“Loving Island Life” Happy Easter!
Jelly beans and colored eggs and chocolate bunnies, oh my!! It’s just about Easter on Bainbridge Island, and we at “Loving Island Life” want to make sure you don’t miss out on the fun family activities and good food this weekend. Keep reading for the low-down on the fabulous events that our awesome BI Parks put together, as well as a list of some local restaurants that will be serving brunch, we want the cook in your house to have a fun and relaxing day, too!
Egg Scrambles!!
Egg hunters of all ages will find treats for their baskets at the annual Spring Egg Scrambles where specially marked “prize” eggs will earn their finders an additional surprise! Scrambling rain or shine.
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt Friday, April 3
For Teens ages 13-18. Meet at the Battle Point Park shelter at 9:00pm. Check the details on page 27! Meet at the Teen Center if rain.
Traditional Egg Hunt at Battle Point Park, Saturday, April 4
Starting at 10:00am, children ages 1–12 can visit with our big bunny for photos, pet little bunnies in the 4-H petting area, chalk the sidewalk, and scramble for treats in an area of Battle Point Park designated just for their age group. ALL HUNTS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 11:00AM.
Wet & Wild Egg Hunt at the Pool Saturday, April 4
Later that day, children ages 2-12 can change into their swimming suits and seek eggs throughout the Aquatic Center at the Wet & Wild Egg Hunt. $6 fee includes Open Swim time. Staggered start times will ensure fun and fairness for all age groups.
1:00pm ages 2-5, 1:15p ages 6-7, 1:30p ages 8-9, 1:45p ages 10-12. Swim begins at 2:00p; all hunters must remain on deck until then. Parents are required be in the water and stay within arm’s reach of children under age 7.
Weekend Geo-Hunt, Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5
Crowds not your style? Folks with GPS units can try their hand at simple geo-caching in our GEO Egg Hunt. Coordinates posted at 9:00am Saturday, April 4 at www.biparks.org.
Pssst! BUNNY HELPERS WANTED!
SPONSOR A SCRAMBLE!
Keep the tradition of egg hunting free for all children! Sponsor all or a portion of any of the community Egg Scrambles by donating to the candy fund, providing prizes, or volunteering Bunny Helpers.
Please contact Shannon Buxton, Youth & Teen Programs at 206-842-2306 ex 125 or [email protected] for information on how you can best support this tradition of fun. You can also follow this link to find many more fun things to do at our parks this spring! Easter at Battle Point Park
Easter Brunch!
Doc’s Marina Grill
9 am – 2 pm, reservations – call: (206) 842-8339
The Manor House at Pleasant Beach
10 am – 3 pm, reservations – call: (206) 780-3663
9 am – 4 pm, reservations – call: (206) 842-3822
Along with the above fine restaurants, The Bistro at our beautiful Museum of Art will also have Easter brunch this year. Here are the details for what sounds like a delicious brunch!
Join us in the BIMA Bistro for Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 5th 10am-2pm
Reservations are strongly encouraged. 206.451.4011
Menu
Your choice of Eggs Benedict ~ Two perfectly poached eggs served on an English Muffin with Organic Spinach and Hollandaise Sauce with Salmon ($24) or English Bacon ($22), served with a side French Country Potatoes tossed with Herbs de Provence OR Cinnamon French-Toast ~ Macrina Bakery Brioche with Pear Compote served with Italian Sausage ($18)
Enjoy with: Petite Fruit Parfait, Fresh-Squeezed Juice (Orange, Orange-Beet, or Orange-Carrot), Hot Beverage (Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate).
We wish you a beautiful Spring day, special times with loved ones, and a basket full of goodies from the Easter Bunny!
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