Kirkland Easter egg hunt celebrates 40th year

One of the longest running traditions in Kirkland will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year - and it only take five minutes.

One of the longest running traditions in Kirkland will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year – and it only take five minutes.

About 30,000 chocolate eggs will be scattered around Peter Kirk Park by Kirkland Kiwanis Club members for the annual egg hunt that will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5. The hunt is free to the public and presented by the Kiwanis Club of Kirkland.

“It is truly amazing to watch the kids completely sweep the field clean. A team of landscape workers couldn’t do a better job,” said Kiwanis Club of Kirkland President Bill Ward. “All the smiles and happy faces are a true blessing to the Kiwanis club members.”

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As with tradition, different areas of the park are designated for specific age groups. The playground area is for ages 1-4, the baseball field’s outfield grass is for ages 5-7 and the west side of QFC for ages 8-12.

Some local high school key club students will also be dressed in bunny and duck costumes and Kirkland Middle School Builders Club will also participate.

For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Kirkland, visit the website at www.kirkland.kiwanis.org. or contact Kiwanis Secretary Matt Gregory at (425) 828-0231.