History
Since 2011, Gari Melchers Home and Studio has organized an inclusive Beeping Egg Hunt, inspired by the Easter celebrations once hosted at Belmont by Corinne and Gari Melchers. This event welcomes blind, visually impaired, and other children with disabilities, along with their families.
Chirping eggs allow children to locate them using sound and touch, while sighted siblings are invited to wear blindfolds for a shared sensory experience. The event also features a miniature petting zoo, Touch-a-Tractor, snacks, resource tables, and sensory activities—ensuring a fun and accessible experience for everyone.
Who is Invited
Blind, visually impaired, and other children with disabilities and their families.
What Is It
Free audible egg hunt
Where
Gari Melchers Home and Studio, 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, VA 22405
When
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2-4pm, rain or shine
To Attend
RSVP to Education and Communications Manager Michelle Crow-Dolby, 540-654-1851.
View or download the event flyer. Thanks to the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club for their 2026 sponsorship.
In the News
Video: The joy of beeping eggs at Belmont (March 2024)
Beeping egg hunt at Melchers a treat for visually-impaired children (Fredericksburg Free Press, March 16, 2024)
Video: 2018 Beeping Egg Hunt