It was an “egg-cellent” day at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall when more than 1,000 children searched for a whopping 10,000 eggs as part of an Easter extravaganza sponsored by Sharpsburg Family Worship Center.
“We moved the event to Aspinwall this year, and it turned out to be a great decision,” Director Jamie Horne said.
The group for 25 years has hosted programming and religious education for families.
The egg hunt on March 29 made its move for the first time to the 16-acre park sandwiched between Freeport Road and the Allegheny River.
“It marked an exciting new chapter,” Horne said.
“We’re so thankful to the Allegheny RiverTrail Park for allowing us to use the space and for hosting us so well.”
Children converged on the park’s lawn to hunt for the eggs, along with 7,000 prizes.
They were treated to grilled cheese, nachos, cotton candy, snow cones and popcorn. There also was a petting zoo, hay rides, inflatables and face painting.
“There were countless happy smiles,” Horne said.
She invited people to check out the center’s offerings, which include a free dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesdays followed by adult Bible study and a “kid’s club.”
To learn more, visit sfwc.org.