Harry’s Hop ’n Hunt

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The White House Egg Roll is returning to Harry’s hometown!

Since 1878 American presidents and their families have commemorated Easter by hosting an egg roll on the South Lawn of the White House. This year the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum will bring the tradition back to the heartland at Harry’s Hop 'n Hunt.

Join us on Saturday, March 30, for a morning of family fun, including a White House Egg Roll race, egg hunts, story times, bounce house and more. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine.

9:30 a.m. – Welcome Tent opens on South Lawn

10:00 a.m. – Welcoming Remarks; Story Time with Mayor Rory Rowland

10:15 a.m. – Easter Bunny arrives; Egg Roll begins (ages 12 & younger)

10:30 a.m. – Story Time with Lonita Cook and KC Wolf

10:45 a.m. – Egg Hunt* #1 (ages 12 & younger; please bring your own basket)

11:00 a.m. – Story Time with John Pritchard

11:15 a.m. – Egg Hunt* #2 (ages 12 & younger; please bring your own basket)

All are welcome to this free day of family fun at the Truman Library, co-presented with the Truman Library Institute, City of Independence, and the Independence Square Association.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.