Photos: Buffalo Easter Egg Hunt 2023
The City of Buffalo hosted an Easter egg hunt at Dallas County Community Park on Saturday morning, featuring food, music, games, prizes, a petting zoo and more. An Easter Bunny mascot made an appearance, offering photo opportunities and memorable experiences for both parents and children.
Buffalo City Council member Scott Decker said the event was delayed for an hour due to “extreme cold.” Despite the chilly and windy conditions, many people attended the “Eggtsravaganza.”
Eggs scattered across the grass awaited discovery by young egg hunters.
A petting zoo was set up near the entrance.
The Easter Bunny arrived on a fire truck.
The costumed rabbit offered photo opportunities to families at the event.
Egg hunts were staggered and divided by age range, ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience.
Each egg hunt started at a scheduled time, with children eagerly waiting at the colorful markers dividing the fields.
For younger age groups, one parent was permitted to accompany each child.
As the egg hunt commenced, children dashed onto the field, collecting plastic treasures.
The Easter Bunny delighted and occasionally distracted children during the egg hunt.
Despite cold weather, children eagerly gathered eggs.
At the fields’ edges, older kids assisted the youngest.
There was no shortage of plastic eggs at the event.
Though weather improved, wind challenged those with light bags instead of heavy baskets.
Parents of the youngest participants didn't just supervise—they also helped find eggs.
The Easter Bunny demonstrated dance moves as music played.
Plastic eggs weren’t the only colorful items on the field—dandelions also required a discerning eye.
Emptied plastic eggs were collected for reuse at the following year's event.