Looking for fun things to do Easter Weekend?
Here are a few events around Houston that offer a little fun for everyone during the Easter Holiday.
- The Magnolia Historical Society is hosting its annual fundraiser Depot Day on April 21st. With games including an Easter egg hunt, BBQ, live and silent auctions, and the Charlie Riley band, there is sure to be something for the whole family.
- The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation is hosting an adult egg flashlight scrambler at the MacLean Adult Softball Fields. Over 5,000 eggs and $3,000 in prizes will be opened to 600 people on March 29th. Find someone to watch the children and come win one of their great prizes ranging from a new HDTV to a getaway certificate!
- Blessington Farms in Simonton is hosting their Egg-stravaganza featuring animal encounters, barrel train rides, giant slides, Easter bunnies, assorted games, and egg hunts. Strawberry picking and catch and release fishing are also available. March 24th, 25th, and 30th feature all-day admission at $20 per person.
- The Brazoria County Crawfish Festival is serving thousands of crawfish and has activities, vendors, carnival rides, animal races, contests, and music from April 15th to the 17th. Go on down to the Houston Motor Speedway in Angleton and enjoy a great day of food and fun.
Easter Traditions
We’re all familiar with Easter egg hunts and bunny rabbits, but here are a couple of less well-known traditions.
- Poland – In Poland Śmigus-Dyngus comes at the end of the Easter holiday. Boys and girls break into a free for all water fight, using water guns, balloons, and even buckets to ambush the nearest unsuspecting individual.
- Norway – Started in 1923 by a crime novelist’s news-like newspaper ad, Norway’s Påskekrim makes Easter the highlight of the year for crime and detective stories. Now, Easter features an annual rush of crime stories in books, television shows, and radio stations.
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
Here are some great no-dye egg decorating ideas that will help keep your house and kids mess free this Easter!
Use black chalkboard paint to coat paper mache eggs then use chalk to decorate and redecorate them year after year!
Use temporary sticker tattoos to decorate your eggs with everything from flowers to action heroes. Simply place the tattoo on the egg, dampen it lightly, wrap a damp cloth around the egg for thirty seconds, and unwrap.
Japanese Washi paper is made from natural materials and decorated in a myriad of beautiful and fun styles. Wrap your whole egg or cut out designs for solo application!
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