WITH a cracking weather forecast, everything looks set for a great Easter weekend.

But if you're stuck for what to do with the family, here's a few ideas of things going on around the county this weekend:

1. European Stone Stacking Championships, Dunbar

FUN with stones is promised as the European Stone Stacking Championships return to Dunbar.

The event brought 3,500 people to the town last April and this year’s event is now about to take place for the third successive year.

Competitors from throughout Europe are expected to travel to East Lothian ahead of the two-day competition, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday.

There are four individual competitions at the event, including the most stones balanced, the artistic stone stack, the junior championship and the overall stone stacking champion.

The first competition on Saturday, from 11am to 4pm, is being held at the scenic Eye Cave Beach, below Dunbar Sea Cadet hall. Competitors face the challenge of balancing as many stones as possible vertically, with last year’s winner managing to balance 29 stones.

This is then followed by the balance against the clock adult competition, starting at 2pm, where competitors race against time to balance the most stones in a three-minute challenge.

The following day, adults are given three hours to create anything from stone or found objects in the artistic competition, which starts at noon.

There are further competitions for youngsters, with more information at stonestacking.co.uk

2. Easter Saturday Raceday, Musselburgh Racecourse

MUSSELBURGH Racecourse is rolling out a £225,000 Easter Saturday card and a bumper holiday crowd is expected.

Headlined by the £100,000 Queen’s Cup, Easter Saturday Raceday this Saturday has an added attraction of the £50,000 Scottish Sprint Cup, which has been moved from its traditional June date.

The lure of the £30,000 Royal Mile Handicap, a £20,000 feature and two £10,000 races promises an afternoon of top-quality racing.

An array of street food stalls and different drink experiences, including the Edinburgh Gin Tipple Trailer, are on offer and, for those staying on after racing, live music is provided by Funkwagen.

A dedicated Kid’s Zone features the return of the Easter Bunny, free game stalls, free fairground rides for all ages and free face painting.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

3. Boatie Blest Regatta, Port Seton Harbour

THE annual Boatie Blest Regatta is taking place on Saturday.

Boat clubs from all over Scotland are travelling to Port Seton to take part in the event.

Coffee and cake is also available, as well a raffle, arts and crafts, and activities for children.

The regatta is at Port Seton Harbour from 11am.

4. North Berwick Sevens, Recreation Park

NORTH Berwick Rugby Club's annual sevens tournament takes place on Saturday, featuring a healthy field of local clubs.

The competition gets under way at 2pm.

The under-18 10s tournament which is also held on the day begins at 9.30am.

There are also two extra games for 2019: an under-13 fixture – North Berwick versus Darlington RFC – and an under-15 match – North Berwick versus Harrogate RFC.

5. Easter egg hunts, Archerfield Walled Garden and Newhailes House, Musselburgh

ALWAYS a popular attraction with the youngsters, Easter egg hunts are taking place in East Lothian.

An Easter egg hunt is held at Archerfield Walled Garden on Sunday.

A little magic has been added to the Fairy Trail, with clues hidden along the way.

At the end, the Easter Bunny hands out Lindt chocolate bunnies to all who successfully complete the hunt.

Meanwhile, Easter events on an Alice in Wonderland theme take place at Newhailes House in Musselburgh.

The National Trust for Scotland property is hosting a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt from today (Friday) to Monday, 10am to 4pm.

Families can follow the Easter Bunny’s clues and complete the adventure to win a chocolately prize.

For more information, visit nts.org.uk/visit/places/newhailes/events

6. Further, Faster, Higher at the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune

FROM Concorde to Airship R.34, visitors can discover the science behind the technological breakthroughs that allow people to travel at the speed of sound in Further, Faster, Higher at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune until Monday.

There is the chance to discover groundbreaking technological advances in aviation that would have seemed impossible 100 years before in the new family trail. Listen to the words of the designers, engineers and pilots who conceived, built and flew them.

Head along to the museum between 11am and 4pm.

Family technical challenges take place at 11am and 2pm each day, while craft sessions take place from noon.

Also until Monday, between noon and 3pm each day, there is a chance to meet a light aircraft pilot.