Falls Church To Host Easter Egg Hunt April 16 At Cherry Hill Park

FALLS CHURCH, VA — Easter is right around the corner in Falls Church. The Christian holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, is April 17 — less than a month away!

Believe it or not, Easter eggs were used by early Christians to symbolize parts of the Easter story, representing the empty tomb from which Jesus resurrected, according to The History Channel.

As for the Easter bunny, it first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase,” The History Channel says.

On April 16, the City of Falls Church will host an Easter Egg hunt for children ages 1 to 11.

They'll also have an opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny, city organizers said.

The fun will take place at Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Avenue) at 10 a.m.

The event is free and no registration is required, organizers said. Guests are asked, however, to bring their own baskets. A magic show with Mike Perrello will take place at 10:30 a.m.

**Rain Date: Monday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m.

Know of any other upcoming egg hunts or Easter Bunny meet-and-greets in Falls Church? Let us know in the comments section.