Photos! These Easter hunts were an 'eggcellent' time

It was a pastel wonderland in Malverne this past weekend as the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Bunny Hop was underway.

The annual event includes facepainting, live music, local vendors, the Easter Bunny himself, and of course, an egg hunt. Children were not only delighted to find the hidden eggs, but also say hi to neighbors and local businesses — and receive a treat or two along the way.

Plus, it was only the second-ever Easter egg hunt organized by St. Paul AME Church, in Lakeview, but the turnout didn’t show it — the dozens of kids and families gathered in Harold Walker Memorial Park on Saturday made it seem like a much-anticipated yearly tradition.

From babies in strollers to teenagers hanging out with friends, attendees were all smiles for the Easter celebration. Eggs were hidden throughout the park, and the children raced to fill their bags with the colorful finds.

When not hunting for eggs, neighbors enjoyed food, music and facepainting. Local businesses and organizations, like the Lakeview Public Library, also came out to say hi.