By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA–Families wishing to attend the city of Helena’s annual Easter Egg Hunt should make plans to be at the event a few weeks earlier compared to last year as Easter will officially be observed on Sunday, April 1.

The city of Helena will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 at the Helena Amphitheater where the hunt is scheduled from 9-11 a.m. as there will be fun for the entire family.

The Easter egg hunts will take place from 9-11 a.m. for children ages zero to 12 years old.

The following times are when certain age groups can hunt Easter eggs:

–Ages 0-2: 9-11 a.m.

–Ages 3-7: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

–Ages 8-12: 10:15-11 a.m.

Infants in the two and under age group will be able to hunt Easter eggs for the entirety of the event at a specified location within the park.

Each child in the other age groups will have the ability to find the golden egg to receive a special prize.

In addition to the Easter egg hunts, there will be a visit from the Easter Bunny, inflatables, face painting, games, music, a visit from the Helena Belles and more.

The sponsor of the Easter Egg Hunt is Christian Life Church. Easter baskets will be provided by Oak Mountain Orthodontics Dr. Priscila Denny.