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Where's the Easter Bunny?

Searching for the Easter Bunny? He'll be in the Newtown area all weekend.

There are plenty of opportunities for the kids to meet the Easter Bunny this year. And the best part is, you don’t have to travel far. Here's a list of places in Newtown or nearby where there will be bunny sightings, egg hunts, and more Easter fun:

  • Hop over to Pickering Manor North Field on Saturday for the Newtown Business and Professional Association's annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. There will be more than 500 prizes (donated by NBPA members) in addition to candy-filled eggs and an Easter Bunny sighting. Adults even get to join in on the fun with a special adult and grandparent egg hunt. The event begins at 9 a.m. sharp.
  • Take a barnyard train ride then visit with the Easter Bunny at Carousel Gardens. The bunny will be there this Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Don't forget the camera for pictures. The bunny will also be back April 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carousel Gardens is located at 591 Durham Rd, Newtown.
  • New Life Christian Ministry will host its annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 23 at 11 a.m. Children up to fifth grade are invited to collect eggs and enjoy a special visit with the Easter Bunny. Please bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. There will be candy prizes.  New Life Christian Ministry is located at 4 Freedom Drive, Newtown.
  • Get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny at the Oxford Valley Mall, 2300 East Lincoln Highway Langhorne. The Easter Bunny will be at the Sears Court during mall hours until Saturday, April 23. Pricing varies.
  • The New Hope and Ivyland Railroad has an Easter Bunny Express train starting this weekend. Children will get to ride along the antique train with the Easter Bunny, who will visit with each child and hand out special treats. The Easter Bunny Express is a 45-minute, nine-mile roundtrip train ride. It runs from April 16 to April 24. Pricing varies. Visit www.newhoperailroad.com for more information. The railroad is located at 32 W. Bridge Street in New Hope.
  • Fans of Peter Cottontail can get a dose of the popular literary character at Yardley Borough’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, to be held this Saturday at 10 a.m. The morning begins with a search for eggs at Buttonwood Park, West Afton and South Main Street. Then, children can follow Mr. Cottontail to Old Library, 46 West Afton Ave., for snacks and photos. There is no fee but donations are appreciated. Proceeds will go towards the repair and painting of the Old Library’s interior walls.
  • Shady Brook Farm is holding an "Eggstravaganza" on April 21, 22, and 23 at 11 a.m. The event features a hayride, the Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt.  It will be held April 21, 22, and 23 starting at 11 a.m. The fee is $8 per child. Receive $1 off with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Shady Brook Farm is located at 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley.
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