Easter is almost upon us! This time of year always brings up a wealth of childhood memories which flit about like gaily colored ribbons through my mind’s eye. I see the pink and yellow filling of my straw basket, smell freshly cut grass as I run across the lawn, am overcome with the mad excitement of being the first to find a hidden treasure. I can feel the cool smooth oval of an egg, right before I dip it into bubbling green and purple dyed water, balancing it precariously on the small round wire holder. And of course, I remember the heavenly taste of gooey milk chocolate!These pure and joyful reminiscences are part of what make Easter so special. So, if you are in Austin, Texas over Easter weekend and have little ones in your life, primed to create some memories of their own…then I can tell you where to go.

The one place you don’t want to miss is the Parks and Recreation Department’s Eggstravaganza, on Saturday, March 22nd. It is held at House Park stadium ( 12th and Lamar). Here, you can watch the kids run and squeal in delight as they participate in the Easter Egg hunt, taking place at 11am. There will be special “prize eggs” as well as carnival booths and a concession stand. If you don’t have your own basket, go by the Old Bakery and Emporium, on Congress Avenue to pick one out.

Another event not to be missed is the Austin Farmer’s Market in Republic Square Park on 4th and Guadalupe.This is a terrific year-round market that will be having some fun Easter activities this weekend. There will be an Easter egg hunt for cascarones, some stuffed with locally made, Kakawa chocolate and others filled with “market bucks”, redeemable for fresh produce and other goodies. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance, of course, so bring your camera! In addition to all of this, local farm animals (used for their wool only) will be on hand for children to pet and learn from. There will be a lap-sitting Angora rabbit and two baby llamas. This is a fun family treat as kids are entertained and parents can shop for local area fruits and veggies, sip on organically grown coffee, and buy fresh spring flowers.

If you are looking for an Easter service, below is a list of some nice Austin churches:

St. Davids

Good Shepard

All Saint’s

University Christian

Here’s to a lovely Easter weekend and the creation of many more wonderful memories!

Please feel free to share any Easter memories that you have from your childhood.

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