BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Easter is soon approaching. We’ve rounded up a list of sunrise and other services, egg hunts, brunches, photo opportunities, and other ways to celebrate the holiday this year.
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Sunrise Services:
- Jordan United Church of Christ, 1837 Church Road, Allentown, 6 a.m. Sunrise Service, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. communion services on Easter Sunday.
- First United Church of Christ, 27 N. Third St., Easton, 7 a.m. Sunrise Service at Riverside Park, Larry Holmes Drive. 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- Concordia Lutheran Church, 2623 Brookside Road, Macungie, 7:30 p.m. on Maunday Thursday, 7:30 p.m. on Good Friday, 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service, 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, 210 Pine St., Catasauqua, 7 a.m. Sunrise Service followed by breakfast, and 10:45 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive, Klecknersville, 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service and 9 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 S. Main St., 6 a.m. Sunrise Service followed by breakfast. Also, 8:15 a.m. Communion and 10:45 a.m. service on Easter Sunday.
Other Easter services include but are not limited to:
Allentown
- Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena, 1825 W. Turner St. Solemn Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m., Holy Saturday. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- St. James United Church of Christ, 37 S. 15th St. 10:45 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Ave. 7 p.m. on Maunday Thursday, 7 p.m. on Good Friday, 7 p.m. Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
Bethlehem
- First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St., 9 a.m. contemporary service in Fellowship Hall, and 11 a.m. traditional service in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday.
Easton
- St Paul's Lutheran Third Church, 2561 Newburg Rd, Easton. Holy Thursday service at 7 p.m. on April 6. Good Friday Tenebrae (service of shadows) at 7 p.m. on April 7. 10 a.m. festival service on Easter Sunday.
Lehigh County
- Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, 7 p.m. beginning with soup and bread supper on April 6 on Good Friday. 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- New Life Church, 6804 Weiss Road, New Tripoli. 10:15 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
Northampton County
- Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church, 1433 Main St, Bath. 9 a.m. fellowship and refreshments, followed by a 9:30 a.m. service. Easter Day
- Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main St., Hellertown, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- East Bangor United Methodist Church, 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor. 7 p.m. service on Maundy Thursday. 9:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
- St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad St., Nazareth. Easter Vigil Holy Saturday at 5:30 p.m. on April 8. 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
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Egg Hunts
- Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars. 9 a.m. on April 16. This event allows grown-ups to hunt for over 100 prizes while enjoying live music and food specials. $15.
- Allentown Mayor's Egg Hunt, Jordan Park. Noon on April 15. Age groups 2 to 4, 5 to 7 and 8 to ten. Reservations requested.
- Bally Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, Bally Community Park. 1 p.m. on April 8.
- Becky’s Drive-In Egg Hunt, 6:30 p.m. on April 8. Free with purchase of tickets to the double features.
- Bethlehem Easter Egg Hunt, Danny Rice Field, at the intersection of Main, Spring and Lehigh streets. 10 a.m. on April 8.
- Brookside Church Egg Hunt, Macungie. Noon on April 8.
- Community Easter Egg Hunt, Northampton Municipal Park. 12:30 p.m. on April 8. The day will include an egg hunt, hot dogs, a model train display, face painting, a fire department display and more. It is hosted by New Journey Community Church.
- College Hill Easter Egg Hunt, Nevin Park along Lafayette Street. 10 a.m. on April 8. Ages infant to 10.
- Easter Egg Hunt, Bangor Church of the Mazaren. 10 a.m. on April 8.
- Easter Egg Hunt, Kalmbach Memorial Park. 11 a.m. on April 8. Ages 1 to 9. Reservations required.
- Easter Egg Hunt, Laury’s Station Volunteer Fire Company. 1 p.m. on April 8. ages 1-12. Rain or shine.
- Emmaus Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, Emmaus Community Park. 1 p.m. on April 8. Ages 1-10.
- Grace’s Easter Egg Hunt, Franklin Elementary School. 10 a.m. on April 8.
- Hellertown Historical Society Egg Hunt, Morris J. Dimmick Park. 10 a.m. on April 8.
- Jordan United Church of Christ Community Egg Hunt, 1837 Church Road, Allentown. 1 p.m. on April 8.
- New Journey Community Church Egg Hunt, Northampton Municipal Park, 12:30 p.m. on April 8.
- Milford Township Volunteer Fire Company Easter Egg Hunt, Molasses Creek Park. 10 a.m. on April 8. Rain location, Station 57, Milford Square.
- Orchard Easter Egg Hunt, Frecon Farms. 4 p.m. on April 8. Storytime will happen in the orchard, as well as hay rides. $18 Reservations required.
- Palmer Township Egg Hunt, Charles Chrin Community Center. 9:30 am on April 7.
- Raptor Egg Hunt, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. A search for “raptor” eggs in the forest will be followed by a lesson on eggs. 10 a.m. on April 8. $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations required.
- Riegelsville Egg Hunt, Riegelsville Borough Park. 1 p.m. on April 7.
- Saucon Valley Easter Egg Hunt, Morris J. Dimmick Park. 10 a.m. on April 8.
- Slatedale Fire Dept Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. on April 8.
- South Side Easton Easter Egg Hunt, Heil Park. 1 p.m. on April 8, Ages infant to 10.
- Vera Cruz Egg Hunt, Mystic Chain Park, 1 p.m. on April 8.
- West Ward Easton Easter Egg Hunt, Cottingham Stadium. 4 p.m. on April 8. Ages infant to 10.
Photos with the Easter Bunny
- Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 8.
- Lehigh Valley Mall, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., now to April 8.
- The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on April 6-8.
- Quakertown Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays until April 8.
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Other activities
- Easter Bunny Express, Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. April 7 to 9.
- Easter Trains, Allentown & Auburn Railroad. April 7 and 8.
- Easter at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, 10 a.m. on April 9. An egg scavenger hunt with wooden egg cutouts will be located around the zoo. There will also be a craft table and a visit from the Easter Bunny. $11.
- Easter Musical, Calvary Temple of Allentown, 3436 Winchester Road. 7 p.m. on April 7 and 3 p.m.on April 8. “You Thought of Us,” a love story, will be told through dance, drama, music and narration.
- Urban Air Adventure Park, Trexlertown will have train rides, barnyard animals, two egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and train rides and hayrides to Bunnyland to visit the Easter Bunny house.
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Brunches
- blue grillhouse, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for children under 5, $22 for kids and $54 for adults. Reservations required.
- Musikfest Café at ArtsQuest. Free for children under 4, $21 for kids and $45 for adults. Includes live music. Reservations required for large groups.
- Shepherd Hills Golf Club, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $12 for kids and $35 for adult. Includes photos with the Easter Bunny.
- Slopeside Pub & Grill at Blue Mountain Resort, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $17.95 for kids and $39.95 for adults. Reservations required.
- The Sayre Mansion, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 for kids and $65 for adults. Includes photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt. Reservations required.
- The View at Morgan Hill, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. Free for children under 4, $21 for kids and $45 for adults. Reservations required.
- The Wilbur Mansion, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. Free for children under 3, $22 for kids and $60 for adults. Reservations required.
- Woodstone Country Club, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free for children under 3, $15.95 for kids and $49.95 for adults. Reservations required.