From helicopter drops to hunting eggs in the park, check out these free events in Lamar County that will be a “hopping” good time for “every bunny.’
Don’t forget your Easter basket.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Hops with Cops presented by Paris Police Department and City of Paris Recreation
There will be a bounce house, hot dogs, sno cones and more. Live band – Marvin Jennings. Special guest – Easter Bunny. Event is being held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Wade Park, 2201 E Price Street.
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Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House
Sam Bell Maxey House will host an Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, Mar. 30, at two different times: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an egg hunt, or “scramble” on the grounds followed by Easter-themed crafts, and the classic Victorian optical illusion toy, thaumatropes. Yard games will also be available for play throughout the event. Site staff advise that visitors arrive early for the egg hunt.
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First Baptist Church Paris presents Community-wide Easter Egg Hunt
There will be an egg hunt, inflatables, free food and prizes. Events starts at 2 p.m.
Location: Sports Pavilion – next to the Love Civic Center in Paris.
East Paris Baptists Church
There will be an egg hunt, sno cones, popcorn, games, and more. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 725 N Collegiate Drive in Paris.
Crazy House Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance and there will be over 2,500 eggs for kids to find. Plus there will be a bounce house and face painting. The event goes from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: 6655 Lamar Road, Reno, Texas, 75462
First Baptist Church Bogata presents ‘Bogatafest’
Bogata’s largest Easter egg hunt! Special Easter baskets awarded for each age group. 8,000 Easter eggs. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries.
Location: Thomas Park, 405 NE Clarksville Street in Bogata.
Bratcher’s Easter Eggstravaganza
Bratcher’s Nursery will host its Easter Eggstravaganza from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be “eggstra” special sales, free Easter bunny pictures from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and free face painting. The Frozin Spoon will also be there from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 3258 Hwy 82 E, Paris, Texas
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Sunday, Mar. 31, 2024
Easter Egg Hunt and Fun for the Kids
New Life PCG Resurrection Service begins at 10:30 a.m. and following the service, there will be an egg hunt, a bounce house, a giant slide and burgers.
Location: 311 East Houston Street in Paris.
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Helicopter Easter Egg Drop
Covenant Christian Church will have its Easter service at 10:30 a.m. and a helicopter drop and Easter egg hunt with more than 10,000 eggs will take place after the service.
Location: 4055 SE Loop 286 in Paris.
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