The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks & Recreation announces that “The Biggest Easter Egg Hunt” will take place Friday, March 29 at Dr. Francis F. C. Wong Stadium in Hilo.

In addition to an egg hunt, the event features an ice cream eating contest, crafts and other keiki activities.

The annual event is free and open to the public and is presented by the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Kiwanis Club of East Hawai‘i, Hilo High School Key Club, and the Waiakea High School Key Club.

Doors open at 8 a.m., and the activity line-up is as follows:

• Easter Crafts, Activities and Keiki ID: 8 – 10 a.m., for children 12 years old and under.
• Ice Cream Eating Contest: Begins at 9 a.m. Age groups are 4-5 years old, 6-8 years old, 9-12 years old.
• Easter Egg Hunt Start Times: 10 a.m. for children 4-5 years old; 10:30 a.m. for children 6-8 years old; 11 a.m. for children 9-12 years old.

For the Easter Egg Hunt, there is no need to bring baskets as bags will be provided, and parents and guardians are not allowed on the field.

For more information, call Royden Chow at 808-938-2014.