Easter Activities Guide 2010

Here is a list of Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny Photos in Columbus, Phenix City, Fort Benning.

Egg Hunts

Spring Eggstravaganza at Riverside (Home of the Commanding General)
March 20, 2010, 10 AM to Noon
Egg hunt times:
10:05 a.m. ~ 18 months to 3 years old
10:45 a.m. ~ 4 and 5 year olds
11:30 a.m. ~ 6 to 8 year olds
12:15 p.m. ~ 9 to 11 year olds
There will be crafts, body art, games, inflatables, candy, stilt walkers, face painters and the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny. This event is FREE and open to the public! For more information call 706-545-3582.

The House of God’s (THOG’s) Easter Egg Hunt
March 27, 2010 from 2-4pm
Egg Hunt for Ages Birth to 12 years. (Prizes for the most eggs in each age category & the runner up). Join Us for Free Games, Food, & Music! Fun for the entire family! We are located at 7230 Flat Rock Road–the corner of Flat Rock and Warm Springs Road. For more info, call at (706) 256-0354.

Operation Community Easter Egg Hunt
March 28, 2010 @ 4 p.m.
Bring your kids (ages 12 and under) and their baskets to the Harris Co. Soccer Complex for this community-wide Easter Egg Hunt! Enjoy music, dancing, games, moonwalks, and cake walk! Plus, free hot dogs, chips & lemonade for the kids. The Soccer Complex is located on Highway 116, one mile east of Hamilton.

Sayers Library Easter Egg Roll
April 2, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome to this fun event at the Sayers Memorial Library. We’ll have games, spoon races, an egg roll. Plus, the children will have a chance to hunt for Easter eggs. FREE.

Callaway Garden’s Easter Eggstravaganza
April 3, 2010 from 2-5 p.m.
Grab your basket and come by Robin Lake Beach for a mega-hunt of candy and prize eggs. Hunts are held by age groups, and the Easter Bunny will visit from noon to 5:00 p.m. for boys and girls to have their Easter photo taken. Bring your own basket or buy one once you arrive. Egg hunts are free with admission to Callaway Gardens.
Info: 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292)

Easter Egg Hunt at Florence Marina State Park
April 3, 2010 from 1-2 p.m.
Children can bring their baskets and hunt for eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. Special hunts will be held for ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-10. The hunt is free, but there is a $5 parking pass. The park is located in Omaha, GA on Highway 39, just about 40 minutes south of Columbus.
Info: 229-838-4706 or visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org

Easter Fun at Chick-fil-A on Bradley Park Drive
April 3, 2010 from 2-5 p.m
Come see the Easter bunny, baby ducks, chickens and bunnies! Plus Easter egg hunt and games.

Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt at North Highland Church
April 4, 2010 @ 12:30 p.m.
North Highland Assembly of God Church, 7300 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus. Hop on over on Easter Sunday. There will be over 16,000 eggs plus prizes. Ages: Infant to College. Info: 706-561-7777

Easter Services

Easter Celebration at Power of Praise Church
April 3, 2010 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Power of Praise Church in Phenix City will be having an Easter celebration and
everyone is invited. We will be having a 5,000 Easter egg hunt, free food, live music and entertainment, inflatables, games, face painting and door prizes.
Location is: 230 Highway 431 south, Phenix city, AL
Info: 334-298-7798 or 334-275-5714.

4th Annual City-Wide, Easter Resurrection Service
April 4, 2010 11:00 a.m. at the Columbus Civic Center.
Special Guests will be Pastor Steve Brock– a prolific Pastor and featured soloist with Pastor Benny Hinn miracle crusades, and gospel recording artist “Micah Stampley”–known for his recording hit, “War Cry”. This event is FREE TO ALL!
Info: 706-507-0485

Easter at Lakebottom
April 4, 2010 11:00 a.m. at Lakebottom Park
Come Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus at this annual community wide Easter event! Come for a Special Message and Special Kids Program! Bring a lawnchair or a blanket and join us at the Band Shelter.
Info: 706-649-3965

Easter Mass at the PC Amphitheater
April 4, 2010 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Service provided by St. Patrick and Mother Mary Churches. Celebrant Rev. Thomas D. Weise. Open to the Public. 508 Dillingham Street, Phenix City.
Info: 334-298-9025

Easter Sunrise Service at Callaway Gardens
April 4, 2010 @ 7:30 a.m.
Begin this day with a meaningful non-denominational sunrise service alongside the lawn at the Gardens Restaurant. This year’s service will be led by Mark Outlaw, senior minister of the First United Methodist Church of Pine Mountain, and will feature an inspirational choir. The natural beauty of Callaway Gardens during the early morning hours serves as a fitting backdrop to this memorable event. Admission is free prior to 8:00 a.m. Guests should enter through the beach gate on U. S. Hwy. 27.

Easter Bunny Photos

Photos with the Bunny
March 20-April 3, 2010
The Easter Bunny is hopping into Peachtree Mall for visits and photos. All visitors to the bunny will receive a complimentary pair of whimsical bunny ears.
Visit early and save on photos with our coupon valid through March 25th.
CLICK HERE FOR BUNNY PHOTO COUPON!
LOCATION: Center Court
TIME: Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 12pm – 6pm