Bainbridge’s favorite family-friendly springtime celebration is fast-approaching and guaranteed to be a hopping-good time.

The annual mEGGa Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 15, at Battle Point Park.

This egg hunt goes beyond the ordinary with live entertainment, crafts, games, balloon clowns, face painting and, of course, egg hunts.

More than 7,000 eggs have been hidden all over the park with 80 prize eggs.

There will also be a raffle for a chance to win a special prize when participants turn in their eggs for recycling.

The mEGGa Hunt will be happening rain or shine, no dogs allowed. Drivers should enter from the west side of the park off Battle Point Road.

Hunt times:

Ages 2 and younger: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., every 30 minutes;

Ages 3-5: 9:45 a.m. ;

Grades K-1: 10:14 a.m.;

Grades 2-3: 10:45 a.m.; and

Grades 4-5: 11:15 a.m.

In early spring, E. Bunny will also be mailing boys and girls a special letter and story. If you know someone who would like to receive a letter, send a self-addressed, business sized, stamped envelope to:

E. Bunny

c/o Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

7666 NE High School Road

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110