Find Easter Fun in Minnesota 2016

Easter Egg Hunts and Events

Anoka County

• Renovation Church - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, FREE admission,
  2350 124th Ct NE, Blaine, MN 55449. Phone: 763-291-6744. Email: Welcome@RenovationChurch.org. Event date and time: An Easter Egg Hunt (with 15,000+ eggs!!) will take place after each of our services on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 4pm; and Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 9:00, 10:15, & 11:30AM. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page.  (UPDATED: March 04, 2016) (ADDED: March 19, 2015)
• The Bridge Church - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Baskets are provided, restrooms, face painting
  6443 Norris Lake Road, Nowthen, MN 55303. Phone: 763-753-2134. Email: sfbridge@sfbridge.org. 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; , from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Hwy 47 to Norris Lake Road, go west 2 miles to the church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. Hunt with golden eggs in each round for awesome prizes!. PreK-Grade 5. Carnival games, crafts, and snacks too. (ADDED: March 27, 2015)
• Three Rivers Park District Heron Egg Hunt - Easter activities
  Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN 55430. Phone: 763-694-7693. 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 to 12 pm. A special hunt for the returning great blue herons? blue eggs. Find a special golden egg and receive a basket of goodies. Visit with bunnies, chicks and goats at an indoor petting zoo. Have your face painted and learn about the herons living in the park. Hunts are at 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM and divided by age. Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. *20% discount for groups of four or more. $5/person preregistration. $6/person day-of.  (UPDATED: March 23, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)

Carver County

• Chanhassen Easter Egg Candy Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen MN. Phone: 952-227-1122. Email: jstutzman@ci.chanhassen.mn.us. Event date and time: Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 9 am. Over 300 children along with their friends and families attend this annual event. The program includes prize giveaways, a coloring contest, the candy hunt, and an appearance from the Easter Bunny! Easter Egg Candy Hunt. Children ages 12 and under will hunt for candy and special eggs, including a golden egg that can be redeemed for a great prize! Each participant will also be eligible for the door prize drawings (must be present to win). Event will be held rain or shine at City Center Park, just north of Chanhassen City Hall. Don't forget your camera for a photo with the Easter Bunny!  (UPDATED: March 30, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)

Dakota County

• Erickson's Petting Zoo -  Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Other activities for children, Baskets are provided, Farm animals are present, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  11890 Hope Road Se, Osakis, MN 56360. Phone: 320-762-0184. Alternate Phone: 320-491-3578. Email: dave@ericksonspettingzoo.com. 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; from 10am to 2pm. Directions: 2 miles west of Osakis on highway 27, 1 mile North on Bird Lake Road , 1/2 mile west on Hope Road. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch will be open on Friday evenings this year. Payment: Cash, Check. Notes: Makin' Memories at Erickson' Petting Zoo. Lots of animals, large playground and picnic tables. Fall includes wagon rides, pony rides and corn maze. Check us out on Facebook!. Hunt for plastic eggs for all ages up to 12 years old. Lots of animals to feed and pet. The 2013 Admission prices are-$5.00 per person for petting zoo and egg hunt. Age one and under free. If the weather isn't the best bring BOOTS! Each child will get a basket (please don't bring your own or a plastic bag), Limit of (1) basket per child.  (UPDATED: March 23, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: March 22, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: April 03, 2010)
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School - Easter egg hunt, Easter bunny visit/photos, FREE event, Indoor event (good weather or bad), Bouncey houses, Other activities for children, Food / concessions,
  151 East County Rd. 42, Burnsville, MN 55306. Phone: (952) 432-5527. Email: info@goodshep.com . Event date and time: March 19, 2016 from 10am to 3pm. Directions: See their website for directions. We have a HUGE community egg hunt. There are 4 different hunts and yards for 3 different age groups, plus many other activities. The events are always free. There may be some concessions to cover food cost, but the purpose it to provide safe, fun and free community family events. Click here for our Facebook page. The egg hunt is held outdoors. The event is FREE. The Hot Dog lunch option is $2/plate (hot dog in bun, carrots, apples, chips and dessert). (UPDATED: February 26, 2016)  (UPDATED: January 13, 2015) (ADDED: March 31, 2014, suggested by a visitor) (UPDATED: April 11, 2014)
  A visitor writes on January 13, 2015: "Great event - grows each year.... Thanks for posting :) Christy "
• Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies - farm animals, Easter events
  13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Phone: 952-431-9200. Alternate phone: 952-431-9500. Email: info@mnzoo.org. Event date and time: April 1, 2015 to April 30, 2015, from 9:00 am to  4:00 pm. Come out and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring at the Wells Fargo Family Farm. There’s nothing cuter than baby chicks, piglets, lambs, calves, goat kids, and bunnies. Each weekend there will be special “egg” treats for the animals. This fun form of enrichment will include colored Jell-O eggs, piñatas, and hard-boiled eggs. Coloring Contest. Activities:
  Hay maze in the Machine Shed 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Family Craft Activity in the Granary Classroom April 3 & 4, 2015 -11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
  ”Peter Rabbit” Costume character- April 4, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
  University of Minnesota Bee Squad – April 18 & 19, 2015 – Learn why we should be more “bee friendly”. Get up close to a live hive and learn more about these important pollinators.
  MN Pork Growers Oink Booth – April 25 & 26, 2015
  Cow Milkings: 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00.
  Limited tram rides will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30-1:30 (Friday, Saturday, Sundays) Kids’ craft activities at the farm.  (UPDATED: March 30, 2015, JBS)
• Osman Shrine and Lost Spur Golf & Event Center - Easter egg hunts for children, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, FREE admission, Children's crafts,
  2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, MN 55121. Phone: 651-452-5660. Email: doreen@OsmanShrine.org. Event date and time: Saturday, March 26; 2016 1 pm to 3 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. (UPDATED: March 08, 2016)

Dodge County

• Red Barn Learning Farm - Easter egg hunts for children, Farm animals are present, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  27251 State Highway 30, Hayfield, MN 55940. Phone: 507-365-8321. Alternate Phone: 507-272-7465. Email: redbarnfarm@kmtel.com. 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). Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: June 05, 2012)

Douglas County

• Erickson's Petting Zoo - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Baskets are provided, Farm animals are present,
  11890 Hope Rd, Osakis, MN 56360. Phone: 320-762-0184. Alternate Phone: 320-491-3578. Email: dave@ericksonspettingzoo.com. Event date and time: Saturday, See their website for the 2016 date, 10am to 2pm. Directions: Two miles west of Osakis on highway 27, one mile north on gravel (Bird Lake Rd), 1/2 mile west on Hope Road Follow signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Notes: Click here for our Facebook page. Annual Easter Egg Hunt, held at Erickson's Petting Zoo at 11890 Hope Rd, Osakis, Mn.56360. Egg Hunt is for ages 0-12 years old. Admission: $5.00 per person,1 and under, free. We supply baskets, different areas for age groups. Lot's of farm animal's and birds. (UPDATED: November 26, 2010)

Hennepin County

• Hamel Lions Club - Easter egg hunt
  Hamel Community Center, 3200 Mill Drive, Hamel, MN 55340. Event date and time: Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 11:30 to 2 pm, hunts start promptly at 1 pm. Games, resfreshments, face painting, photos with the Bunny. (ADDED: March 13, 2016, JBS)
• Messiah Church Easter Egg-stravaganza - Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, face painting, petting zoo
  Messiah United Methodist Church 17805 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN 55447. Phone: 763-473-6968. Email: sarcher@messiahchurchmn.org. 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; from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free.  Click here for our Facebook page. The Easter Eggstravaganza is free and all are welcome!. Ages 3 through 5th Grade are welcome. (UPDATED: February 04, 2015)  (ADDED: March 22, 2014)
• Minnesota "Basket of Bunnies" hosted by STEM Bunnies - Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Breakfast (with the Easter bunny), Brunch with the Easter bunny, Held indoors in bad weather, Children's crafts, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  Your Location, Minneapolis, MN 55420. Phone: 952-888-9544. Email: stembunnies@gmail.com. Event date and time: Bunny Boot Camp is offered Thursday evenings in Bloomington, Minnesota; Register through the website; Last year we attended over ten egg events in April and we are currently scheduling our bunnies and volunteers, so please contact us asap. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We currently do not have field trips to the "farm" but will start again in the late spring. Payment: Cash, only. Notes: Click here for our Facebook page. We are a nonprofit educational program run by elementary-high school students. Thanks for telling others about our program which teaches science/technology/engineering/math to students and for anyone who is thinking about buying a rabbit for Easter. PLEASE DON'T BUY A RABBIT. Instead, foster one of our sweet bunnies for up to 8 weeks first... Or come get your "bunny fix" at an event, camp or brunch. Please see our website for details about public events where we are attending OR schedule us for your event. We also have rabbits that your church staff can "check out" for the event if they attend a bunny boot camp class. We have a limited number of foster rabbits also available for check out to families March 29-April 4 or April 4-April 11. Email us or call for more information. We love to teach others about rabbits and share the joy! We however do not run a "petting zoo" format which is highly stressful to the rabbits. We do however invite you to attend bunny boot camp where you can learn how to take care of rabbits and have an hour of hands-on fun with our bunnies OR schedule "Bunnies Around the World" where we bring over ten breeds with us to show the amazing biodiversity. And yes of course we love to bring baby bunnies of various ages so guests can see the full life cycle. (ADDED: January 26, 2015)
• St. Louis Park Lions Club Bunny Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S., St. Louis Park, MN. Phone: (952) 924-2540. 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; , Check-in at 10 am; Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10:15 am $2 per child (no fee for supervising adult). Ages 3 – 8 (with accompanying adult) Participants will hunt for candy and special eggs in two different age categories. Each participant will receive a special bag to collect their goodies. Bring your camera for a picture with the Park Bunny or Lions Club Lion! Prizes will be awarded for the coloring contest for ages 8 and under. Pick up a coloring sheet at The Rec Center or download it when you register! Bring your completed masterpiece to the event. Program is sponsored by the St. Louis Park Lions Club. Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10:15 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the middle school.   (UPDATED: March 30, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)
• STEM Bunnies - Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Postponed in bad weather (see comments section), There is an admission fee, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, birthday parties, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  Woodlake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN 55423. Phone: 952-888-9544. Email: stembunnies@gmail.com. Event date and time: March 18 am to 25, 2016 Opening again around Mother's Day Contact us to invite the bunnies to your birthday or special event. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Just east of 35W off 66th Street Exit in Richfield. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We provide "hands-on, minds on" learning talking as our guests learn all sorts of fun rabbit facts and get to visit with a variety of bunny breeds and ages. Because our nonprofit works to preserves endangered heritage breeds, you'll see an amazing variety of colors and varieties plus some of our purebred rescues. You are invited to come stroll through our Bunny Garden this Spring... A magically wonderful place for "kids" of all ages to come experience the joy of rabbits and learning hosted by the STEM Bunnies nonprofit organization. COME CREATE MEMORIES, TAKE PHOTOS & LEARN A TON!. (ADDED: March 05, 2016)
• United Noodles - Easter egg hunts for children, FREE admission, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!,
  2015 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Phone: 612-721-6677. 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; from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: March 16, 2015)

Le Sueur County

• Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), FREE admission, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Baskets are provided,
  4534 State highway 60, Waterville, MN 56096. Phone: 507-362-4314. Email: churchoffice@fbcwaterville.org. 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; at 11 am. Directions: Near the intersection of highway 60 and 13 in Waterville, MN. Payment: Cash, only. Notes: Thousands of Eggs – Puppet Show – Story Time – Door Prizes - Fun For The Whole Family.  (UPDATED: March 23, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: March 17, 2013)

Ramsey County

• Christ Lutheran Church and School - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Baskets are provided,
  2475 E 17th Avenue, North St. Paul, MN 55109. Phone: 651-777-5771. Alternate Phone: 6127021223. Email: church@christlutheran.us. Event date and time: Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Directions: Take highway 36 to highway 120 (Century Ave) in North Street Paul. Head North on Century two blocks and turn left onto 17th Avenue. Continue on 17th past Margaret stop sign and Helen Street. Church will be on the right side after your cross Helen Street. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. Egg hunts grouped by age. Every egg has a prize! Children will decorate a bag for the egg hunt. Easter baskets are not required. Open to ages 2-5 come join the fun!!!!!!. (UPDATED: March 08, 2016) (UPDATED: March 09, 2015) (ADDED: March 29, 2014)
• Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunts and Events -  Easter egg hunt
  2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Phone: 612-230-6400. Email: dsommers@minneapolisparks.org. Contact: Dawn Sommers, Communications and Marketing Manager. Event date and time: many locations nd several dates, see below. Spring into Egg Hunts and Bunny Parties at Minneapolis Parks. Hop on down to a Minneapolis park this spring for egg hunts and bunny parties. Events are geared for all ages, so bring the family, enjoy the festivities with your neighbors and celebrate spring’s arrival. See this page for the complete links and details of the events below:
  Bunny Brunch, 10am - 12pm $6.00 McRae Park
  Bunny Brunch and Big Egg Hunt, Free Sibley Park
  Bunny Party and Egg Hunt,  Free Whittier Park
  Bunny Party and Egg Hunt,  Free Windom Park Recreation Center
  Dinner and a Movie- The Sandlot, $13.00 Linden Hills Park
  Egg Hunt,  Free Van Cleve Park
  Egg Hunt, Free Kenwood Park
  Egg Hunt,  $5.00 Audubon Park
  Egg Scramble, Free Powderhorn Park
  Flashlight Egg Hunt,  Free Creekview Park Add t
  (UPDATED: March 23, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: April 14, 2014, from their website)
• Three Rivers Park District Egg Hunt at Silverwood Park and other parks - Easter egg hunt
  Silverwood Park, 2500 County Rd. E, St. Anthony, MN 55421. Phone: 763.694.7707. 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 1 pm to 4 pm. Bring the whole family for an art-inspired egg hunt and afternoon of fun art activities! Staggered start times will allow for kids of all ages to have a chance to collect spring treats. Photos with the Bunny, musical entertainment and a variety of "egg-cellent" art activities for all ages will be available throughout the afternoon! Hunts for children ages 0-4 will begin at 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Hunts for children ages 5-10 will begin at 2 PM and 3 PM. Reservations by phone only; call 763.559.6700. $5/person pre-registered; $6/person day of. (UPDATED: March 23, 2015, JBS)

Scott County

• Three Rivers Park District Victorian Easter Egg Roll at the Landing - Easter egg roll,
  2187 Highway 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379. Phone: 763.694.7784. 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; , from 12 noon to 3 pm. Celebrate with the family! Make your own miniature basket and decorate a wooden egg. Activities include an egg and spoon race, bunny hop relay and an authentic egg roll. Join in some playtime with old-fashioned toys and games, and explore the banks of the Minnesota River Valley. Refreshments will be served in the Town Hall. Bring your camera! Enter park through the West Entrance. Reservations required. There is a $5 to $6 fee for each person. (UPDATED: March 23, 2015, JBS)

St. Louis County

• Lake Superior Zoo and Zoological Society Easter EGG-stravaganza - Saturday, March 30th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
  7210 Fremont Street, Duluth, MN 55807. Phone: 218-730-4500. Email: info@lszoo.org. 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; from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Hop on down to the zoo and enjoy hunting for eggs, playing games, special animal enrichments, treats, prizes and the Easter Bunny himself! A special “toddlers only” area for our youngest guests guarantees a great time for kids of all ages. $5 for children ages 3-12, $10 for ages 13 and up. Members are free. Coloring contest: Does your child love to color? Let them get creative by coloring our special Easter EGG-stravaganza coloring page! Entries can be turned in at the event or mailed to the zoo by April 5, 2015. EGG-stravaganza Coloring Contest Page. Activities include:
  Photos with the Easter Bunny by the JCPenney Portrait Studios
  Cotton Tail Cotton Candy Walk
  Toddler games
  Goodie bags for egg hunters
  Coloring contest
  Face painting
  Special Animal Enrichments. (UPDATED: March 30, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: March 5, 2013, from their website)

Todd County

• Long Prairie Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's music and storytelling, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!,
  410 9th Street NE, Long Prairie, MN 56347. Phone: 320-732-2730. Email: Office@lpagchurch.org. Event date and time: Saturday March 26, 2016 at 10am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Free - no payments needed for anything. (UPDATED: March 04, 2016) (UPDATED: March 23, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: March 16, 2011)

Washington County

Wright County

• Samaritans Hill Church - Easter egg hunts for children, 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!, Baskets are provided,
  Meeting At Hassan Elementary School, 14055 Orchid, Rogers, MN 55374Email: kharste@samaritanshill.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 11am to 1pm.  Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Highway 101 go west on north Diamond Lake Road about 1/2 mile. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything.  Community Easter Egg Hunt. Don't miss the annual egg hunt, games, and other activities. Free! (UPDATED: March 14, 2016) (ADDED: March 31, 2015)