Free Easter events in the 417 area Saturday, April 12th & Sunday, April 13th

Looking for some free Easter events to take the kids to this weekend in the Springfield area? I've got you covered! Plus, I've added some non-Easter related free events too.  Here's the list:

Easter at the Farm at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 3825 W. Farm Road 146 in Springfield.  Starts at 10am.  More info at www.parkboard.org/rutledge_wilson/

Walnut Grove Easter Egg Hunt at the Walnut Grove City Park.  10am-11am.

Central Assembly Kids Celebration at Central Assembly of God 1301 N. Booneville Ave. in Springfield.  9:30am-11:30am.  More info at www.centralassembly.org

City of Battlefield 3rd Annual Easter Egg-Travaganza at Battlefield City Park 5434 S. Tower Drive in Battlefield.  9am-11am.  More info on city's website www.battlefieldmo.gov

City of Republic Easter Egg Hunt at J.R. Martin Park 300 E. Hines in Republic.  Begins at 10am.  More info on city's website www.republicmo.com

City of Sparta Easter Egg Hunt at Roller Park 837 Division St. in Sparta. Begins at 9:30am.  More info on city's website www.spartamo.com

Family Easter Celebration at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church 820 E. Cherry St. in Springfield.  10am-11:30am.  More info at www.firstandcalvary.org

Highlandville Rural Fire Protection District Family Easter Celebration at the Spokane High School Track 1123 Spokane Road in Spokane.  Begins at 12:30pm.  More info on their facebook page
www.facebook.com/HighlandvilleFireCorps

The OC's Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at the nature trails at the OC 1530 W. Jackson in Ozark. For more info visit the Ozark Community Center's facebook page.

Rogersville Assembly of God Easter Egg Hunt and Outreach Ministry at the Rogersville Business Expo at the Logan-Rogersville High School 4700 S. State Highway 125 in Rogersville.  Begins at 10am.  For more info www.rogersvilleassembly.com

The Great Easter Egg Hunt at the Willard Recreation Center 133 N. Highway Z in Willard.  8am-11am.
More info at www.willardparks.com

Sunday, April 13th

Helicopter Egg Drop at King's Way United Methodist Church 2401 S. Lone Pine in Springfield. Starts at 3pm.  More info at www.kingswayUMC.com

Aldersgate United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt at Aldersgate United Methodist Church 460 W. Aldersgate in Nixa.  Starts at 1pm.  Egg Hunt for ages preschool thru grade 5.  Join them at the worship center before the Egg Hunt for a short Family Safety Training seminar by the Missouri Highway Patrol.

City of Nixa Parks and Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt  at the Nixa Community Center 701 N. Taylor Way in Nixa.  10am-Noon.  More info at nixaparks.com

Easter Egg Hunt & After Party at Evangel Temple 2020 E. Battlefield in Springfield.  Starts at 11am.  More info at etchurch.org

Easter Fun Day at First Baptist Church of Battlefield 5010 State Highway FF in Battlefield.  10am-12:30pm.  Easter egg hunt for ages preschool-grade 6.

Easter Eggstravaganza at Glendale Christian Church 2110 S. Blackmon Road in Springfield.  9:30am-11:30am.  More info at www.glendalechristian.org/events

Easter Extravaganza at Grace Chapel Church 1120 E. Plainview Road in Springfield.  More info at www.gracechapelchurch.us

Hollister Easter Egg Hunt at the Hollister High School football field 2112 State Highway BB in Hollister.  Begins at 12:30pm.  For more info, visit http://hollisterchamber.net

James River Kids Easter Egg Hunt at both James River Assembly campuses.  The south campus is located at 6100 N. 19th Street in Ozark.  The west campus is located at 3953 W. Farm Road 168 in Springfield.  9am-Noon. For info on the event at both locations visit www.jamesriver.org

Rogersville United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt at the Rogersville City Park 211 E. Center Street in Rogersville. Begins at 1pm.  More info at www.rogersvilleumc.com

Salvation Army Family Fun Day Eggstravaganza at the Salvation Army Sports Complex 1707 W. Chestnut Expressway in Springfield.  Begins at 11am.  More info at www.usc.salvationarmy.org

Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Springfield First Free Will Baptist Church at Nichols Park 1900 W. Nichols Street in Springfield.  Begins at 11am.  Join them for hot dogs, snow cones, scooter drawing, inflatables and tons of eggs.

The Big Hunt at Springhill Baptist Church at Springhill Baptist Church 7370 N. Farm Road 159 in Springfield.  11am-1pm.  More info at www.springhillbc.org

Community Easter Egg Hunt at University Heights Baptist Church 1010 S. National Avenue in Springfield.  Begins at 10am.  More info at www.uhbc.org

Walnut Lawn Church of God Easter Egg Hunt at 544 W. Walnut Lawn in Springfield.  Starts at 10am.  Hundreds of eggs, hidden inside and outside.  There will be music and a special presentation.

Big Easter Egg Hunt at Grace Community United Methodist Church 1652 S. Ash Street in Buffalo.  Starts at 10am.  For more info search for Grace Community UMC on Facebook.



Non-Easter Related Free Events
 Saturday, April 12th

Community Wide Rummage Sale at National Heights Baptist Church 3050 N. National Avenue in Springfield.  Saturday hours are 7am-2pm.

Christian County Library Spring Book Sale at the Christian County Library 1005 N. 4th Avenue in Ozark.  More info at christiancounty.lib.mo.us

Burrell Community Autism Awareness Fair at Burrell Behavioral Health 1300 Bradford Parkway in Springfield.  10am-1pm.  More info at www.burrellautismcenter.com

5th Annual Guns & Hoses Basketball Game at Branson High School.  Starts at 6pm.  Watch local police and fire personnel go head to head in a basketball game.

Sunday, April 13th

Caring Bunny at the Battlefield Mall in Springfield.  Offers families with children with special needs a subdued environment to see the Easter bunny and get a free photo.
More info at www.simon.com/mall/battlefield-mall


Hope this helped with any last minute weekend planning.  Bye for now!

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