(March 24, 2016) Braving chilly conditions, bundled up and carrying oversized baskets in tiny, frozen fingers, more than 100 children, accompanied by their parents, showed up at Sturgis Park in Snow Hill on Saturday to take part in the town’s annual Easter egg hunt.
Three different age groups took part in the sweets and treats scramble, which started at 11 a.m., with each egg containing both a toy and a piece of candy. Rare golden eggs also earned children the chance to choose a larger item, ranging from stuffed animals and glow sticks, to massive chocolate rabbits weighing in at several pounds.
Before the race, dozens of participants lined up as David Coleman, from Mid Atlantic Survival School, created custom balloon creatures – and the occasional inflatable light saber. The Easter Bunny itself also came out to see the children, pose for pictures, and catch a glimpse of the Pocomoke River.
Nearby, the Purnell Museum also handed out treats and free museum passes, and Harvest Moon Tavern hosted an exclusive “Lunch with the Easter Bunny” event.
“It was a great kids activity, great community activity, and the weather held up enough to pull it off,” Snow Hill Economic Development Director Michael Day said. “We’re always happy to host the Easter Bunny in Snow Hill, and we hope we can do it again real soon.”
On Saturday, at 11 a.m., Burbage Funeral Home will hold its own Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce. Children 8 and under are welcome.
Next month, on April 1, the Purnell Museum, on 208 West Market Street, will officially reopen for the season. Other upcoming events include Paint Snow Hill, April 15-17, and the Stand Up Paddle Board Races, June 17-19.
The town also hosts Arts on the River First Fridays each month. For more information, visit www.snowhillartsontheriver.org.
Three different age groups took part in the sweets and treats scramble, which started at 11 a.m., with each egg containing both a toy and a piece of candy. Rare golden eggs also earned children the chance to choose a larger item, ranging from stuffed animals and glow sticks, to massive chocolate rabbits weighing in at several pounds.
Before the race, dozens of participants lined up as David Coleman, from Mid Atlantic Survival School, created custom balloon creatures – and the occasional inflatable light saber. The Easter Bunny itself also came out to see the children, pose for pictures, and catch a glimpse of the Pocomoke River.
Nearby, the Purnell Museum also handed out treats and free museum passes, and Harvest Moon Tavern hosted an exclusive “Lunch with the Easter Bunny” event.
“It was a great kids activity, great community activity, and the weather held up enough to pull it off,” Snow Hill Economic Development Director Michael Day said. “We’re always happy to host the Easter Bunny in Snow Hill, and we hope we can do it again real soon.”
On Saturday, at 11 a.m., Burbage Funeral Home will hold its own Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce. Children 8 and under are welcome.
Next month, on April 1, the Purnell Museum, on 208 West Market Street, will officially reopen for the season. Other upcoming events include Paint Snow Hill, April 15-17, and the Stand Up Paddle Board Races, June 17-19.
The town also hosts Arts on the River First Fridays each month. For more information, visit www.snowhillartsontheriver.org.