PHOTOS: Egg hunts across Butler County get kids in the spirit of Easter

March 30, 2024 Last Updated: March 30, 2024 07:18 AM Community

A lot of eggstrordinary organizations throughout the county ensure kids are eggcited for springtime’s premiere holiday by planning Easter egg hunts.

Normally, basket-wielding youngsters are separated into age groups and set loose on a field covered in colorful plastic eggs, which they scoop up as the adults cheer them on and encourage them to grab as many as possible.

Some egg hunts fill the eggs with candies while others stuff certificates for larger prizes into a few eggs in addition to coins or sweets. Bicycles or gift certificates to a local activities venue are often the grand prizes in one or two eggs in each category.

Although he is very busy, the Easter Bunny usually makes an appearance at Easter egg hunt events to pose for pictures with young fans.

The 2024 Easter season in Butler County was no different and saw many churches and other organizations delight local children with an egg hunt.

Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park

Debbie Switzer distributes eggs ahead of the 11:30 a.m. start time of the Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park on Saturday, March 16. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Over 6,000 Easter eggs, some with golden tickets inside, were collected by various age groups during the Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park on Saturday, March 16. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Josiah Kovach, 2, collects Easter eggs with the assistance of Annabelle Kovach, 7, during the Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park on Saturday, March 16. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Josiah Kovach, 2, is eager to see what’s inside his Easter egg while Annabelle Kovach, 7, coaxes him to continue collecting eggs during the Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park on Saturday, March 16. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Luke Miller, 7, finds an Easter egg hidden in a goal net during the Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park on Saturday, March 16. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The McManus family, from left, Shannon, Genevieve, 3, Josephine, 1, and Zach, open their Easter eggs after the Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park on Saturday, March 16. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Genevieve McManus, 3, discovers a toy inside an Easter egg she collected during the Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park on Saturday, March 16. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Riley Jubic, 3, opens up an egg she collected during the Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Middlesex Township Community Park on Saturday, March 16. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park:

Carmella Miller, 4, sets out to collect eggs with mom Tracey in tow during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Carmella Miller, 4, eyes a blue Easter egg while mom Tracey takes photos during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Carmella Miller, 4, and mom Tracey make room for more eggs in Carmella's Easter basket during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Carmella Miller, 4, collects eggs during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hayden Jenkins, 3, dumps her basket of Easter eggs onto the ground so she can break them open during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hayden Jenkins, 3, left, and Myla Jenkins, 6, open their Easter eggs at the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hayden Jenkins, 3, finds candy inside an Easter egg during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Myla Jenkins, 6, puts the candy she found inside her Easter egg into her Easter basket during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hayden Jenkins, 3, discards an opened egg after putting the candy inside her Easter basket at the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hayden Jenkins, 3, hands a golden Easter egg to her dad, Cory, during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Myla Jenkins, 6, opens an Easter egg during the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Hayden Jenkins, 3, opens an Easter egg at the third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Preston Park on Saturday, March 23. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Mars Area High School Student Council’s Annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza”

Quinn Grady, 7, of Mars, looks over the eggs she got Sunday, March 24, at the Mars Area High School Student Council’s annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza” at the high school. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Connor Marlin, 7, of Mars, counts the eggs he found Sunday, March 24, at the Mars Area High School Student Council’s annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza” at the high school. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Oliver Wolfe seemingly can't fit another egg in his basket Sunday, March 24, at the Mars Area High School Student Council’s annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza” at the high school. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Lee Glover, 7, of Mars, gets all three tosses in the Easter basket Sunday, March 24, at the Mars Area High School Student Council’s annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza” at the high school. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Oliver Wolfe, 6, of Mars, gets ready to serve the ball Sunday, March 24, at the Mars Area High School Student Council’s annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza” at the high school. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Bryson Grady filled up his Easter basket Sunday, March 24, at the Mars Area High School Student Council’s annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza” at the high school. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Emmy Rostan takes a shot at putting a ring on the East Bunny's ear or arms Sunday, March 24, at the Mars Area High School Student Council’s annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza” at the high school. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Vayda Brown, 2½, of Mars, keeps her eye on the prize she wants and ultimately won Sunday, March 24, at the Mars Area High School Student Council’s annual “Spring ‘Eggs’travaganza” at the high school. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Hippity Hop Egg Hunt at Cranberry Township Municipal Center

Ready, set, go! And they’re off Sunday, March 24, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center where the township held an egg hunt. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Children and parents wait for the okay to start the younger egg hunt Sunday, March 24, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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The crowd for the younger egg hunt was incredible Sunday, March 24, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Gianni Zaffuto, 3, of Cranberry Township, shows off a brand new tattoo on his arm Sunday, March 24, at the township’s egg hunt at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Parents had a chance to sit down and get a quick treat and drink Sunday, March 24, at Cranberry Township’s egg hunt at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Rory Davis, 2, of Cranberry Township, gets a tattoo painted on his arm Sunday, March 24, at the township’s egg hunt at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Jacob Valaparla, 2, of Cranberry Township, fishes for a prize Sunday, March 24, at the egg hunt at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Jacob Valaparla, 2, of Cranberry Township, fishes for a prize Sunday, March 24, at the egg hunt at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Jacob Valaparla, 2, of Cranberry Township, fishes for a prize Sunday, March 24, at the egg hunt at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Jacob Valaparla, 2, of Cranberry Township, fishes for a prize Sunday, March 24, at the egg hunt at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Clara Jarrell, 5, of Cranberry Township, gets some Easter bunny hand outs Sunday, March 24, at the township’s egg hunt at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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Isabella Moreira, 2, of Cranberry Township, scores her first egg Sunday, March 24, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Ed Thompson/Butler Eagle

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