{"id":121001,"date":"2026-04-03T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=121001"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:31:47","slug":"chance-to-have-an-egg-cellent-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/news\/chance-to-have-an-egg-cellent-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Chance to have an Egg-cellent time"},"content":{"rendered":"

A NUMBER of Easter-themed events will be held throughout the region during the long weekend.<\/p>\n

Easter egg hunts for Miners Rest residents are being held on Saturday 4 April from 10.30am to 11.30am.<\/p>\n

Divided into age-based hunts at Albert Street Playground, all Miners Rest residents are invited to attend.<\/p>\n

Naomi Galvin, the vice-president of organisers Committee For Miners Rest (CFMR), said the event had been designed to cater for all participants.<\/p>\n

“Regardless of the number of plastic eggs children find, they will exchange them for a small bag of chocolate eggs or an Easter themed gift, allowing children with dietary restrictions to also participate,” she said.<\/p>\n

She said it was a free, fun activity.<\/p>\n

“This is just a small way CFMR can discreetly support families with current cost of living pressures and ensures every child can join in regardless of financial circumstances,” she said.<\/p>\n

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Organisers of Miners Rest’s Easter Egg Hunt said the event provided a free, fun activity during the holidays.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“The event helps strengthen community connections, gives families a chance to meet neighbours and build friendships and provides an inclusive space to participate in a shared tradition tailored specifically for them.<\/p>\n

“Local businesses benefit through partnerships and cross promotion, reinforcing the community first approach CFMR is known for, and enabling CFMR to continue its mission of creating a connected, vibrant community through events that bring residents together.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Easter Extravaganza Market will be held at Ballarat’s City Oval today. More than 150 stalls and food trucks will feature at the market.<\/p>\n

There will be free activities for children, which include a jumping castle and chair-o-plane ride as well as free entry for those under 16.<\/p>\n

Entry is $3 for patrons over 16. The market will be held from 2pm to 7pm. More information at nightlifemarket.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A NUMBER of Easter-themed events will be held throughout the region during the long weekend. Easter egg hunts for Miners Rest residents are being held on Saturday 4 April from 10.30am to 11.30am. Divided into age-based hunts at Albert Street Playground, all Miners Rest residents are invited to attend. Naomi Galvin, the vice-president of organisers […]<\/p>\n

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