Akron Easter Activities 2010

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Easter is Egg-citing in Akron this year.  There are so many fun and usually FREE Easter events in Akron. This is a listing of some great Easter Egg Hunts, special Easter Worship services, Easter Dramas, Easter Concerts, places to find the Easter Bunny, and places for Easter Day dinner.  I hope you can find at least one Easter activity in Akron to share with your family this season.

Easter Train at Summit Mall

Ride the Easter Train  through April 11! Sponsored by Playground World

3265 W Market St.
Akron, OH 44333

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Friends at Belden Village Mall

The Easter Bunny and his furry friends will be here for breakfast on Saturday, 03.27.10 at 9am in the Food Court.
Tickets are only $4 and are available at the Concierge next to the Food Court doors.
Breakfast is provided by Chick-fil-A (Chicken Minis, Hash Browns, and a Drink).
Prizes, goodies and giveaways will be available for everyone. Gary Rivers from My 101.7 FM Morning Show will be on site with fun for all.

Visit the Easter Bunny at Belden Village Mall

With spring just around the corner, the Easter Bunny will soon be arriving at Westfield Belden Village.
Starting Saturday, March 13th through Saturday, April 4th, you can visit and have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny in Easterland, right in front of Macy’s in our Center Court.
Bunny Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 6pm
(The Easter Bunny does take breaks during the day to enjoy some delicious carrots).
Photo package information is available at Easterland or the Concierge.

Richfield Library Easter Crafts

Decorate some paper eggs. Finished eggs will become part of a library bulletin board. March 22-27 all day
Richfield Library
3761 South Grant Street
Richfield, Ohio 44286

Craft Club Easter Crafts at Firestone Park Library

March 25 (2:00 pm) – Come to the Craft Club and make Easter crafts, gifts and decorations. Space is limited so please sign up in advance: 330-624-2126
Firestone Park Library
1486 Aster Avenue
Akron, OH 44301

Tetélestai Passion Paly

Tetélestai is the musical portrayal of the trial, execution & resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. With over 100 cast and crew, full costumes, staging and theatrical equipment, this prayerfully presented musical is a memorable way to prepare for the Easter season. The production is interdenominational & free of charge (free-will offerings accepted). Friday & Saturday shows begin at 8:00 pm; Sunday shows at 3:00 pm unless otherwise noted.  Doors open 1 hour before performance time.

March 26, 27, 28
St. Mary Catholic Church
85 S. Sandusky Street
Tiffin, OH  44883
(419)447-2087
www.stmarychurch.com

April 1, 2
Archbishop Hoban High School
One Holy Cross Boulevard
Akron, OH  44306
(330)773-6658
www.hoban.org

Easter Bunny Express

You’ll never believe what the Easter Groundhog has been up to in the past few months and there is only one way to find out. Join CVSR and CVNP for our annual Easter Egg Extravaganza. Enjoy a puppet show, crafts and an Easter Egg hunt.

You will travel to Peninsula where a bus will be waiting to take you to Happy Days Lodge. After the activities, the bus will then take you back to Peninsula for a 2:05 p.m. departure. You will return to Akron Northside Station by 2:50 p.m.

Saturday Mar 27, 2010 11:35 AM Akron Northside Station – Akron, OH

*As of this posting, there are still tickets left.

Annual Ohio Egg Artists Guild Show & Sale

See elegant eggshell artistry in traditional and unique styles from local and regional artists. Egg decorating classes for those over 8 available on Sat. at 2pm by reservation only. Saturday, Mar 27 9:00a to 4:00p
at First Presbyterian Church of Akron, Akron, OH
Pancake breakfast Sat. from 9-1, $5.00 adult, $3.00 5-12, FREE under 5.
Portion of gate and all breakfast proceeds to support Summer’s Best Two Weeks Urban Youth Program

First Presbyterian Church of Akron
647 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 434-5183

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Akron Zoo

Bring the kids and grandkids to the zoo and enjoy a egg hunt and Breakfast with the Bunny.

Guests can also take pictures with the bunny and every kid in the egg hunt will get a goodie bag. Find the special golden egg and win some cool prizes!

Event also includes FREE admission to the zoo following the event! Breakfast provided by Country Diner.

When: March 27 & 28, April 3rd 9:00 – 11 a.m.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Quail Hollow State Park in Hartville

Breakfast includes French toast, sausage links, fruit cup and beverage. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place after each breakfast (3 seatings). Saturday, Mar 27 9:30a

The breakfast will be served in the Manor House dining room.

Pre-paid reservations are required by March 20th. Reservation forms can be picked up at the park, Hartville Library or printed online.
Quail Hollow State Park
13480 Congress Lake Ave.
Hartville, OH 44632
(330) 877-6652

Easter Egg Adventure

The Maranatha Bible Church in Springfield Twp., OH will be holding an Easter Egg Adventure on Saturday, Mar 27 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Activities Include:
Egg Coloring Contest With a Coloring Book You Can Take Home!
Egg-On-Your-Face Painting
Egg-citing Snacks
Egg Toss (Corn Hole) Games
Egg-cellent Story Telling
Egg Hunting Adventures

Good for babies through 5th Grade with their parents or guardians.

Maranatha Bible Church
1424 Killian Rd.
Springfield Twp., OH 44312
(330) 645-2681

Easter Egg Hunt at Walgreens in Cuyahoga Falls

Walgreens will host an Easter Egg Hunt on March 27th 9am – 1pm. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny and win prizes.

Walgreens
755 Howe Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Heather Knoll Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

Heather Knoll’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza features an Easter egg hunt, coloring contest, face painting, cupcake decorating, pictures with the Easter Bunny and breakfast-on-the-go, as well as prizes for children. March 27 9:00 am. Please make reservations with Bambi Gross, Heather Knoll activity director at 330-688-8600 by March 22.
Heather Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1134 North Avenue
Tallmadge, OH 44278

EASTER PARADE Movie at the Akron Main Library

Great Thursday Movie on April 1st at 6:30pm at the Akron Main Library. The happiest musical ever made is Irving Berlin’s Easter Parade! Songs such as “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “A Couple of Swells,” and “Shaking the Blues Away” frame a story of Don and Hannah’s rise to stardom. Starring Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and Ann Miller. 109 min

Akron-Summit County Public Library – Main Library
60 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44326
(330) 643-9000

Easter Egg Hunt, Breakfasts & Services at Wedgewood United Methodist Church

Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday April 3rd, 11 o’clock.
Age groups, up to the fifth grade, have their own areas. Little ones don’t have to compete with big kids. Snow, Rain or Shine.

Come early – Scout Continental Breakfast, 9:00 – 10:30 am, April 3rd. Juice & Krispy Kreme donuts $.50, muffins $
Wedgewood United Methodist Church
2350 Wedgewood Dr.
Akron, OH 44312

Maundy Thursday Service and Passover Ceremonial Meal

This is a 2 hour evening that will include an introduction, symbolic Passover meal, fellowship and a Seder message. Robert Specter, a missionary to the Jewish community and President of Rock of Israel Ministries is hosting the Passover Ceremonial Meal. Thursday, Apr 1 7:00p
Open to the public. Call for additional information
Akron First Assembly
1175 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 836-5531

Stations of the Cross in Lodi

Stations of the Cross is a dramatization of Christ’s suffering and death.
Stations of the Cross
Friday, Apr 2 7:00pm to 8:00pm
First Congregational Church of Lodi
114 Church St.
Lodi, OH 44254
(330) 948-1109

Easter Egg Hunt at First Christian Church of Medina, Medina, OH

First Christian Church of Medina and United Church of Christ invite the public to join us for our annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00pon the grounds of FCC. We are located at the corner of Routes 3 South and 162 in Medina. Bring a friend and your Easter basket and join us for the fun!
First Christian Church of Medina
4797 Sharon-Copley Rd.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-7021

Touched by the Christ – an Easter Cantata in Canton, OH

First Church of the Resurrection, 901 E Tuscarawas St in Canton, is proud to present our Easter Cantata – Touched by the Christ on Saturday, Apr 3 6:00pm.

This compelling reflection upon Jesus’ final days is viewed through His eyes and the eyes of those surrounding Him. It is our hope that this work will prompt your own reflections upon the great wonder and mystery of the Incarnate God Who, for the love of His people, humbled Himself, dying for our salvation and triumphing over death.
First Church of the Resurrection
901 E. Tuscarawas St.
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-1719

Easter Encounter Service

We are expecting great services on Easter weekend. While all our services have some similarity in music and the SAME message by Pastor Jonathan, the following description might be helpful as you invite friends to a service. We will have our encounter 6pm service on Saturday! Pastor Sam Beatty will lead with contemporary music and graphics that normally occur during that service. Saturday, Apr 3 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Grace Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
7393 Pearl Rd.
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
(440) 243-4885

54th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Water Works Park

54th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Water Works Park. Events include pony rides, photo opportunity with The Bunny petting zoo and a judged egg decorating contest separated into 4 categories that are age-related. Bring your own basket for the egg hunt, which is also separated into age categories and begins at 2:00 pm. April 3 1:00 pm.
Water Works Park
2025 Monroe Falls Avenue
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Easter Egg Hunt at Boettler Park

Easter Egg Hunt at Boettler Park and visit with The Easter Bunny on April 3rd at 1pm. This Annual event is for kids 10 years old and younger. You must register name, age and where you reside with Green Parks & Recreation, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 330-896-6621.
Boettler Park Heritage Hill Playground
5300 Massillon Road
Green, OH 44232

John S. Knight Center Easter Brunch

Celebrate Easter Sunday with a brunch buffet at the John S. Knight Center. Includes Waffle & Omelet Stations, Make-Your-Own Doughnut Machine, Large Selection of Salads & Main Entrees, Assorted Desserts, and Beverages. Sunday, Apr 4 11:00a to 3:00p Reservations Recommend. $20 general admission; $5 children 8 & under

John S. Knight Convention Center
277 East Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 374-8900