The Nisqually Valley region will see the Easter Bunny make its rounds through the area on Saturday, March 30, as a plethora of Easter egg hunts and events are scheduled in honor of the holiday.
American Legion
The third-annual American Legion egg drop is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 30 at the field behind the post location, 16733 103rd Ave. SE, Yelm. The event will feature different family-friendly Easter activities, along with food and drink vendors to keep participants warm. A variety of shopping vendors will be present on site, as well.
The helicopter drop will feature two age groups for participation at the event. In 2023, “Dan the Pilot” dropped 10,000 eggs onto Sam Brewer Veterans Memorial Field during the event. In addition to the egg drop, an extra 18,000 Easter eggs were supplied and poured out of a dump truck outside of the field for participants to collect as they left.
We Love Rainier WA
We Love Rainier WA’s 10th annual Easter egg hunt is also scheduled for March 30. The organization will assist Mr. E. Bunny in filling and hiding over 14,000 eggs at Wilkowski Park, 102 Rochester St. E, Rainier. The eggs will be filled with candy or prize tickets.
The annual hunt at Wilkowski Park will begin at 2 p.m. and will feature six different age groups for separate Easter egg excursions. Children 1 to 3 years old are scheduled for 2:15 p.m., while 4- and 5-year-olds are scheduled at 2:30 p.m. Children ages 6 to 8 will hunt for Easter eggs at 2:45 p.m., while ages 9 to 12 will start at 3 p.m.
Teenagers between 13 and 17 will have their turn to seek out Easter eggs at Wilkowski Park at 3:15 p.m., and adults will conclude the hunt at 3:30 p.m. The event is one of 10 fun and free family-friendly events hosted by We Love Rainier in 2024. The non-profit organization has posted a GoFundMe and seeks donations to be able to continue offering these cost-friendly events.
Donations for the organization can be given at https://gofund.me/b73ce046 or mailed to the group, WLRW, PO Box 67, Rainier WA 98576.
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont, 215 Killion Road NW, Yelm, will host its Easter event from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The event will feature three hunts for separate age groups, with the first occurring at 1 p.m. for ages zero to 3. Children ages 4 to 6 years old will have their opportunity to hunt for eggs at 1:30 p.m., and participants ages 7 to 12 will participate in the final hunt at 2 p.m. Each hunt will include a “golden egg,” and the child that finds it will win a prize.
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont will also welcome the Easter Bunny to meet with participants for photo opportunities.
Yelm Eagles
The Yelm Eagles will host its Easter egg hunt beginning at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 30. Participants at the event will have the opportunity to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Four age groups will also have the chance to hunt for Easter eggs, including 1- to 3-year-olds, 4- to 6-year-olds, 7- to 9-year-olds and 10- to 12-year-olds.
The event is located at 11609 Koeppen Road SE, Yelm. The event is free to the public, but the organization appreciates any donations, which will go towards next year’s hunt.
