Spotted This Week
Easter family fun in and around Chester County
Easter is this Sunday, April 17. To celebrate the occasion, we’ve compiled a list of activities for you and your family to enjoy this week.
Easter Egg Hunts
Hunting for eggs is a quintessential Easter activity. Luckily, there are plenty of egg hunts taking place throughout the region this weekend.
Valley Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 15, 3 p.m. (Rain date: 4/16 at 12 p.m.)
Rainbow Elementary School, 1113 W. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville.
More information here.
Chester Springs’ Best Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 12 p.m.
American Martial Arts Academy, 240 Windgate Dr., Ste. A5, Chester Springs.
More information and registration here.
Colonial Plantation Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, 3900 N. Sandy Flash Dr., Newtown Square.
More information and tickets here.
Eagleview Town Center Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16, 12 to 2 p.m.
More information here.
Easter Hayrides
Local orchards are offering Easter-themed hayrides throughout the week. Ride the wagon and even meet the Easter Bunny!
Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards
April 11–13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 14–16, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Rd., Media.
More information and tickets here.
Hayrides to the Easter Bunny at Highland Orchards
April 14–16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Highland Orchards, 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Rd., West Chester.
More information and tickets here.
Other Easter Fun
Egg hunts and hayrides aren’t the only springtime activities taking place this week! Here are a few other events going on.
Easter Bunny Express at the West Chester Railroad
April 16–17, 12 & 2 p.m.
Hop on board the West Chester Railroad and take a 90-minute round trip along the beautiful Chester Creek from West Chester to the historic Glen Mills village. The Easter Bunny will be on board handing out treats to all passengers! During the stop in Glen Mills, take a photo with the Easter Bunny and explore the historic station.
West Chester Railroad, 230 E. Market St., West Chester.
More information and tickets here.
Spring Fling for Families at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
April 12–15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging this spring on the estate. On Tuesday, meet animal guests from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science. On Wednesday, meet the Winterthur goats, and on Friday, assist a beekeeper and assemble bee boxes.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE.
More information here.