1. ESTHER PRICE
Credit: Lisa Powell
Credit: Lisa Powell
The Easter Bunny will be at Dayton-famous Esther Price candies every day through Saturday, April 20, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This includes all of Esther Price’s Dayton-area retail locations: 1709 Wayne Avenue in Dayton, in the Dayton Airway Shopping Center at 194 Woodman Drive in Dayton, 269 N. Main St. in Centerville and 4810 Bolzano Blvd. in Clayton.
While you're there, stock up for some goodies for your Easter baskets from chocolate bunnies, to chocolate eggs, to pre-assembled Easter baskets to jelly beans.
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2. SCENE 75
There are two chances to hang with the Easter Bunny at Scene75 Entertainment Center, 6196 Poe Ave., Vandalia.
Breakfast with the Bunny: The Easter Bunny is stopping by Scene75 for breakfast on Saturday, April 20, between 9-11 a.m. for a breakfast buffet with the Bunny. Tickets to this event are $7 per person (children under 2 are free) and $12 for a ticket with a $10 arcade card. A ticket purchase is required for all parents and kids who attend (except from those 2 and under). Tickets at the door on the morning of the event will be $9 each and $15 for the bonus arcade card (this is on a first come, first serve basis).
More info and tickets: Website
The Bunny Trail: We hear the Easter bunny may be at this big egg hunt on Thursday, April 18, 6 to 8 p.m. at Scene75. Join in for this free event as eggs are passed out to all the children at Scene75. There will be egg stops at each one of the 10 attractions. All of the eggs will have presents, from candy to game cards to tickets and more. Don't forget your basket.
More info: Website
3. EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS
Credit: Michelle Curley
Credit: Michelle Curley
The Easter Bunny loves a good train ride. Join the Bunny aboard the Easter Bunny Express in Lebanon on April 19, April 20 and April 27 at LM&M Railroad, 127 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon. All children will receive a special gift and have the opportunity to take part in an Easter Egg Hunt. Seats are reserved. Infants under 2 participating in the egg hunt must purchase a ticket. Cost: $22/Adults; $18/Seniors (62+) & Children (2-16); Free/Infants 1 year and under. For more information, call 513-933-8022 or email info@lebanonrr.com.
>> Hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express for a train ride and egg hunt
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
4. AT THE MALL
The Greene: Get your pictures with the Easter Bunny at The Greene (near Von Maur at 4382 Juniper Way) through Saturday, April 20. Hours this week are noon to 8 p.m. through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More info: Website
Mall at Fairfield Commons: Meet the Easter Bunny and get your photo taken at Center Court at the Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek. Hours this week are: April 17 - 18 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and April 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. More info: Website
5. EASTER BUNNY AT BUTTER CAFE
The Easter Bunny will be at the Butter Cafe in Dayton on Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your camera so you can take your own photos.
Know of any more places to hang with the Easter Bunny? Send us the details at contact@dayton.com or send us a message on Facebook.
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