Pics with the Easter Bunny, other 2022 Corpus Christi spring events
The weather finally turned spring-like in the Coastal Bend, and we are ready to celebrate with spring festivals and Easter events. Easter Sunday in 2022 is April 17.
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Get photos with the Easter Bunny at La Palmera mall
Visit with the Easter Bunny and take photos from 11 am to 8 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 11 am to 6 pm Sundays now through Saturday, April 16, in the center court of La Palmera mall, 5488 S. Padre Island Drive. Make a reservation to cut down on your wait time, but walk-ins are always welcome. Quiet Time with Bunny is also available 9-11 am Sunday, March 27, and Sunday, April 3 (reservation required). Pet Night with Bunny is 5-8 pm March 29-30. Cost: Photo packages start at $24.99. Information: 361-991-3755 or https://www.lapalmera.com/happenings/easter-bunny-happenings/.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Easter Bunny Cares at La Palmera
La Palmera mall presents Easter Bunny Cares from 9 to 11 am Sunday, March 27, and Sunday, April 3, in the mall center court, 5488 S. Padre Island Drive. Designed for special-needs children and their families to enjoy a visit with Santa in a sensory-friendly environment before the mall opens with extra time for those who may have developmental or physical challenges. Reservations required. Cost: Photo packages start at $24.99. Information: 361-991-3755 or https://www.lapalmera.com/happenings/easter-bunny-happenings/.
Pet Night with the Easter Bunny at La Palmera
La Palmera mall presents Pet Night with the Easter Bunny from 5 to 8 pm Tuesday, March 29, and Wednesday, March 30, in the mall center court, 5488 S. Padre Island Drive. Pet lovers can bring their favorite dog or cat for photos and support local animal organizations. Dogs and cats only, and pet must remain on leash or in a carrier. Cost: Easter Bunny photo packages start at $24.99. Information: 361-991-3755 or https://www.lapalmera.com/.
Big Bloom Community Day and Plant Sale at South Texas Botanical Gardens
The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s annual Big Bloom Plant Sale and Community $2 Day will be from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, April 2, at 8545 S. Staples St. The popular sale and community day is back, with $2 entrance fee for nonmembers, hundreds of plant varieties, specialty vendors, orchid sale, plumeria, xeriscape, butterfly and ladybug releases, Kids’ Zone and animal ambassadors. Members enter free, with members-only shopping from 9 to 10 am Cost: $2 per person; free for members. Information: 361-852-2100 or http://www.stxbot.org/.
Earth Day-Bay Day festival at Heritage Park
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation presents the 23rd annual Earth Day-Bay Day festival from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, April 9, in Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral St. Enjoy all kinds of fun, including Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Expo, Birds of Prey raptor show, educational displays and hands-on activities: nature crafts, tree giveaway by Valero Refineries, wildlife artifacts/rescue, Youth Odyssey climbing rock wall and a fishing pond by Fishing’s Future. Cost: Free. Information: 361-882-3439 or http://www.baysfoundation.org/edbd/.
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Bingo with Bunny at La Palmera
La Palmera mall presents Bingo with Bunny from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, April 12, in the La Palmera Cafes food court, 5488 S. Padre Island Drive. In addition to a special appearance by the Easter Bunny himself, guests can play Bingo or the Chubby Bunny marshmallow-eating contest, with winners earning La Palmera gift cards. There will also be live music by Think Dexter and beer samples from L&F Distributors (21 and older only). Presented by Prime Real Estate. Cost: Free. Information: 361-991-3755 or https://www.lapalmera.com/happenings/easter-bunny-happenings/.
Fourth annual Simmers Ranch & Rescue Easter Bash in Orange Grove
The fourth annual Simmers Ranch & Rescue Easter Bash is from noon to 3 pm Saturday, April 16, at 161 Jennifer Loop, Orange Grove. Visitors will enjoy a large Easter egg hunt, confetti eggs, piñata, music, prizes, Easter photo opportunities, games, hot dogs and more. Bring your Easter baskets and come out and enjoy the day. Cost: Free. Information: 361-255-9037, 361-413-5936, or https://www.facebook.com/events/308816781138723.
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Allison Ehrlich writes about things to do in South Texas and has a weekly Throwback Thursday column on local history. Support local coverage like this by checking out our subscription options and special offers at Caller.com/subscribe