Children are sharpening their senses once again, as the race to collect the most eggs is about to begin.

Several Easter egg hunts are planned in the Snoqualmie Valley this year.

Snoqualmie

• A teen flashlight egg hunt for ages 13 to 17 is planned for 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Centennial Park picnic shelter, 39801 S.E. Park St. Teens should bring a flashlight and school ID. The event is sponsored by the Snoqualmie Parks and Recreation Department and the Residential Owners Association.

• Annual Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter bunny is 10 a.m. sharp, Saturday, April 11, at Snoqualmie Community Park, 35016 S.E. Ridge St. The eggs go fast! This hunt is sponsored by the Snoqualmie Parks and Recreation Department, the Residential Owners Association and the SnoValley Eagles Auxiliary. For more information, call Snoqualmie Parks office at (425) 831-5784.

North Bend

• The North Bend easter egg hunt is 9 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Dr., North Bend, sponsored by the Moose Lodge. Students in fifth grade and younger may participate. A pancake breakfast follows the hunt at the Moose Lodge; children eat free. For questions, contact the Moose Lodge at (425) 888-0951.

Carnation

•The American Legion and Auxilary Post 199 Easter egg hunt, for children ages 1 through 9, starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Memorial Park, 32000 E. Blanche St. in Carnation, between Tolt Middle School and the Catholic church. Families should plan to be there by 9:15 a.m.

Please park in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church parking lot. For more information, call Diana Board at (425) 788-1992.