With spring already in full swing and Easter just around the corner, Patch has collected a list of the 2012 Easter hunts and events around the west metro. 

Feel free to submit your Easter photos here and share the fun! We'd love to know what you like about this time of year and what events you enjoyed.

Eggstravaganza

• When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 6
• Where: Fish Lake Regional Park in Maple Grove
• Why go: Games, live bunnies, crafts and treats. Meet a giant rabbit and search for special eggs.
• Price:  $6 for pre-registration, $7 day of event. Children under two free.
• Registration: 763-559-6700 (activity number #215907-00)

Easter Egg Hunt

• When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7 (Must be on time to participate)
• Where: Weaver Lake Park, Maple Grove
• Why go: Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Weaver Lake Conservation Association
• Price: Free, donations accepted

Community Easter Egg Hunt

• When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7
• Where:  Commons Park in Excelsior
• Why go: Easter egg hunts (children divided by age group), food and prizes. Open to children toddler to age 11. Hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church and School.
• Price: Free. Parking alongside Commons Park and lots behind businesses on Water Street.

Spring Celebration at The Woods

• When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7
• Where: The Woods in Maple Grove
• Why go: Visit with the Easter bunny, live animals from Hemker’s Wildlife Farm. The Easter bunny is available 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., animals 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Price: Free

Easter Eggstravaganza

• When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7
• Where: Unity Christ Church in Golden Valley
• Why go: Easter egg hunt, games and activities. Open to all ages. Bring basket or buckets for the egg hunt.
• Price: Suggested donation of $5 per child, $10 per family.

Easter Egg Hunt

• When: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7
• Where: Victory Baptist Church in Maple Grove
• Why go: Kids 4 to 10-years-old can participate in an Easter Egg Hunt
• Price: Free

Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt

• When: 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Sunday, April 8
• Where: Christ’s Community Church in Maple Grove
• Why go: Easter egg hunt for children and breakfast
• Price: Free

Passion Church Service/Easter Egg Hunt

• When: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 8
• Where: Maple Grove Senior High in Maple Grove
• Why go: About 20,000 candy-filled plastic eggs to be hunted. Open to 12 and under. Parents and those 12 and older can participate in the Easter worship in the auditorium.
• Price: Free, registration required online here.

Easter Egg Hunt

• When: Following 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, April 8
• Where: Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley
• Why go: Easter egg hunt, open to all ages.
• Price:  Free

Easter Mass and Egg Hunt

• When: Following 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, April 8
• Where: Anglican Church of St. Dunstan, St. Louis Park
• Why go: Enjoy bunch and an Easter Egg hunt after mass.
• Price: Free

Animal Open House and Egg Hunt

• When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 14
• Where: Southshore Community Center in Excelsior
• Price: Free with a donation to the ICA Excelsior Food Shelf.