Easter 2013 Events & Celebrations in Frontier Country

Easter is just around the corner and Central Oklahoma Frontier Country has plenty of events and celebrations to enjoy with the whole family! Check back as more Easter events get added to our list.

• March 27  Eggstravaganza!
  Sam Noble Museum, Norman
  Info: An egg hunt of Jurassic proportions! From 4 to 7 p.m., there will be crafts, games, face painting, “touch tables” with museum specimens to explore, photos with the bunny and, of course, an egg hunt on the museum grounds! Eggstravaganza is produced in partnership with the J.C. Penny Leadership Program in the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business. Free admission.
  For more information: www.snomnh.ou.edu

• March 30  Easter Egg Hunt at the Gardens
  Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City
  Info: A children’s garden of delight is awaiting kids who will enjoy activities and crafts, an egg hunt with prizes, a treat station, and visits from our very own Gardens Easter Bunny! Children will even get to plant a seedling to take home! Egg hunts inside the Children’s Garden will begin at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) and 11:15 a.m. (ages 6-10). A limited number of spots are available and advanced registration is encouraged! Cost is $5 per member child; $10 per nonmember child.
  For more information: 405-445-7080

• March 30  Orr Family Farm Easter Celebration
  The Orr Family Farm, Oklahoma City
  Info: Join the Easter Bunny for pictures in the Sweet Shoppe and for Easter egg hunts for children age 11 and under at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Cost is $10.50 per person.
  For more information: 405-799-3276, www.orrfamilyfarm.com

• March 31  Family Easter Brunch
  Myriad Botanical Gardens Restaurant, Oklahoma City
  Info: Bring your family to the Gardens for a beautiful and fantastic brunch with the Easter Bunny! Don your Easter finery and enjoy a sumptuous display of gorgeous fruits, fresh veggies, all manner of bakery items, eggs, Belgian waffles, crispy bacon and much more. Begins at 11 a.m. Make your reservation soon, this event fills up fast! Adults - $35, kids (5-12) - $15, kids 4 and under - free.
  For more information: 405-445-7080

• March 31  HOPabaloo
  Oklahoma City Zoo
  Info: Hop to the Zoo for brunch with the Easter bunny. The “hop”py times keep going with egg hunts for kids 2-5 years old in the Children’s Zoo from 1-3 p.m. HOPabaloo activities are free with zoo admission. Separate fees for the brunch. Reservations required for brunch.
  For more information: 405-425-0262, www.okczoo.com

• March 31  Easter Brunch at Dining on Persimmon Hill
  National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City
  Info: This lovely buffet is hosted by the Museum's Dining on Persimmon Hill restaurant in the majestic Sam Noble Special Events Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum admission included. Reservations required at 405-478-2250, Ext. 281.
  For more information: www.nationalcowboymuseum.org