Tom Behrens – Easter has been a time of celebration and feasting. Many traditional Easter games and customs developed, such as egg rolling, egg tapping, pace egging, cascarones or confetti eggs and egg decorating.
The most famous Easter event in the U.S. is at the White House. Thirty-five thousand visitors from around the country head to the South Lawn to participate in the Annual Easter egg roll, play games and listen to stories.
Do rabbits lay eggs? According to Discovery News, since ancient times, eggs and rabbits have been a symbol of fertility, while spring has been a symbol of rebirth. So even though rabbits don’t lay eggs, the association of these symbols was almost natural.
The following is a partial list of some of the Easter Egg Hunts and Festivities in the Katy, Brookshire, Fulshear and Simonton areas.
Have fun this coming weekend, and don’t forget to bring your basket.
WHAT: Jordan Ranch Hosts Easter Bunny
WHEN: April 8
TIME: 2 PM – 5 PM
WHERE: The Shed, 30757 Jordan Crossing Blvd., Katy
DESCRIPTION: The Easter Bunny will hop into Jordan Ranch for a festive Hip Hop Hooray spring celebration, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at The Shed, 30757 Jordan Crossing Boulevard. The day includes a petting zoo, music spun by a DJ, games, face painting and more. The Easter Bunny will pose for pictures with young fans. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.
MORE INFORMATION: www.jordanranchtexas.com
WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt with Goats
WHEN: Friday, April 7, 2023
TIME: 11 AM – 1:30 PM
WHERE: ROSE Therapeutic Farm, 1324 Peach Ridge Rd., Brookshire
DESCRIPTION: A family experience…meet the goats, chickens, piggies, rabbits, mini-horse, and Daryl the Cow. Maggie, Sadie and Punky will lead the way as we search for Easter eggs.
MORE INFORMATION: At least one parent must attend and participate with the kids.
WHAT: Baskets & Bunnies
WHEN: Saturday, April 8
TIME: 9 AM – Noon
WHERE: Katy City Park, 5850 Franz Rd., Katy
DESCRIPTION: Easter egg hunting, holiday crafts, inflatables, activities, and a visit from the Easter Bunny…fun packed event for the whole family.
MORE INFORMATION: katyparks@cityofkaty.com, 281-391-4840
WHAT: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
WHEN: Saturday, April 8
TIME: 11 AM – 1 PM
WHERE: Rainforest Café, 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an array of breakfast foods in the jungle and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Participate in activities, enter raffles, and win prizes. Kids go home with goodie bags, plus they receive and exclusive retail discount. Price: Adults $25.95; Kids (4-10) $18.87; Kids (0-3) Free; limited seating is available.
MORE INFORMATION: 281-644-6200
WHAT: Dewberry Farm Easter and Spring Fest
WHEN: April 7 & 8
TIME: Kids (0-3), 10:30 AM & 2 PM; Kids (4-8), 11 AM & 2:30 PM; and Kids (9-12), 11:30 AM & 3 PM
WHERE: Dewberry Farm, 7705 FM 362, Brookshire
DESCRIPTION: Get photos with the Easter Bunny, go on an egg hunt, and enjoy all the attractions at Dewberry Farms. Bring your own Easter Basket or borrow one of ours. Eggs will be filled with candy and toys.
MORE INFORMATION: Price: $24.95; children 2 and under free. 281-934-3276
WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic at George Ranch Historical Park
WHEN: Saturday, April 8
TIME: 11 AM & 1 PM
WHERE: 10215 FM 762, Richmond TX
DESCRIPTION: Bring the whole family to gather eggs and discover Texas history. Pack a picnic lunch, sit under the 100-year-old oaks. The egg hunt for children ages 4 and under will be at 11 AM n the Davis Mansion yard, while the egg hunt for children ages 5 and up will be in the South Yard next to the George Ranch house at 1 PM. Bring your own baskets and rabbit ears!
MORE INFORMATION: georgeranch.org
WHAT: Easter Egg-stravaganza and Egg Hunt at Blessington Farms
WHEN: April 7-8
TIME:
WHERE: 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton, TX
DESCRIPTION: Join us for our annual Easter EGGstravaganza Easter egg hunt with sporadic appearances from our Easter Bunny.
MORE INFROMATION: Tickets can be purchased online or at the farm. blessingtonfarms.com