There will be plenty of Easter fun this weekend for people of all ages to enjoy in Prince Rupert, kicking off with the Prince Rupert Rotary Club's annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Rotary Waterfront Park.
This free family event will kick off at 11 a.m. on April 23, with hundreds of eggs being hidden throughout the part for children to uncover. The event is something kids and parents have enjoyed in years past, and promises to be another fun filed event this Saturday.
The fun continues on Sunday with the City of Prince Rupert recreation department Easter activities at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre and the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.
Swimmers wanting to celebrate Easter in a unique way will not be disappointed, thanks to the Easter swim. This is an Easter themed swim at the Aquatic Center, where prizes will be given out and complimentary food is available. The 12 and under swim will happen from two p.m. to four p.m., while the teens will be able to enjoy a late swim, occurring from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m..
During the Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday, children ranging up to eighteen have the opportunity to participate in the hunt that’s taking place at the Aquatic Center and the Civic Center. Ages six and under are invited to search for eggs from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., while ages seven to 12 hunt from 12:30 p.m. to one p.m., which leaves 13 to 18 year olds to scavenge from eight p.m. to 8:30 p.m.