12.62.-68. Easter

For many of us in West Michigan, Easter is the last day of spring break this year so many just relax after their church services with family but others are looking for some festive times. Here are a few ideas to search for Easter Eggs, Easter brunches, or meet the Easter bunny:

12.62. Allendale Easter Egg Hunt
6th Annual Allendale Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Kris Keegstra- RE/MAX Grand Valley and Chemical Bank. To be held Saturday, April 7, 2012, 1:00PM at Life Stream Church, 6561 Lake Michigan Drive (old Middle School Building). Kids up to 10 years old are invited to come and gather prize-filled eggs and have a chance to win Grand Prizes. The event is FREE; however, if you are able a make a voluntary donation, all proceeds will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Saturday, April 07, 2012
01:00 PM – 01:30 PM

12.63. The Bunny Train

Saturday Departures March 24 & 31 at 11am & 2pm

Saturday Departures April 7 at 11am, 1 & 3pm
Sunday Departures March 25 & April 1 at 1pm & 3pm
Kids of all ages will enjoy this one hour and twenty minute excursion through the Spring Time country-side. The Easter Bunny and her cast of a wacky, musical characters perform in each of our antique passenger coaches.
These shows star local actress Angie Peavy who has many credits; including “Snow White” at Disney World Resorts in 2003. Our Springtime Princess will read children’s books and lead the passengers in springtime songs.
Kids will be given a surprise at the end of the ride.
When the kids look out the train windows, they may see other bunnies too.
Adults $14.50, Seniors (60+) $13.50, Kids (2-12) $12.50
Under 2 FREE
There will be over 200 seats available on each run.
There will be many tickets available for walk-up sales on the departure dates.
If you are planning on purchasing your fares at the Station on the dates of the shows, please buy them at least 20 minutes prior to departure.
The Conductor starts the boarding procedure at that time.

For more information visit: http://www.coopersvilleandmarne.org/BunnyTrain.html

12.64. Easter Brunch at Cygnus 27

This is an awesome brunch, they have this brunch almost every Sunday. Not sure how the Amway pulls this off but I have never had a bad meal at any of their restaurants.

Brunch 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
$39.95 plus tax and gratuity
$16.95 plus tax and gratuity for children 5-12
4 and under are free

Sunday, April 08, 2012
10:30 AM – 02:30 PM

For more info visit: http://www.amwaygrand.com/cygnus27.html

12.65. Easter Egg Extravaganza at Centerpointe Mall

Bring your family and friends to Centerpointe Mall for some family fun!
Family Fun Includes: Scramble, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Carnival Games, Inflatable Bounce House, Face Painting, Balloon Animals. Meet the local Firemen and Paramedics
Each child will have the opportunity to participate in the Egg Scramble, receive a goody bag and (4) tickets to use for the activities at the event. Additional tickets are $0.25 each. Photos with the Easter Bunny are $2.00, and you will receive a 4×6 print while you wait.
Saturday, April 07, 2012
10:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location:
Centerpointe Mall
3665 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

12.66. Hudsonville Easter Egg Hunt

7th Annual Hudsonville Community Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by RE/MAX Grand Valley. To be held Saturday, April 7, 2012, 10:00am at Hughes Park on 40th Ave in Hudsonville. Kids up to 10 years old are invited to come and gather prize-filled eggs and have a chance to win one of three Grand Prizes. The event is FREE; however, if you are able a make a voluntary donation, all proceeds will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Saturday, April 07, 2012
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

12.67. Muskegon Central United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt

Preschoolers through 5th graders are invited to hunt for eggs beginning at 11:00am at Muskegon Central United Methodist Church, located at 1011 2nd St. in Muskegon. www.muskegoncentralumc.org

12.68. Muskegon Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt

The Muskegon Jaycees invite children of all ages to join them in an Easter Egg Hunt from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Ross Park, located at 82 Randall Rd. in Norton Shores. www.muskegonjaycees.org