Hop to it: Five ideas for fun this Easter weekend in the Hamilton area
What's hoppening this Easter weekend, lockdown and all.
Look for cooler weather this long weekend with mostly sunny skies and a tiny chance of rain on Saturday. Daytime temperatures are expected to be between 5 and 11 C from Friday to Monday.
Remember, most stores and services are closed Friday and Sunday.
IN THE TREE TOPS
Treetop Trekking at the Binbrook Conservation Area opens Friday, April 2. Costs vary with individual and family rates offered and there are different packages to suit most ages. Reservations are required and COVID-19 procedures are in place. treetoptrekking.com
ONTARIO PARKS
Did you know that Hamilton and Burlington public libraries offer Ontario Park access passes for borrowing? The permit provides complimentary day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants at more than 100 provincial parks where fees are normally charged. The popular passes are good for a week use but book up fast, you will likely find a waiting list when you go on the library site to reserve one. Have your library username and password ready, visit hpl.ca or bpl.on.ca and search Ontario Parks.
RAIN BARRELS
Hamilton's annual rain barrel sale is online this year. Because of COVID protocols, no in-person sales are available. Cost is $45 plus a one-time $10 delivery fee per location. Deliveries can only be made within the City of Hamilton (Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek). There is no pickup option available. You can order a barrel until May 15 at rainbarrel.ca/cityofhamilton.
EASTER ACTIVE
Most of the Easter egg hunts in the area are sold out or are not happening because of COVID restrictions but here are a couple Easter things you can enjoy.
Concession Street BIA's Bunny Hop Colouring Contest ends Saturday. Download a colouring page from Concession Street BIA. Make them look as beautiful as you can, slide entries under the door at 534 Concession with your name and phone number on the back of the colouring page (or post on social media with hashtag #bunnyhop & #concessionstreet). You will be entered to win one of the gift certificate prizes (six children and four adult prizes). All winners will be contacted directly by April 6.
Waterdown Village's Bunny Egg Hunt runs until April 6. Eggs and clues are hidden in the windows of businesses throughout the village. Find them and solve the puzzle for a chance to win one of five prizes. Each egg you find will lead you to the next egg/clue. Start with this, To the planet be kind, And the first clue you will find, at this Greener Place' - now go without haste." For more information, visit waterdownbia.ca
EASTER DINNER
The Good Shepherd Centre annual Easter dinner is Saturday from 3:30-5 p.m. at The Good Shepherd Centre, 135 Mary St. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the hot ham dinner will be served as a take-away meal. No registration is required.
Along with their traditional Easter dinner, Hamilton's Good Shepherd is planning a host of community service activities over the holiday weekend at the Good Shephard Family Centre, Women's Services residents and the seniors apartment on Pearl Street, and a special Easter breakfast for Emmanuel House hospice residents and essential visitors and staff. For more information visit goodshepherdcentres.ca.
Jennifer Moore is an editorial assistant at The Spectator in Hamilton. Reach her via email: jmoore@thespec.com