Community Events: Easter Edition

Go Find Some Easter Eggs

Being out in the community and meeting store managers, business owners, patrons, and weekly Coffee News readers is one of the best perks of this job. Omahans are, by and large, great people and getting out of the house to interact with them has been amazing.

On that note, Easter is coming up and there are plenty of community events coming up to find Easter Eggs, run a 5k, and simply getting out there to meet your fellow Midlanders. The World-Herald posted this short list of local events to keep in mind.

There's the Alpha Xi Delta sorority AmaXing challenge and other events listed below. From the article:

Oak Heights Park, 10205 U St. New Creation Church hosts an Easter block party from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be food, games and an Easter egg hunt. Information: andrew@reallifechange.net.

Turner Park, 30th and Farnam Streets. Midtown Crossing and Three Dog Bakery will host an Easter Begg Hunt for dogs. Registration is $5 per dog. The hunt for treat-filled “beggs” will begin at 1 p.m., but pups should arrive by 12:45 p.m. There also will be a doggie fashion show with prizes for best dressed, best group and most interesting outfit. RSVP on the Facebook event page.

Bass Pro Shops, 2901 Bass Pro Drive, Council Bluffs. Easter activities include the 2 p.m. egg hunt. Bass Pro will also host hunts on April 13, 19 and 20. Each child will find five eggs hidden throughout the store and bring them back to the registration table.

Roberts Park, 1000 N. 25th St., Council Bluffs. City Parks and Recreation, 10 a.m.

Maple Street YMCA, 7502 Maple St., 10 to 11:30 a.m. Admission: Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

Hanscom Park, 3201 Woolworth Ave. Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association, 11 a.m.

Rambleridge Park, 114th and Fort Streets. Party Pals of Omaha, 10:30 a.m.

Halleck Park, 816 E. Halleck St., Papillion. 1 to 3 p.m. for children 12 and younger.

Downtown YMCA, 430 S. 20th St. From 1 to 3 p.m., open to members and nonmembers.