Online and in the shops: Easter egg hunts

The Easter Bunny has paid a visit to Smyths Toys and children are invited to stores nationwide to complete the free Easter Egg Hunt and claim their chocolatey treat from 10am to 4pm tomorrow; www.smythstoys.com

For those who want to drive a little further, the Scavenger Hunt at Tayto Park on Easter Sunday; www.taytopark.ie  or the Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Dublin Zoo from 12 to 4pm on Sunday and Monday; www.dublinzoo.ie

To mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising, State Ceremonial Events on Easter Sunday include a wreath laying ceremony on the Grand Parade in Cork; www.ireland.ie

FUN TIMES:

Looking for a little inspiration for Easter treats, or fun things to make and do at home?

There are lots of ideas to get you started online.

You can download an egg hunt pack, fun recipes to try out with children and arts and crafts ideas at www.cadbury.ie

The Epic Easter page on www.lidl.ie  includes colouring pages and suggestions for days out and other activities to make the most of the holidays.

There’s also an egg hunt pack to download at www.aldi.ie  and a selection of chocolate treats, including dairy and gluten-free eggs from €3.99.

EGGPLORING SPACE:

This Easter, CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory presents the story of planetary discovery.

During the 90-minute workshops, eight to 12 year olds can find out how planetary landers are constructed by designing their own craft to land on a comet, an asteroid or even another planet.

The eggineers will then test their craft by launching if off the Dome Tower of the Castle with a real (raw) egg inside. Will the egg survive?

There will be workshops from 11am to 12:30pm on March 29 and 30 and are €10. Pre-booking is advised on 021- 4326120; www.bco.ie

SWING TIME:

With a compact design that’s good for smaller gardens,

TP’s New Forest Double Swing, €169.95, has been updated for 2016.

Suitable for ages three to 10 years, the frame is covered by a five-year guarantee against wood rot. It’s also compatible with the TP Quadpod baby seat, €59.95, which can be used from six months.

Other popular TP garden toys include the Spiro Hop seesaw, €134.95, and the Wooden Lidded Sandpit, €99.95 at www.mimitoys.ie