Entertainment - Entertainment News

POSTED: Friday, Apr. 10, 2009

Where to find Easter egg hunts in Whatcom County

Here's a planner for your Easter egg hunts. All are free except the event at the city swimming pool. Egg hunters should bring baskets for collecting eggs and dress for outdoor weather (except at the pool).

In case of rain, call ahead to make sure the event is happening. This year, for the first time in more than 20 years, the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department is not sponsoring a hunt, due to lack of funding.

Sponsor: Ferndale Haggen Food & Pharmacy

When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 11

Location: Parking lot, 1815 Main St., Ferndale

Ages: 12 and younger

What's unique: All participants will receive prizes and the Easter Bunny and Splash the Otter will appear

Contact: 380-9000

Sponsor: Mt. Baker Ski Area

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 11

Location: Mt. Baker Ski Area

Ages: All ages, must have valid lift ticket or season pass

What's unique: More than 4,000 eggs will be hidden on the slopes of the ski area with a unique sticker and must be brought unopened to the White Salmon Day Lodge; more than $10,00 in prizes available

Contact: mtbaker.us

Sponsor: Lettered Streets Covenant Church

When: 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 11

Location: Fouts Park, H and Ellsworth streets

Ages: 10 and younger

What's unique: Small prizes in the eggs such as candy and stickers and some crafts; tents available

Contact: 920-6712, letteredstreetscc.com.

Sponsor: Bethel Lutheran Church

When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11

Location: 3605 Bennett Drive

Ages: All ages

What's unique: Crafts and snacks

Contact: 734-9100

Sponsor: Bellingham Health Care

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11

Location: 1200 Birchwood Ave.

Ages: No age limit; kids will be divided by age group

What's unique: Visits with the Easter Bunny, prize eggs

Contact: 734-9295

Sponsor: Good News Fellowship Church

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11

Location: 1252 W Axton Road, Ferndale

Ages: 1-8

What's unique: Hot dog picnic

Contact: 360-384-1515, goodnewsfellowship.org

Sponsor: Central Lutheran Church

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11

Location: 925 N. Forest St.

Ages: 2-11

Contact: 734-7180

Sponsor: The C Shop Candy Shop

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11

Location: 4825 Alderson Road, Birch Bay

What's unique: Prizes, toys, summer coupons

Contact: 371- 2070, thecshop.com.

Sponsor: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center

When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11

Location: 1114 Potter St.

Ages: No age limit; kids 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult

What's unique: Water games, search for underwater treasure

Cost: $3 youth, $4 adults

Contact: 778-7665, lromo@cob.org

Sponsor: The Courtyard, a Dementia Care Community

When: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 12

Location: 848 W. Orchard Drive

Ages: 7 and younger; separate area for ages 3 and younger

What's unique: Space is limited, parents must accompany children; chocolate eggs, prize eggs, Easter Bunny will be on site to greet the children and for pictures

Contact: 715-1338