Simpson College to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Student athletes organize community event with candy-filled eggs

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:48pm

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The Simpson College Student Athletic Advisory Committee will host its annual Easter egg hunt on the Buxton Stadium grounds tomorrow evening. The event will feature dozens of eggs filled with a variety of candies for local children to find and collect.

Why it matters

The Easter egg hunt is a long-standing tradition at Simpson College, bringing together student-athletes and the surrounding Pella community for a fun, family-friendly celebration of the holiday season.

The details

The egg hunt will take place at 5 pm on the Buxton Stadium field. If inclement weather forces the event indoors, it will be relocated to the Cowles Fieldhouse on campus. Organizers have prepared dozens of eggs filled with an assortment of candies for children to discover.

  • The Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 5 pm tomorrow, March 29, 2026.

The players

Simpson College Student Athletic Advisory Committee

A student-led organization that coordinates athletic and community engagement events at the college.

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The takeaway

The annual Easter egg hunt is a beloved tradition that brings Simpson College's student-athletes together with local families to celebrate the spring season and foster a sense of community.