According to historians, Easter egg hunts likely started in 16th century Germany, linked to a mythical Easter Hare. Although this part of the world doesn't have Easter Hares, there are egg hunts everywhere thanks to the Easter Bunny.
Although not as famous as the White House's annual event or the record-breaking 2007 hunt at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park in Florida, there are plenty of options in this area.
Get ready before the hunt
The Elmwood Park Zoo is hosting an Easter Brunch with an egg hunt for 2- to 12-year-olds, featuring a wide range of food to please even the pickiest egg hunters. The brunch has reserved seatings at 10 a.m., 11:30 p.m., and 1 p.m. on multiple weekends until March 31. The zoo is located at 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown. For pricing and other details, visit www.elmwoodparkzoo.org
— West Norriton Township is organizing a hunt for children aged 1 to 8 on March 30 at 10 a.m. at Centennial Park, 8 Burnside Ave. The event will also include face painting and balloon art. More information: www.westnorritontwp.org.
— Fairview Village Church, located at 3044 W. Germantown Pike, Eagleville, will provide free egg hunts for kids aged 3 and under through 12, along with inflatables, carnival games, photos, and more on March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details: www.fairviewvillagechurch.com.
— Perkiomen Valley Library, located at 290 Second St., Schwenksville, is organizing a used book sale (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and an egg hunt (11 a.m.) on March 23. More details: www.pvlibrary.net.
— Royersford Borough will hold a free Teen Glow Hunt on March 23 at 8 p.m. in Victory Park, Green and Washington streets. Pre-registration and details: www.royersfordborough.org.
— Limerick Township is planning a Flash Light Easter Egg Hunt for 8 to 12-year-olds on March 28 at 7 p.m. in Limerick Community Park, 180 Swamp Pike. More details: www.limerickpa.org.
— Pottstown Community Arts will host an Easter Fair at Pottstown Riverfront Park, 140 College Drive, from 2 to 5 p.m. on March 23, featuring a variety of egg hunts for children aged 0 to 7 and older. More details: www.pottstowncommunityarts.org
