Families looking for an egg-citing (see what I did there?) way to celebrate spring need look no further than the Mordecai Egg Hunt, happening in April, where the young and the young-at-heart will get to rummage through the grass for those colorful little treasures. According to the City of Raleigh announcement, this festive event is set to unfold at Mordecai Historic Park, a venue with enough green space to hide a small army of Easter eggs.
So, here's what you need to know: the hunt is staggered by age groups — that's starting at 11 a.m. for the ankle-biters in the 0-4 range, next up are the 5-9 kids, and then the double-digits crowd aged 10 and older get their chance to dash, the idea being to keep it fair, keep it safe, and avoid a tangle of toddlers and tweens. But it's not just about the eggs; before and after the main event, there will be crafts, games, and a bouquet of spring activities to put a little hop in your step.
Get this: It won't cost you a single carrot to participate — it's absolutely free, and you don't have to deal with the hassle of registration. Just show up and join the fun. If you're the type who likes to know every detail before heading out, just dial the Mordecai Visitor Center at 919-996-4364, and they can fill you in.
Mark your calendars for April 12, the time to beat the locusts that come with popular free public events is between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; that's when the park will be brimming with energy, creativity, and likely a bit of sugar-fueled enthusiasm. And hey, who says you have to be a kid to enjoy it, the hunt is open to "All" ages, so whether you're 5 or 95, there's a place for you at the Mordecai Egg Hunt, as noted on the City of Raleigh website.
