Here are some of the local Easter events happening this weekend:
Lions Easter Egg Hunt: Kids ages two to nine are invited to hop on over to Heywood Park (Marine Drive and Hamilton Avenue), North Vancouver, on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The hunt will start at 10:30 a.m. sharp. There will also be face painting, crafts, a bouncy castle and entertainment. Free. Event will take place rain or shine while supplies last.
Easter Celebration: Hop into Lonsdale Quay Market Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for an egg hunt (while supplies last) at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. There will also be kids crafts and a visit from the Easter Bunny. lonsdalequay.com/events.php
Easter Eggstravaganza Swim: Join an Easter egg hunt followed by a hoppin’ good time in the pool Sunday, April 5, 1-3 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Regular swim admission. northvanrec.com
Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: The Ambleside Tiddleycove Lions Club will host its annual egg hunt Sunday, April 5, 1 p.m. at John Lawson Park, West Vancouver.
Blueridge Eggstravaganza: Blueridge and Seymour Heights families are invited to grab their baskets and search for goodies left by the Easter Bunny Monday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the playground at McCartney Park, North Vancouver. The park will be divided into different areas by age. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Harvest Project. northvanrec.com
Easter Bunny at Lynn Valley Centre: Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, until Saturday, April 4. Every child will receive a free bag of treats. Bunny hours: Mondays to Fridays from noon to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
North Shore Hospice Easter Event: The North Shore Hospice Society is inviting the public to annual event Saturday, April 4, 1 p.m. at North Shore Hospice, 319 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Event includes an Easter basket decorating contest 1 p.m. sharp, Easter egg hunt 1:30 p.m.and live music by the North Shore Junior Celtic Ensemble.
