Free Pete McKee Easter Egg Hunt across Sheffield city centre planned this weekend
A free family Easter trail is coming to Sheffield city centre this weekend led by artist Pete McKee.
The homegrown artist has joined forces with Leah’s Yard and Orchard Square to launch a free family Easter trail celebrating local creativity and community spirit.
The Pete McKee Easter Egg Hunt will run across the school holidays until April 12 and invites families to explore two of Sheffield’s most characterful city centre destinations in search of hidden McKee-designed Easter eggs.
Once the full set is discovered, participants can return to Pete McKee’s shop in Leah’s Yead with the magic number in order to collect a reward.
Children completing the trail will receive a complimentary Easter bonnet kit to decorate, alongside exclusive discounts and vouchers from Orchard Square and Leah’s Yard independent retailers and cafés - encouraging families to make a day of their Easter outing in the heart of the city centre.
To add to the festivities, free Easter Bonnet Decorating Workshops will take place on Wednesday, April 8, from 2-4pm at Orchard Square; and on Thursday, April 9, between 1pm- 3pm at Leah’s Yard.
Pete said: “I hope everyone enjoys the first McKee Easter Egg Hunt. It’s been exciting putting the hunt together - and I’m looking forward to seeing the easter bonnet designs!
“Have a great holiday, all. I’ll be spending Easter eating as much chocolate as possible and trying to keep little Eric [Pete’s dog] out of trouble!”
Orchard Square manager Shay Murray said: “The collaboration between Orchard Square, Leah’s Yard and Pete McKee celebrates Sheffield’s unique blend of art, heritage and independent retail - creating a free, fun, seasonal event that will bring people into our vibrant and dynamic city centre.”
For further information please visit the Orchard Square and Leah’s Yard websites.