Staff Report

WARSAW — There will be plenty of Easter activities throughout Kosciusko County and the surrounding area this weekend.

Not only are numerous events scheduled for Saturday, April 16, but a few were rescheduled to that date due to poor weather conditions on Saturday, April 9.

Here’s the list:

Rescheduled

Kosciusko County

Silver Lake

• The Silver Lake Lions Club’s 38th annual Easter egg hunt is 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the former Silver Lake School grounds.

 

Five age groups may participate: 0-1; 2-3; 4-6; 7-9; and 10-sixth grade. Prizes will be awarded in each age group. Everyone should bring their own containers.

For more information, call (574) 265-3681.

Syracuse

• An Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 16, at Lakeside Park in Syracuse.

 

The event is open to all children ages 10 and under. Each age group will have their own time to hunt for eggs. Ages 0 to 3 will be at 9:45 a.m., ages 4 to 6 will be at 10:30 a.m., and ages 7 to 10 will be at 11:15 a.m.

After the hunt, each child who returns the eggs will receive a treat. Three golden eggs will be hidden for each age group for a special prize. Don’t forget to bring an Easter basket to hunt.

New to the list

Kosciusko County

Warsaw

• The Salvation Army of Warsaw will distribute Easter activity bags free for children 12 and under on Saturday, April 16.

 

The event will be at JB’s Furniture parking lot, 2102 E. Center St., Warsaw, from 10 a.m. to noon (or while supplies last).

The bags include a coloring book, toy and candy to help celebrate the Easter holiday and are sponsored by The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary through proceeds received from their annual nut sale. 

For more information, visit The Salvation Army of Warsaw’s Facebook page.

• The Kosciusko County Fair Board’s Easter egg hunt is set for Saturday, April 16, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

 

Gates open at noon. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around and available for pictures before and after the hunt, so parents should bring their cameras. There will be 32,000 eggs this year with one chance per group for a prize.

Kids should bring their own baskets.

They will hunt at the following times and in the following age groups and places:

• 1 p.m. ages 1-2 on the midway;
• 1:10 p.m. ages 3-5 on the basketball court;
• 1:20 p.m. ages 6-9 in the track area;
• 1:30 p.m. ages 10-12 in the cabin area.

 

North Webster

The North Webster Church of God is having an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Camp Crosley, 165 EMS T2 Lane, North Webster.

There will be more than 18,000 eggs for kids to find. Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m.

To reserve a spot, click here.

 

Syracuse

• Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church, 7449 E. 1000N, Syracuse, will have their annual Easter bag/candy giveaway from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the church drive-thru.

 

Those up to age 10 may participate.

From the previous list

Kosciusko County

Warsaw

• The Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church has an Easter egg hunt open to the public from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 16.

 

It’s on the Kosciusko County Courthouse lawn. There will also be a bounce house and food from the Shawnanigans food truck.

• The City-County Athletic Complex is having its inaugural Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16.

 

The event begins at 6 p.m. at the complex, located at 3215 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. There will also be food, games and fun.

The group is also seeking donations of coupons, money and gift certificates for the hunt from individuals and businesses. To learn more about donating, call (574) 269-6663 or email [email protected].

Etna Green

• The Etna Green Lions Club is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Heritage Park.

 

Mentone

• The Mentone Chamber of Commerce has its Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Mentzer Park in Mentone.

 

The following age groups will hunt: Ages 2-4; 5-7; and 8-10.

Milford

• The Milford Kiwanis Club will host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 16, at Milford School.

 

The Easter Bunny arrives at 10:15 a.m. and the hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. The hunt is for children through third grade.

The second annual “Rabbit Grab-it” benefitting the Milford Food Bank is Saturday, April 16, at the Apostolic Christian Church, 201 N. Higbee St., Milford.

It includes an Easter egg hunt and two-mile run/walk. The run/walk begins at 10 a.m., followed by the egg hunt at 10:30 a.m.

The egg hunt is open to kids 12 and under; cost is $15 the day of. For the race, the cost is $25 at the event. Prizes will be awarded in several divisions for the race.

The Easter Bunny will also be present for photos.

North Webster

• An Easter egg hunt will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the North Webster ball diamonds.

 

Children will be hunting for hard-boiled eggs and money eggs with $200 in cash given out. There will be four age groups: toddlers, preschool and kindergarten, grades first through third, and grades fourth and fifth. The age limit is 12 years old.

Pierceton

• An Easter egg hunt open to the public is on Saturday, April 16, at Harvest Community Church, 512 S. Seventh St., Pierceton.

 

There will be games and crafts at noon, followed by the hunt at 1 p.m.

Other counties

Akron

• The Akron Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Easter egg hunt from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, at Pike Memorial Park.

 

There will be more than 6,000 eggs and prizes, a spring petting zoo and pictures with the Easter Bunny. (People should bring their own camera for the photos.)

Kids will start hunting by age group at the following times: 11:30 a.m. for ages 0-3; 11:35 a.m. for ages 4-6; 11:40 a.m. for ages 7-9; and 11:45 a.m. for ages 10-12.

One adult is allowed to assist those in the 0-3 age group.

Nappanee

• The Nappanee Rotary Club is having an Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the Callander Sportsplex, 1655 Thompson Drive, Nappanee.

 

The hunt will be divided into four age groups, with age 9 and younger being allowed to hunt. There will be a drawing for girl’s and boy’s bicycles.

North Manchester

• The North Manchester Parks and Recreation Department is having an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Warvel Park.

 

Kids will hunt in the following age groups: Toddlers; pre-K and kindergarten; first and second grades; third and fourth grades; and fifth and sixth grades. Children may line up on the sidewalk at Seventh Street and Market Street in their age groups.

South Whitley

• An Easter egg hunt eggstravaganza is set for Saturday, April 16, at Esterline Farms, 8324 W. SR 14, South Whitley.

 

A pancake breakfast will take place from 9-11 a.m. The hunt begins at 11 a.m. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance and there will be a petting zoo, raffles and a silent auction, prizes and giveaways and photo sessions.