Grab your baskets and get ready for the hunt! Easter is Sunday, April 17th in 2022. 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. We highly recommend pre-registering when given the option so you can get updates from the source.
EASTER EGG HUNTS IN
MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL
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.
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.
Webber Park Green Space, 4400 Dupont Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55419
A Friday evening egg hunt with fun for the whole family. Design your own eggs as well as other arts and crafts. Play games for special prizes. Bring your own basket for collecting eggs. 5pm-7pm. Register here. FREE.
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 (limited to first 100 kids). 5pm-7pm. FREE.
Lake Nokomis Park, 4955 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Pre-register to bike to Lake Nokomis and receive a bike-decorating kit (including a bike basket), eggs to put in the basket, a book and snacks (donuts, coffee, juice box). Take a spin on the Bike Skills Course with your newly decorated wheels. Pre-registration required. 8:45am-12pm, $5/pp.
Newell Park, 900 N Fairview Ave Saint Paul, MN 55104
Open house style Egg Hunt with different colored eggs for different ages (including allergy-friendly eggs). Drop in between 10am and noon.
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.
Audubon Park Rec Centers, 1320 29th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
While Windom Park hosts the bigger kids, Audubon Park hosts a Bunny Party for kids ages 6 and under from 9am-11am. Pre-registration is required to receive a treat bag. $6/child.
Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Egg hunts in the park by age (at 11 and 11:45am), includes snacks, egg decorating and baskets, tissue paper flowers and spin art. 10:30am-noon. FREE. Register for the Van Cleve spring hunt.
Painter Park, 620 West 34th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
In place of the Community Egg Hunt, pick up a gift bag with two fun art projects — a flower pot and a flower garland! The bag will also contain wildflower seeds for you to plant and a fun treat for you to enjoy. 12:30pm-5:30pm. $10/resident; $15/non-resident, register in advance.
Sibley Rec Center, 1900 E 40th St. Minneapolis, MN 55407
Families can register to pick up a bundle containing the ingredients for breakfast, crafts and a goodie bag. Egg Hunts at 11am (ages 0-5), 11:15 (ages 6-12) and 11:30am (ages 13+). 11am-12:30pm. Pre-registration required. $25/bundle.
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. Audubon Park has another party for the little kids. 12-2pm.
690 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
All are welcome to join in the annual hunt with check in at 10am. Egg hunt start at 10:30. FREE.
EASTER EGG HUNTS
IN THE TWIN CITIES NORTHWEST METRO – EVENTS
Covering Easter egg hunts & events in the communities of Anoka, Blaine, Champlin, Corcoran, Fridley, Maple Grove, Osseo, Otsego, Plymouth, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park & St Anthony Village, Minnesota.
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!
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 and be done by 10:15am.
Bach to Rock Music School, 4345 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55442
Come check out the music school at an open house featuring an Easter egg hunt. 1-2:30pm.
Renovation Church, 12390 Fraizer St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Attend one of SEVEN services and upon leaving the service, kids will be given a wristband to participate. April 16th at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, & 2:30pm. April 17th at 9:00am, 10:15am, & 11:30am. There will be 40,000 eggs filled with candy, stickers, and prizes from donors like Chick-fil-A, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Culver’s. Three different age zones: 0-3, 4-6, 7-11.
7651 Highway 65, Fridley, MN 55432
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.
Register for Fridley
Register for Maple Grove
EASTER EGG HUNTS IN THE TWIN CITIES NORTHEAST METRO – EVENTS
Covering Easter egg hunts & events in the communities of Maplewood, North St Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Shoreview, Stillwater & White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
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, $12 per child 10 & under only, adults free.
6428 Manning Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Aamodt’s Easter event includes an egg hunt with 2000+ candy-filled eggs (3pm), visits with the Easter Bunny (12-4pm) and an Easter scavenger hunt all day with prizes. Plus, live music from 2-5PM and food for purchase. 12-4pm. FREE!
North Haven Church, 2240 15th Ave. E., North St Paul MN
Egg hunt, pictures with the bunny, activities and refreshments. 10-11:30am.
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, Newport, Rosemount, South St Paul & Woodbury, Minnesota.
100 Civic Center Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55337
Egg hunt, face painting, arts/crafts, games, continental breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny! Limited space. Early registration recommended for Activity #44050602-01. 9-11am, $7/pp.
Bethel’s Rock Church, 6300 212th St W, Farmington, MN 55024
Bring your own basket to collect eggs. Hunts will be divided by age group and will begin at 11am. Food shelf donations appreciated. 10am. FREE.
900 15th St, Newport, MN 55055
Enjoy a free family event with prize and crafts. This event will be outside. Recommended for families with children 12 and under. 10am rain or shine. FREE.
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.
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.
Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
Kids 11 & under are invited to scramble for eggs, and meet the Bunny and several of his friends. There is also a coloring contest. Learn more in Richfield’s Spring/Summer Recreation Program Guide. 11am-1pm.
23290 MN-7, Excelsior, MN 55331
Drive through for a bag of goodies and Easter Eggs. 9am-12pm in the church parking lot. Pre-Registration for 30-minute time slot Required. FREE. (Rain Date: April 23rd)
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.
125 E Wayzata Blvd Wayzata, MN 55391
Kids ages 2-10 will hunt for eggs with kids and enjoy inflatables, face painting, crafting, cookie decorating and more. Bring your own Easter basket. Registration is required, 9am-11:30am, $5/child.
Lions Park, 1505 82nd Street, Victoria MN 55386
An egg hunt for kids 10 & under, treats for adults as well. Plus, a visit from the Easter Bunny. 9am.
City Center Park, 7700 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Kids ages 12 & under hunt for candy and eggs in three different age categories: 4 & under, 5-8, and 9-12. Plus giveaways, a coloring contest, the candy hunt, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Registration encouraged. $6/pp.
14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
The annual spring event features an egg scavenger hunt, photos with the bunny, dancing, face painting, crafts, treats and games. 10-11:30am, $10/pp.
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.
Plaza at Nolan Mains, 3945 Market Street, Minneapolis MN
Meet the Easter Bunny and take a picture. Decorate the sidewalk, take home an Easter egg and balloon animal. 12:30-2:30pm. FREE.
Minnesota Ballet Theatre & School, 14675 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
An egg hunt with candy and prizes. Dance with a bunny ballerina. Take a photo in the photo booth. Bring your own basket and dress for an outdoor event. Best for families with kids ages 0-9. 11am. $5. Tickets Required.
APRIL 16, 2022: COLONIAL CHURCH EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Colonial 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.
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
Langford Park Recreation Center, 30 Langford Park, Saint Paul, MN, 55108
Kids age 6-13 can dye eggs just in time for Easter. Limited openings. Registration is required, 4-5:30pm, $5/child.
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:
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
Source: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-easter-egg-hunts/