Easter

Easter activities 2016 near Dayton, Ohio

There are plenty of opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for Easter eggs and more this year in western Ohio. Check out these events in the Dayton area.


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Ecocraft: Natural Egg Dyeing at Glen Helen Nature Preserve

1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 13

405 Corry St., Yellow Springs

http://www.glenhelen.org/

Learn how to create natural dyes from plants, fruits and other items to decorate eggs in the Trailside Museum.

Easter Bazaar at the Cardinal Center

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19

260 E. Main St., Gettysburg

https://www.facebook.com/cardinalcenterfriends

This free event features lots of vendors, door prizes and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny.

Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad

10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 19-20

127 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon

http://lebanonrr.com/

Take a train ride to LM&M Junction to meet the Easter Bunny and search for Easter eggs.

Not Your Typical Egg Hunt at Russ Nature Preserve

1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 19

2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek

http://www.gcparkstrails.com/

Besides collecting and dyeing Easter eggs, kids can learn about all the other animals that come from eggs at this event.

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Easter Party at Skateworld

10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 25

1601 E. David Road, Kettering

http://www.skateworldofkettering.com/

There will be bounce houses and an Easter egg scramble at this Easter event on wheels.

Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt at Wax Park

9-10 p.m. Friday, March 25

3800 Main St., Moraine

http://www.ci.moraine.oh.us/

Teens, ages 12-18, can redeem eggs for prizes at this free event. Just bring a flashlight and a container to carry your finds.

Breakfast with the Bunny at Scene75

9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 26

6196 Poe Ave., Vandalia

http://www.scene75.com/

Families can enjoy breakfast with a chance to meet the Easter Bunny at this event.

Easter Sunday Party at Skateworld

4-9 p.m. Sunday, March 27

1601 E. David Road, Kettering

http://www.skateworldofkettering.com/

There’s free admission before 5 p.m. to this Easter event on wheels.

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