Ocoee hosting Easter events

Fun events are planned for Friday and Saturday at the Jim Beech Recreation Center.

By Amy Quesinberry Price
| 8:16 p.m. April 12, 2022

West Orange Times & Observer
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The city of Ocoee is hosting three Easter events this weekend. The Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt, now in its second year, is from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 15. It will feature a glow zone, game truck, crafts and games. Admission is free. Registration is required by emailing [email protected].

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16. Admission is $7. Breakfast will include Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits, doughnuts, fruit, juice and coffee. The Easter Bunny and his special guest will be available for photos. Registration is required; email [email protected].

The city’s signature event, Easter Eggstravaganza, is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16. Children should bring a basket or bag to scoop up thousands of candy-filled eggs. There will be games, crafts and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Admission is free. Snacks. will be available for purchase.

All events will be held at the Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road. For more information, call the Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department at (407) 905-3180 and visit ocoee.org/185/Special-Events.

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Amy Quesinberry Price

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Price was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.