The Hastings Fire Department and the Hastings Police Department canine unit will be on hand between noon and 1 p.m. with fire safety information and canine demonstrations. Prizes will be awarded throughout the afternoon, and there will be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. A rain date has been scheduled for Saturday, April 14. The Hastings Downtown Center Association will host its annual Easter Pingpong Ball Drop at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at the parking lot at First Street and Hastings Avenue. The event is for children ages 10 and under.
Children can meet the Easter Bunny and receive numbered balls to be redeemed at downtown businesses.
Thirty businesses will give away more than 2,600 prizes. All participants will receive a list at the event with redemption information. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Hastings City Auditorium. The annual Boelus Easter Egg Hunt will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Boelus Town Park. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance.