2016 Easter Egg Hunts in Huntsville and North Alabama
Looking for Peter Cottontail or Easter Egg Hunts in Huntsville? Check this list for local options! Here you’ll find all the opportunities for your little one to fill their basket with hidden treasures in Huntsville and Madison County.
For even more Spring events and activities, check out our 2016 Spring Activity GuideĀ sponsored by the Heart of the Valley YMCA!
Easter Bunny Arrives at the Mall!
When:Ā March 5Ā –Ā March 26
Where: Parkway PlaceĀ Mall
Cost: Free to visit, photo packages available
More Info: www.parkwayplacemall.com
The Easter Bunny arrives in his Spring Garden at Parkway Place Mall for his annual season! Every child who visits the Easter Bunny will receive a gift. Photo packages are available.
Mason DixonĀ Eggstravaganza
When: Sat. March 19, 1PM-4PM; Egg hunt at 2PM
Where: 2358 Whitesburg DriveĀ (map)
Cost: $6 per child; 2 for $10
More Info:Ā Facebook |Ā 256-213-7545
Mason Dixon will be hosting their inauguralĀ Eggstravaganza this year!Ā This will be a fun-filled afternoon with Easter egg dying, relay races, pictures with the Easter bunny and a Grand Easter Egg Hunt! Perfect for kids of all ages (and grown ups too!) Stop by and pre-register the little ones, or just *hop* in the day of.
Special Needs Eggstravaganza
When: Sat. March 19,Ā 9:30AM-1:00PM
Where: Dublin ParkĀ (map)
Cost: FREE; Register online
More Info:Ā www.MadisonAdaptiveSportsProgram.org
Those with special needs and their families are invited to Dublin Park for an Easter egg hunt, fun games, blow up houses, and more. All ages are welcome! Registration begins at 9:30AM, with a 10AMĀ egg hunt. Games and more will take place until 1PM.
Egg Hunt and Party at Eleanor E. Murphy Library
When:Ā Tues. March 22nd at 4:00PM
Where: Eleanor E. Murphy Public LibraryĀ (map)
Cost:Ā FREE
More Info: WebsiteĀ | hwhaley@hmcpl.org
Bring a basket and join us for a library wide egg hunt and egg themed crafts. The hunt will begin promptly at 4:10. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Ms. Haley at hwhaley@hmcpl.org for more info.
Bunny Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Earlyworks Society
When: Sat. March 19, seatings at 9:00AM and 11:00AM, Egg hunt at 10:15AM
Where: Earlyworks Museum (map)
Cost: Tickets are $15 per person for ages 1Ā and up. Register on Eventbrite.
More Info: www.EarlyWorks.com | 256-564-8100
Come enjoy Bunny Brunch served in the Grand Hall of the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum – an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny are included! This event is for children ages 8 & under. Tickets are required for anyone one year old or older – children under one year old are free, unless they need a seat at the table. Admission includes entry to the Egg Hunt, which will take place at 10:15am on the grounds of Alabama Constitution Village, across the street from the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum; bring your own basket! Seating is at tables of eight and will be assigned; large groups who wish to be seated together or near each other can list their preference when ordering their tickets.
Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt at Alexander’s Martial Arts
When: Fri. March 25th fromĀ 6PM-9PM
Where: Alexander’s Martial Arts – all 3 locations:
Hampton Cove (map)
Madison (map)
N. Huntsville (map)
Cost: $20 for the first child and $10 for each sibling
More Info: Website
On Friday, March 25thĀ from 6:00pm to 9:00pm all three Alexanderās schools will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt, complete with glow-in-the-darkĀ Easter Eggs! Parents get to enjoy a few hours out while children ages 4-12 have lotsĀ of fun with our glow-in-the-dark games. They’ll get toĀ eat some pizza, learn some Karate (and the Life Skills that come with it), and have the chance to win some prizes.
Easter Egg Hunt & Open Play at Pump It Up
When: Fri. March 25thĀ at 10am-12pm OR 4pm-6pm
Where: Pump It UpĀ (map)
Cost: Tickets are $12 plus tax per child; $3 plus tax per adult eating pizza.
More Info: WebsiteĀ |(256) 881-0111
Join us for an Egg-stra special 2-hour event at Pump It Up! Kids can jump and bounce for 90 minutes in the arena, enjoy pizza and drinks, then return to the arena for an Egg Hunt.Ā Ages 2-4 will be able to Hunt for 5 minutes before the older children.
4D Farm Spring Celebration
When: March 25th-26th and April 2nd from 10AM-6PM
Where: 4D Farm in CullmanĀ (map)
Cost:Ā $8 tax included; Children under 2 are free; Pony rides are additional.
More Info: FacebookĀ |Ā (256) 775-2924
Visit Cullman’s family farm on March 25th and 26th for a fun-filled day of egg hunts, visiting with the Easter bunny, and all the exciting farm activities that 4DĀ Farm has to offer. You can zoom down theĀ 80-foot slide, take a ride on aĀ 250-foot zip line, and jump on aĀ huge jumping pillow! Farm will also be open onĀ April 2nd, but the Easter bunny and egg hunts will only be taking place the weekend of Easter.
Bunny Bonanza at HBG
When: Saturday, March 26Ā from 10AM-12PM
Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden (map)
Cost: $5 per child, register in advance; Garden members only
More Info: www.hsvbg.orgĀ
Garden members, itās that egg-cellent time of the year again. Itās Bunny Bonanza! Weāll be stuffing 10,000 eggs with treats and scattering them about the Garden. Weāll have music, games, refreshments, face painting and other activities to keep your little one busy. Start designing those fun, crazy, or just adorable Easter bonnets for our Easter Bonnet Parade and a photo op with the Easter Bunny.
The Bunny Bonanza is a members-only event and is $5 per child. Registration in advance is recommended to help speed the process that day. Purchase tickets in advance and print your e-Ticket when prompted. Not a member? Now would be the perfect time to join and take advantage of Bunny Bonanza, one of many member benefits. Join online or in the Shoppe at the Garden.
Egg hunt schedule:
- 2 years old and younger: 10:15 am
- 3 to 4 years old: 10:45 am
- 5 to 6 years old: 11:15 am
- 7+ years old: 11:45 am
- Easter Bonnet Parade (all ages): 11:30 am
Village of Providence Easter Egg Roll
When: Sat. March 26Ā from 10:30AM-12:30PM
Where: Village of ProvidenceĀ (map)
Cost: Ā FREE
More Info:Ā Website
Join us at the Village of Providence for the 2016 Easter Egg Roll presented by Refuge Church. Free games, activities, live music, prizes, and lots more!Ā Participants will be divided into six age groups, plus a sensory-friendly hunt will be provided by Madison Behavioral Therapy for children on the autism spectrum.Ā Registration required at the event. Parent or guardian must be present.Ā Please visit our Village restaurants for all your food and beverage needs! No outside food or drinks in Providence Park please.
Peter Cottontail Express
When: Sat. March 26Ā at 10 & 11AM and Ā 1, 2 & 3PM
Where: North Alabama Railroad Museum (map)
Cost: Ā $15/ticket
More Info:Ā Website | Facebook Page
Visit with Peter Cottontail and his helpers before and during this forty minute train ride through the North Alabama countryside.Ā All the youngsters will get a special treat from Peter Cottontail before the day is done. A perfect way to celebrate the season for little ones that love trains!
Joe Wheeler Community Easter Egg Hunt
When: Sat. March 26 from 10AM-12PM
Where: Joe Wheeler State ParkĀ (map)
Cost: Ā FREE
More Info:Ā Facebook
Join us for Joe Wheeler State Park’s Easter Egg-Citement Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place between the Lodge and Marina. This event is geared towards ages 11 and under. Children can hunt over 1,000 eggs whileĀ enjoying games, arts & crafts, and live bunnies!Ā There will also be an opportunity to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
Daystar Church Egg Drop – Madison and Hartselle
When: Sat. March 26th from 9AMĀ ā 12PM
Where:Ā Dublin Park, Madison (map) or Daystar Church, Hartselle (map)
Cost:Ā FREE
More Info:Ā Madison | Hartselle
A realĀ helicopter will drop 20,000 plastic eggs filled with candy and toys to the ground at Daystar Church’s annual Egg Drop in both Madison and Hartselle! There will be a separate area for younger children. Bring your own basket!Ā You will also have an opportunity to get your picture taken with the Easter bunny, have your face painted, jump in inflatables, and much more. Advance registration is recommended!
“Helping Other Peeps” Easter Event
When: Sat. March 26th from 10AMĀ ā 12PM
Where: Ford’s Chapel, HarvestĀ (map)
Cost:Ā FREE
More Info:Ā Website
Join Ford’s Chapel this Easter inĀ “Helping Other Peeps!” Enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny,Ā help make hygiene and school supply kits forĀ Kids to Love and House of the Harvest. There will also beĀ games, bouncy houses, and an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 a.m.!
Cove Church Easter Eggstravaganza
When: Sat. March 26th from 10AM ā 11:30AM
Where: Cove Church – Hampton CoveĀ (map)
Cost:Ā FREE
More Info:Ā Website
The Easter Bunny will be in town at Cove Church!Ā He is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, games, Petting Zoo and a ride on the EB EXPRESS. Ā Families with kids up to 5th grade are invited, and can even get a picture with EB himself!
Doggone Easter Egg Hunt
When: Sat. March 26th from 10AM ā 12PM
Where: CrossWinds Church HarvestĀ (map)
Cost:Ā FREE
More Info:Ā Website
Love Easter? Love Dogs?Ā Then youāll love CrossWinds Churchās Doggone Easter Egg Hunt!Ā Loads of fun for the whole family, including our furry four-legged friends. There will be a kids’ egg hunt, dog egg hunts, a doggie fashion parade, a photo booth, an agility course, a Blues Clues moon bounce, local pet vendor stations, an Easter-themed petting zoo, a visit by the Easter bunny, lots of give-aways, prizes, and more! Bring your kids, bring your dogs, and get ready to have an unforgettable experience.
Humpty Dumpty’s “Eggstra” Special Celebration
When: Sat. March 26th from 11:00 ā 3:00
Where: Burritt on the Mountain (map)
Cost: Regular Admission
More Info:Ā www.burrittonthemountain.com
For an Easter adventure like no other, join us for Humpty Dumptyās āEggstraā Special Celebration. This isnāt your frenzied, biggest kid wins Easter Egg hunt! At Burritt on the Mountain children can stroll through the Historic Park, meet some of Humpty Dumptyās friends, visit our barnyard animals and play our life-size Whimsical & Woolly Woods game.
By popular demand, Burritt on the Mountain is bringing back our very first original, educational, summer game and adding a colorful twist. Whimsical & Woolly Woods features stories from 19th century childrenās literature and for a lively touch weāve added yarn bombing, a popular world-wide craze where unexpected items are covered in decorative yarn. Bring your Easter basket to collect eggs and treats from friendly characters, including the Easter Bunny, and stay for the Whimsical & Woolly Woods!
Easter Lunch with the Easter Bunny at The Melting Pot
When: Sun. March 27 fromĀ 11AM-8PM
Where: The Melting Pot at Bridge StreetĀ (map)
Cost:Ā Free admission; Normal menu prices
More Info:Ā Facebook | Website
Join The Melting Pot onĀ Easter Sunday for four courses of fondue, family, and fun! Want a great way to reconnect with family and friends? There is no better way to do that than time together enjoying a wonderful meal. Special appearance will be made by the Easter Bunny! Admission is free with normal menu prices.
First Church Community Easter Brunch and Scavenger Hunt
When: Sun. March 27 fromĀ 11:15AM-2PM
Where: First Seventh-day Adventist Church (map)
Cost:Ā FREE
More Info:Ā Facebook
Join us at First Church for the 2016 Easter Brunch and Egg Scavenger Hunt. There will be an Easter Brunch at 11:15am and the Egg Hunt at 12:30pm. Your children will have an opportunity to jump in inflatables, play free games, win prizes, and do much more! There will be a separate area for younger children. Parent or guardian must be present. Bring your own basket! Advanced registration is encouraged! Register at www.firstsdachurch.com.
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