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Patch Picks: Get Hoppin' This Weekend
Wondering how to soak up the Easter spirit this weekend? Make sure you take the family out for a colorful weekend of egg hunts, candy and bonding with the one-and-only Easter Bunny.
As this weekend marks the end of the Jewish holiday of Passover and the finale of the Christian's season of Lent, it is a time of celebration. Even members of our North Kingstown community who are unaffiliated with any church, with spring here and warmer days encroaching, no one can deny the opportunity to celebreate the season and freedoms of our culture alongside friends and family.
Patch Found the top five family-oriented activities that will help you appreciate each other and the great outdoors this weekend.
Where/When: 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, Roger Williams Park Zoo | Friday, April 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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Why Go: Meet the Easter Bunny at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. There will be fun Easter craft activities, special springtime sweets, spring-themed storytelling, a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, and a wonderful spring day with the animals.
Registration Required: Call 401-785-3510, Ext. 343 or 401-941-4998.
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Pricing: Ticket price includes admission to the zoo for the day. Zoo Members: $16.95 adult, $11.95 child (ages 3-12), $7.95 toddler. Non-Members $21.95 adult, $15.95 child (3-12), $7.95 toddler.
Where/When: 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown, | Saturday, April 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Join for its 5th Annual Easter egg hunt this Saturday. Hunt for fresh-dyed Casey Farm eggs, visit farm animals, enjoy games and refreshments.
Registration required: Call 295-1030 to register by telephone or click here to order 0n-line.
Pricing: Free to members, nonmembers cost $5.
Where/When: 1095 Ives Road, East Greenwich, Goddard State Park | Saturday, April 23, starts at 8:30 a.m.
Why Go: All cash proceeds are donated to the American ALS Society and top runners of the 3.1-mile race will have the chance to win cash prizes as well. Plenty of water and refreshments will follow the race.
Pricing: Mail-In: $25 (Adults), $10 (Children 12 and under); Online Entry Fee: $27 (Adults), $10 (Children 12 and under); On-Site Day of Race: $30 (Adults), $10 (Children 12 and under).
Where/When: 201 West Main St., Wickford, | Saturday, April 23, starts at noon.
Why Go: Join the NK community this year at Wilson Park for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt complete with a magic show and plenty of treats for children.
Pricing: Free to all.
Where/When: 7540 Post Road, North Kingstown, |Saturday, April 23 from 11:30 to noon.
Why Go: Check out the West Bay YMCA to hula hoop as a family. This is a great way to work your core and have a blast doing it! Using weighted hoops, you'll learn basic and trick hooping.
Pricing: Free for all YMCA members.
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