Every Easter Egg Hunt Happening in the South Metro This Spring (2026)
Easter's coming up fast, and if you've got little ones, you're probably already thinking about egg hunts. Good news: the south metro has a ton of them this year — and most are free.
We rounded up every Easter egg hunt we could find across Lakeville, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Farmington, Savage, Shakopee, and Inver Grove Heights so you don't have to dig through a dozen different websites. Here's what's on the calendar.
Lakeville
Lakeville's going all out this year with three different egg hunts — so whether your kid is a toddler who just wants to pick up shiny things or a bigger kid who's ready for a challenge, there's something for them.
Easter Egg Scramble at the Heritage Center
When: Saturday, March 21 | 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Where: Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave
Ages: 1–10 (kids must be with an adult)
Cost: Paid event (registration required)
Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
This one's more of a breakfast party with an Easter twist. Your kids get scrambled eggs, pastries, and breakfast treats — plus there's a special bunny making an appearance for photos. They'll also have Easter activities to keep the little ones busy. Heads up: space is limited and you've gotta register ahead of time. The deadline is March 17, so don't sleep on it. Infants under 12 months can tag along free with registered family members. Check the Lakeville Parks & Recreation pagefor registration details. Event details →
Golden Egg Hunt (Parks Scavenger Hunt)
When: March 28 – April 4 (all week long)
Where: Various parks around Lakeville
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
This one's different from your typical egg hunt — it's more of a city-wide scavenger hunt. The city hides four golden eggs across Lakeville parks, and they'll send you clues by email to help you find them. Snap a picture with the egg cutout or your family completing the challenge, submit it, and you're entered to win a spring surprise pack (up to four entries per household). It's a great excuse to get outside and explore some parks you maybe haven't checked out yet. Event details →(Speaking of parks — 1,300 Lakeville residents recently weighed in on what they want from their parks, and the results were pretty interesting.)
Lakeville Easter Egg Hunt (River Valley Church)
When: Saturday, April 4 | 10:00 AM
Where: Lakeville South High School Football Stadium, 21135 Jacquard Ave
Ages: All ages (two rounds: 0–5 and 6+)
Cost: Free
OK, this one's the big one. River Valley Church is putting on a massive free egg hunt at the Lakeville South football stadium — and we're talking over 17,000 eggs. Some of them are bigger and have better prizes inside. But it's not just about the eggs — they'll also have food trucks, inflatables, s'mores, games, and a live Easter Bunny for photos. Two separate rounds means little ones aren't competing with the big kids. This is the kind of event you show up early for. Just saying. Event details →
Burnsville
New Horizon Spring Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 14 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: New Horizon Academy Burnsville, 1885 E 134th St
Ages: Families with young children
Cost: Free
New Horizon Academy in Burnsville is hosting a free spring egg hunt that's open to the public. It's geared toward families with little kids — infants and toddlers even get their own separate hunt, which is a nice touch. There'll be snacks and a visit from the Easter Bunny. It's a chill, low-key event that's perfect if your kids are still in the "put everything in their mouth" stage. The Burnsville city calendar also has their own "Egg-cellent Spring Adventure" event worth checking out. Event details →
Easter EGGstravaganza (Prince of Peace Lutheran Church)
When: Saturday, March 28 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Where: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Dr
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free (donations accepted)
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville is hosting a free egg hunt with crafts and a pancake brunch — so the kids get fed and entertained all in one stop. Bring your own basket or bag for the hunt, and if you need non-food eggs, you can request them on the registration form. They're accepting donations for Doulos Discovery School in the Dominican Republic, but the event itself is totally free. Event details →
Eagan
River Valley Church Eagan Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 28 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: River Valley Church, 875 Blue Gentian Rd Suite 100
Ages: Up to 12
Cost: Free
River Valley Church's Eagan location is running egg hunts in 10-minute increments from 10 AM to noon — no registration needed, just show up. This is the same church doing the massive 17,000-egg hunt in Lakeville, so you know they go big. Kids up to age 12 are welcome. Event details →
Christ Lutheran Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 28 | 10:00 AM
Where: Christ Lutheran Eagan, 1930 Diffley Rd
Ages: 0–12
Cost: Free
Christ Lutheran is hosting a free indoor egg hunt with candy-filled eggs — and since it's indoors, weather won't be an issue. Kids are divided into four age groups so it stays fair for everyone. It's a community event open to all, no registration required. Event details →
Rosemount
Rosemount Lions Spring Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 28 | 10:00 AM
Where: Ames Soccer Complex at Dakota County Technical College, 1300 145th St E
Ages: 1–10
Cost: Free
The Rosemount Lions Club is putting on a free spring egg hunt at the soccer complex by DCTC. It's geared toward kids ages 1–10, and all you've gotta do is show up and join the fun. No registration, no cost — just bring a basket and let 'em loose. Event details →
Farmington
Breakfast with the Bunnies
When: Saturday, March 21 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Where: Schmitz-Maki Arena, 114 Spruce St
Ages: All ages
Cost: $7 per person (registration required)
Farmington's doing a "Breakfast with the Bunnies" event at the Schmitz-Maki Arena. For $7 a person, families get a continental breakfast, a craft activity, and a chance to learn the bunny hop and visit with real bunnies from Skyview Ranch. This one fills up fast, so register through the City of Farmington early.
Savage
Glendale UMC's Community Easter Eggstravaganza
When: Saturday, March 28 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Where: Glendale United Methodist Church, 13550 Glendale Rd
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Glendale United Methodist Church in Savage is going all out with a free community egg hunt, Easter Bunny photos, crafts, games — and baby goats. Yes, baby goats. That alone is worth the trip. Open to everyone, no registration needed. Event details →
Flashlight Egg Scramble (City of Savage)
When: Friday, March 27 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: Savage Sports Center, 13530 Kentucky Ave S
Ages: Varies (tickets required)
Cost: Ticketed event
Here's a fun twist — the City of Savage is hosting a nighttime egg scramble at the Sports Center. Bring your flashlight and basket and scramble across the field in the dark to scoop up as many eggs as you can. There are golden eggs hidden out there too. Tickets are required, so grab them through the city's rec portal before they sell out. Event details →
Shakopee
Egg Hunt & Candy Grab at Tahpah Park
When: Saturday, March 21 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Where: Tahpah Park
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
The City of Shakopee is hosting a free egg hunt and candy grab at Tahpah Park. Candy, eggs, and a whole bunch of surprises scattered across the park. It's a show-up-and-go kind of event — just bring a bag or basket. Event details →
Inver Grove Heights
Egg Hunt at Oakwood Park
When: Saturday, March 28 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Oakwood Park, 3534 78th St E
Ages: Varies
Cost: Ticketed event
IGH Parks and Rec is hosting an egg hunt at Oakwood Park on Saturday afternoon. Tickets are required — you can grab them through their online registration portal. A solid option if your mornings are already booked with other hunts. Event details →
Aqua Egg Hunt
When: Sunday, March 29 | 9:30 – 11:15 AM (two waves)
Where: IGH Water Park, 8055 Barbara Ave
Ages: Varies
Cost: Check with IGH Parks & Rec
Want something different? IGH is doing an egg hunt at the water park. There are two waves — 9:30 and 10:30 AM — so pick the one that works for your family. It's a unique spin on the traditional hunt and a great way to get the kids in the pool early in the season. Event details →
Flashlight Egg Hunt
When: Friday, March 27 | 8:30 – 9:30 PM
Where: Oakwood Park, 3534 78th St E
Ages: 10–13
Cost: Ticketed event
This one's for the older kids who've aged out of traditional egg hunts. IGH Parks and Rec is hosting a nighttime flashlight egg hunt at Oakwood Park for kids ages 10–13. Tickets are required, and kids need to be accompanied by an adult. If your tween thinks they're too cool for egg hunts, a nighttime flashlight version might change their mind. Event details →
The Bottom Line
That's 15 different egg hunts across 8 south metro cities, running from March 14 all the way through April 4. Most of them are free, and a few need registration or tickets, so plan ahead for those.
If you're already thinking about what else to do this spring, check out our complete guide to south metro farmers markets— they'll be opening up before you know it. And for more seasonal roundups, here's last winter's holiday light display guide. Family Fun Twin Cities also has a great list covering the whole metro area.
If we missed one, let us know and we'll add it!
FAQ
When's the earliest egg hunt happening?
The New Horizon Spring Egg Hunt in Burnsville kicks things off on Saturday, March 14. That's this weekend, so move fast.
Are most of these free?
Yep! The majority are totally free. The ones that cost money are Farmington's Breakfast with the Bunnies ($7/person), the Lakeville Heritage Center Easter Egg Scramble, and the ticketed events in Savage and Inver Grove Heights.
Which ones do I need to register for?
The Lakeville Heritage Center Scramble (deadline March 17), Farmington Breakfast with the Bunnies, the Savage Flashlight Egg Scramble, and the IGH events all require registration or tickets. Everything else is show-up-and-go.
What's the best option for toddlers?
The New Horizon Spring Egg Hunt in Burnsville has a separate hunt just for infants and toddlers. River Valley Church's Lakeville and Eagan locations have a round for ages 0–5. The Heritage Center event takes kids as young as 1.
What's the biggest egg hunt on the list?
River Valley Church's hunt at Lakeville South — over 17,000 eggs plus food trucks, inflatables, and s'mores. It's the full package.
Anything for older kids or tweens?
Absolutely. The IGH Flashlight Egg Hunt is specifically for ages 10–13, and the Savage Flashlight Egg Scramble at the Sports Center is a cool nighttime option too.
