Area Easter Egg hunts scheduled

Easter Sunday is March 31 and there are several Tri-City area Easter Egg hunts leading up to the big day.
First up is an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at the Morgan City Petting Zoo located at 725 Myrtle St.
Admission is $2 per person and for those interested in feeding the zoo animals, feed is $1 per cup.
To minimize long lines waiting to get in at hunt time, the zoo personnel ask participants to arrive early because hunts are expect to start on time.
Morgan City Petting Zoo announced on its Facebook page that the gates will close at 10:45 a.m. to allow workers to be in place for the egg hunts.
The first hunt will begin at 11 a.m. with the youngest age group followed by hunts for other age groups.
Age groups are expected to include: up to 3 years old, 4-7 years, 8-12 years and 13+, but attendance may change that.
Keep track of any possible changes on Morgan City Petting Zoo’s FaceBook page.
The Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum will hold its 24th annual Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Festival March 16 on the grounds of the Louisiana State Museum located at 118 Cotten Road near Patterson.
Entrance and parking for this fundraiser is at the Patterson Area Civic Center.
Admission is $5 per person and there will be four age groups. Bring an Easter basket to gather up the eggs and remember to look for that special egg. Two eggs in each age group will hold a special ticket for a bicycle.
The $5 admission includes an entry for the Easter Egg Hunt (for eligible age groups), a souvenir photo with the Easter Bunny and a festive goodie bag.
Arrive early as each group has a special starting time. Ages 2-4 start at 11 a.m.; ages 5-7 at 11:15 a.m.; ages 8-10 at 11:30 a.m. and special needs children at 11:45 a.m. Look for the area marked with the age group for each hunt.
All proceeds will benefit the museum.
For information contact the museum at 985-399-1268.
Morgan City Main Street is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in Lawrence Park from 10-11 a.m. on March 23.
Ages up to 8 years are invited to the free event. Age groups by hunt are: 2 and under (must be able to crawl or walk); 3-5 years and 6-8 years.
Participants are also encouraged to bring a decorated Easter basket to compete for best decorated prizes. A separate basket should be brought for the hunt as the contest baskets will be on display.
Special egg and decorated basket winners will take a picture with Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna.
For more information contact Morgan City Main Street at 985-385-1770.
Also on March 23, The New Age Patterson Civic Organization is once again hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s hunt will be held at the old Patterson Junior High football field from 2-5 p.m.
This free community features food, egg hunts and door prizes.