Spring’s beloved furry mascot will be making a stop at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre in the early hours of April’s first Saturday to leave a special surprise for the children of NOTL.

Then, at 10 a.m., the race is on to scoop up as many of his offerings as possible.

The annual Bunny Trail and Kinsmen Egg Hunt is returning on April 4 at the NOTL Community Centre, where kids will take part in the mad dash to search the grounds for Easter eggs left by the Easter Bunny.

Organizers say families can also enjoy children’s games, a colouring station provided by the Fine Estates Team, a bake sale, and a Touch-a-Truck event featuring Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Niagara Regional Police, tractors and Performance Mercedes-Benz.

The event will also include the Niagara Symphony Petting Zoo, a visit from Eggs the Bunny and other activities.

The yearly event is a collaboration between the Niagara Nursery School and Child Care Centre and the NOTL Kinsmen Club that has been going on since the early 1990s.

Ken Slingerland of the NOTL Kinsmen Club said the group values the long-running partnership.

“We’ve seen this event grow and evolve over the years,” he said. “From our early days at Simcoe Park to moving the event to the new community centre, it’s been a fantastic journey.”

Organizers hope the Bunny Trail fundraiser will raise $15,000 for programs at the Niagara Nursery School and Child Care Centre.

“The Bunny Trail represents more than just a fundraiser for us; it is a chance to connect meaningfully with our community,” said Maegan Price, executive director of the child care centre. “We are incredibly thankful to our donors, as their contributions help us continue improving our school for the children in our care.”

Activities and the bake sale will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Admission is $5 per child.

The egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. sharp.