Spring officially begins on March 20 in 2011 and Easter Sunday is April 24 this year. Go beyond chocolate bunnies and give the children you know presents with a fresh-for-spring feel: baby animals, farm scenes, Eric Carle ducklings, lambs, and more.Mudpuppy puzzles and activities are great additions to Easter baskets! Also great for spring are Galison's Andy Warhol Butterflies gifts. Have a look at those, too! Want some more spring 2011 notable dates? Passover begins April 18, Daylight Savings Time in the U.S. begins March 13, St. Patrick's Day is, of course, March 17, and Earth Day is April 22.