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SCRAMBLE: Easter-Season Egg Hunts in Northern Virginia
The hunts are all they're cracked up to be.
If the weather hasn't clued you in, finally, it's just about Easter — finally.
Here are some activities around Northern Virginia. Want to add yours? Tell us in comments below.
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Alexandria: April 18-20, 2014. 614 Oronoco Street. The museum’s garden will be filled with hundreds of colorful toy-filled Easter eggs. Games, crafts, refreshments, and photos with the Easter Bunny. All children of elementary school age or younger (children aged 0-12) are eligible to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt. Older children and adults are welcome to enjoy the other activities. Tickets are $12 for children aged 0-12, and $5 for all others.
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Chantilly: Weekends, April 5-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 26469 Ticonderoga Rd., (703) 327-4424. Toy-filled eggs, candy and the Easter Bunny. Slides, playground ark, hayrides, a visit with farm animals and more.
Leesburg: April 12, 2014, 12 - 4 p.m. Rt. 15/North King Street, (703) 777-1368. Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an annual Easter Egg Hunt of more than 15,000 eggs throughout Ida Lee Park. For ages 7 and under. Separate hunts for each age group. Moon bounce, jumbo slide, fire truck train, and balloon artists. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the gate.
Vienna: April 12-13, 19-20, 2014, 9 a.m - 4 p.m. 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., (703)757-6222. Small, family-friendly zoo, easter egg hunt with pony rides, raffle tickets, candy, face painting, pictures.
New Life Linton Hall Fire Truck Easter Egg Drop
Bristow: April 12, 2014, 2-4 p.m, Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall RD. Free. Fire truck, Easter bunny, 5,000 eggs, cotton candy, popcorn, face-painting, balloons, arts & crafts, and games. The hunt will be for ages 0-10 years old.
Morven Park’s Eco-Friendly Easter
Leesburg: April 19, 2014, 10 a.m.-noon. 17263 Southern Planter Lane. Story time, natural egg dying, basket making, an egg hunt, and learning about healthy Easter treats, topped off with an Easter egg roll on the Mansion lawn. $10 adult; $5 child.
George C. Marshall International Center Easter Egg Hunt
Leesburg: April 19, 2014, 2-4 p.m. The Marshall House, 217 Edwards Ferry Rd.More than 2,000 Easter eggs, bag decorating, face painting, raffles and more. A $5 donation per family at entry is greatly appreciated. Registration is not required.
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