5 Things March 24: Easter Egg Hunt, Chocolate Workshop and More

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1. Easter egg hunt

Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary will offer a relaxed, non-competitive hunt March 24, 30 and 31 noon to 3 p.m., where each child can walk through the Winslow Nature Trail to find colorful eggs at their own pace. Children are limited to 10 eggs per child. Eggs will then be brought to volunteers to trade in for a candy surprise. Before or after the hunt, you can tour the entire sanctuary and meet all of the animals, play on the playground or simply sit by the fire, chat and enjoy the day. This event is subject to weather conditions. Admission to this is event is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Save $1 when you use your AAA membership. Don’t forget to bring a basket.

2. Chocolate workshop

A chocolate workshop will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montione’s Bakery. It benefits the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. You'll dip cake pops, cannolli, Easter peeps, Oreos and more. Admission is $10 per person at door. There will also be a raffle to win an autographed football and your own chocolate workshop for eight people. To register and for more information visit http://www.montionesbiscotti.com/

3. Pancake breakfast

Boy Scout Troop 61 of Norton is hosting a free pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Parish Center, Norton. This event is open to all who would like a hot breakfast. Donations will be accepted. There will also be a silent auction with a New England Patriots' autographed football by Zoltan Mesko, New England Revolution tickets, memorabilia from the Red Sox; Norton Kayak three hour trip for two people, jewelry, gift cards and more.

4. Home Show at Patriot Place

Stop by 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. The Home Show at Patriot Place will offer hundreds of exhibits and demonstrations for all ages in the Dana-Farber Field House next to Gillette Stadium. Admission to the Home Show at Patriot Place is $9 for adults, free for ages 17 and under.  Tickets purchased online receive a $2 discount. For more information visit www.newenglandhomeshows.com.

5. High near 46, low around 30

Today will be sunny, with a high near 46. West wind will be 7 to 10 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 30.