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The Easter Egg Roll with Dole

Since 2016, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics has included the Easter Egg Roll with Dole in its annual programming. Modeled after the White House's annual Easter Egg Roll, the annual event has drawn over 4,500 guests from throughout eastern Kansas. Be sure to join the Dole Institute for the 8th Annual Easter Egg Roll with Dole on Saturday, March 30!

 

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March 30, 2024

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics

The Easter Egg Roll with Dole is free for all to enjoy!

 

 

The 2024 Easter Egg Roll with Dole is sponsored by Walmart

 

Special thanks to our partners—the Lawrence Public Library and the Lied Center of Kansas

 

 

All Day Activities

In addition to these special activities and opportunities, guests will be able to participate in activities and opportunities throughout the Institute from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Dottie, the Lawrence Public Library Bookmobile
  • Peg Gets Crackin’ Book Sale (more details below)
  • Crafts with the Lawrence Public Library
  • Museum Scavenger Hunts
  • Egg Roll
  • Egg Corral (toddlers only)
  • Outdoor Games
  • Bunny Corral
  • Spring-themed Photo Area

Special Activities

Throughout the day, there will be special activities for children and parents alike to partake in around the Institute.

 

Easter Egg Hunt

East Lawn—10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 12:30 p.m.
There would be no celebration of Easter without a hunt for the eggs! Line up along the starting line on the East Lawn every 30 minutes to find all of the hidden eggs on our grassy hill. Be sure to return the eggs you find for a special prize: a souvenir Golden Egg!

Candy from the egg hunt will be provided in a goody bag as you leave the event.

Storytime with author Jo Renfro

Hansen Hall—10:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 11:10 a.m.
Join children’s author Jo Renfro as she reads from her new book, Peg Gets Crackin’. Renfro will be available for book signings and author meet and greets after these storytime sessions and between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. You can purchase your copy of Peg Gets Crackin’ from the Raven Bookstore in advance online or at the Easter Egg Roll for $17.99.

Special thanks to the Lawrence Public Library for supporting her appearance.

Live Music with Tim Kubart

Southeast Lawn—from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Grammy Award Winning and Emmy Nominated entertainer and content creator Tim Kubart will play live music for guests in attendance! Grab a seat on the grass or stand to view his interactive performance.

Special thanks to the Lied Center of Kansas for supporting his appearance.

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Peg Gets Crackin'

The Dole Institute will welcome Jo Renfro, author of "Peg Gets Crackin’," for storytime in partnership with the Lawrence Public Library. Renfro will be available for book signings and author meet and greets after her storytime sessions. You can purchase a copy of her book from the Raven Bookstore in advance or at the Easter Egg Roll.

A staple since 1878

In the 1870s, children celebrated Easter by rolling eggs – and themselves – down Capitol Hill on Easter Monday. As the hill sustained more wear as time went on, Congress passed a law prohibiting the use of the Capitol grounds to be used as a children’s playground. President Rutherford B. Hayes countered Congress’ law with an order to allow children to use the White House grounds to roll their Easter eggs. Since then, presidents have invited families to the grounds to celebrate the holiday with activities for all ages.

2023 Easter Egg Roll with Dole Recap   Feature | Video

2022 Easter Egg Roll with Dole Recap   Feature | Video

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