Easter isn’t for a few weeks but better to plan ahead in matters of holiday candy. Capitol Hill kids have a few options for springtime egg hunts to consider. Below, we’ve included the 2011 roster of Seattle Parks-sponsored egg hunts around our area of the city. We also know of at least one area of the Hill where the parental units get together to organize a big community hunt for their little ones. If you’re new to the Hill, make sure to check with neighbors to make sure you don’t miss out on the fun. You also might consider getting together and creating your own hunt. CHS hid some treasures around the Hill in 2010. 2011? Stay tuned.

Friday, April 15
Montlake Community Center, 1618 E Calhoun St.
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
Ages 11-17
Dusk – 8:45 p.m.
Free
Teens are invited to bring a flashlight and search in the dark for eggs that contain candy or a certificate to claim a special prize. The hunt is sponsored by the Montlake Community Center Advisory Council. Please bring a bag to place eggs in, a warm jacket in case of rainy weather, and a working flashlight.

Saturday, April 16
Montlake Community Center, 1618 E Calhoun St.
Youth Egg Hunt
Ages 12 and younger
10 a.m. to noon
Free
Hippity, hoppity along Montlake’s bunny trail and join the hunt for eggs! We’ll have a costume contest, a coloring contest, and egg hunts for kids ages 0-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12 egg hunt. The large “Pink Bunny” will pose for photos in the meadow grass. Please bring a bag to place eggs in, and a warm jacket incase of rainy weather.

Friday, April 22
Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E
Teens Only! Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
Ages 11 – 16
8 p.m
Free
Bring a basket or bag to gather up your goodies from the Miller Community Center Annual Spring Egg Hunt. Meet in the Miller CC gym.

Saturday, April 23
Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St.
Spring Egg Hunt
Ages 3 and younger, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Ages 4-6, 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Ages 7-9 and 10-12 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Free
Join us at Garfield Community Center to hunt for eggs and have fun. Remember to bring a bag or basket to collect goodies. We always need volunteers to help, so please call us at 206-684-4550 to find out how you can help with this event.

Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E
Spring Egg Hunt
Ages 10 and younger
10 a.m.
Free

Sunday, April 24
Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave.
Egg Hunt Swim
Ages 12 and younger (children 6 and younger must be accompanied in the water by an adult)
2 p.m.
Free
Look for eggs in the pool, win cool prizes!

And, off Hill, here’s one more hunt opportunity to consider or your little egg gatherer:

The Children’s Museum, April 21 through 24: “Hundreds of eggs will be hidden throughout the Museum with specific locations designated for our littlest hunters and a Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt for older kids.” Pre-registration required, space limited, 8:30 to 10 a.m. $4 per child plus admission (includes all-day admission).