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Easter Events in Houston, Texas

Sally Ann Murphy
If you are looking for some wonderful Easter egg hunts and other fun events for your family in Houston, Texas this Easter, try exploring some of the venues and events below.

Beeping Easter Eggstravanza Hunt & Carnival. Visually impaired and blind children have gathered together for more than ten years to participate in the Beeping Easter Eggstravanza Hunt at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center in Deer Park, Texas. This year's event will be held on Sunday, April 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. There is also a special event for children who are wheelchair-bound. The egg hunt is divided into age groups, with the older children searching for beeping eggs while the smaller ones have eggs that actually shout things like "Hey, I'm over here!" This is a definite Houston, Texas must-attend for any family who has a visually impaired or blind child.

Old Town Spring. Come to Old Town Spring in Texas on April 16 to celebrate Easter with a traditional egg hunt. The Great Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. in Thyme Square, with local merchants providing eggs and prizes. Children will be divided into age groups for egg gathering, and be sure to bring your own basket. The Easter Bunny himself will be in attendance, and admission is free.

The Orange Show Center for Visual Art. The Easter Orange Hunt will be held this year on April 23 at 10 a.m. Children should bring their own baskets to hunt for egg, treats, and of course, oranges! Following the hunt will be the Orange Show Season Opening Party, complete with live entertainment and refreshments. Admission is free to the Orange Show Center for Visual Art, although they do accept donations.

Houston's Easter Egg Hunt. The city of Houston, Texas will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt this year 10:30 a.m. on April 23 at MacGregor Park. Come join the children of Houston as they search for eggs and enjoy other games and prizes, with the Easter Bunny himself joining in the celebration. You can also enjoy Houston's beautiful MacGregor park as you take part in this annul Houston, Texas festivity.

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The George Bush Library in Houston, Texas will hold its annual Easter celebration on April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. In addition to an egg hunt, there will be face painting, an egg toss and even an egg roll. Refreshments will be served, and you can use your own camera to take pictures of your child with the Easter Bunny. A kite-flying contest begins at 11 a.m., with prizes awarded for the most original and the most artistic kites.

Sources

Personal experience

http://www.chron.com

http://ultimatepasadena.com/stories/240033-beeping-easter-egg-hunt-offers-fun-for-visually-impaired-blind-youths

http://www.oldtownspring.com/

http://orangeshow.org

http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/museum/events

Published by Sally Ann Murphy

Sally is an attorney who enjoys good wine, excellent food, bird watching and learning about gardening in her adopted home of Little Rock, Arkansas. She has a special interest in cultivating roses, and is the...  View profile

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  • Lucy M4/19/2011

    Great article :)

  • Jeanne Baney4/18/2011

    I love Easter! What great activities!

  • Sandy James4/12/2011

    Nice family events!

  • Lori Gunn4/11/2011

    good job :)

  • Laura Cone4/11/2011

    fun !

  • Sherri Granato4/11/2011

    These all sound like a lot of fun!

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