Easter Egg Helicopter Drop returning to Aurora church

Sweet treats will be raining from the sky at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora, as they again celebrate Easter by dropping candy stuffed plastic eggs from a helicopter, on Saturday, April 19, the day before Easter.

The event is open to children up to 10 years of age; bring your own basket. Doors open at 10 a.m. with the helicopter drop around 11 a.m. at the church, 3000 Liberty Street, near Eola Road.

Prizes are given from some special golden eggs dropped in the field. Gates open at 10 a.m.; you must get to the church by 10:45 a.m.

Free tickets are available at Eventbrite, and there is a cost for parking. There are shuttle buses from an on-site location to the church and back. Large crowds are expected again this year.

Pastor Rob Douglas said this is a community party to celebrate the resurrection and he hopes the neighbors will turn out for church Sunday Morning. Services that morning are at 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Volunteers will be on hand to steer the children into groups by age to collect the eggs!

Afterward, a photographer will be on hand, or bring your own camera to see the Easter Bunny!

Over 15,000 eggs will be available, some 3,000 pouring from the sky delighting children of all ages, however, only those age 10 or younger can collect eggs.