Hoppy hunting this weekend

Several egg hunts and festivals are scheduled for this Saturday, April 8, in West Orange County.


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The city of Ocoee will host its annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive. The event is open to children ages 12 and younger. Children should bring a basket or sack to scoop up candy-filled eggs. Admission is free. There also will be a game truck, train, bubble bus and other games. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance and be available for photos. Snacks will be available for purchase. For information, call (407) 905-3180 or visit ocoee.org.

In Horizon West, families can start their Easter fun with the Hippity Hop 5K and children’s races at 8 a.m., followed by an Easter egg hunt, family festival with carnival games and an Easter Bunny meet-and-greet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hamlin Town Center, 14422 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden. For information on the 5K, visit floridarunningco.com.

In Windermere, members of the police department will escort the Easter Bunny around town from 10 a.m. to noon. Children should listen for the police sirens and run outside to greet town staff, who will be throwing bags of eggs and candy. The route includes Estancia, The Willows, Marina Bay, The Manors, Park Avenue and side streets, Lake Butler Boulevard and South Lake Butler Boulevard, Oakdale Street and side streets, Ridgewood, Magnolia, Windermere Oaks, Sunset Bay, Windermere Reserve, Pine Street and most of the numbered roads on either side of Main Street.

 

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