Children and their parents anxiously await the final moments just before the barricades are lowered and the egg hunt commences. Additional photos appear on Page A11.PRESS PHOTO BY TABITHA SCHADE

Upper Macungie Township held Bunny Hop 2026, a free, spring-themed community event which included trunk or treat, egg hunts and many activities for families March 28. The event was held at Grange Park, 360 Grange Road, Allentown. ABOVE: The ceremonial countdown is given and when ready, the kids take off in an attempt to hunt all the eggs they possibly can.

PRESS PHOTOS BY TABITHA SCHADEKids in the 5-8 year old range search the grounds for pastel eggs, hoping to be lucky enough to secure those with prizes inside.

Representatives from St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fogelsville show up with an Easter-themed trunk and goodies to give to the children.

Inflatables throughout the event bring smiles as they offer the opportunity for kids to play carnival games and bounce through mazes.

Kids enjoy petting and cuddling with the various animals from The Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo.

Following the egg hunt, kids and their parents quickly open the eggs to see if any contain a paper, which would be turned in for a prize.