The 33rd annual Easter Eggs-Travaganza at Tutu Park Mall is set for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature the Easter Bunny, games, food and activities for the community.
Marketing Director Juan Christian said the event is designed with families in mind and reflects the mall’s broader focus on creating shared community experiences. “It’s an event that we’re very proud of because it’s very much family-oriented, like many of our events that we have here,” he said.
This year’s celebration will include a range of activities for children and families, from traditional games like musical chairs and hula hoop contests to an Easter egg hunt featuring a golden prize egg. Christian said the event is designed to be interactive and engaging, “It’s going to be filled with fun, exciting games,” he said.
A special appearance by the Virgin Islands Institute of Performing Arts is planned, along with the Easter Bunny himself. “We’re going to be having a special appearance by the Virgin Islands Institute of Performing Arts. They’re going to be here as well,” Christian said. “And of course, the Easter Bunny is going to be making his appearance. The children love when he shows up because he brings an element of surprise and even more excitement to the festivities for the day.”
Christian pointed to activities that have become staples of the event. “We’re going to have our hula hoop contest. There’s always the hula hoop contest,” he said, noting the familiarity of the event, which has become a tradition for many over its 33 years.
In addition to entertainment, the event will feature local vendors offering food and refreshments, including cakes, pastries, popcorn, hot dogs, and lemonade, along with other on-site options.
Christian said one of the highlights each year is the Easter Bunny’s “bunny train,” a dance activity where children follow along in a group, creating what Christian described as a memorable and magical experience.
“The Easter Bunny leads the dance routine … and the kids just follow him,” Christian said. “That’s something that is truly magical … I find that we have captured the essence of magic for children and for the young at heart.”
He added that the event goes beyond entertainment, serving as a space for community connection and shared positivity. “Events such as this represent positivity, represent community connectivity, camaraderie, and ultimately, unity and togetherness,” Christian said.
“I would just like to encourage the community to come and be a part of this excellent event that we’re having,” Christian said. “Don’t just see this for our children only. You know, a lot of us are young at heart, and that’s where the true magic is, when we all come together as one and enjoy positive aspects that’s happening here, not just at Tutu Park Mall, but in other places in our community.”
