DES MOINES, Iowa — Easter is almost here, and plenty of local egg hunts are on the horizon — so hop to it!
Here's where to go for family fun, tasty treats and, of course, lots of Easter eggs in central Iowa.
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Ankeny
- When: Saturday, April 8 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Where: NW Georgetown Blvd
- More info: Registration is required. Click here to fill out the form
- When: Friday, April 7 at 11 a.m.
- Where: 915 SE Shurfine Drive
- More info: Kids hunt for eggs first at 11 a.m., but don't worry: your dogs can get in on the small dog hunt at 11:30 a.m. and the big dog hunt at 12 p.m.
- When: Saturday, April 8 from 7 to 8:-30 p.m.
- Where: 510 NW Ash Drive
- More info: This egg hunt is a glow in the dark adventure.
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Hawkeye Park at 400 NW Lakeshore Drive
- More info: An accessible hunt will also be held at Miracle Field
Cumming
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 9 to 9:30 a.m.
- Where: 2701 Cumming Avenue
- More info: Hunt for 8,000 eggs filled with prizes and candy. Rainbow Ray Face Painting will be in attendance from 9 to 11 a.m.
Des Moines
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
- Where: 475 NW Hoffman Lane
- More info: Around 2,000 eggs will have candy, and some special ones have dollar coins.
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
- Where: Drake Park at 2300 Drake Park Ave.
- More info: Breakfast will be served from until 10:45 a.m., with the actual egg hunt starting at 11 a.m.
- When: Saturday, April 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Where: 3717 Forest Ave.
- More info: Free snacks and beverages are available for the whole family during the egg hunt
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 9 a.m.
- Where: 3126 Twana Drive
- More info: Kids will be divided into three age groups, and approximately 10,000 eggs will be hidden in Woodlawn Park
- When: Saturday, April 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Where: 6218 Willowmere Drive
- More info: Bring your pup for this Doggy Easter Egg Hunt! Each dog can redeem one egg.
- When: Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to noon
- Where: Drake Park at 2300 Drake Park Ave.
- More info: EasterFest will also have inflatables, a balloon show and giveaways
- When: Saturday, April 8 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
- Where: Riverwalk Park at 710 Corning Ave.
- More info: The hunt is on at 9 a.m., but the Easter Bunny and other festivities will be there at 8:30 a.m.
- When: Saturday, April at 9:45 a.m.
- Where: 2633 Fleur Drive
- More info: There will be three different hunts, for kids of all ages: 0-3 years, 4-6 years and 7-10 years
- When: Saturday, April 8 from 2 to 5 p.m.
- Where: Evelyn K. Davis Park at 1400 Forest Ave.
- More info: The Easter Bunny will make an appearance, alongside food and games
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m.
- Where: 4003 2nd Ave.
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 9:45 a.m.
- Where: 8383 Ridgeview Drive
- More info: Breakfast is served at 9 a.m., a service will follow at 10:30 a.m. and the egg hunt kicks off at noon
Granger
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m.
- Where: Parks and Recreation Field at 2200 Walnut Street
- More info: Kids 11 and younger are welcome to participate
Indianola
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: 2305 W 2nd Ave.
- More info: Supplies are limited to the first 150 kids
Panora
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
- Where: 206 W South Street
- More info: Kids 11 or under are allowed to participate.
Waukee
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
- Where: 1255 Warrior Lane
- More info: The crowd will be divided into three age groups: ages 4 and under, ages 5-7 and ages 8-10. Look for the special golden prize eggs!
West Des Moines
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m.
- Where: 2900 University Ave.
- More info: 100 eggs are hidden in the store, with candy and a few Fresh Thyme gift cards waiting to be discovered
- When: Saturday, April 8 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
- Where: 1115 Grand Ave.
- More info: Indoor games and crafts will start off the event, with the egg hunt coming later in the afternoon
- When: Sunday, April 9 at 10:15 a.m.
- Where: 720 Grand Ave.
- More info: The hunt will take place inside the church, with different age groups searching in different areas of the building
Urbandale
- When: Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: 2743 82nd Place