The Definitive Guide to Twin Cities Easter Egg Hunts in 2024

Grab your baskets and get ready for the hunt! We’re not eggs-agerating when we say our Twin Cities egg hunt round-up is more massive than ever this year. Easter is Sunday, March 31, 2024. You’ll find the majority of events are on the Saturday before or one week earlier. Easter egg hunts are one of the most fun parts of spring for families with young children. Here is a list of Twin Cities egg hunts that are happening this year.

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Easter early this year and can be subject to Minnesota spring weather. Cancellations happen due to weather, ground conditions, health issues and other unexpected events. We highly recommend pre-registering when given the option, so you can get updates from the source.

*Note that as of October 2023, some of the MPRB egg hunts are scheduled for the weeks following Easter. While I would welcome this change, I suspect it is an error, so be sure to follow the links and check the dates if it seems wrong to you. We will also be verifying dates with an asterisk closer to spring.

If you know of a fun family event — free or paid — that you’d like to see added, please drop us a line via our contact form or just add a comment at the bottom of this article, and we will share with the community. Thanks! And check back often, as we will we be adding egg hunts to this list until Easter is upon us. 

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EASTER EGG HUNTS IN MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL

Saturday, March 23, 2024: Eggcellent Doggy Adventure

McRae Park, 906 E 47th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Bring your dog to the park for an egg hunt and take home a basket for your pet. All Ages. 1pm-3pm. Hunt is at 2pm. $10-$15/pp. Limited to 100 participants.

Saturday, March 23, 2024: Hawthorne Spring Egg Hunt

Farview Park, 621 29th Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Geared towards kids ages 1-12, participants will collect eggs, participate in springtime activities and play games. 12-1:30pm. All Ages. FREE. Drop In.

Friday, March 29, 2024: Stewart Park Egg Hunt Night

Stewart Park, 2700 12th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
A fun evening outside – families will design their own eggs. Bring a basket to collect them. Arts & crafts, games and prizes. 5:30-7pm, Free. Limited to 100 openings.

Friday, March 29, 2024: Webber Egg Hunt

Webber Park, 4400 Dupont Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Visitors will collect eggs, design their own eggs, create arts and crafts and play games. 5pm-7pm. All Ages. FREE. Drop In.

Saturday, March 30, 2024: Fuller Park Egg Hunt

Fuller Park, 4800 Grand Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Bunny party geared toward younger kids includes egg hunt, continental breakfast, arts and crafts and more. 9am-11:30am (Hunt is at 10:45am). Ages 1-7. FREE residents/$6 non-residents. Limited to 50 people.

Saturday, March 30, 2024: Spring Egg Hunt

Hiawatha School Park, 4305 42nd St E., Minneapolis, MN, US 55406
Egg hunt for 6 and under at 10am; Ages 7-12 at 11am. Kids will get treat bags and light refreshments. There will also be photo ops with the bunny, face painting and games. 10am-12:30. $4-$6/pp. Registration Required.

Saturday, March 30, 2024: Mill City Church Northeast Easter Egg Hunt

Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
All are welcome to join in the annual hunt with check in at 10am. 9am-2pm. FREE. Unlimited Openings.

Saturday, March 30, 2024: Annual Spring Egg Hunt

Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Egg hunt in the park with games and spring-themed activities. 10:30am-Noon. FREE. Register for the Van Cleve spring hunt.

Saturday, March 30, 2024: Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
The traditional Egg Hunt returns to Waite Park. Four age groups: 0-2, 3-5, K-2nd Grade & 3rd-5th Grade. Registration 9:30am; Event 10am; Activities through noon. FREE Unlimited Openings. 

*Friday, April 5, 2024: Community Connect: All About Eggs

East Phillips Park, 2399 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Design your own eggs, collect hidden eggs, participate in an egg drop competition, play games and do some arts and crafts. 6:30-8pm. All Ages. FREE. Limited to 50 People.

*Saturday, April 6, 2024: Bunny Party & Egg Hunt

Windom Park NE, 2251 Hayes Street N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418
Windom Park hosts ages 5-10 with games in the gym, children’s egg hunt and more. (See Audubon Park for the little kids). 9am-11am. FREE EVENT, unlimited openings.

*Saturday, April 6, 2024: Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt

Sibley Rec Center, 1900 E 40th St. Minneapolis, MN 55407
Begin the day with a bunny brunch consisting of pancakes, fruit and beverages. Egg Hunts for different age groups at 11am (ages 0-5), 11:15 (ages 6-12) and 11:30am (ages 13+). 9:30am-11:30am. Egg Hunt is Free. Brunch portion costs $5-$8 and is paid the day of the event. Limited to 200 participants.

*Saturday, April 13, 2024: Harrison Spring Egg Hunt

Harrison Park, 503 Irving Ave N., Minneapolis, MN, US 55405
Family-friendly fun, including springtime activities, games, giveaways, and an egg hunt. Activities are best for ages 5-12, but all families are welcome. 1-3pm. FREE. Limited to 100 Openings.

2024 TBA: McDonough Giant Egg Hunt

McDonough Recreation Center, 1554 Timberlake Rd., Saint Paul, MN 55117
This annual event will also have carnival games, actives and giveaways. Drop-in, no registration (but we still recommend checking the link the day of the event). FREE. 1-4pm.

2024 TBA: Spring Scavenger Hunt at Langford Park

Langford Park Recreation Center, 30 Langford Park, Saint Paul, MN, 55108
An afternoon of spring activities, including a scavenger hunt, inflatables, obstacle course and crafts. Pre-Register so you can get a frisbee. Register Here. 1:30-3:30pm, FREE.

2024 TBA: Dusk Egg Hunt

Merriam Park Recreation Center, 2000 St. Anthony, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
Families are invited to play games, make crafts, and enjoy activities! Dress for the elements because the egg hunt is out in the park. 6pm-8pm. FREE.

2024 TBA: Easter Egg Hunt at the Castle

American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
An Easter egg hunt in a castle! Hunt high and low for colorful eggs hidden in nooks and crannies in the Turnblad Mansion. Register for one of two sessions: Morning 9am-10:30am or afternoon 1pm-2:30pm. $15/pp.

2024 TBA: Bunny Party & Egg Hunt

Audubon Park Rec Centers, 1320 29th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
While Windom Park hosts the bigger kids, Audubon Park hosts a fun-filled morning for kids ages 6 and under, which includes an Egg Hunt, crafts and breakfast goodies. 9:30am-11:30am; Egg Hunt is at 11am. Pre-registration is required to receive a treat bag. $6/child.

2024 TBA: James J. Hill House Easter Egg Hunt

240 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
The Hill House hosts their annual outdoor egg hunt for kids ages 2-7 (BYO basket.) Win prizes, enjoy a snack, hear stories and look around the first floor of the elegant home. Reservations strongly encouraged. Event runs 10am-4pm, hunt at 10:30. $8-$12/pp.

 

2024 TBA: Phalen Eggstravaganza

Phalen Recreation Center, 1000 E. Wheelock, Saint Paul, MN, 5510
Egg hunts by age for crawlers through 5th grade, crafts, spin art, field games, photographs with the Easter Bunny. FREE. All Ages. 10am-Noon. Pre-Registration will be available through Mosaic Church, but is not required.

2024 TBA: Farview Spring Egg Hunt

Farview Park, 621 N 29th Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55411
Plenty of activities to celebrate spring, including games, giveaways, food, and an exciting egg hunt. This event is for all ages but activities are designed for ages 1 – 12. All families are welcome. 12-2pm. FREE. Pre-Registration available but drop-ins welcome.

2024 TBA: Kids Easter Egg Hunt

Midtown Global Market, Lake Street and 10th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Live music, egg coloring, bunny photos (bring your own camera), balloon art, kids crafts and egg hunt. 10am-12pm. FREE.

2024 TBA: Resurrection City Community Easter Egg Hunt

Newell Park, 900 N Fairview Ave Saint Paul, MN 55104
Open house Egg Hunt for kids ages 1-12. Kids will decorate a bag and search for a specific color based on age. Allergy-friendly eggs available. 10am-11:30am.

2024 TBA: Minnesota Transportation Museum’s Bunny Express

193 Pennsylvania Ave E, St Paul, MN 55130
The Bunny Express will be departing the Jackson Street Roundhouse for 20-minute rides sweetened with treats and the Easter Bunny. Plus the usual hands-on train exhibits and storytelling the museum is well-known for. 10am-4pm. $8-$16/pp or $50/family pass.

2024 TBA: RiverLife Church Easter Egg Hunt

RiverLife Church, St. Paul Campus, 520 Howard Street North, Saint Paul, MN, 55119
An egg hunt, bounce houses, balloon animals, candy, and games. 12-1pm. FREE.

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EASTER EGG HUNTS

MULTIPLE METRO LOCATIONS

Metro Area Marcus Theatres

2024 TBA: Hop to the Movies

Kids under 11 can participate in events including egg hunts, photo opportunities with the Easter bunny, craft stations and candy before seeing the movie “Hop.”. 9:30am. $9.50/pp.

EASTER EGG HUNTS

IN THE TWIN CITIES NORTHWEST METRO – EVENTS

Covering Easter egg hunts & events in the communities of Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Corcoran, Fridley, Maple Grove, Osseo, Otsego, Plymouth, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park & St Anthony Village, Minnesota.

Anoka Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Anoka Women of Today Bunny Party & Egg Hunt

George Enloe Park, 631 Lund Blvd, Anoka MN 55303
Egg hunt at park; party to follow with craft & coloring stations. 9:30am-noon.

Blaine Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Meet the Bunny in Blaine

Tom Ryan Park, 10802 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Roast peeps on a bonfire, make crafts, hunt for eggs, and take a photo with the bunny. Reservations required. 12-2pm. $20 resident; $21 non-resident, includes one child/one adult. 

2024 TBA: Breakfast with the Bunny

Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Parent/child breakfast for ages 10 & under with crafts and a photograph with the bunny. $20/pp. Reservations required. 9am, 10am, 11am or Noon.

2024 TBA: Corcoran Easter Egg Hunt

Corcoran Community Park, 20200 County Road 50, Corcoran, Minnesota 55340
Free Easter egg hunt for kids ages 0-10, divided into 3 age groups (0-3, 3-6 and 6-10). Show up on time! The event will begin at 10am sharp..

2024 TBA: Largest Egg Hunt in Blaine

Renovation Church, 12390 Fraizer St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Attend one of EIGHT services and upon leaving the service, kids will be given a wristband to participate. Saturday, April 8th at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, &; 2:30 and Sunday, April 9th at 8:00, 9:10, 10:20, & 11:30. There will be 60,000 eggs filled with candy, stickers, and prizes from donors. Three different age zones: 0-3, 4-6, 7-11. Pre-registration is highly recommended, but not required.

Brooklyn Park Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: RiverLife Church Easter Egg Hunt

9000 101st Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445
An egg hunt, bounce houses, balloon animals, candy, and games. 12-1pm. FREE.

Champlin Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Andrews Park Easter Egg Hunt

7200 117th Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316
Two hunts to choose from: Tiny Tot Egg Hunt (11:00 a.m. for ages 4 & under) and the main Family Egg Hunt (11:45 a.m. for ages 5-9) plus a chance to meet with the Easter Bunny. No pre-registration required. FREE!

Maple Grove Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Easter at Creative Church

7651 Hwy 65 NE Spring Lake Park, MN 554321
13000 63rd Ave N Maple Grove, MN 55369
Candy filled eggs for all kids and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Fridley: 10:15am; Maple Grove: 8:30am, 10:30am or 12:30pm. FREE.
Register for Spring Lake Park
Register for Maple Grove

Osseo Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Osseo Easter Egg Hunt

Boerboom Park, 415 Central Ave, Osseo MN
10 & under are invited; sponsored by Osseo Fire Dept. 12pm, FREE.

Otsego Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Otsego Easter Egg Hunt

Prairie Park, 13355 90th St NE, Otsego, MN 55330
Follow the Prairie Park bunny trail to collect candy filled eggs at special stations, then take a selfie with the Easter Bunny. The trail takes place in two waves, please register your family for just one. Slots from 10am-12pm. FREE.

Spring Lake Park Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Spring Lake Park Easter Egg Hunt

Lakeside Lions Park, 7840 Pleasant View Drive, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Egg hunts for three age groups: Ages 2-4 at 12:40pm, ages 5-7 at 1pm and ages 8-12 at 1:20pm. Arrive by 11:30-12:15 to sign in your child. No outside baskets permitted. FREE.

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EASTER EGG HUNTS IN THE TWIN CITIES NORTHEAST METRO – EVENTS

Covering Easter egg hunts & events in the communities of  Lino Lakes, Maplewood, North St Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Shoreview, Stillwater & White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Lino Lakes Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Aqua Egg Hunt at the Rookery

7690 Village Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
The Lap Pool will have eggs for older kids and eggs in the Splash Pool for little ones. Pre-register for a discount. 4:30-6:30pm, $6-$12/pp.

Maplewood Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Easter Egg Hunts

Edgerton Elementary School, 1929 Edgerton St, Maplewood, MN 55117
Kids ages 3-8 can choose between two hunts – 9:30am-10am or 10:30-11am. Kids 2 and under can receive a treat bag without the hunt. There will also be breakfast treats, a craft area and a visit from the Easter Bunny at this event. Register here. 9-11am. 

Oakdale Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Mystery Egg Hunt

Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Hunt the trails of the nature preserve for eggs to exchange for a surprise. Petting zoo, games, face painting, picture with the bunny and prizes. Registration required. 9-11am, $13 per child 10 & under only, adults free. 

Roseville Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Catalyst Covenant Church Easter Egg Hunt

2400 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113
The egg hunt will be at 9:30am followed by a church service at 10. FREE.

Shoreview Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Presbyterian Church of the Way Egg Hunt

3382 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview, MN 55126
Toy & candy filled eggs hidden around the church; hunts by age group; activities, entertainment, photo opportunities and the Easter Bunny. 9:30-11:30pm.

2024 TBA: Bamboo Bay Easter Egg Hunt at Shoreview Community Center

4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126
Kids 7 & under can join the bunny in an eggciting around the Bamboo Bay area of the Tropics Indoor Waterpark. Stay for a swim, included in ticket price. Must register in advance. 9-11am, $12/child, $6/adults.

2024 TBA: Shoreview Egg Hunt

McCullough Park, 955 County Road I Shoreview, MN 55126
This one is for kids 10 & under – the Easter bunny will lead an outdoor egg hunt in the park. Tickets must be purchased in advance by April 5. 10am, $12/pp.

Stillwater Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt & Bunny Visit

626 4th Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Go on a hunt for a dozen special eggs hidden throughout the historic house, get a treat at the end, and meet the Easter bunny. 10am-12pm. Kids 2-18/$6, under 2 are free – purchase tickets on Eventbrite (presented by RE/MAX).

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EASTER EGG HUNTS IN THE TWIN CITIES SOUTHEAST METRO – EVENTS

Covering Easter egg hunts & events in the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, Newport, Rosemount, South St Paul & Woodbury, Minnesota.

Apple Valley Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Black Light Flashlight Egg Hunt & Crafts

Redwood Community Center, 311 150th St, Apple Valley MN
Event includes an Easter craft, cookie decorating, and an outdoor flashlight egg hunt. Ages 7-12. 6:30-8:30pm, $15/child.

Burnsville Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Burnsville Egg-cellent Spring Adventure

Neill Park, 13501 Upton Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337
Egg hunt, face painting, arts/crafts, games, DJ entertainment, breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny! Limited space. Early registration recommended. 9-11am, $7/pp.

Cottage Grove Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Cottage Grove Egg Hunt

Woodridge Park, 9000 90th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Includes a limited number of eggs redeemable for a prize, pictures with the Bunny, and treats. Time slots from 9-11am, $7/pp.

Farmington Easter Events

2024 TBA: Farmington Breakfast with the Bunnies

Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St, Farmington, MN 55024
Families can enjoy a continental breakfast, make a craft, learn the bunny hop and visit with bunnies from Skyview Ranch. Bring a camera. $6/pp. Register early. Fills quickly. 

Inver Grove Heights Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Aqua Egg Hunt

Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Dive for eggs to trade in for goodies. Registration is required for one of two time slots. $5/pp.

2024 TBA: Inver Grove Heights Flashlight Egg Hunt

3534 78th St. E. (78th and Clayton), Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Kids ages 10-13 can search for eggs after dark with a flashlight. March 31, 2023, 8:30-9:30pm. FREE.

2024 TBA: Inver Grove Heights Egg Hunt

3534 78th St. E. (78th and Clayton), Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Sign up for egg hunt by age (ages 3-4; 5-7 & 8-10). 1pm-1:45pm. FREE.

Mendota Heights Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Easter Egg Hunt

The Gym – Boltz’s Family Martial Arts Academy, 780 S Plaza Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Kids ages 1-8+ can join an age-specific Easter egg hunt, pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny and jump in a bounce house. Start Times: Ages 1-4: 2pm; Ages 5-7: 3pm; Ages 8+: 4pm. FREE (but kids need to submit a colored Easter Egg Hunt coloring page with contact information filled out to participate).

Excelsior Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Our Savior Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt

23290 MN-7, Excelsior, MN 55331
Families will begin inside the Community Center/Gym, where kids will receive a passport to 8 different stops as they “journey” to make their very own set of resurrection eggs along with a few crafts that help tell the Easter Story. After their passports are fully stamped, kids can grab a snack and complete their journey outside with an egg hunt in the yard. Please dress for the weather. 9-11am, FREE. Registration required.

Golden Valley Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Easter Bash with Calvary Church

7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley MN 55427
Join in for free breakfast snacks, bouncy houses, games, worship and an Easter egg hunt. 9-11:30am. FREE.

Hamel Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Hamel Lions Easter Egg Hunt

3200 Mill St, Hamel, MN 55340
An Easter egg hunt, games, face painting, refreshments and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Opens at 11am, hunt at 12:15pm. FREE.

Savage Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Savage Flashlight Egg Scramble

Savage Sports Center, 13450 Dakota Ave., Savage, MN 55378
Scramble for 3-6 years at 8pm and 6-9 years at 8:30pm. Kids will exchange their eggs for a goodie bag and golden eggs for a special basket.  Inflatables and activities prior to the scrambles. 7-9pm. Registration required. $6/child.

Shakopee Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Shakopee Easter Egg Hunt & Candy Grab

1103 Adams St S, Shakopee, MN 55379
Activities include games, crafts, a bounce house, face painting, caricature artists, visits with the Easter Bunny and a big Easter egg hunt. Please register each participating child. 1-2:30pm. $5/child.

St Louis Park Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Shops at West End Spring Fling

1625 West End Blvd, St Louis Park MN
An Easter egg hop hosted by participating retailers, a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny, a craft area and music. See the movie “Hop” for $5 at ICON Theater. 10am-1pm. FREE.

2024 TBA: St. Louis Park Lions Club Egg Hunt

ROC, 3700 Monterey Dr., St Louis Park, MN 55416
Ages 3-8 can hunt for candy and special eggs in separate age categories. Bring a camera for photos with the bunny. Registration is required, 10:15-11am, $6/child.

Victoria Easter Egg Hunts

2024 TBA: Victoria Lions Easter Egg Hunt

Victoria Rec Center, 8475 Kochia Lane, Victoria MN 55386
An egg hunt for kids 10 & under, treats for adults as well. Plus, a visit from the Easter Bunny. 8:30am.

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DIY Egg Hunts: Tips for the best egg hunt ever!

I feel like we’ve been spoiled living in the Twin Cities. We have always had so many options for egg hunts that I haven’t really had to do the work myself. If you are looking for some ideas on where to hide your own Easter eggs, I have found two articles full of clever ideas plus a few of our own. Get creative with color by concocting your own Easter egg dyes or using alternate materials.

Dyeing & Decorating Easter Eggs At Home:

Coloring and decorating your eggs is half the fun. Can’t get out shopping for egg dye kits? Food coloring with vinegar works well. Or, for a fun science experiment, try using natural materials for eye-popping hues:

• Buy ceramic eggs fromColor Me Mine (Eagan, Woodbury or Maple Grove): Choose your colors and return your finished pieces for glazing. ($65/dozen).
• Wrap eggs with yellow or red onion skins, then boil for 30 minutes to make a pretty egg dappled with natural color.
• Raid your spice cupboard: turmeric makes a gorgeous golden color. Chili powder makes a rusty orange. The site Itsy Bitsy Foodies will share the recipe and more ideas for creating a rainbow of Easter eggs.
• Homemade Holidays: Easter Crafts – Lisa from Heartfelt offers ideas for coloring your own eggs.
• Need some more ideas? Ridgedale Center has a few egg-dying videos, plus fun crafts and activities to do at home.

If you blow out the eggs beforehand, they can be keepsakes for years to come. Follow these tips to blow out an egg and make it hollow before dyeing.

Where to Hide Your Easter Eggs

From experience, I recommend creating a map or a list of hiding places so you know you’ve gotten all the eggs at the end. This is particularly important if you are hiding real eggs indoors.

• If you want to be fancy, you could give the map to your kids and let them use their map-following skills to find each egg.
• You could also do it scavenger hunt style with clues to the next egg hidden with each egg – maybe end with an Easter basket full of candy?

Around the net: Mum’s Grapevine offers these 50 hiding spot ideas, sorted by difficulty. The Plumed Nest has 20 Ideas for Easter egg hunts that go beyond the basic.

The Best Custom Easter baskets in the Twin Cities

Help support local small businesses by ordering your own custom Easter baskets.

• GoodThings (White Bear Lake): Choose a colorful basket and stuff it with goodies. They’ll ship or deliver right to the trunk of your car.
• Heartfelt: Some of the cutest Spring crafts for kids to make – including colorful eggs, nests, cute rabbits, chicks & flowers.
• kiddywampus (Hopkins/Chanhassen): Find stuffed bunnies and Easter books.
• Soderberg’s Floral & Gift (Minneapolis): Offers treat-and-trinket filled baskets for kids & adults.
• Color Me Mine (Eagan or Woodbury): Bunny-shaped basket with ceramic bunnies and peeps and unfired paints to decorate them.
• Mischief Toy Store (St. Paul): Customized baskets with free local delivery.
• Pacifier (Multiple Twin Cities locations): Cute baskets and fun kids toys, books & clothes to stuff in them.
• The Textile Center is offering beautiful handmade pieces by local artists – felted spring animal stuffies, handmade bunny ornaments and DIY kits for making your own textile art.
• Longfellow Park’s Spring Break Eggsperiment Kit: A take home kit that will include supplies and instructions for a variety of science and egg activities. Register to pick up a kit on Friday, April 2nd between 4 and 6 pm. $5 Minneapolis residents, $7.50 non-residents.

Other Easter-Related Articles

• Homemade Holidays: Easter 
• 4 Easter Decorations for the Whole Family

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DIY Egg Hunts: Tips for the best egg hunt ever!

I feel like we’ve been spoiled living in the Twin Cities. We have always had so many options for egg hunts that I haven’t really had to do the work myself. If you are looking for some ideas on where to hide your own Easter eggs, I have found two articles full of clever ideas plus a few of our own. Get creative with color by concocting your own Easter egg dyes or using alternate materials.

Dyeing & Decorating Easter Eggs

2024 TBA: Egg Coloring Extravaganza

Folwell Park, 1615 N Dowling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Celebrate spring by decorating eggs at the park. Take home your eggs and a treat bag. Kids ages 6-13. 1pm-3:30pm. Pre-register for Egg Coloring -$5-$7.50/pp.

2024 TBA: Stewart Park Egg Decorating

2700 12th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Kids 10-16 can decorate eggs to take home. 5pm-7pm. FREE. Register here.

2024 TBA: Ping Pong Easter EGGstravaganza

Elliot Park, 1000 E. 14th St., Minneapolis, MN, US 55404
Teens & Tweens 10 to 18 can decorate ping pong ball “eggs” before playing a game of ping pong. Popcorn available. Registration encouraged, 5-7pm, FREE.

At Home:

Coloring and decorating your eggs is half the fun. Can’t get out shopping for egg dye kits? Food coloring with vinegar works well. Or, for a fun science experiment, try using natural materials for eye-popping hues:

• Buy ceramic eggs fromColor Me Mine (Eagan, Woodbury or Maple Grove): Choose your colors and return your finished pieces for glazing. ($65/dozen).
• Wrap eggs with yellow or red onion skins, then boil for 30 minutes to make a pretty egg dappled with natural color.
• Raid your spice cupboard: turmeric makes a gorgeous golden color. Chili powder makes a rusty orange. The site Itsy Bitsy Foodies will share the recipe and more ideas for creating a rainbow of Easter eggs.
• Homemade Holidays: Easter Crafts – Lisa from Heartfelt offers ideas for coloring your own eggs.
• Need some more ideas? Ridgedale Center has a few egg-dying videos, plus fun crafts and activities to do at home.

If you blow out the eggs beforehand, they can be keepsakes for years to come. Follow these tips to blow out an egg and make it hollow before dyeing.

Where to Hide Your Easter Eggs

From experience, I recommend creating a map or a list of hiding places so you know you’ve gotten all the eggs at the end. This is particularly important if you are hiding real eggs indoors.

• If you want to be fancy, you could give the map to your kids and let them use their map-following skills to find each egg.
• You could also do it scavenger hunt style with clues to the next egg hidden with each egg – maybe end with an Easter basket full of candy?

Around the net: Mum’s Grapevine offers these 50 hiding spot ideas, sorted by difficulty. The Plumed Nest has 20 Ideas for Easter egg hunts that go beyond the basic.

The Best Custom Easter baskets in the Twin Cities

Help support local small businesses by ordering your own custom Easter baskets.

• GoodThings (White Bear Lake): Choose a colorful basket and stuff it with goodies. They’ll ship or deliver right to the trunk of your car.
• Heartfelt: Some of the cutest Spring crafts for kids to make – including colorful eggs, nests, cute rabbits, chicks & flowers.
• kiddywampus (Hopkins/Chanhassen): Find stuffed bunnies and Easter books.
• Soderberg’s Floral & Gift (Minneapolis): Offers treat-and-trinket filled baskets for kids & adults.
• Color Me Mine (Eagan or Woodbury): Bunny-shaped basket with ceramic bunnies and peeps and unfired paints to decorate them.
• Mischief Toy Store (St. Paul): Customized baskets with free local delivery.
• Pacifier (Multiple Twin Cities locations): Cute baskets and fun kids toys, books & clothes to stuff in them.
• The Textile Center is offering beautiful handmade pieces by local artists – felted spring animal stuffies, handmade bunny ornaments and DIY kits for making your own textile art.
• Longfellow Park’s Spring Break Eggsperiment Kit: A take home kit that will include supplies and instructions for a variety of science and egg activities. Register to pick up a kit on Friday, April 2nd between 4 and 6 pm. $5 Minneapolis residents, $7.50 non-residents.

Other Easter-Related Articles

• Homemade Holidays: Easter 
• 4 Easter Decorations for the Whole Family