At the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie on Saturday, March 24, kids 13 and under can hunt for thousands of candy-filled eggs hidden throughout the park’s 25-acre facility. The Youth Activity Park Easter Egg Hunt features a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as face painting, games, activities and more.
From 1 to 3 p.m., there will be egg hunts for special needs children. These hunts will be divided into four categories: one for children with sensory impairments, one for children with mobility impairments, one with specially designed beeping eggs for children with visual impairments and one for children ages 13 and up.
The hunts are scheduled as follows:
1 p.m. Children 12 and under with sensory disabilities
1:30 p.m. Children 12 and under with mobility disabilities
2 p.m. Children 12 and under with visual disabilities
2:30 p.m. Children 13 and older with disabilities
Bring your cameras for photos with the Easter Bunny! All egg hunts are free.
Pre-registration is required. Registration is limited to 100 children per hunt. Participants are encouraged to register by March 17.
Visit sccmo.org to register or call 636-949-7535.
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