Easter Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Apollo

• Free community Easter Fest, noon to 2 p.m. April 1 in Owens Grove Park, 631 N. Second St. An egg hunt for toddlers through children in fifth grade will be at 12:30 p.m. and a sensory friendly area will be available. A soup and sandwich lunch for all and crafts will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Agape Outreach Ministries of Apollo Free Methodist Church.

Bell

• Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 to 11 a.m. April 1 at Bell Township Volunteer Department, 201 Main St., Salina. There will be kids gawmes, crafts and egg decorating. Cost: age 13 and older, $10; 3 to 12, $5; and 2 and younger, free.

Brackenridge

• Free Easter celebration, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 at Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive. There will be an Easter-themed trunk-or-treat for children 11 and younger, a scavenger hunt with prizes for children 12 to 18, food trucks, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, silent auction and 50-50. Reservations: Eventbrite.com or visit Generations House of Worship on Facebook.

• Free egg hunt, 11 a.m. April 1 in Brackenridge Park, First Avenue. Sponsored by Harvest Church Allegheny North Campus in Harrison. Bring a basket or bag. Public welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-548-5643 or harvestpa.org/events.

Fawn

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 10 a.m. to noon April 1 at Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road. There will an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and breakfast. Cost: $10. No reservations required.

Freeport

Freeport Kiwanis will host an egg hunt and lunch with the Easter Bunny for children age 1 to 10 April 8 in Freeport Park. The egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. in the park and lunch will be afterward in the lower level of Laube Hall.

Gilpin-Leechburg

Free egg hunt, 1 p.m. April 8 at Gilpin- Leechburg Park, Park Road, Gilpin, for children in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Check-in will be at 12:30 p.m. Children will be divided into age groups. Bring a basket. Reservations required. Sponsored by the businesses of the Leechburg Area Community Association and the churches of the Leechburg Ministerial Association. Reservations: 724-845-7518 or serving godgracefully.net/egghunt.html.

Harrison

• Easter celebration and egg hunt, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at Natrona Park and playground, River Avenue. There will be crafts, games and sports at 11 a.m. and the egg hunt will start at noon. Prize drawings, treats and snacks will be at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association and Fun and Freedom Youth Sports.

• Egg hunt, noon to 2 p.m. April 1, for township children 10 and younger in the field at Guardian Angels Parish. Sponsored by the township recreation board. Reservations required. Reservations: Harrison Township Recreation Board on Facebook.

• Allegheny County Parks Department egg hunt, April 8 at Harrison Hills Park Yakaon Shelter, Natrona Heights. There will be sessions at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for children 4 and younger and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for 5 and older. Hunts begin 15 minutes after each time listed. There will be a face painter, balloon artist and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Cost: Allegheny County residents: $5; nonresidents, $7. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenycounty.us/ special-events/ egg-hunt.aspx

Indiana Township

• Allegheny County Parks Department egg hunt, April 2 at Hartwood Amphitheater. There will be sessions at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for children 4 and younger and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for 5 and older. Hunts begin 15 minutes after each time listed. Cost: Allegheny County residents: $5; nonresidents, $7. There will be a face painter, balloon artist and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenycounty.us/ special-events/egg-hunt.aspx

Kiski Township

• Free egg hunt, noon April 1 at Apollo-Ridge High School, 1831 Route 56. Children will be separated into age groups. Sponsored by Kiski Township Fire Department.

Leechburg

Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will host a free afterschool Easter event 3 to 4:30 p.m. April 5 outdoors at the church, 271 Main St. There will be an egg hunt, a light meal, a story and games, as supplies last. No reservations required. Details: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Lower Burrell

• Free egg hunt, 11 a.m. April 1 at Kotecki Park, Wildlife Lodge Road. Children will be divided into age groups, and there will be fire trucks and visits with the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by the city recreation board.

• Free community egg hunt, 2 p.m. April 2 at Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road, for children in fifth grade and younger. Rain or shine. Meet in the sanctuary at 1:55 p.m. There will be a basket raffle, face painting, balloon animals and visits with the Easter Bunny. Details: pucketychurch.org.

• Free Community Easter Celebration, 10 a.m. to noon April 8 at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. There will be face painting, crafts, an egg hunt, visits with the Easter Bunny, story time and a train ride, weather permitting. Details: 724-339-9661 or secretary@grace communitypresbyterian.org.

New Kensington

• A free Easter grab-and-go lunch with goodie bags for children age 3 to 11 will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 in the Knead Community Café courtyard, 1011 Barnes St.

• Community egg hunt, 10:15 a.m. April 8 at The River Church, 200 Freeport Road, for toddlers through sixth graders. There will be visits with the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo.

Parks

• Pancakes and Sausage Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and egg hunt, 9 to 11 a.m. April 1 at St. Paul Highfield Lutheran Church, 1595 Dime Road. There will be photos with the Easter Bunny and a basket raffle. Bring a basket. Cost: $4; 6 to 12, $2: 5 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit the church community outreach fund. Reservations appreciated. Reservations: 724-567-7462 or hifields@comcast.net.

Plum

• Free drive-thru Eggstravaganza, for borough children, 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 8 at the public works building, 2001 Old Mine Road. Limited to the first 600 children who register. Details: plumboro.com.

Springdale

• Easter tea party for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 1 at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Children are welcome to dress up. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

• Egg hunt, 1 p.m. April 8 at Desmone Field for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Sponsored by Cheswick-Springdale Lions Club.

Tarentum

• Children’s community Easter party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St. Free indoor egg hunt, crafts, food and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Public welcome.

• Free egg hunt, 9 a.m. April 8 in Riverview Memorial Park, 318 First Ave. Sponsored Women of the Moose and the borough recreation board.

Upper Burrell

• Free egg hunt, 1 to 3 p.m. April 1 at the municipal building, 3735 Seventh St. Road. There will be pictures with the Easter Bunny. Township children age 1 to 12 welcome. Reservations required by March 27. Reservations: 724-335-3517.

Vandergrift

• Free egg hunt, 1 p.m. April 1 in Kennedy Park for toddlers who can walk without assistance through age 10. Rain or shine. Arrive by 12:45 p.m. for check-in. Children will be separated into age groups. Sponsored by Vandergrift Public Library, Uncapher, Uncapher and Fox Attorneys, Dunmire-Kerr and Rowe Funeral Home, Attorneys Geary, Loperfito and Generelli LLC and Tees & Tops. Bring a basket or bag. Reservations required. Reservations: forms.gle/FD6WkPpuBxdBFVRn9. No phone calls please, unless you need to register more than five children.

Verona

Verona Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Egg hunt will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 at Railroad Park, 737 E Railroad Ave. Balloon artist Ray Lucas will be featured.

Washington Township

• Egg hunt, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380. There will be a story time, craft, egg hunt and pizza lunch. Bring a basket. Details: 724-337-3042.

West Deer

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• Egg hunt, 3 p.m. April 2 at the Bairdford Park Baseball Complex, for children 12 and younger. Sponsored by the township Parks and Recreation Board. Registration will begin at 2 p.m. There will be raffles and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Bring a basket. A sensory-friendly egg hunt will be offered at 1:30 p.m. for children with special needs. Reservations required only for the sensory-friendly hunt by emailing Jfrench@westdeertownship.com.

West Leechburg

• Visits with the Easter Bunny, noon to 2 p.m. April 8 in the municipal park. There will be photo ops, treats and a craft. The fire department will escort the Easter Bunny afterward around the borough. In case of inclement weather, the event will be in the borough building.