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, April 9th in 2023. 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 is pretty early this year. At least it’s not March, but still pretty early for 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.
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, April 1, 2023: 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 1 – 12, but all families are welcome. 1-3pm. FREE. Register for Harrison’s spring hunt here (encouraged but not required).
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023: Hop Along the Bunny Trail
East Phillips Park, 2399 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Follow the bunny trail to spot bunnies hidden at this fun event, then decorate your bunny before taking it home. 5pm-6:30pm. For ages 5-17. FREE.
Thursday, April 6, 2023: 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.
Friday, April 7, 2023: Webber Egg Hunt
Webber Park, 4400 Dupont Ave North, Minneapolis, MN, US 55419
Visitors will collect eggs, design their own eggs, create arts and crafts and play games. 5pm-7pm. All Ages. FREE. Drop In.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Bunny Party & Egg Hunt
Windom Park NE, 2251 Hayes Street N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418
Windom Park hosts ages 7-12 with games, a bounce house, children’s egg hunt and more. (See Audubon Park for the little kids). 12-2pm. FREE EVENT. Learn more and register here.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Annual Spring Egg Hunt
Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Egg hunts in the park with two different age categories (at 11 and 11:45am), includes snacks, egg decorating and baskets, tissue paper flowers and spin art. 10am-noon. FREE. Register for the Van Cleve spring hunt.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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, April 8, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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. 10am-12pm. FREE.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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. Register online.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
Sunday, April 9, 2023: RiverLife Church Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 14, 2023: 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. 4:30-6pm, $5/pp. Register Here.
Saturday, April 15, 2023: 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.
EASTER EGG HUNTS
MULTIPLE METRO LOCATIONS
Metro Area Marcus Theatres
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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
Saturday, March 25, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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..
Saturday & Sunday, April 8-9, 2023: 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
Sunday, April 9, 2023: RiverLife Church Easter Egg Hunt
Champlin Easter Egg Hunts
Friday, April 7, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
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Osseo Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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.
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
Friday, March 31, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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
April 2, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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.
Sunday, April 2, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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).
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
Tuesday, April 4, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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
Sunday, March 26, 2023: 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.
Friday, March 31, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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).
Newport Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Newport Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt
900 15th St, Newport, MN 55055
Enjoy a free family event with prizes, crafts and over 3500 hidden eggs. This event will be outside. Recommended for families with children 12 and under and kids 6 and under will get a head start. 10am rain or shine. FREE.
Rosemount Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, April 1, 2023: Rosemount Lions Club Spring Egg Hunt
Ames Soccer Complex, 1300 145th Street East Co. Rd. 42, Rosemount, MN 55068
Kids 1-10 will be divided into 3 age groups to hunt for treats. Please bring your own bag. 9:30 am for kids with last name starting A-L; 11am for kids with last name starting M-Z. Donations appreciated.
South St Paul Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, April 8, 2023: South St Paul Giant Egg Hunt
Kaposia Park, 1028 Wilde Avenue, South St Paul MN
Ages 1-8 hunt for candy & prizes, plus a petting zoo and a visit from the Easter Bunny. 9-10am, FREE.
Woodbury Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, March 25, 2023: Woodbury Playground Egg Hunt
2695 Ojibway Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125
Bring your bucket to collect eggs hidden around the playground then participate in a spring craft and take photos with the spring bunny. Best for ages 1-6 with an adult. Registration required for time slot between 10 and 11:30am. $8/child.
EASTER EGG HUNTS IN THE TWIN CITIES SOUTHWEST METRO – EVENTS
Covering Easter egg hunts & events in the communities of Bloomington, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Hamel, Minnetonka, Prior Lake, Richfield, Savage, Shakopee, St Louis Park, Victoria, & Wayzata Minnesota.
Bloomington Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Bloomington Optimists Egg Hunt
Normandale Lake Bandshell, 5901 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55438
A 9000 egg hunt with different areas for each age group. Arrive early for the Teddy Bear Band at 10am. Egg Hunt starts promptly at 11am. Learn more from the Bloomington Optimist Club.
Chanhassen Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Chanhassen Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt
City Center Park, 7700 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Kids ages 12 & under hunt for candy and eggs in three different age-structured hunts: 4 & under, 5-8, and 9-12. Plus giveaways, a coloring contest, the candy hunt, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. 9am. Register through the City of Chanhassen. $6/pp.
Eden Prairie Easter Egg Hunts
Sunday, April 2, 2023: Floating Egg Hunt
Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
Jump in the pool and hunt for floating eggs. Ages 12 & under may participate, 8 & under must have an adult in the water, too. Please register. 11:30am-1:30pm. $10/child.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Minnesota Ballet Easter Egg Hunt
Minnesota Ballet Theatre & School, 14675 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Families can meet and dance with Bunny-Ballerina, search for eggs filled with treasures and candy. Ages 0-9. $5/child. Registration on Eventbrite.
Edina Easter Events
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Easter on the Plaza at 50th & France
Plaza at Nolan Mains, 3945 Market Street, Minneapolis MN
Meet the Easter Bunny and take a picture. Play games and take home a treat. 1:30-3:30pm. FREE.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: Meeting House Easter Eggstravaganza
Meeting House Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina, MN 55436
A festive outdoor gathering full of activities for all ages, featuring the Easter bunny, egg hunts, a giant inflatable slide, a petting zoo, crafts, games, and an Egg Roll Food Truck! 10am-12pm. FREE.
Excelsior Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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
April 1, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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
March 31, 2023: 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
March 25, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 1, 2023: 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.
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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
Saturday, April 8, 2023: 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.
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.
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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
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
UPDATED EVENT: Renovation Church in Blaine is hosting the largest egg hunt in the Twin Cities! We’ll have a total of 60,000 eggs filled with candy, stickers, and over $10,000 in prizes from Raising Cane’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pizza Ranch, Culver’s, & more! The egg hunts will take place after each of our EIGHT services on Easter weekend: Saturday, April 8 at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, & 2:30 and Sunday, April 9 at 8:00, 9:10, 10:20, & 11:30. We have three different age zones (0-3, 4-6, 7-11). Pre-registration is highly recommended, but not required.
Thank you. We’ve made your updates.
What a great list! Resurrection City Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in Newell Park in Saint Paul (900 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104) on April 8th from 10-11:30am. Kids aged 1-12 can join us for an open house style egg hunt. Come by anytime, check-in when you arrive, decorate a bag for your eggs, and then search for a specific color of egg based on age. Ages 1-3 will be in a smaller, blocked off area, and there will be allergy-friendly eggs as well.
Thank you for updating us Julie. I’ve moved the Resurrection hunt up into the confirmed hunts.
UPDATED 2023 EVENT: Join us for The Easter Journey & Egg Hunt in Excelsior on Saturday, April 8. Families will begin inside the Community Center/Gym. 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, they can grab a snack and then complete their journey outside with an egg hunt in the yard. Please dress accordingly.
This is a free event. We do ask that you register for a time to attend. Please register ONE ADULT PER VEHICLE and choose a 30 minute period to arrive. All are welcome … invite a friend, too.
Thank you so much for updating us, Laurie. I’ve added the additional information and registration link to the body of this article.
Meetinghouse Church 6200 Colonial Way Edina MN 55436
Easter Eggstravaganza is Saturday, April 8th from 10:00am – 12:00pm in our East Parking Lot. A festive outdoor gathering full of activities for all ages, featuring the egg hunts, inflatables, a petting zoo, crafts, games, and an all-you-can-eat egg roll food truck! This event is FREE for everybody, so invite your friends + family!
Oops! I see you have this posted just for the wrong city. It’s currently listed under Chanhassen but should be Edina. thanks!!
Thanks for catching that, Nicole. I’ve fixed it in the listings.
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Easter Drive Thru in Excelsior
Families from around the west-metro area are invited to an Easter Drive Thru in the Our Savior Lutheran Church & School parking lot (23290 Highway 7 in Excelsior) on Saturday, April 16 between 9:00-12:00pm. This event has replaced the Community Easter Egg Hunt that used to be held at the Excelsior Commons.
Please pre-register at Excelsior Egg Hunt dot com and choose a 30 minute period to arrive. This is a free event with pre-registration, and is sponsored by Our Savior Lutheran Church & School.
Kids should bring their Easter baskets along to hold eggs and other special treats while remaining in their vehicle. See the Easter story unfold with colorful scenes from Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. Your child will receive additional eggs for an at-home Easter egg hunt and extra eggs to share the Easter joy with others.
The event also features special guests, including the bunnies from Peacebunny Island and Sparky and the Excelsior Fire Department.
Thank you, Laurie. This was in our list, but I added the pre-registration information.
What a great list! Resurrection City Church is hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt in Newell Park in Saint Paul (900 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104). Kids aged 1-12 can join us for an open house style egg hunt. Come anytime between 10am-12pm, check-in when you arrive, decorate a bag for your eggs, and then search for a specific color of egg based on age. Ages 1-3 will be in a smaller, blocked off area, and there will be allergy-friendly eggs as well.
Thank you, Julie! We’ve shared this hunt.
That is awesome! This is the only one I’ve seen that mentions allergy kids, thank you!
Thank you for letting us know you are looking for allergy-friendly eggs, Amy. If you are looking, it is likely others are, too. Now, we can know to look for them to share.
Would love to add the Easter Eggstravaganza at Colonial Church in Edina. April 16, 10am-12pm. Celebrate Easter weekend with this festive outdoor gathering full of activities for all ages, featuring the Easter bunny, egg hunts, a giant inflatable slide, a petting zoo, crafts, games, and an Egg Roll Food Truck! This event is free for everybody, so invite your friends + family!
Thank you.
Thank you, Nicole. We’ll add this.
It also changed to April 3 based on the website
Hi, I can’t seem to locate the event MARCH 27, 2021: ROSEMOUNT LIONS CLUB SPRING EGG HUNT | AMES SOCCER COMPLEX, ROSEMOUNT, not on the Rosemount link, their facebook pg or website. Do you have a direct link to the event, thank you!
Hi Diane:
It is in the “Parks and Recreation Activities and Information Brochure” PDF that is at the link we provided. There does not appear to be pre-registration available. You just need to show up during your alphabetical time slot.
These are so nice and useful activities. Thanks for the share. I have just come across an article that Easter Math Worksheets. You can give it a read. They are really good.
Thank you, Shweta.
Is there anywhere that does adult easter egg hunts? My mother passed away on March 16th this year and she wanted to do an easter egg hunt for adults since in Missouri that past 2 years she participated. Our family would love to continue on this tradition, just wondering if Minnesota has one??
Makes ya think
You are so right, Leo! Egg hunts would aid in cognitive development of children in the same way scavenger hunts do. But also they are just fun and usually come with candy.