Easter activities around the region get the young and young at heart hoppin’

Here comes Peter Cottontail, and a bunch of kids are running after him looking for eggs. Easter weekend brings a flurry of fun family activities including egg hunts and more. A look at the offerings across the Northern San Joaquin Valley and foothills.

Saturday

209 Rustbuckets Car Club Show and Egg Hunt – A car show and Easter egg hunt will include bounce houses, kids activities and live entertainment. Open to kids up to 10 years old. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hatch Park, 5506 Jennie Ave., Keyes. $10 car entry free, free for egg hunt.

Easter Egg Hunt And Pancake Breakfast – Pancake breakfast, egg hunt, games, crafts and activities. 8-10 a.m. Geneva Presbyterian Church, 1229 E. Fairmont Ave., Modesto. $4 adults; $2.50 3-10 years; 2 years and under free. (209) 524-6841.

Easter Family Fun Day – Easter egg hunt, bounce house, games and food. Noon-2 p.m. North Modesto Church of God, 1918 Sherwood Ave. Free. (209) 521-9148.

Easter Kids Blitz – Egg hunt for more than 9,000 eggs. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Neighborhood Church, 5901 Sisk Road, Modesto. Free. (209) 529-8900.

Egg-Stravaganza Egg Hunt – An egg hunt for families with children 9 and under. Face painter and coloring contest. 11 a.m. Jacob Myers Park, 23653 Santa Fe Road, Riverbank. Free. (209) 863-7150.

Eggstreme Easter Egg Hunt – Some 65,000 eggs will be hidden for kids to find. Includes inflatables, kiddie train ridesand appearances by some favorite characters. Open to school-age children ages 12 and under. 10 a.m. registration, noon kids hunts and shows begin. The House Modesto, 1601 Coffee Road, Modesto. Free. (209) 529-7346.

Family Fun Day Easter Egg Hunt – Family fun day featuring Easter egg hunt, food, games, music and raffles. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mellis Park, 601 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Modesto. Free. (209) 544-3743 or (209) 522-6902.

Funworks Easter Egg Hunt – Staggered hunts for ages 5 and younger and for 6-12. Free attractions, tokens and other specials. Freddy Foreman will make special appearance. 9 a.m. Funworks, 3407 Coffee Road, Modesto. (209) 549-7888.

Modesto Farmers Market Easter Egg Hunt – The Modesto Certified Farmers Market offers area produce and specialties as well as an egg hunt for three different age groups. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Modesto, 16th Street between H and I streets. Free. (209) 605-8536.

Modesto Reservoir Easter Egg Hunt – Visit the Easter Bunny with free photos, face painting, balloon animals, egg tosses and more, sponsored by the Stanislaus County Parks & Recreation and Stanislaus County Police Activities League. First 200 children will receive a free Easter bag to collect eggs. Egg hunts for ages 2-6 and 7-12. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Modesto Reservoir, 18143 Reservoir Road, Waterford. $10 per vehicle. (209) 525-6750.

Sunday

Easter Champagne Brunch – The Sierra Dinner Train offers a three-course meal of classic American breakfast food with unlimited coffee, soda and champagne. A small Easter egg hunt for the kids will be held on board. 10:30 a.m. boarding, 11 a.m. departure. Sierra Dinner Train, 330 S. Sierra Ave., Oakdale. $35-$74. (800) 866-1690.

Easter Egg Hunt – Coulterville Community Club egg hunt in the park for children 12 and under. Participants bring their own basket. 11 a.m. Coulterville Park, Highway 49 and Broadway, Coulterville. Free. (209) 878-3750.

Victorian Easter Celebration – Columbia State Historic Park Easter celebration, Victorian parade and egg hunts in three ages groups up to age 12. 11 a.m. registration, noon hunts begin, 12:30 p.m. parade. Columbia State Historic Park, 11255 Jackson St., Columbia. Free. (209) 536-1672.

SOS Club’s Easter Brunch – Enjoy a selection of fresh baked goods, omelet station, breakfast options, prime rib, baked ham, seafood, pasta, desserts and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. SOS Club, 819 Sunset Ave., Modesto. $25 adults, $15 children. (209) 578-5801.

This story was originally published April 1, 2015 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Easter activities around the region get the young and young at heart hoppin’."