East Pierce Fire and Rescue firefighters will sponsor a pair of annual Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday. Both events are free.

The firefighters will be accepting food and monetary donations for local food banks.

The 22nd annual Sumner Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by East Pierce Professional Fire Fighters Local 3520, will be held at Sunset Stadium, 1707 Main Street.

“We made a slight change to the times and age groups this year,” said event organizer and East Pierce Firefighter Matt Reinke.

Children, ages 1 to 3, will be allowed on the field at 9 a.m. followed by the 4 to 7 year olds at 10 a.m. and the 8 to 11 year olds at 11 a.m.

Meanwhile, the East Pierce Volunteer Firefighters’ Association will be on hand for the 55th annual South Prairie Easter Egg Hunt. The free event starts at 10 a.m. at the South Prairie City Park located at Third and Tacoma Streets.

The firefighters recommend arriving early.

“Once we say ‘Go’, it’s over quickly,” said and East Pierce Firefighter Heidi Rolfsness.