Join CNIB for accessible Easter egg hunts in Halifax, Calgary and Edmonton. In this adapted version of a fun Easter tradition, children and youth who are blind or have low vision (and their families) search for large hidden eggs that emit audible beeping sounds.
Event Background: While searching for a way to help his daughter, Rachel, participate independently in an Easter egg hunt, David Hyche reached out to the Blind Children's Center in Los Angeles about their Easter eggs that emit audible electronic beeps. With help from the center, he constructed 40 eggs and hosted an accessible Easter egg hunt in 2005. Since then, David’s small initiative grew into what is now known as ‘The Rachel Project’ with accessible Easter egg hunts being offered throughout North America.
Halifax
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
- Location: Findley Community Centre (26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth)
Families can enjoy hunting for beeping and light-up eggs, getting creative with crafts, playing games, and snacking on some egg-cellent treats. There’s something for every-bunny to enjoy. We’ll also have a special visit from the Easter Bunny, so don’t forget to bring your smile!
Registration required by March 21. To register, please complete the registration form. For more information, please contact Nicole Yuill, program Lead, Peer Support & Youth at nicole.yuill@cnib.ca or call 902-800-2095
Calgary
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: CNIB Calgary (10 11a St NE, Calgary)
In addition to the easter egg hunt, families can also look forward to treats, games, a petting zoo filled with a variety of animals, and more! This event is presented in collaboration with the Calgary Police Service, and the Calgary Police Youth Foundation.
Registration required. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form. For more information, please contact Kelsey Jenkins, Program Lead, CNIB Next Generation at kelsey.jenkins@cnib.ca or call 403-407-1898.
Edmonton
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: TELUS World of Science - Edmonton (11211 142 St NW, Edmonton)
This project is presented in collaboration with The Edmonton Police Foundation, The Rachel Project, the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI), Alberta Society for the Visually Impaired, The Cyber Eagles Robotics Team and Electronic Connections.
Registration required. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form. For more information, please contact Sabrina Shaw, Program Lead, CNIB Next Generation at sabrina.shaw@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.