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Egg hunts and Easter fun hatching up across the Okanagan and Kamloops

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Festive events are being held around Kamloops and the Okanagan all Easter weekend, mostly for children, however there is something happening for the older egg hunters.

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery in Penticton is hosting and egg and scavenger hunt in their vineyard tomorrow, April 17. Corks and eggs that are found can win prizes, and entry includes a glass of wine. 

This afternoon, April 16, there will be the famous helicopter egg drop happening in Naramata. It starts at 1 p.m.

Tomorrow in West Kelowna is the Easter Eggstravaganza and spring market at Kinsen Park. It starts at 10 a.m. and is being hosted by Beacon and Friends.

There will be egg hunts with more than 4,000 candy-filled eggs, inflatables and photos with the Easter Bunny. It costs $5 per child and the event is B.Y.O.B. – bring your own basket.

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In Peachland an Easter egg hunt is happening today at Cousins Park at 12:30 p.m., and in Vernon, the Salvation Army is hosting Easter at the Park today at 1 p.m.

In Kamloops, the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops is holding the Easter Egg-citement through the long weekend until April 18.

There will be egg hunts, a petting zoo, clown shows and rides on the Wildlife Express Train.

Also in Kamloops, Frank from Donnie Darko is doing family photos today, April 16, before a screening of the film at 6:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre.

- Did we miss an event? Let us know what Easter events you'll be attending this weekend in the comments below.


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