Easter Egg Hunts and Events in Tulsa, 2010 Edition

Easter is gaining fast, Tulsa, and you know what that means.

Yeah, it does mean that my dad will be performing his annual suit-and-tie showcase at his church this Sunday, but it also means that it's time to hunt Easter eggs.

While there are scads of hunts going on in the Tulsa area, don't forget to get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. He'll be at Promenade Mall at 41st and Yale until this Saturday, April 3. For EB's photo sitting schedule, click here.

Thursday, April 1

Easter Bunny Craft
When: 10-11am
Where: Hicks Park, 3443 S. Mingo Road
The Easter Bunny will be on hand to help kids make a holiday craft. Photos will be taken with the EB, too. Cost is $10.

Easter Egg Hunt
When: 6:30-7pm
Where: Lacy Park, 2134 N. Madison Place
Kids are invited to hunt for eggs filled with candy and toys. Bring a canned food item to be donated to a local food bank, and bring a container for your eggs, too. Keep an eye out for the special, prize-containing eggs. Ages 1-12 are welcome. Cost is free.

Easter Keg Hunt
When: Thursday-Sunday
Where: McNellie's Public House, 409 E. First Street
Order one of the 60 draft beers available at McNellies, drink the beer, keep the tab. If the beer you selected was from the Easter Keg, you'll pay just $1 for that pint. So, your best strategy here is to bring a bunch of friends down to First and Elgin and order an array of beers until you figure out which is the Easter Keg. Happy hunting!


Friday, April 2

A Hoppy Easter at Bounce U
When: 10am, 3pm
Where: Bounce U, 8922 S. Memorial Drive
Bring the whole family for a day of bouncing, with a new twist on the traditional egg hunt. Includes an Easter bag craft and snacks. Session 1 is for kids aged 5 and under and starts at 10am; Session 2 is for all ages and starts at 3pm. Cost is $9.95 per child.

The Choice: A Dramatic Musical for Easter
When: Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 10am
Where: Rhema Bible Church,
“The Choice” is a musical production with full lighting, costumes, live animals, and a cast of 120. The 90-minute program includes a presentation of the Gospel. Admission is free.

Easter Keg Hunt
When: Thursday-Sunday
Where: McNellie's Public House, 409 E. First Street
Order one of the 60 draft beers available at McNellies, drink the beer, keep the tab. If the beer you selected was from the Easter Keg, you'll pay just $1 for that pint. So, your best strategy here is to bring a bunch of friends down to First and Elgin and order an array of beers until you figure out which is the Easter Keg. Happy hunting!

Saturday, April 3

Zoobilee at Tulsa Zoo
When: 8am-5pm
Where: Tulsa Zoo, 5701 E. 36th Street North
Hey, Zoo Friends members. Bring your holiday basket and join the folks at Tulsa Zoo for the largest-ever “penguin egg” hunt with over 15,000 eggs. Other zoo-per activities include interactive docent stations, keeper chats, arts and crafts, costume characters, pictures with Peter Cottontail and a Jupiter Jump along with other inflatables. And don’t forget to enjoy FREE train ride and carousel rides. This event is exclusive to Zoo Friends Members. Advance tickets are $5 per person. Visit Tulsa Zoo on the web or purchase for $6 on-site. Call (918) 669-6608 for more details. If you would like to become a Zoo Friend Member, call the membership office at (918)-669-6603.

Doggone Easter Egg Hunt
When: 10-11am
Where: Owen Park, 560 N. Maybelle Street
Now your family pet can enjoy the holiday a dog's way. All dogs must be on a leash. Pre-register by calling (918) 596-1485. Ages 2 and older are welcome. Cost is $2.

Jenks Community Egg Hunt
When: 10am
Where: Hunter-Dwelley Stadium, 205 E. B Street
Looking for thousands of pre-filled eggs and lots and lots of other hunters? South of Southtown is the place to be.

Easter Egg Hunt at Woolaroc
When: 11am
Where: Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Reserve, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road in Bartlesville
Unleash the kids to search for over 10,000 eggs hidden around the main campus. Be sure to wave at the buffalo. Admission is $8 for adults; children 11 and younger get in free.

Doggie Egg Hunt
When: Registration at 1pm; Hunt is 2-4pm; Adoption party is 2:30-5:30pm
Where: The Canebrake, 33241 E. 732nd Road in Wagoner
After the hunt, look for the adoption party and the special dogs-only after-hunt menu on the pooch-friendly patio at The Canebrake. Get free nail trimming and win prizes courtesy of Petco. One lucky dog will win a night in a King Suite with Sunday Brunch for two at this hunt, so make sure everyone's wearing their lucky collars.

Community Easter Egg Hunt
When: 10am
Where: Heller Park, 55th and S. Wheeling Avenue
Enjoy egg-gathering times for preschool kids through grade 6, inflatable and carnival games, door prizes, refreshments and more.

The Incredible Egg Hunt
When: 10am
Where: Red Fork Church of God West Campus, 4900 W. 41st Street
Experience one of the largest egg hunts in west Tulsa and enjoy a day of friends, fun and festivities, all at the same time. Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in the hunt.

Easter Festival at Memorial Baptist Church
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Memorial Baptist Church, 2800 S. Yale Ave.
See all the photos of Easter egg hunts and inflatables on this post? Those were all taken at last year's Easter festival at Memorial Baptist, and this year's event promises to be just as Easter-tastic. Plus, if you go, you get to meet my dad, which would be cool.

Owasso Egg Drop
When: 11:30am (registration begins, inflatables open)-3pm
Where: Centennial Park in Owasso, 15301 E. 86th Street North
The Owasso Egg Drop is ike an Easter Egg hunt, only way cooler. In addition to tons of eggs on the field, we'll drop thousands of eggs from a helicopter. Your kids will have a blast collecting eggs, jumping on inflatables, and watching a magic show. More than 2,000 people attended this event last year, and more than 10,000 eggs were available for the finding. This year look for more than 20,000 eggs, prize eggs and giveaways included. There will be separate drops for each age group. Click here for a complete event schedule.

Easter Egg Hunt
When: 12-1:30pm
Where: Chamberlain Park, 4940 N. Frankfort Avenue
Kiddos hunt for eggs, candy and prizes. I hear the Easter Bunny will make an appearance, too. Ages 2-12 are welcome. Cost is free.

Easter Festival with Trinity United Methodist Church
When: 2-5pm
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3737 S. Peoria Ave.
Looking for a way to party it up Easter-style on Brookside? Your order is up.

The Choice: A Dramatic Musical for Easter
When: Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 10am
Where: Rhema Bible Church,
“The Choice” is a musical production with full lighting, costumes, live animals, and a cast of 120. The 90-minute program includes a presentation of the Gospel. Admission is free.

Easter Keg Hunt
When: Thursday-Sunday
Where: McNellie's Public House, 409 E. First Street
Order one of the 60 draft beers available at McNellies, drink the beer, keep the tab. If the beer you selected was from the Easter Keg, you'll pay just $1 for that pint. So, your best strategy here is to bring a bunch of friends down to First and Elgin and order an array of beers until you figure out which is the Easter Keg. Happy hunting!


Sunday

Easter Egg Hunt
When: After 10:30am Mass
Where: Church of Saint Mary, 1347 E. 49th Place
Bring one dozen treat-filled, plastic eggs per child participating in the hunt and go nuts.

The Choice: A Dramatic Musical for Easter
When: Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 10am
Where: Rhema Bible Church,
“The Choice” is a musical production with full lighting, costumes, live animals, and a cast of 120. The 90-minute program includes a presentation of the Gospel. Admission is free.

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Stone Bluff Winery
When: 11am
Where: Stone Bluff Winery, 24145 E. 191st St. South in Haskell
Join the folks at Stone Bluff Winery for hand-carved prime rib, made-to-order omelets and pancakes, a chocolate fountain and an assortment of other food choices. The egg hunt is slated to start at 2pm, and I hear the Easter bunny will make an appearance. Call Stone Bluff Winery for reservations, (918) 482-5655.

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at All Souls
When: 11am
Where: All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria Ave.
Think you've got what it takes to find more than 1,000 candy-filled eggs? And eat brunch in the same sitting? Get thee and thine Easter baskets to All Souls on Peoria. Adults tickets are $15, kids are $10. Reserve here.

Kaleidoscope EGGstravaganza
When: 1pm
Where: Kaleidoscope Children's Museum, 6202 S. Sheridan Road
Put your detective skills to the test as you scour the museum for eggs, eggs, and more eggs. If you are a true Sherlock Holmes, you may be the first one to follow the clues leading to cash-filled eggs. Admission is $6 which includes pizza, and any age is welcome.

Safari's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
When: 2pm
Where: Safari's Animal Sanctuary, 26881 E. 58th Street in Broken Arrow
Looking for a free Easter egg hunt for the kids? Head to Broken Arrow for this wild hunt for candies and surprises. After, grab the fam and get a tour of Safari's at a discounted price.

Easter Keg Hunt
When: Thursday-Sunday
Where: McNellie's Public House, 409 E. First Street
Order one of the 60 draft beers available at McNellies, drink the beer, keep the tab. If the beer you selected was from the Easter Keg, you'll pay just $1 for that pint. So, your best strategy here is to bring a bunch of friends down to First and Elgin and order an array of beers until you figure out which is the Easter Keg. Happy hunting!


If you don't see your favorite hunt on this list, e-mail me the info or leave it in the comments section on this post.

For the rest of you, that means to check back with this list for updates. I'll be posting them all week long.