The Children’s Museum of Memphis invites kids of all ages to have fun with the Easter Bunny on the museum's front lawn during the Spring Fling Easter Eggs-travaganza! Saturday, March 23rd from 11 am – 2 pm.

Saturday activities include games, prized egg hunts, Easter crafts, face painting, the kiddy express train, balloon animals, a petting zoo of bunnies and baby chicks, and special entertainment from popular local bands.

Parents are encouraged to bring cameras to capture that "eggs-tra" special moment when their child meets the Easter Bunny.  Egg Hunts are scheduled based upon ages: 2 years old and under at 11:30 am; 3 to 6 year olds at 12:00 pm; 6 to 9 year olds at 12:30 pm; 10 to 12 year olds at 1:00 pm.

Advance tickets are available for $5 for museum members and $7 for non-members. Tickets at the door are $10 per person. Admission to the museum is NOT included in the event price. Space is limited so advance reservations are encouraged.

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.