With the excitement of spring, the kids will be delighted with these upcoming fun Easter Egg Hunts and Events. Some of these events require registration. The guide has some festive events for your family. Enjoy the Easter fun!
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2026 Macaroni Kid-South Metro Easter Events and Activities
Ongoing Events
26th Annual Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo, April 25 through May 17, 2026
Spring at the Zoo wouldn’t be complete without Farm Babies, returning April 26 – May 18. For more than 25 years, the Wells Fargo Family Farm has welcomed hundreds of babies, including piglets, goat kids, lambs, calves, chicks, and ducklings. Each year, the beloved tradition gives families the chance to experience the wonder and joy of seeing dozens of these adorable baby animals take their first steps into the world.
Activities by date
🐰 Easter Egg Scramble at the Lakeville Heritage Center (registration required) Registration deadline, Tue., Mar. 17, 2026. Saturday, March 21 from 9:00am - 10:45 am
Scrambled eggs, pastries, and breakfast treats will be served. Bring your camera—a special bunny has hopped a long way to see you and will be available for photos! We’ll enjoy egg-stra special Easter activities.
Click here for more information and/or to register.
🐰🥚 Breakfast with the Bunnies at the Rambling River Center (registration required) Saturday, March 21 from 9-10:30am
Enjoy a continental breakfast and family time while visiting with the bunnies. We will also make a craft and learn the bunny hop.This is a great time for spring photos, so invite Grandma and Grandpa.
Click here for more information and/or to register.
🐰🥚 Golden Egg Hunt at various parks in Lakeville from March 28-April 4, all day
Find the golden eggs in our parks and complete the challenges. Beginning April 12, 2025, we will be giving out clues to find four golden eggs in our parks. Submit a picture with the egg cutout, or a picture of your family completing the challenge, to be entered to win a spring surprise pack! Households may enter up to a maximum of 4 pictures, once per completed challenge. Clues will be sent out via e-mail to those who register. Free
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🐰 Easter Craft Party at Tiger Legacy and Learning Center (registration required), Saturday, March 28 from 9:30-10:30am
Hop on down the bunny trail with your favorite adult helper and create art that will transform you into an Easter Bunny look-a-like. Create right alongside your child; children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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🐰🥚 Rosemount Lion's Spring Egg Hunt at Ames Soccer Complex at Dakota County Technical College, Saturday, March 28 at 10am
A bunny will be hopping into Rosemount with lots of eggs and candy for children to hunt. Kids ages 10 and under are welcome to hunt eggs in this traditional egg hunt at Ames Soccer Complex at the Dakota County Technical College.
Click here for more information and/or to register.
🐰 Easter EGGstravaganza at Prince of Peace (Burnsville), March 28 from 10-10:30am
Join us for an egg hunt, crafts,and a pancake brunch! Bring your own basket/bag for the egg hunt. Non-food eggs can be requested on the registration form. There is no charge, but we will accept donations for Doulos Discovery School in the Dominican Republic.
Click here for more information and/or to register.
🐰 Easter Egg Hunt in the Yard at Lakeville Brewing, March 29 at 10am
Family fun for the kids… and a little something extra for the adults 
See you Sunday for brunch, brews + egg hunt!
🥚 HORA: Egg Painting Exhibit - A Folk Art Tradition at Landmark Center, March 29 from 1-3pm
Enjoy a special exhibit exploring the rich world of Romanian egg painting
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🔦🐣 Black Light Flashlight Egg Hunt at Johnny Cake Activity Center (registration required), March 31 from 7:15-8:30pm
Join us for an outdoor egg hunt in the dark! Black lightflashlights provided. Bring a bag to carry your eggs anddress for the weather.
Click here for more information and/or to register.
🌷Spring Craft Day🌷at the Farmington Library, Thursday, April 2 from 2-4pm
Drop in at the Farmington Library to make crafts celebrating the bright and breezy season of spring. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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🐣 My House Got Egged by the Easter Bunny (Basket delivery and hidden eggs.) - registration required, April 3 from 10am-12:30pm and 1-3:30pm
The Easter Bunny will scatter a combination of 15 candy- and toy-filled eggs on your lawn. He’ll also leave an age-appropriate gift and chocolate bunny on your doorstep. (Apple Valley residents only.) Ages 3-10
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🐰 Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at the Apple Valley Municipal Center (pre-registration required by March 27), April 4 from 9-10am
Get ready for our 4th annual Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt in support of Autism Acceptance Month. In April we help raise awareness and promote inclusion, understanding, and support for autistic individuals.
Check here for more information and/or to register.
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at Johnny Cake Activity Center (Eggs hidden at Johnny Cake Ridge Park) registration required, April 4 from 9:30-11:30am
Eggs will be hidden throughout Johnny Cake Ridge Park, with prizes for finding special eggs! Enjoy snacksand a visit from the Easter Bunny! Weather dependent.WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 9:30–11 a.m.
Click here for more information and/or to register.
🐰 Hippity Hop Easter Sensory Play (adult and child 18 mos-6 yrs) at Falcon Ridge Middle School (registration required), April 4 from 10-11am
Hippity hop on over and explore exciting sensory stations with a springtime twist! Enjoy getting messy with a jumbo-sized bunny, Easter egg-themed slime and a sensory bin filled with pastel treasures that will spark creativity and sensory discovery!
Check here for more information and/or to register.
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