COLUSA, CA (MPG) – A long-standing Colusa tradition will mark a milestone this spring as Colusa County communities prepare for Easter events, followed by a full schedule of activities across the wider region.
The Colusa Lions Club will celebrate 70 years of its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at the Colusa Fairgrounds, 1303 10th St. The hunt begins at 9 a.m. and is open to children from toddler age through third grade.
The event dates back to 1956, when the Lions first organized the hunt. Organizers say the format has remained largely unchanged, with members dyeing real eggs and hiding them early in the morning, along with a selection of golden eggs. Families gather each year as children search the grounds while the Easter Bunny greets participants.
The anniversary highlights the longevity of a community event that has served multiple generations of local families.
Also in Colusa, the Colusa Assembly of God will host its eighth annual community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4 at 1747 State Highway 20. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes games, a petting zoo, photo booth, craft tables and multiple egg hunts by age group. Organizers report more than 6,000 eggs and dozens of raffle prizes, including a grand prize drawing.
At 9 a.m. sharp, the Arbuckle Golf Club plans to host its annual Easter egg hunt at 5918 Hillgate Rd. The event is open to the public and includes free entry and multiple age groups, including preschool and under, kindergarten through second grade and third through fourth grade. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance.
Across the region, Easter events will begin Saturday, March 28, with several activities in the Yuba-Sutter area.
The third annual Sutter Youth Organization Egg Hunt will take place at the SYO Hall, 7740 Butte House Road in Sutter. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the hunt beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event includes donuts, face painting, crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny.
In Yuba City, the Yuba City Senior Center will host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9 to 11 a.m. at 777 Ainsley Ave. The event includes breakfast and free photos. No RSVP is required.
Additional events that day include EggVenture Into Easter at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 3101 Colusa Highway in Yuba City, and the Spring Egg-Stravaganza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 429 10th St. in Marysville. Both events are free and include egg hunts, games and family activities.
An Easter Egg Hunt will follow at 1 p.m. at the Sutter County Sheriff’s Posse Arena, 56 Second St. in Yuba City, with separate hunts for age groups and a designated area for special needs participants.
On Sunday, March 29, the Yuba-Sutter Marketplace will host a spring festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Colusa Ave. in Yuba City. The event will feature multiple egg hunts, a petting zoo and visits with the Easter Bunny.
Several events are scheduled for Saturday, April 4 across the region.
In Gridley, the Gridley Lions Club will host its Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. The event is open to children ages 0 to 9, with a designated area for special needs participants. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item to support local food closets. The Easter Bunny will also be on site.
The Yuba Foothills Agricultural Communities Association will host its annual Easter egg hunt from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Alcouffe Center, 9185 Marysville Road in Oregon House. Hunts will be organized by age group.