farm Easter Egg Hunt 

- When? See their website for this year's date, 9:30 – 12:00; free
Where: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX. Phone: 817-410-3471. Egg Hunts: Multiple hunts by age: Divisions/Time: 0 – 3 years old at 10:00 am; 4 – 5 at 11:00 am, 6 – 8 at 10:30 am and 9 – 12 at 11:30 am.  Each hunt will include eggs with candy, toys and a few prize eggs.The 6-8 & 9-12 Division will also have CASHeggs. Parents will be allowed to hunt with 0-3 age division only. There will also be Bounce House, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Hay Rides. Parking is available at the Botanical Gardens and Cannon Elementary School.

Houston Grace Lutheran Church Easter Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt 

When: Sunday, Check their website for this year's information -
Where: 13123 Highway 105 West, Conroe Texas 77304. Phone: (936) 588-1944. Email: office@graceconroe.org. Grace Lutheran Church hosts a Good Friday service in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. on Friday. On Easter Sunday services are at 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship, followed by an Easter Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. and Contemporary Worship at 11 a.m.

Lake Conroe April Sound Church Easter Egg Hunt 

When:  Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011
Where: 67 1/2 April Wind South, Montgomery, TX 77356. Phone: (936) 588-2384. There will be activities for children and adults including the praise band, a kid’s production, Easter egg hunt, inflatable games and hamburgers and hot dogs. The park is located behind the POA building.  There are two services Easter morning. The 7 a. m. sunrise service is lakeside. Those attending are asked to bring golf carts, blankets or chairs. Coffee and donuts are available after the service. The 10 a. m. service is in the sanctuary with special music.

The Woodlands Christian Center Easter Egg Drop 

When: Saturday, April24, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Where: The Woodlands Christian Center, 24418 I-45 North, Spring, TX. Phone: 281-681-8922. A helicopter will fly over and drop more than 5,000 eggs in the field in front of the church. Some of the eggs will be filled with Ipods, Cameras & all sorts of goodies.  Come bring friends, neighbors & the whole family as we celebrate the Easter season!

Bexar County

Northrock Church Helicopter Easter Egg Drop –

When: Saturday, April 23, 2011
Where: Lopez Middle School, San Antonio, TX 78258. Phone: 210-368-2522. Email: info@northrocksa.com. More than 15,000 toy- and candy-filled eggs will be dropped onto the school's practice fields at 11 a.m. Registration for the egg hunt, which will be open for children up to 11 years of age, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public, this event will also include games, inflatable jump houses, giveaways, refreshments and more. 

Guadalupe County

Markley Family Farm 

- When? Visit website for Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Cancelled in inclement weather (call if the weather looks bad), Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present,
Where: 394 Union Wine Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Phone: 830-629-4877. Email: markleyfamilyfarm@yahoo.com. Directions: We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check.

Harris County

TGR Exotics 

When: Saturday 11 am to 3 pm raindate April 23, Saturday 11 am to 3 pm

 Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Cancelled in inclement weather (call if the weather looks bad), FREE admission, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
Where: 22115 Sherrod Lane, Spring, TX 77389. Phone: 281-353-5252. Alternate Phone: 713-408-4942. Fax: 281-353-0196. Email:mail@tgrexotics.com or gwen@tgrexotics.com. Open: April 16, Saturday 11 am to 3 pm raindate April 23, Saturday 11 am to 3 pm. Directions:  Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. You must wear closed-toed shoes. No sandals allowed. 2 years to 4 years at 11:30 am 5 years to 7 years 12:30 pm 8 years to 10 years 1:30 pm Easter Egg Hunt is Free. Pumpkin Patch has an admission fee, $5.00 per person, 2 and under free. (UPDATED: March 30, 2011)

Montgomery County

Free Easter Egg Hunt: 6th Annual Egg Hunt with Easter Bunny –

Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
When: April 16th 10am

Where: 4401 N. Frazier Street (hwy 75), Conroe, TX 77303. Phone: 936-890-2326. Email: carrie@7acrewood.org. Open: April 16th 10am to 2pm; Egg Hunt 10 am to 11am. Open: . Directions: From Interstate 45 take exit 91 (League Line Road), turn east on to League Line Road and go 2 blocks, turn left (north) on to Highway 75 (Frazier Road), go 2 blocks on Highway 75 and 7 Acre Wood is a red & white country frontage located on the left side of the road. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Regular price park admission will be charged for those wishing to enter the park before 10am and after 2pm. HEY KIDS! I’m Gracie the Bunny, and I want to invite YOU to come to An Easter Egg Hunt with all of my barnyard friends at 7 Acre Wood! We're going to have over 9,000 eggs!!! Wow! This is so exciting... you can visit the petting zoo and see me, play mini-golf, play in the Old Town West, zip down the zip-line, play on the playground, watch & listen to the musicians & dance teams, and oh my, I’ll just leave the rest up to you!!! This is one of 3 free annual community events that 7 Acre Wood & Carrie's Coffee Mill does. All of the following are free: admission, egg hunt, petting zoo, mini golf, zip lines, Old Town West, many other play areas, & live music. Tickets may be purchased for pictures with the Easter Bunny, pony rides, hayrides, the barrel car train, face-painting, food, and more. Family Fun park admission before 10am and after 2pm is $6/person. (ADDED:March 02, 2011)

Wood County

Blueberry Ridge Farm Bed and Breakfast 

-Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Cancelled in inclement weather (call if the weather looks bad), There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
Where: 2785 East Highway 80, Mineola, TX 75773. Phone: 903-569-1550. Alternate Phone: 903-569-0101. Email: pray4jill@yahoo.com. When: Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm, during April 2011. Directions: 2785 East Highway 80 is located five miles East of Mineola, Texas on the north side of Highway 80. We are located directly across from a state picnic area.Pumpkin Patch: October 1 to November 20 Blueberries: June 10 to late July (call for closing date) Corn Maze: Coming Fall of 2011 Opening October 1 to November 20 Hay Maze: Coming Fall of 2011 Opening October 1 to November 20 Christmas Tree Farm with Santa Coming 2011 Opening November 20; Opening April. Payment: Cash, Check. Our blueberries, blackberries, and elderberries are certified organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Easter Egg Hunting sessions for the following ages: Infant - 3 years 4 to 6 years 6 to 8 years 8 to 12 years 13 to 14 years.