Easter Egg Hunts and Events for Kids in Northwest Michigan
- Andrea Graham
- Mar 19, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 7, 2023
Hop on over to an Easter Egg Hunt or event for kids in Northwest Michigan!
Antrim County
Star Township Fire Department (Alba)
Join elementary students and younger siblings for an afternoon of Easter egg hunting (grades Pre-K - 6th). Snow cones and bags will be provided.
When: Wednesday, April 5 at 12:30pm
Where: 5935 Elm Street
Decorated Easter Egg Contest and Bunny Visit (Elk Rapids)
Hop on down to Elk Rapids on April 8! Bring your COMPLETED, DECORATED egg and submit for judging! This event is FREE! Enter your egg into drawings for chamber bucks AND get a coupon/discount sheet for shops all through town!
Rules:
Chicken sized egg, either hardboiled or wooden, etc. PLEASE NO RAW EGGS.
Decorate however you want with whatever materials you would like! Be creative!! Have FUN!!
Eggs will be judged in aged categories: 0-4, 5-8, 9-14, 15-18, 19+, 65+
The Easter Bunny will be downtown, by the clock, from 1230 - 130 for pictures!
When: Saturday, April 8 from 12-4pm
Where: Downtown Elk Rapids
Benzie County
Benzonia Easter Egg Hunt (Benzonia)
Bring your family and friends to Memorial Park in Benzonia for some Easter fun and meet the Easter Bunny!
When: Saturday, April 8 from 1-2pm
Where: Memorial Park, 6869 South St
Frankfort Easter Egg Hunt (Frankfort)
The Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Easter Egg Hunt is back this year. Over 3,000 eggs have been found in previous years. This event is very fast paced, so please be on time and bring a basket or bag for the eggs.
For more information, visit frankfortelberta.com, call 231-352-7251 or email fcofc@frankfort elberta.com.
When: Saturday, April 9 at 10am
Where: Mineral Springs Park in downtown Frankfort
Blaine Christian Church (Arcadia)
The Blaine Christian Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for children 11 and under. Bring a basket or bucket to collect eggs and dress for outdoor weather!
When: Saturday, April 8 at 11am
Where: 7018 Putney Road
Pleasant Valley Community Center (Arcadia)
There are plans for an Easter egg hunt from 10-11am at Pleasant Valley Community Center.
When: Saturday, April 8 from 10-11am
Where: 3586 Glovers Lake Road
South Side Plaza Easter Egg Extravaganza (Benzonia)
South Side Plaza is hosting a big Easter egg hunt! There will be thousands of eggs, cotton candy, free beverages and popcorn.
When: Saturday, April 8 at 4pm
Where: 3100 Benzie Highway
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at St. Ambrose Cellars (Beulah)
St. Ambrose Cellars welcomes your family for an Easter Sunday brunch with delicious offerings the whole family can enjoy.
Brunch offering (coffee and juice included):
Adults: $20
Kids 11 and younger: $5
Egg hunts will start at 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30 on the lawn by the big red barn. There will be special golden egg surprises and three start times to fit your families' busy schedules.
When: Sunday, April 9 at 10am
Where: 841 S Pioneer Rd
Egg-Stravaganza at Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts (Frankfort)
Free Kids and Families Egg Dyeing Event. BYOE (Bring Your Own Eggs-hard boiled, please!)
When: Saturday, April 8 from 12-3pm
Where: 132 Coast Guard Road
Charlevoix County
Charlevoix Easter Egg Hunt (Charlevoix)
Charlevoix State Bank and the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce team up to host the Annual Easter Egg Hunt downtown Charlevoix in East Park. As always, the event is free for children up to 10 years old. Age groups are 2 years old and under, 3-4 years, 5-6 years and 7-10 years. The hunt will include 4500 prize filled eggs., so bring your Easter basket and be ready at 2:00pm sharp so you don’t miss out!
When: Saturday, April 8 from 2-3pm
Where: 400 Bridge St
Young State Park Easter Egg Hunt (Boyne City)
Come enjoy a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt. Children ages 12 and under are invited to search for eggs in the park's day use area. For more information, please call the park.
When: Saturday, April 8 from 11am-12pm
Where: Young State Park, 2280 Boyne City Road
Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza at American House Charlevoix (Charlevoix)
It may be April Fool's Day, but this isn't a joke! You and your family are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at American House in Charlevoix! The hunt begins at 2:15 p.m. and when the searching is over, there will be plenty of snacks, games, crafts and prizes! Call or email charlevoix@AmericanHouse.com with questions.
When: Saturday, April 1 from 2-4pm
Where: 615 Petoskey Avenue
Easter Saturday at Barrel Back Restaurant (Walloon Lake)
Celebrate Easter early with Barrel Back this year! Join us on Saturday, April 1st, for a delicious brunch with the Easter Bunny and festive activities for the whole family. The Easter Egg Hunt will start at 1:30 PM until supplies last, make sure you arrive early!
When: Saturday, April 1 from 11am-2pm
Schedule:
Easter Bunny Brunch | 11 AM to 1 PM
Family Activities | 1 PM to 2 PM
Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt
Trivia Competition with prizes
Egg Toss for adults - winner gets $25 to Barrel Back!
And more!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Park of The Pines (Boyne City)
Head to the Park of the Pines to look for Easter eggs.
When: Saturday, April 8 at 2pm
Where: 4094 Springwater Beach Rd
East Jordan Lion's Club Easter Fun (East Jordan)
The East Jordan Lions Club will be having Easter Fun and Games on April 8th at 10 am at the EJ Elementary gym. There will be games, candy, and prizes. Only school age children
5-12 can receive prizes. Children under 5 can still participate in games and receive candy. The Easter bunny will be there, too!
When: Saturday, April 8 at 10am
Where: 304 4th St
Emmet County
Grandpa Shorter's Gift, Inc. (Petoskey)
Bring your camera and your kiddos for fun with the Easter Bunny.
When:
March 25 from 9:30-11:30am and 1-3pm
April 1 from 9:30-11:30am and 1-3pm
April 7 from 9:30-11am and 1-4pm
April 8 from 9:30am-4pm
Where: 301 E Lake Street
Emmet County Fairgrounds Egg Scramble (Petoskey)
Emmet County and the City of Petoskey Parks and Recreation departments are partnering for a fun afternoon that kids and adults will enjoy! Bring your own baskets for exciting egg hunts, and much more.
For more information, email alavigne@emmetcounty.org or call (231) 348-5479.
When: Saturday, April 8 from 11am-2pm
Where: 1129 Charlevoix Avenue
Easter Egg Hunt at Brave Hearts Estate (Pellston)
We will be hosting our annual egg hunt on April 1. This event is open to the public. If you have any questions call 248-437-3130.
When: Saturday, April 1 at 1pm
Where: 4171 Ely Road
Easter Egg Hunt at Petoskey District Library (Petoskey)
The Petoskey District Library Easter egg hunt is back! Join us for a food-free hunt suitable for children ages 2-6.
When: Saturday, April 1 at 10am
Where: 500 E Mitchell Street
Grand Traverse County
First Congregational Church Community Easter Egg Hunt (Traverse City)
Organized egg hunts by age group through 5th Grade. PLENTY of eggs for all ages! Donuts, coffee, hot chocolate crafts, face painting, and more! The Easter Bunny will be available to take photos with your child. A completely free day of family fun!
When: Saturday, April 8 at 3pm
Where: 6105 Center Road
Easter Bunny Meet and Greet at Once Upon A Child (Traverse City)
Hop on in with your little bunnies to snap a picture with the Easter Bunny! Don’t forget to bring your cameras. After meeting the Easter Bunny each child is invited to take an Easter Egg filled with a treat and coupon. Eggs are color coded for a sticker vs nut free candy vs candy.
Meet and Greet Times
Thursday 3/30 5pm-7pm
Saturday 4/1 1pm-3pm
Sunday 4/2 3pm-5pm
Wednesday 4/5 10am-Noon
The store will be closed on Easter.
Where: 521 Olesons Commerce Drive
Easter Egg Hunt at Trinity Lutheran Church & School (Traverse City)
Trinity invites you to our annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8th. Join us in the gym at 9:30 am for crafts and snacks. At 10:00 am, we'll hunt for eggs! This free event is for friends, family, and community members alike so spread the word and invite your friends!
When: Saturday, April 8 at 9:30am
Where: 1003 S Maple Street
The Easter Eggsperience at The Salvation Army (Traverse City)
The family Easter Eggsperience event will be held at The Salvation Army Community Center. There will be crafts, egg hunts (egg hunts happening every 30 minutes throughout the event), a family photo booth, an ice cream truck, bounce houses, food, fellowship, and more!
When:
Good Friday Service 4/7 at 5pm
Family Day 4/8 at 11am - 1pm
Easter Breakfast 4/9 at 9am
Easter Celebration 4/9 at 10:30am
Where: 1239 Barlow Street
Easter Egg Hunt at Brownson Memorial Park (Kingsley)
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st starting promptly at 2pm! Registration begins at 1:30pm and it is highly encouraged that you get your registration done prior to 2pm.
There will be games and prizes for any kids that are 10 years old and younger before the event. There are thousands of eggs to collect, but just know that it goes quick!
When: Saturday, April 1 at 2pm
Where: 205 S Brownson Avenue
Easter Egg Hunt at East Bay Calvary Church (Traverse City)
Bring the whole family and join us for our first annual community Easter Egg Hunt! Along with an egg hunt for toddlers - sixth grade, we'll have donuts, a bouncy house, crafts, face painting, and more. It'll be a morning filled with fun for kids and parents alike. No need to sign up — and everything is totally free! We can't wait to see you there! Bring your own basket! Plastic bags will be available to those who don't have a basket.
When: Saturday, April 8 at 10am
Where: 2225 Hammond Road East
Downtown Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt and Story Time (Traverse City)
The DTCA will host a Spring scavenger hunt downtown. Kids will be provided a card full of fun items to find around participating businesses downtown. Each business will be provided with stickers to give to kids that find an item on their list.
Once completed, kids can turn the card in at the front of Horizon Books for a chance to win the “Downtown Easter Basket” with Downtown TC business goodies! There will also be story time at Horizon Books with the mayor from 12pm until 1pm.
When: Saturday, April 8 from 10am-12pm
Where: Downtown Traverse City
Easter Egg Hunt for the Differently Abled (Traverse City)
We will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for anyone with physical and/or intellectual disabilities and their families. It doesn't matter what age you are, we want you to be able to join in the fun. There will also be donuts and drinks for everyone.
When: Saturday, April 8 at 11am
Where: 1200 Ramsdell Road
Community Easter Event at Sara Lee Bakery Division of Sara Lee Corp (Traverse City)
Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool is partnering with Sara Lee and Salvation Army for a great event! Their Easter egg hunt will be split into ages, and we have over 20,000 eggs! There will be face painting, coloring, lunch served, food trucks, DJ, a full hometown hero event, and much more!
When: Saturday, April 1 at 11am
Where: 2418 Sybrant Rd
Easter Celebration at True North Vineyard Church (Williamsburg)
You’re invited to visit True North Vineyard Church for an Easter Celebration for the whole family, featuring a kids Easter Egg Hunt, bounce house, Yard Games, Food, and community directly following service! Everyone is welcome so invite your friends and bring the whole family for a day of fun and celebration.
When: Saturday, April 8
11am: Easter Service
12:15pm: Celebration
Where: 6517 Bates Rd
Leelanau County
Easter Egg Hunt and Fun at Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District (Glen Arbor)
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in Glen Arbor is hosting its second annual District Wide Easter Egg Hunt. The event will kick off at 1 pm with face painting and crafts. At 3 pm, the Easter Egg Hunt will begin with an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. Afterward, families may enjoy spring drinks (think wine cocktails and mocktails for the kids) and Peep ‘smores on the M22 Wine Patio.
When: Saturday, April 8 at 1pm
Where: 6298 W Western Ave
Easter Eggstravaganza (Cedar)
Head out to Cedar for the first annual Cedar Easter Egg Extravaganza! This is a great event for the whole family to enjoy. Have a friendly competition to see who can take home the most eggs. Of course, there will certainly be a visit from the Easter Bunny as well!
When: Saturday, April 8 at 11am
Where: Downtown Cedar
Easter Brunch at Black Star Farms (Suttons Bay)
Join us for Easter Brunch at the beautiful Inn at Black Star Farms! Gather your friends and family for a memorable event provided by our inspired culinary and events team. The strolling brunch will include many locally-inspired favorites, sure to delight everyone! An outdoor Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones will follow your meal.
When: Sunday, April 9 from 9:30am-1:30pm
Where: 10844 E Revold Road
Manistee County
Brethren Booster Easter Celebration at Dickson Township Park (Brethren)
Come into the Dickson Township fire barn for family fun. There will be activities for kids in the fire barn and an Easter egg hunt to follow in the park.
When: Saturday, April 8 at 1pm
Where: Dickson Township Park
3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sportsman's Port Canoes & Campgrounds (Wellston)
Over 2,500 eggs to be found! Different sections of the campground will be set up to hunt for different age groups. The hunt will start at 1pm and the Easter Bunny will be there. No matter how many eggs you find everyone will get a candy bag. We will also have a golden egg in each section for a special surprise!
When: Saturday, April 8 at 1pm
Where: 10487 W M-55
Easter Egg Hunt at Weesies Garden Center (Manistee)
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt in the Manistee garden center! Eggs will be hidden around the garden center for the kiddos! Start time is 10am. The suggested age is 12 and under! The event is free.
When: Saturday, April 8 from 10-11am
Where: Weesies Garden Center, US 31 in Manistee
Missaukee County
Easter Eggstravaganza at Missaukee County Road Commission (Lake City)
Working on beating last year's Easter Egg record (approximately 59+k). Our goal is to hold Michigan's largest outdoor Easter Egg Hunt. The location is different this year, as we will be in the fields around the Missaukee County Road Commission. This is an outdoor event and will take place regardless of weather. There will be prizes, food, and fun. Egg hunt will begin promptly at 11am.
When: Saturday, April 8 at 11am
Where: 1199 N Morey Road
Wexford County
Big Sandy's Easter EGG-Stravaganza at Big Sandy Superstore (Cadillac)
Come on in and bring your kiddos for a community Easter egg hunt! There will be prizes in each egg, we will be hiding hundreds of eggs throughout the store.
When: Saturday, April 8 from 12-3pm
Where: 2240 N Mitchell Street
Easter Egg Hunt at JK's Whisper Cafe (Elk Rapids)
Come out to JK's Whisper Cafe for their first Easter Egg Hunt. Kids 10 and under are invited. Find the golden Egg and get a special gift. Stop in before or after for Dine in only Pancake specials served from 7am to 2pm.
When: Sunday, April 9 from 10-11am
Where: 105 S Industrial Dr
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