Easter Eggs Hunts In The Metro Detroit Area: List

METRO DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on most holidays, but there are several Easter holiday events set to take place this place in the Metro Detroit region.

With Easter right around the corner, some events have sold out or filled their registration spots. But some are still available for sign-up.

Below are some Easter egg hunts in the Metro Detroit area:

Thursday, April 1

Bunny Trail Egg Hunt at Bloomer Park in West Bloomfield

This event features an Easter eggs hunt and a photo opportunity with a Mr. Bunny.

Bunnyville at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak

The event began Monday and continues through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There will be colorful chalk drawings, goodie bag giveaways, mascot appearances, photo opportunities and more.

Saturday, April 3

Easter Egg Hunt at Willow's Greenhouse in Northville

Eggs will be hidden throughout Willow Greenhouse for children to find. The event begins at 11 a.m.

Egg-Stravaganza at Canterbury Village in Orion Township

This event runs from 12-6 p.m. Saturday. Those taking part in the event can bring non-perishable canned goods as a donation.

Easter Egg Hunt at Central Oaks Community Church in Royal Oak

The Easter egg hunt will feature three separate events for three age groups.

Springfest at Tefft Park in Saline

The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.

Easter Egg Scramble at Indian Springs Metropark in White Lake

The scramble features two events, one running from 10 a.m. to noon and another taking place from 1-3 p.m. There will be a meet and greet with Rosco the Clown and socially distanced photo opportunities.

Know of any other Easter events or activities? Mention them in the comment section below!

Despite Easter being a Christian holiday, Easter eggs actually originated in pagan traditions, History.com said.

Eggs symbolize new life and were used in pagan festivals to celebrate the coming of spring, the site said.

For Christians, the eggs represent Jesus' resurrection and coming out of the tomb. Some sources even say that eggs were forbidden during the Lenten season, so people would decorate them to mark the end of their fasting and eat them on Easter, the site said.

The White House also has an annual Easter egg roll, in which children push decorated hard boiled eggs across the lawn of the White House. This is traditionally held the Monday after Easter, the site said.

You can read the full history of Easter traditions at History.com.