Easter starts early with egg hunt, shopping event

Easter Sunday is April 5, but festivities in Homewood begin the Saturdays beforehand. 

Easter Egg Hunt, March 28

Homewood’s City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Homewood Central Park on Saturday, March 28. Toddlers through children age 10 are welcome for the festivities, which begin at 11 a.m.

Children will be divided into appropriate age groups, and there will be a section for children with special needs as well. Each child should bring a Easter basket or bucket.

The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures at no cost.

For more information, visit homewoodparks.com. Updates on the event due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will posted on the park’s Twitter feed @homewoodparks.

Hop ‘n Shop, April 4

Homewood businesses are organizing a special Easter shopping event for all ages on Saturday, April 4.

Merchants in downtown Homewood and Edgewood will offer customers the opportunity to hunt Easter eggs that hold discount coupons, candy and other prizes in their stores. Several merchants will also hide eggs for children.

The Hop and Shop event will also feature the Easter Bunny and a sidewalk parade mid-day. 

“It’s an excellent opportunity for supporting local merchants and getting discounts and goodies for the children,” said Steve Thomas, owner of Soho Retro.

The event is sponsored by the Homewood Chamber of Commerce. For more, visit homewoodchamber.com.