There are Easter Eggs hunts all over Delaware in 2015! They are great fun for families with children! Most allow children from babies through elementary school to participant in the actual hunt, but almost all also have many other activities, music, food and entertainment for adults and older children.
The egg hunts are usually right around Easter (obviously), often late March or early April; in 2015, since Easter will be on Sunday, April 5th, most egg hunts will be held on Saturday March 28, 2015, and a few on the Saturday before that (March 21, 2015) , and then even fewer are held on the Saturday right before Easter (April 4th) and on Easter Sunday. ALWAYS click the links to check date and time with the event's own website, as there are often last minute changes due to weather or logistical problems, just click on the link to the event's website and (in most cases), you want to click on the "events" link or "calendar" link on their website. Or use their site search for "Easter". Do let them know you found them here, so they will update us next year. There are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch! And if you would like to make your own natural organic Easter Egg dye, here's how to do it! And see these pages for a history of the Easter egg or the history of Easter egg hunts, and the origin of the Easter Bunny! This page shows you how to hard boil eggs and this page how to blow (or empty) an egg. Finally, you will probably also like our sister websites, which help you find pick-your-own farmsto go pick strawberries, blueberries, apples, etc. in your local area!
Always confirm dates and times via the contact information provided - they often change or cancel and do not tell me!
Easter Egg Hunts and Events
New Castle County
- Auburn Heights Preserve Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Auburn Heights Preserve, 3000 Creek Road, Box 36, Yorklyn, DE 19736. Phone: (302) 239-2385. Alternate phone: (302) 239-5687. Email: Daniel.Citron@state.de.us. Event date and time: Be sure to call, email or check their website; last year it was on the Saturday right before Easter at 12 PM. Join the Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve for an Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of Auburn Heights. To ensure enough fun – and Easter eggs – for all, admission is limited to 200 kids. Advance tickets on sale starting March 15. For more information, visit AuburnHeights.org. (ADDED: April 14, 2014, from their website) - Bellevue Bunny Egg Hunt!at Bellevue State Park - Easter egg hunt
Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Road, Wilmington, DE 19809. Event date and time: See their website - last year it was on the Sunday a week before Easter at 1 PM. Program starts on time. Rabbits don't REALLY have eggs. . . but our special Bellevue Bunnies do! Come search them out! Bring a basket and meet on the patio behind the Bellevue Arts Center. Register by 4 pm on Thursday, April 10. Ages 2-8, $6 per child. (ADDED: April 11, 2014, from their website) - Marshall Steam Museum Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
Marshall Steam Museum, 3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, DE 19736. Phone: 302-239-2385. Event date and time: Saturday, April 12 & 19, 2014 from 12 to 3 pm. Admission: Bring an Easter basket and join the hunt for more than 2,500 eggs hidden around the mansion. Enjoy rides aboard the Auburn Valley Railroad, meet the Easter bunny, check out the electric trains and antique autos in the Marshall Steam Museum, and sample fresh steam-popped popcorn from our vintage popper. Each hunt limited to 200 kids to ensure ample eggs and fun for all. Tickets are non-refundable and may be used only for the date selected, but rest assured, the event is rain or shine! A little drizzle won’t dampen our spirits! The hunt kicks off at 1 pm, with areas specially designated for kids 4 and under, 5 to 7, and 8 to 10. The youngest group starts things off at 1:00, with the next age group at 1:15 and the final group at 1:30. Kids will have fun searching for the golden eggs to earn a special prize! EASTER EGG HUNT ADMISSION: Tickets are required for all attendees (including adults): $8 per person (infants under 1 free); free for members, but you must pre-register to reserve your tickets. To join, call ! Note: this event sells out quickly! (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website) (ADDED: March 22, 2013, from their website) - Newark Department of Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Carpenter Recreation Area, White Clay Creek State Park, 425 Wedgewood Rd, Newark, DE 19711. Phone: (302) 368-6900. Alternate Phone: (302) 366-7060. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it should be Saturday, March 28, 2015 (but be SURE to confirm this directly with them, as we have not yet received an update) from 10-11am, (Rain date: Sunday, April 13, 2-3pm). Ages: Toddlers – 9 years. Hunts are held according to participant age levels. Meet at the Carpenter Recreation Area. Newark's annual egg hunt is held at White Clay Creek State Park's Carpenter Recreation Area the weekend before Easter. This event is best for children ages walking to nine years old. All children should bring a basket or bag to collect their goodies. State park fees are in effect. Please call the leisure time hotline at (302) 366-7147 if weather is questionable the day of the hunt after 9 a.m. (UPDATED: March 20, 2014, from their website) (UPDATED: March 22, 2013, from their website) - White Clay Creek State Park Newark’s Annual Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
White Clay Creek State Park, Carpenter Recreation Center, Del. 896, Newark, DE. Phone: (302) 368-6900. All children should bring a basket or bag to collect their goodies. Get out those baskets... It's almost time! The City of Newark's annual Egg Hunt is scheduled for this Saturday April 12 at Carpenter Recreation Area, Walking-2 and 3-4 year olds hunt at 10:00am; 5-6 and 7-9 year olds will hunt at 10:30am. State Park fees are in effect. $3 in-state $6 out-of-state. Please allow time some extra time in your trip so your little ones do not miss the fun. The rain date for the event is Sunday, April 13, beginning at 2pm. If weather is questionable, please call the Leisure Time Hotline (302) 366-7147. State Park fees will be in effect. 10 a.m. Saturday. (ADDED: April 14, 2014, from their website)
Sussex County
- Alley-Oop Egg Scoop - Easter egg hunt
New Orleans St. Beach, Dewey Beach, DE. Phone: 800-357-1818. Event date and time: Be sure to call, email or check their website; last year it was on the Saturday right before Easter - 10:00am
The 6th Annual Alley-Oop Egg Scoop will be held on New Orleans St. Beach in Dewey Beach, DE. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it should be Saturday, April4, 2015 (be SURE to verify with them before you go). Three Separate Egg Hunts: Ages 5 and Under: 10am; Ages 6-8: 11am; Ages 9-11: 12pm. Please bring a basket or bag for eggs and arrive early for parking and check in. We recommend 15-30 min. Register online by clicking here. Cost: $3 online registration until 4/18. Click above link to begin: $4 Beach Registration day of event. Please allow 30min to sign up before hunt. (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website) (UPDATED: March 22, 2013, from their website) - Eggstravaganza - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, restrooms, face painting, inflatables/bounce house
Eagle's Nest Fellowship Church, 26633 Zion Church Road, Milton, DE 19968. Phone: 302-684-3148. Email: amybrown@eaglesnest.ch. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it should be Saturday, March 28, 2015 (but be SURE to confirm this directly with them, as we have not yet received an update) from 2:08 am to 5:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: March 31, 2014) - Georgetown Chamber Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum, 510 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE. Phone: 302-856-1544. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it should be Saturday, April4, 2015 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; be sure to verify with them. The egg hunts for kids in various age categories (up to 12 years old) kick-off at 12:00 noon, and this year over 7,000 candy-filled eggs will be ‘hidden’ on the Museum grounds. In addition to the FREE egg hunts, for $3 kids can enjoy unlimited bounces on the moon bounce, the clown magician, train rides on Georgetown’s ‘Lil Toot, and face painting. Pictures taken with the Easter Bunny are only $5. Great food & refreshments will also be available for purchase, as well as, beautiful spring flowers for that someone special. And encourage the kids to participate in the annual Coloring Contest. Visit the Chamber’s website today at www.georgetowncoc.com and download this year’s picture and get coloring! All entries must be received by April 16th to be judged, and all ‘Coloring Champions’ will be recognized and awarded prizes at the Easter Egg Hunt. (ADDED: April 14, 2014, from their website) - Ross Mansion Seaford Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Ross Mansion, 203 High St, Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: 302-629-6809. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it should be Saturday, March 28, 2015 (but be SURE to confirm this directly with them, as we have not yet received an update) at 10 am. The annual Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Ross Mansion. The hunt will begin at 10am. A very special guest will be there to see all the kids. Make sure you bring a basket to collect eggs in. (ADDED: April 11, 2014, from their website)