Get ready to hop into Easter fun at Hoppin’ Around Downtown, a free community event presented by the Downtown Grimsby BIA! Taking place on Saturday, April 19th, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, this exciting event invites families to enjoy a festive Easter Egg Hunt, family-friendly activities, and a chance to explore the wonderful businesses that make Downtown Grimsby unique. 

Families can embark on an Easter Egg Hunt by visiting participating businesses to collect Easter treats while discovering everything Downtown Grimsby has to offer. The fun continues throughout downtown, with cookie decorating at Pie in the Sky Farm Market and other activities in the alleyway between The Market Place and Harmony Jewellers, which will be transformed into an Easter celebration hub featuring: 

Bouncy Castle & Giant Games – Enjoy classic games and a bouncy castle for endless fun. 

Face Painting – Little ones can get into the Easter spirit with festive face painting, available from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, free of charge! 

Easter Bunny Meet & Greet – The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Downtown Grimsby, ready to meet families and pose for photos with you!  

“This event is a fantastic way for families to come together, celebrate Easter, and support our local businesses,” said Simon Duong, Chair of the Downtown Grimsby BIA. “We’re excited to bring this free community event to life and create a fun day for everyone to enjoy.” 

Local businesses are key to making this event a success! Participating businesses will be distributing treats and showcasing their offerings, including: 

M&M Food Market, Station One Coffee House, Nurish Kitchen, Bounce Blowouts and Bridal, The Forty Public House, Euro Senses Day Spa, Jordan Flowers, Casa Toscana, Bottega, Mrs. Greenway, Pie in the Sky Farm Market, Farm Gate to Your Plate, Grimsby Dance Academy, Harmony Jewellers, Teddy’s Bar, Giant Tiger, Xtreme Collectables, The Dutch Shop, Village Studio Photography, Ruffin’s Pet Centre, and The Nook. 

Supporting Pumpkin Acres Rabbit Rescue: 

Hoppin’ Around Downtown is also an opportunity to give back! Ruffin’s Pet Centre will be accepting donations for Pumpkin Acres Rabbit Rescue, including monetary donations, fleece blankets, baby blankets, towels, food/water bowls, litter boxes, bunny-safe toys, small animal bedding (Carefresh, Fresh 4 Life), and Timothy hay. 

Don’t miss out on this hoppin’ good time! Bring the whole family to Downtown Grimsby on Saturday, April 19th, for a day filled with fun, treats, and community spirit. 

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