By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
Thursday 2 April:
MAKE your own Easter card at Lilydale Library. Contact 9294 3120 for more information.
Friday 3 April:
BELGRAVE Carnival, Belgrave. The second annual Belgrave Carvinal will raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Held at St Thomas More Primary School and starting at 10am on Good Friday, the carnival will feature an Easter Egg hunt as well as rides, food, stalls, animals, face-painting and entertainment. Tickets are available on the day or can be pre-purchased. Visit www.facebook.com/BelgraveCarnival for information and updates.
Saturday 4 April:
FERNY Creek Easter Collectibles Fair, Ferny Creek. The annual collectors’ fair consistently draws crowds of young and old and showcases a vast array of vintage treasures. Held at the Ferny Creek Hall, you’ll find books, chinaware, glass, coins, jewellery, tools, toys and lots more. Visit between 9am-4pm on Easter Saturday or 10am-4pm on Easter Sunday.
Sunday:
SKYHIGH Easter Egg Hunt, Mount Dandenong. It’s SkyHigh’s Children’s Festival, and Easter Sunday’s egg hunt is part of two weeks of festivities. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance from 10am, and a farmyard zoo will run from 2pm-4pm.
Belgrave South Community Market Easter Fun Day. The monthly market if held at Belgrave South Community Hall and will be bigger and better for its Easter event. Delight in local treasures from 10am-2.30pm.
Easter Treasure hunt at Emerald Lake Park, Emerald.
A FREE Easter Egg hunt will be held at the scenic Emerald Lake park from 11am. Other activities will also be held on the day, including paddleboat rides, a model railway display, fishing, walking and historical displays. Puffing Billy will be running and the cafe will be open. Contact 1300 131 683 for more details.
