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Is it just me or does it feel odd to be celebrating Easter so early? To me, Easter is supposed to happen in April, not March, and certainly not this early in March. Here are a few Easter activities for those of you caught off guard by the early arrival of that wascally wabbit.

Jo’s Coffee Easter Pet Parade and Costume Contest
When: Saturday, March 22 2008, 12:00pm
Where: Texas French Bread Inc., 1722 S Congress Ave
Cost: $10.00

Throw an Easter bonnet on Fifi and get yourself down to Jo’s on S. Congress. There will be a bouncy castle, food, drinks, pets, costumes, music and much more! You could win a night at the Hotel San Jose, so register now! All proceeds benefit Animal Trustees of Austin. What could be better? The parade starts at the Texas French Bread Co and proceeds to Jo’s.

Sticking with the pet theme, this weekend is also the:

3rd Annual Triple Crown Pet Fest & Expo
When: Saturday, March 22 2008, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Triple Crown Dog Academy, 200 County Road 197, Hutto, TX
$$$: Free (donations gladly accepted)

Dashin’ Dachshunds Weenie Dog Dash…Yappy Hour…live music…spring hayrides…Canine Carnival…Easter parade…These are just a few of the activities planned for a spring festival celebrating pets of all varieties.

Two Doggy Easter Parades in one weekend? That’s a bit surreal. How about an Easter Egg hunt?

30th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
When: Saturday, March 22nd, 10am - 12noon
Where: House Park Stadium (12th and Lamar) next door to Austin Recreation Center. 1301 Shoal Creek
$$$: $2 entry fee to participate in the egg hunt. Carnival game tickets .25 cents each.

Carnival games, concessions and of course, an easter egg hunt!

And another?

Easter Egg Hunt at Austin Farmers’ Market
When: Saturday, March 22nd, 11am
Where: Republic Square, (4th and Guadalupe)

Local chocolates, market bucks and local farm animals used for their wool will be at the market for children to pet and learn from, including a lap-sitting angora rabbit that will have wool spun directly from its fur, and two baby llamas that can be petted.

Want to cozy up to the Easter bunny? Then here is your opportunity:

Easter Brunch with the Easter Bunny
When: Sunday, March 23rd, 11am-2pm
Where: Renaissance Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd
$$$: $49 adult, $19.95 age 6+
Info: (512) 795-6100

In addition to the outstanding appetizers, delectable main dishes and tantalizing desserts the Renaissance will host the Easter Bunny who will be available from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for the enjoyment of children of all ages. The wildly popular annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 1:00 p.m., where kids can search high and low for candy and other treats courtesy of the Renaissance Austin.

And now for something completely different:

25th EASTER LASER REGATTA
When: March 21-23, 2008
Where: Austin Yacht Club
$$$: Free to watch, $40 to enter the race

I can’t find much information on the race so if you know anything, please let me know!

Well, those are a few suggestions for the Easter weekend. Have a Happy Easter!

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