5 different ways Easter is celebrated around the world
Did you know that Easter isn’t always just celebrated with chocolate? Easter is marked very differently around the globe.
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The arrival of spring means Easter is almost here – it falls on Sunday, April 5, this year.
With the holiday only two weeks away, Christians all over New England are preparing to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. However, for children, the holiday is significant for another reason: candy.
All across the country on Easter Sunday, children will hunt for hidden Easter eggs in hopes of finding a sweet treasure inside. Wondering where they can do so in Massachusetts?
Here are eight Easter celebrations and egg hunts in Massachusetts to bring the kids to this year.
Easter Egg Hunt at Smolak Farms
Hop into Easter fun with the egg hunt at Smolak Farms, where children are welcome to gather as many eggs and goods they can find. Tickets, which cost $25 per child, also include photos with the Easter Bunny, lawn games, music and animal viewing. Hayrides and fresh apple cider donuts will also be available for purchase.
The egg hunts will take place on April 4: one at 11 a.m. for childen ages 1-4, and another at noon for children ages 5-9. Smolak Farms is located at 315 South Bradford St. in North Andover.
Patriot Place Easter Egg Roll
Head to Patriot Place for an Easter Egg Roll right across from Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. Open for ages 1-8, the event promises to be an “egg-citing day filled with adventure,” according to the website.
Patriot Place’s Easter egg roll will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3, located on the North End Zone Plaza across from the Patriots ProShop. Registration is required for this event and can be done through the Patriot Place Advantage App.
Eggstravaganza at The Zoo in Forest Park
Celebrate Easter with your children’s favorite zoo animals at The Zoo in Forest Park, where the Eggstravaganza event includes face painting, crafts, a Bunny Trail with goodies throughout the zoo and, of course, visits with animals including the Easter Bunny himself.
Tickets cost $13 for adults, $8 for children or $9 for seniors and military, with discounted admission available to zoo members. All tickets must be purchased online in advance.
The Zoo in Forest Park’s Eggstravaganza will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at 293 Sumner Ave. in Springfield.
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Bunny Bash with The Arc South Shore
Head to Derby Street Shops for the fourth annual Bunny Bash on The Green, presented by The Arc South Shore. Along with an egg hunt, the springtime event includes fac painting, temporary tattoos and photos wirh the Easter Bunny.
The Bunny Bash will take place on Friday, April 3, with one session at 10 a.m. and another session at 11 a.m. Tickets, which can be bought online, cost $10 per person. The Green at Derby Street Shops is located at 92-98 Derby St. in Hingham.
Easter Sunday Brunch Train
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Easter? Hop on the Cape Cod Central Railroad for an Easter Sunday brunch on wheels. The 2.5-hour train ride will allow you and your family to relax, take in the sights of the Cape Cod Canal and enjoy a three-course meal, with specialty Easter options including Cadbury creme French toast, poached pear overnight oats and carrot cake for dessert.
Train tickets start at $54.99 for children ages 3-12 and $74.99 for adults, though premium and lounge seating options are also available at an increased price. All bookings can be made online, and any remaining tickets will be sold in-person on a first come, first serve basis.
The Easter Sunday Brunch train will start at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5. Trains depart from 252 Main St. in Hyannis.
Easter Egg Hunt at C.N. Smith Farm
The Easter egg hunt at C.N. Smith Farm includes 12 eggs per child, pictures with the Easter Bunny, a model train display, a bubble machine and goods from the farmstand. Plus, after hunting for eggs, children can enjoy hot cocoa with Peep bunnies, as well as cider donuts and treats in the donut barn.
Admission costs $15 per child, and all reservations must be made online in advance. C.N. Smith Farm’s egg hunt will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4. The farm is located at 325 South St. in East Bridgewater.
Hammond Castle Easter Egg Hunt
Would your kids enjoy hunting for eggs on the grounds of a real castle? Hammond Castle Museum is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28. The castle has not yet released a time or tickets, so be sure to check the website for the latest details.
Easter Bunny Adventure at Silver Bell Farm
At Silver Bell Farm’s Easter Bunny Adventure, the goal of the egg hunt is to look for the rare silver egg in the Christmas Tree Forest. However, the fun doesn’t stop at the egg hunt. Additional activities include visits with the Easter Bunny, a story walk along the bunny trail, an outdoor play area, a train ride and more. Be sure to stop in the City Sidewalk Cafe or Santa’s Sleigh Shop to shop for some special treats and gifts.
The Easter Bunny Adventure will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, with sign-ups for specific timeslots available. Silver Bell Farm is located at 305 Silver St. in Monson.
