Find Easter Fun in Louisiana 2016

Easter Egg Hunts and Events

Ascension Parish

• Louisiana Homes And Land Group - Keller Williams Realty Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), Postponed in bad weather (see comments section), FREE admission, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, picnic area, face painting
  Keystone Of Galvez Subdivision Park Off of Timberstone Drive. Call for directions, Prairieville, LA 70769. Phone: 225-366-8656. Alternate Phone: 225-571-8667. Email: cindy@louisianahomesandland.com. Event date and time: Sunday April 12, 2015 from 2 pm to 4pm (yes, this is after Easter). Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Baton Rouge take Airline towards Prairieville. Turn LEFT on highway 42, turn RIGHT on highway 44, Turn LEFT on highway 933, Subdivision (Keystone of Galvez) will be on your Right. Turn Right into subdivision. Take Keystone Boulevard to Timberstone Drive. Turn Left on Timberstone Drive. Park will be on your RIGHT. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. Please RSVP to the event via email. We ask that you RSVP so that we can make sure there is enough food for everyone. You do NOT have to live in the subdivision to attend. The park is located within Keystone of Galvez subdivision in Prairieville LA. For directions call 225-366-8656. This is a FREE event open to the public. Please bring your own basket for the egg hunt!. (ADDED: March 19, 2015)

Caddo Parish

• Shreveport Easter EGGstravaganza - Easter egg hunt
  4009 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105. Event date and time: Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10 AM - 1 PM. Are you ready for the biggest Easter event of the year!? ANECA Federal Credit Union is proud to host the 2016 . This is a FREE event and we want you all to come out and enjoy the fun! We have over 10,000 eggs and we'll be doing multiple egg hunts for each age group throughout the day, so no pre-registration is required. Here is a tentative list of all the activities we'll have on hand:
  -Inflatable fun - multiple bounce houses, an obstacle course, and a giant slide!
  -Photos with the Easter Bunny
  -Petting zoo with live bunnies (and more)
  -Rafters FC will be on site to show off some soccer skills and give away some free Rafters swag!
  -Free child fingerprinting
  -LifeShare will be on site to take donations - a good way to save lives and get a free shirt
  -Face painting, balloon twisters, and more live entertainment
  ANECA will be giving away popcorn, cotton candy, and lemonade. We know hunting all those eggs will work up a bigger appetite, so we've partnered with some of the best food trucks and restaurants in town for affordable options: Beaux Jax Mobile Catering, Ki Mexico, Rotolo's, Counter Culture (Dessert only). (ADDED: March 08, 2016, JBS)

Claiborne Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish

• Full Gospel UPC - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), 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!,
  6534 Ford Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70811. Phone: (225) 357-9696. Email: cturner@giftedcg.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. Hosted by the SE Mackey Center and Full Gospel UPC will have a free family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt. Children are encouraged to bring their baskets and help find 25,000 eggs that will be filled with candy and prizes. Family-fun games and sacks will be available. (ADDED: February 09, 2016)

Jefferson Parish

Natchitoches Parish

• Family Worship Center - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Brunch (no bunny), Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!,
  330 Sandy Point Drive, Campti, LA 71411. Phone: 570-360-2645. Email: mcw071010@yahoo.com. Event date and time: Sunday; March 27, 2016 activities beginning at 12:30 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Free - no payments needed for anything. (ADDED: March 08, 2016)

Orleans Parish

• Children’s Party and Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  Opera Guild Home, 2504 Prytania Street, New Orleans,LA 70130. Phone: (504) 267-9527. Alternate phone: (504) 529-2278. Email: gklein@neworleansopera.org. Event date and time: Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 11 am-2pm. Tickets: Advanced Purchase $10 per child/ $15 per adult/ free for children 2 years old and under. At the Door prices are: $12 per child/ $18 per adult/ free for children 2 years old and under. Join us for a fun afternoon including an Egg Hunt, an interactive performance for children by MetroPelican Opera,and light food and refreshments for children and adults alike! The Easter Bunny will be available for photos that may be purchased separately for $10 each. No refunds unless the event is cancelled. Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite (click on the link above) or by contacting Gina Klein at the NOOA box office: 504-267-9527.  (UPDATED: March 19, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)
• City Park at Carousel Gardens Amusement Park Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  New Orleans City Park, 1 Victory Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124. Phone: (504) 483-9402. Alternate Phone: (504) 482-4888. Email: PMarina@nocp.org. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it SHOULD be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 - but be sure to check on their website or call them first as we haven't received an update from them; ; Gates open at 9am and the event begins at 10am. Price: $4 per person – Under 12 months and Friends of City Park members get free admission. Members need to show their card. At New Orleans City Park's Carousel Gardens! We hide more than 15,000 Easter eggs around the amusement park, including golden eggs with special prizes hidden inside. Kids can visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy face painting and more entertainment. The event is recommended for 8 years and younger and there will be a ‘little kid’ area just for toddlers. No need to bring your own basket or bag, the kids will place their 12 collected eggs into a provided egg carton. Tickets are available ahead of time and at the door (but get yours now so you don’t have to wait in line!) Storyland will open at 9am and rides in Carousel Gardens will begin running at 11am.  (UPDATED: March 19, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)
• Confetti Kids Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  Algiers Point, New Orleans, LA 70114. Email: info@confettikids.org. Event date and time: Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm freeDirections: Delcazal Park, corner of Verret, Opelousas and Seguin Streets. All are welcome. Gather at 3 p.m. Hunt begins promptly at 3:15 p.m. (ADDED: March 19, 2015, JBS)
• New Orleans French Quarter Easter Parade - Easter parade
  French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisianna. Phone: 504-888-7608. Event date and time: Easter Sunday at 11 am and a second at 1 pm. .  The first, is the Historic French Quarter Parade. The story goes that the daughter of Count Arnaud started the Historic French Quarter Parade close to 100 years ago. Today the parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at Arnaud’s Restaurant (613 Bienville Street). It includes a stop for the 11 a.m. mass at the St. Louis Cathedral. The parade features stylish ladies in lovely hats handing out goodies via both carriages and convertibles. The parade travels up Bienville Street, along Dauphine Street,via Iberville Street, and down Bourbon Street. They turn right onto Toulouse Street, then another right on to Royal Street, followed by a left on Conti Street and another left on Chartres towards St. Louis Cathedral. After mass, they travel back to Arnaud’s, snaking back through the French Quarter. Chris Owens Easter Parade: At 1 p.m., the Chris Owens Easter Parade rolls through the French Quarter. Chris Owens, a French Quarter entertainer, rides as grand duchess every year. Her procession includes carriages, limos, wagons, trolleys and vintage cars. Entertainment is provided by brass bands and walking groups. The parade begins at the corner of Canal and Bourbon Streets, and travels along Bourbon Street towards St. Phillip Street. They take Phillip Street and take a right on Decatur Street. The parade then travels down Decatur to where it comes to an end at Canal Street in the Astor Crowne Hotel.   (UPDATED: March 19, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)   (UPDATED: March 22, 2013, from their website)
• New Orleans Moms Blog Family Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  Parenting Center, 938 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA. Event date and time: Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (PST). The New Orleans Moms Blog presents Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 22, 2014 at The Parenting Center, New ... Street Snowballs and many more to bring you a wonderful family friendly event. All children must purchase a ticket in advance ($8). Proceeds will benefit The March of Dimes.We will have an Easter Basket Giveaway (one for a boy and one for a girl) including items from Palm Tree Playground, Nolafionnah, Lisey Lu, Loomed NOLA, Essie's Sparkling Confections, Little Pnuts, Creative Sitters & more. We'll also have fun treats & prizes from Elmer's Candy, Let's pARTy NOLA and more!  (UPDATED: April 11, 2014, from their website) (ADDED: March 22, 2013, from their website)
• NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival - Easter Egg Hunt
  New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124. Phone: 504-658-4100. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it SHOULD be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 - but be sure to check on their website or call them first as we haven't received an update from them; from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The NOMA Egg Hunt in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Bring your family for a fun-filled day featuring egg hunts, a petting zoo, spacewalks, face painting, crafts activities and more! Art Activities, Balloon Animals, Bounce House| Egg Dyeing, Face Painting, Juggler Magician, Music, Petting Zoo, Photo Booth, Refreshments by Whole Foods. $10 for Members; $12 for Non-members; $15 per person at the door. Kids 2 and under are free. (ADDED: March 19, 2015, JBS)

St. Charles Parish

• St. Charles Department of Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  West Bank Bridge Park Pavillion, 13825 River Road, Luling, Louisiana 70070. Event date and time: Saturday, April 04, 2015 at  9:30 am. (ADDED: March 19, 2015, JBS)
• St. Charles United Methodist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  St. Charles United Methodist Church, 1905 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan, Louisiana 70047. Phone: (985) 764-8292. Email: beronco@hotmail.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11:30 am. St. Charles United Methodist Church is hosting a day of events for their Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry. At 9:30AM we will have a 5K Fun Run/Walk event from the church along the levee and back. We will also have a Community wide Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30AM. The Craft Fair will have indoor and outdoor booths with all types of crafters. We will also have concessions with "Ronnie's World Famous Jambalaya" and much more!! Bring your family our for a fun day, shop for some Easter items and get your workout all at the same event. We would appreciate any food you can bring for our Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry. Just our pantry serves 175 - 200 families a month and we have multiple pantries in our parish. The "Need to Feed" right here in St. Charles Parish is a great one. If you are interested in hosting a food drive during the month of March please let us know. For more information email or call.  (ADDED: March 19, 2015, JBS) 

St. Landry Parish

• Grand Coteau Police Department Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  St. Charles Church,  Church St., Grand Cotea, LA. Phone: (337) 347-0182. Alternate phone: 337-789-5204. Event date and time: See their website or call for the date (this event was held in 2013, but I have not been able to find any information about this year), from 1 pm until 3 pm. There will be an Easter Bunny visit, egg dying, easter egg hunt, door prizes along with fun jump and fire truck and police car demonstrations.

St. Tammany Parish

• Easter at the Mandeville Market Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA. Phone: 985-624-3147. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it SHOULD be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 - but be sure to check on their website or call them first as we haven't received an update from them; , 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Meet us at the Trailhead for a morning of fun. Begin the day with Music and Magic performed by Chris Eschete, The Singsations, Adventure Pets tent for an assortment of Easter bunnies, arts and crafts, tumbling fun with Mandeville Gymnastics Academy, free Elmer's candy, food vendors and aquatic fountains. At 12:00 the Easter Bunny will lead us through the bunny trail to the Easter Egg Hunt.  (UPDATED: March 19, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)  (UPDATED: March 27, 2013, from their website)

Tangipahoa Parish

• Hammond Square Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny, petting zoo
  Hammond Square, 514 Palace Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: (985) 543-3581. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it SHOULD be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 - but be sure to check on their website or call them first as we haven't received an update from them; from 10 am - 12 noon; Egg hunt starts at 10 am on the dot! All events are free for kids! Kids 5 and under: Dillard's. Kids 6 and up: Sears. Easter Bunny story time at Noon at Books-A-Million. Face Painting 10am - Noon. Arts & Crafts (near Justice & Children's Place). Wagon Rides. Meet Piper the Pelican. Kajun Broadcasting will be on site with prize giveaways. Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo of live rescue bunnies, a classic car show and more. There will be two groups according to age: 4 and younger and 5 and older.  No registration is required. Carnival Games, Video Game Truck, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Easter Egg Hunt. *Free Event*. Easter Egg Hunt kicks off at 10:15 a.m.!  (UPDATED: March 19, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)  (ADDED: March 22, 2013, from their website)

Terrebonne Parish

• KIM'S Playhouse Presents Eggs-travaganza! - Easter egg hunt
  Ardoyne Plantation, 12678 Hwy 311, Houma, LA. Event date and time: April 13th, 2014 from 11-4pm.  They will have an Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Balloons, Bubbles, Crafts, Games, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Train Rides, Games, Easter Bunny, Pictures & More! Tickets will be sold at a Ticket Booth. The Egg Hunt is free for all!  (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website) (UPDATED: March 22, 2013, from their website)