Any child will tell you that the best part of Easter is the Easter egg hunts. While traditional events have kids hunting colorful plastic eggs that have been scattered around a field of green grass, many creative variations of the hunt are popping up around the country. We’ve rounded up some of the best Easter egg hunts we could find around the USA, based on either the size of the event, a picturesque location or a unique twist. Here are our top seven picks:
1. Biltmore Estate Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Asheville, NC
One of the largest in the southeast, Biltmore’s Easter egg hunt takes place annually on Easter Sunday on the front lawn of The Biltmore House, George Washington Vanderbilt II’s French Renaissance chateau and “America’s largest home” located within an 8,000-acre grand estate in Asheville, NC. Spring’s colorful blooms blanketing the estate coupled with the magnificent mansion and a background of the Blue Ridge Mountains create a gorgeous setting for the annual Easter event that includes sweet treats, magic shows, children’s music and stories, activities, and photos with the Easter Rabbit. Three hunts take place throughout the day for children 2–9 years old.
2. Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, Islamorada, FL
In what has become a Florida Keys Easter tradition, Captain Slate’s Scuba Adventures hosts an Underwater Easter Egg Hunt each year on Easter Sunday. Captain Spencer Slate, clad in a giant bunny suit and dive gear, hides brightly colored hard-boiled Easter Eggs in a shallow reef of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo. Divers and snorkelers then get a chance to participate in the underwater game of hide and seek to win prizes. The event raises funds for Kids In Special Situations, which provides gifts and holiday cheer to the area's needy children.
3. White House Easter Egg Roll, Washington, DC
More than 35,000 people join the First Family on the South Lawn of the White House for games, stories, and the traditional egg roll. Each child 13 years and younger who attends the event also receives a souvenir egg. One of the oldest annual events in White House history, it dates back to 1878. Admission to the free event is awarded via a public lottery.
4. The World’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt, Copper Mountain, CO
With 2,500 acres covered in 65,000 eggs (15,000 of which are plant-based and biodegradable), this annual event features different hunts for kids of all ages, from 3 and under, 4-6, 7-11, to an adult on-mountain hunt. A small prize is awarded to the first 400 kids who recycle their eggs to be re-loaded for reuse in future years.
5. Hare in the Air, St Louis, MO
Hare in the Air, an annual egg hunt at Logan University in St. Louis, boasts a hunt for 15,000 eggs and arrival of a costumed bunny to the scene in a helicopter! The highly anticipated event is free and open to the public. The egg hunt is divided into age groups of 2, 3, 4-5 and 6-8. There are activities for children of all ages including balloon artists, a petting zoo, costumed characters and more.
6. Easter Kids Eggstravaganza, Sausalito, CA
Nestled in the rolling green hills of Sausalito, California, the Easter Kids Eggstravaganza at Cavallo Point Lodge features over five hours of fun for children 12 and under, with egg hunts throughout the day, a magic show and balloon animals with Mr. Shap, cookie decorating and coloring, plus a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Easter baskets, light snacks, and beverages are offered to the kids during the event. Hop into a fun filled Easter Sunday, enjoying quality family time as well as breathtaking views of the historic Golden Gate Bridge.
7. Acworth Egg Hunt, Acworth, GA
The event begins with family-friendly activities such as face painting, balloon animals, inflatables, a photo booth and a petting zoo! Easter Bunny will be PARACHUTING in and then the egg hunt for 50,000 eggs will begin, divided into four age groups for kids ages 10 and under.
