Easter eggs are being dyed, sermons are being finalized and Northern Colorado is gearing up to celebrate Easter. For the next week, you can attend Holy Week Services, build a Easter egg fairy garden, and hunt for eggs all in the celebration of spring.

For a list of church services and special events, go to Page 9A.

Here is a list of Easter celebrations in the Northern Colorado area:

Brunches and Easter egg hunts

Easter Egg Fairy Garden, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, April 8, Gulley Greenhouse and Garden Center, 6029 S. Shields St., Fort Collins. Learn how to build a fairy garden in an Easter egg! Plants, natural materials, bunnies and fairies for this fun children's craft are provided. Cost is $30. Space is limited, reserve your space by calling 970-223-4729 or email info@gulleygreenhouse.com

Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m. April 15, Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center, 401 Denver Ave., Loveland. Easter egg hunt for children 7 and under starts at 9 a.m., kids ages 8-10 at 9:30 a.m. and ages 10-12 at 10 a.m. Event is free. Go to laserfuncenter.com.

Zippity's Easter Egg Hunt, 9:30 a.m. April 15, Zippity Zoo Barnyard, 6921 Ridge Valley Court, Loveland. Ages 2-12 can participate in an Easter egg hunt, a Zippity pinata group fun opportunity and select a pluch animal from Zippity's treasure. They can also meet the animals and play in the Zippity Zoo Maze and Fun Zone. The Farm Store is open. Registration is required. Cost is $10, pay at the gate with cash or credit card. Go to zippityzoobarnyard.com

Easter Egg Hunt,10 a.m. Saturday April 15, weather permitting, Buckhorn Presbyterian Church, 8762 N. County Road 27, Masonville. Children of all ages are invited to search the grounds of the church for candy-filled eggs. Free. Call 225-1830 or visit buckhornpres.org.

Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m. April 15, Gulley Greenhouse and Garden Center, 6029 S. Shields, Fort Collins. Event includes guess the jelly beans game, face painting, egg toss,· egg decorating and photos with the Easter bunny. All ages welcome. Donations will be taken for Pathways Children's Garden Project. Go to w ww.gulleygreenhouse.com.

Easter Egg Hunt for Individuals with Disabilities, noon, April 15, Colorado State University Monfort Quadrangle, 711 Oval Drive, Fort Collins. In the event of bad weather the hunt will be held in Johnson Hall. The Easter egg hunt is appropriate for all ages, those in wheelchairs and adults with developmental disabilities. Family members and caregivers are welcome. A separate hunt will be set up for those who need assistance. The event includes games, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more. The event is free.

Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt, April 16, The Best Western Plus Loveland Inn, 5422 U.S. 34, Loveland. Times for brunch are 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Easter egg hunts for guests are at noon and 2 p.m. Cost is $24.959 for adults, $19.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children 5-12, free for kids under 5. RSVP by April 12. Call 970-667-7810.