Here are a list of Easter Egg hunts nearby. Happy hunting. • WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday

• WHERE: Victoria College Quad area, 2200 E. Red River St.

• COST: Free

• NOTE: The hunt begins at 5:45 p.m. with separate sections for younger and older children. Children up to 13 years old can compete in the egg hunt. The carnival features refreshment booths and games such as sack races, bean bag toss, ring toss and an egg-on-a-spoon race. There will be a charge for spring carnival booths, games, food and drinks. A portion of the carnival proceeds will benefit the Victoria College Relay for Life Team and VC clubs. The event is hosted by the Victoria College Student Activities Office. For more information, contact Elaine Everett-Hensley at 361-572-6440.

• WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Friday

• WHERE: Riverside Park special events area

• COST: Free

• NOTE: Bounce houses, 20,000-egg egg hunt, games and a celebration service will begin at 7 p.m. Hosted by Parkway Church.

• WHEN: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday

• WHERE: Children's Discovery Museum, 204 N. Main St.

• COST: $2 per child

• NOTE: Photos with the Easter bunny will be from noon-4 p.m.; bubbles and crafts will be available outside the museum. Call 361-485-9140 or email cdm204@sbcglobal.net for more information.

• WHEN: 2-5 p.m. Saturday

• WHERE: Twin Pines Nursing and Rehab Center, 3301 E. Mockingbird Lane

• COST: Free

• NOTE: Prizes will be awarded to different age groups up to 12 years of age. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Maggie Torres at 361-652-0824 or Gary Moses at 361-573-2853.

• WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday

• WHERE: Church chapel, 4102 N. Ben Jordan St.

• COST: Free

• NOTE: Bring one dozen filled eggs. Worship, stations, food and egg hunt.

• WHEN: 3-5 p.m. Saturday

• WHERE: Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.

• COST: Tickets for adults are $10; children between 3 and 10 years old are $5; children under 3 years old get in free. Attendees can purchase tickets at the door, Taqueria El Rodeo, Guzman Western Wear, Crazy Jump, Chavana's Grocery and Market or Vicky's Fit Club in Port Lavaca and Taqueria El Huasteco in Bloomington.

• NOTE: Easter eggs will be filled with coins ranging in value between $1 to $10. More than $2,000 worth of coins have been donated by sponsors. Call 361-237-0351 for more information.

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