Egg-citing Easter events in Kirkland this weekend | Update

Listen very closely and hear Peter Cotton Tail coming down the Kirkland bunny trail. Here are some of the events slated for this weekend in Kirkland from egg hunts for dogs to religious services.

**Editor’s Note: The event information regarding Pump It Up in Kirkland that was previously published was inaccurate. Please refer to the correct information below. The Reporter regrets the error.

Listen very closely and hear Peter Cotton Tail coming down the Kirkland bunny trail. Here are some of the events slated for this weekend in Kirkland from egg hunts for dogs to religious services.

The Kirkland Petco will hold an Easter egg hunt for dogs. Bring your pooch to the store from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday for the event when dogs can hunt for eggs with soft treats inside. The store will also hold a Easter-themed coloring contest for kids 12 and under. Register for the event by phone 425-889-8319, or at the store located at 12040 N.E. 85th Street on Rose Hill.

The Woodmark Hotel will hold its second annual Easter Egg Scramble at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Little ones will enjoy hunting for Easter treats, and complimentary coffee and hot chocolate will be available for parents. Bring your own basket and make your reservations by calling 425-889-0303. The Woodmark Hotel is located at 1200 Carillon Point.

Lake Washington United Methodist Church will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church, located at 7525 132nd Ave. N.E. All are invited, rain or shine. Events will also include Easter crafts, games and stories. The Egg Hunt is outside and starts at 11 a.m. Bring a container to collect eggs.

Hop on over and join Pump It Up in Kirkland at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 8 for an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 10 and younger, with an all ages jump immediately after. Hunting starts at 1 p.m. sharp, so come early to get checked in. Redeem your eggs for Easter candy afterwards. Cost is $7 per child and $5 for siblings (includes tax). Please bring a sack or bag to collect eggs. For more information, call 425-820-2297

The 38th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Peter Kirk Park will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at 202 3rd St. The event, which is free and presented by the Kirkland Kiwanis, is separated by age groups. Kids ages 4-and-under will hunt for eggs at the playground area of the park, ages 5–7 on Lee Johnson Field and ages 8–12 in the grass area west of QFC. Bring your own basket.

St. John’s Church in downtown Kirkland will offer joyfully spiritual music this Easter Sunday at 6, 9 and 11 a.m. The renowned Chancel Choir will be presenting a special musical performance, featuring Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah.

The event will also feature a live orchestra. One of the most widely performed pieces of English-language Chorale works of all time, Handel composed the music of Messiah in just 24 days. Although musically structured as a conventional opera, there are no characters and almost no direct speech. St. John’s is located at 105 State Street.

Many other churches and organizations will hold Easter events in Kirkland this weekend.