If you’re looking to catch the Easter Bunny out and about this weekend there are a handful of county events you can check out.
Bay City Parks and Recreation Department has its annual “Easter Egg-Stravaganza” on Friday, April 18.
The event will be from 12-3 p.m. at LeTulle Park, 1135 TX 35.
All egg scrambles are broken down by age and event activ ities will be free and open to the public.
Parents should note that each scramble lasts about one minute and is not repeated, so children should be at the scramble for their age group on time.
Age groups are broken down for ages 4-10 and kick-off at 12:20 p.m. for four-year-olds.
Children ages 0-3 years old and those with special needs will be able to join in the fun of the egg scrambles at the “Haystack” egg hunt area.
There will also be inflatable games, photo opportunity areas, and backyard games like corn hole.
“All egg hunts are free for the public,” said Parks & Recreation Director Kelly Penewitt in a press release.
“Plus, food trucks will be parked and ready to serve up delicious treats.”
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 979-323-1660.
The Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosts its “61st Annual J.C. Lewis Oak Memorial Tree Sale” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the H.E.B. Green Space on 6th St.
Live Oaks vary from $40-100 based on size and are available from 3-15 gallon sizes.
Burr Oaks are $60 for a three-gallon tree.
Cypress trees are $40 for a three-gallon tree or $125 for a 15-gallon tree.
The trees are provided by A-Team Landscaping.
For more information call the chamber at 979-245-8333.
The first-ever “Great Gorda Hunt” is sponsored by LCRA Parks and billed as a family-friendly event filled with outdoor fun to celebrate the arrival of spring.
The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Matagorda Bay Nature Park, 6420 FM 2031 in Matagorda.
Once it’s 10:30 a.m., kids can participate in the ultimate egg hunt across the park to capture treasures and a chance to win the grand prize!
Tickets are $10 per child ages four and above while children 3 and under are free.
Park entry is $5 for adults to accompany egg hunt participants.
“Enjoy a variety of activities, such as axe throwing and mini golfing, or arts and crafts including egg dying and pottery,” reads the LCRA Parks Facebook page.
“During the event, we’ll be joined by the Easter Bunny for anyone looking to take their next family portrait. Who will uncover the most eggs? Join us and find out.”
The event also features mini golfing, archery, a bounce house, yard games, crafts, and other activities.
To learn more about the event and ticketing, click here: https://lcraparks.com/events/great-gorda-hunt-2025.
The Blessing EFLM Lions Club and Blessing Historical Foundation partner for the annual “Easter Egg Hunt” on Saturday afternoon.
The hunt will be from 2-5 p.m. outside the Blessing Hotel Coffee shop, 10 FM 616.
The free event is open to children ages 1-10 and features several children’s games including ring toss, bean bag toss, fish pond, spin-the-wheel, and a kid’s Ferris wheel.
The Easter Bunny will also be visiting during the hunt.
For more information, call or text Penny Bloom at 979-240-3943 or Debbie Davant at 979-637-0736.
