Living History Farms
Family Easter Celebration at  
Living History Farms
Saturday, March 30
 
    For Immediate  Release
Contact:  Jennie Deerr
515-278-5286
Living History Farms
PRESS RELEASE
March 4, 2013
Who?       The Easter Bunny will hop over to Living History Farms to make his annual appearance at the Family Easter Celebration!

When?      Saturday, March 30 from 9 am to noon, rain or shine. 

Where?
    Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA

What? 
      Join the historic games, horse-drawn wagon rides, and egg and toy hunts. Children 5-10 years old can bring their favorite Easter basket and search for novelty toys and candy during organized toy hunts. Toy hunts will start at 9:05 a.m. and run every 20 minutes, from 9:05-noon. Children age four and younger can collect plastic Easter eggs, enjoy a snack, and play with costumed bunny helpers at Pre-School Bunnyland. 

Historic games and contests include:
·    egg rolling
·    pancake races
·    Easter bonnet relay and more

The 1875 town of Walnut Hill, will be celebrating the arrival of spring. You can:
·    Say hello to the barnyard animals
·    Take a picture with the Easter Bunny
·    Craft activity by The Iowa Egg Council
·    Visit the town general store, drug store, broom maker and printer as they prepare for spring activities.

What's Included?
Ticket price includes:
·    FREE horse-drawn wagon rides (conditions permitting)
·    Egg and Toy Hunts for children up to age 10
·    FREE popcorn and Coca-Cola for everyone
·    FREE hot Breakfast Wrap courtesy of the Iowa Egg Council and Woody's Smoke Shack (for the first 1000 guests)

How much? 
Admission is $6.00 per person, under 2 free
$5.00 for Living History Farms members
$4.50 for advanced tickets online for LHF members, $5.00 non LHF members
Visit www.livinghistoryfarms.org for advance ticket sales
 
Presenting Sponsor:  EMC Insurance Companies
Media Partner:  KDSM Fox 17



Living History Farms is a non-profit, historical, educational foundation located at 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa. Operations and maintenance are dependent upon gate receipts, memberships, and contributions. All proceeds from this fundraising event are used to support the museum's programs and activities. Living History Farms opens for the general touring season on May 1, 2013.