by Ellen Carroll on April 10, 2009

Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, HOPabaloo, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo, Orr Family Farm, Peeps

Every year, I lose more and more time between holidays. I like to blame it on retailers who put up walls of bathing suits in November and Christmas decorations in August. By the time the holidays actually roll around, I’m shopping for the next one and forget which holiday I’m actually supposed to be on…. So, for peeps like me (pun intended, of course) who find themselves wondering what to do on Easter two days before it happens, I’ve hunted down a few great events that last minute-planners can enjoy! Here are a few prize eggs:

1. HOPabaloo at the Oklahoma City Zoo

HOPabaloo is great for families with kids who are tired of hunting eggs in the backyard. Brunch with the Easter Bunny at The Canopy Restaurant from 10-1 followed by the Tiny Tots Egg Scramble for the kiddos. The egg scramble times are 1:30 p.m. (2 and under), 2 p.m. (3 year olds), 2:30 p.m. (4 year olds) and 2:45 p.m. (5 year olds). Each egg scramble is based on a first come, first served basis and includes prizes. The scrambles take place in the grassy area located by the Roughneck Picnic Pavilion. To make brunch reservations call the Zoo at (405) 425-0262. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for kids. Brunch tickets also include access to the animal exhibits, so be sure to check out the new Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit!

2. Easter Brunch at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

For older kids or adults, this one’s a winner. Enjoy brunch at Dining on Persimmon Hill, the museum’s full-service restaurant. The menu includes glazed ham, beef, chicken and an extraordinary dessert selection. Brunch is from 11-3. Tickets are $16.98 per person and include access to the exhibits and gardens. Museum tickets alone are $10, so this is a great deal for both food and entertainment! Guests are invited to view the exhibits and the gardens between the hours of 9am- 5pm.

Special temporary exhibitions on display at Easter include an art exhibit featuring The Jackie L. Coles Collection, which just opened on late March. Other special exhibits include “Art of the West: Selections from the Bank of America Collection,” “Guardians of Glacier Park: The Blackfeet in Artistic Imagination” and “‘Did She Kill ‘Em All?’ Martha Maxwell, Colorado Huntress.” Call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 281 for reservations.

3. Easter(Eve) fun at the Orr Family Farm

If you’ve got plans for Sunday, but feel like celebrating a little early, check out the Orr Family Farm. Easter events include: duck races, egg decorating and hunting, as well as carousel and train rides! Tickets are $12.50 each, kids 2 and under get in free.

Happy Easter from our family to yours!

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