Community of Hope’s 5th annual Easter egg hunt set for Saturday

The Easter Bunny will come hopping down the bunny trail, Porter Road that is, making a stop at Pacana Park on Saturday, April 3.

The bunny will be a special guest at the fifth annual Easter EGGstravaganza hosted by Community of Hope Church.

The event begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 1 p.m. Egg hunts will take place every 20 minutes for children from one year of age through fifth grade. In addition to the egg hunts, there will be games to play, bounce houses to jump in, refreshments and a petting zoo.

And, of course, the Easter Bunny will be available for photos with the kids.

All of this is “absolutely free,” according to Community of Hope’s pastor, Rusty Akers, who added that all the fun is “open to the entire community of Maricopa.” 

Last year’s festivities drew about 1,000 children, on a rainy day, and a good turnout is also anticipated for this year’s event.

Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted; the food will go to the F.O.R. Maricopa food bank.

If you go:
What:  Community of Hope’s Easter EGGstravaganza
Where:  Pacana Park, 1900 N. Porter Road
When:  10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, April 3
Cost:  Free

Photo by Joyce Hollis