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Celebrate Easter and Spring at OWA Parks & Resort
OBA Staff • Mar 22, 2024
Hop into Spring with OWA's Easter Festivities
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – OWA Parks & Resort is ushering in spring with its "Bunnies & Baskets" event. Scheduled to run from March 23 through March 30, this event promises a week brimming with family-oriented activities set to delight attendees of all ages. Here are the highlights:
- Golden Egg Hunt: Starting at 10 a.m. each day from March 23 to March 30, participants can embark on an adventurous hunt for Golden Eggs hidden throughout Tropic Falls. Each Golden Egg contains a voucher redeemable for a special prize at Toys Under Twenty. Attendees are encouraged to stay tuned to OWA Parks & Resort's social media for daily clues.
- Easter Bonnet Decorating Competition: At noon daily, guests have the opportunity to showcase their creativity by bringing their own Easter bonnet to the competition held at the Bunny Burrow. This event promises to be a colorful display of Easter spirit.
- Photos with Mr. Bunny: An essential Easter activity, visitors will have the chance to take memorable photos with Mr. Bunny, ensuring those precious spring moments are captured.
- Island Movie Night: On March 23, after a day filled with festive activities, guests can unwind at OWA Island for a special screening of the movie HOP. The film will start at dusk, around 7 p.m., providing a perfect ending to a fun-filled day.
- Live Entertainment and Activities: The final day, March 30, will see Downtown OWA come alive with performances by live dancers from Flying with Ease Entertainment, a 24 ft inflatable drop slide, a DJ, and various Easter crafts for children to enjoy throughout the afternoon.
- OWA Parks & Resort invites families to join in the spring festivities and create lasting memories. For more details on the Bunnies & Baskets event and ticket information for Tropic Falls, visitors can go to visitowa.com/bunnies-and-baskets/.
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