Here is a list of Easter activities in Columbus and the surrounding area.
Egg Hunts
April 15
Sayers Library Easter Party
6:30-7:30 p.m. ~ All ages are welcome to this fun event at the Sayers Memorial Library. We’ll have crafts, Easter treats and an egg hunt.
April 16
Harvest Faith Community’s Easter Egg Hunt
10AM-11:30AM ~ This year’s event will feature storytelling, “Prize Eggs,” and separate “hunting grounds” for different ages. 7777 Whitesville Road, Columbus, GA 31904. 706-322-1447
Chick-fil-A Easter Eggstravaganza
11am-2pm ~ There will be face painting, 3-legged and potato sack races, egg hunts, and much more! 3711 US Hwy 280, Phenix City
Easter Eggstravaganza at The Rock Ranch
11am – 2pm ~ Hunt for more than 20,000 plastic prize eggs. Photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. Concessions available, or bring a picnic. Free! 5020 Barnesville Hwy, The Rock (Located between Barnesville and Thomaston. Take exit 201 off of I‐75.) 706-647-6374
Eggstravaganza at Riverside
10 a.m.-Noon ~ Come to Fort Benning’s Riverside (home of the Commanding General) and enjoy family fun activities, the area’s largest egg hunt and holiday treats. This event is FREE and open to the public!
Egg hunt times: 10:05 a.m. ~ 18 months to 3 years old; 10:45 a.m. ~ 4 and 5 year olds; 11:30 a.m. ~ 6 to 8 year olds; 12:15 p.m. ~ 9 to 11 year olds
Easter Egg Hunt at Striplin Terrace UMC
11 AM to 1 PM ~ We are sponsoring a Easter Egg Hunt for the children. There will be other activities and prizes for the Golden Egg. Hot Dogs and other refreshments will be available. Come join the fun. We are located at the end of the airport runway at 4170 Striplin Terrace Dr. Columbus, GA. (off old Warm Springs rd). For direction, check out our web site at www.striplinterraceumc.org.
April 23
Landmark Church of the Nazarene Easter Family Day
10 a.m. ~ Includes an Easter egg hunt, picnic lunch, scavenger hunt, face painting, games and more. Free. The church is at 270 Lee Road 456 in Phenix City. 334-297-4200.
Wynnbrook Baptist Church
10-11:30 a.m. ~ 500 River Knoll Way. 706-323-4374
Phenix City-Russell County Library
11 a.m. ~ 1501 17th Ave. Easter egg hunt and Story Time. Bring your basket. Free. 334-297-1139.
Tri-City Easter Egg Hunt
Noon-3 p.m. ~ at the Shirley B. Winston Super Center, 5025 Steam Mill Road, Columbus. Ages 3 to 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Callaway Garden’s Easter Eggstravaganza
Noon-5 p.m. ~ Grab your basket and come by the Overlook Azalea Garden for a mega-hunt of candy and prize eggs. Hunts are held by age groups. Egg hunts are free with admission to Callaway Gardens. 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292)
Egg Grab @ CSU Intramural Field
9:30-11:30 a.m. ~ Free event with candy, eggs and inflatables. Food available for purchase from Butterfingers. Hosted by Morningside Baptist Church. www.morningsidebaptist.com
Easter Egg Hunt at Florence Marina State Park
1-2 p.m. ~ Children can bring their baskets and hunt for eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. Special hunts will be held for ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-10. The hunt is free, but there is a $5 parking pass. The park is located in Omaha, GA on Highway 39, just about 40 minutes south of Columbus. 229-838-4706 or www.GeorgiaStateParks.org
April 24
MyChurch
8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ~ Following each church service, plastic Easter eggs will be dropped near the church yard from a helicopter. The Easter Bunny will be on board the chopper, flown by a private pilot. 6720 Flat Rock Road, Midland. 706-569-7729.
North Highland church
12:30 p.m. ~ Bring a basket to hunt for more than 20,000 eggs. 7300 Whittlesey Blvd. 706-561-7777 or [email protected]
Easter Services
Easter Services at Cascade Hills
April 22 @ 8 pm; April 23 @ 6 pm; April 24 @ 9 am & 11 am ~ This year we will be offering 4 identical services, each with their very own Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. 727 54th Street, Columbus. 706-327-5743
Easter Sunrise Service at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary
Sunday, April 24 @ 7 am. ~ Breakfast will be provided by the funeral home following the service.
Location: 3770 Hwy 431 North, Phenix City. 334-298-3634
Easter Sunrise Mass at the PC Amphitheater
Sunday, April 24 @ 7 am. ~ Service provided by St. Patrick Church Phenix City Parks & Rec. Rev. Thomas D. Weise officiating. Open to the Public. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend. 508 Dillingham Street, Phenix City.
Easter Sunrise Service at Callaway Gardens
Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 7:30 a.m. ~ Begin this day with a meaningful non-denominational sunrise service alongside the lawn at the Gardens Restaurant. This year’s service will be led by Martha Dye, senior minister of the First United Methodist Church of Pine Mountain, and will feature inspirational music. The natural beauty of Callaway Gardens during the early morning hours serves as a fitting backdrop to this memorable event. Admission is free prior to 8:00 a.m. Guests should enter through the beach gate on U. S. Hwy. 27.
Easter Bunny Photos
Photos with the Bunny
April 9-23, 2011
The Easter Bunny is hopping into Peachtree Mall for visits and photos. Kids 12 and under will receive a complimentary animal mask when they visit with the bunny. Photos with the bunny are also available. Click here for a special photo discount coupon!
LOCATION: Center Court
TIME: Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 12pm – 6pm
Please note, the Easter Bunny will be taking carrot breaks throughout the day.
