St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting free Easter egg hunts at multiple locations on Thursday, April 18 and Saturday, April 20.
Photos with the Easter Bunny begin at 10:30 a.m., with the egg hunts beginning at 11 a.m. Children ages 8 and younger are invited to participate in the following Easter egg hunts:
Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Veterans Park, 1332 Veterans Parkway in St. Johns
Palencia Park, 405 Palencia Village Drive in St. Augustine
Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Treaty Park, 1595 Wildwood Drive in St. Augustine
Al Wilke Park, 6140 Main St. in Hastings
These events are free. Children must bring a basket for collection, and parents are invited to bring their own camera for photos with the Easter Bunny. For more information, contact Stephanie Taylor at sntaylor@sjcfl.us or (904) 669-6612.
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
The Parks and Recreation department is also partnering with First Coast YMCA for a free underwater Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 18, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Solomon Calhoun Community Center and Pool, located at 1300 Duval St. in St. Augustine. Children ages 5 to 12 years are invited to gather eggs left underwater and trade them for prizes at the Bunny Store. Bring your swimsuit, towel and a bucket to collect your eggs. RSVP to mcasson@fcymca.org or (904) 704-4644.
