Your local church or parks and recreation department likely puts on an Easter celebration for kids each year, but these favorite metro area egg hunts shouldn’t be overlooked as you plan your bunny hops this month.
Eckert’s Egg-Citement | April 5–19
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Enjoy a day full of fun at the farm—including a petting zoo, a tractor ride, a chance to plant a seed to take home, cookie decoration, and a visit the duck pond. Free photos with the Easter Bunny will be available in a festive photo scene. All ages. Entry is $25 per child. 951 S. Green Mount, Belleville, Illinois.
Gateway Grizzlies Easter Egg Hunt | April 19
Take your kids ages 1–12 to the ballpark for a massive egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs. Tickets will include a meet-and-greet with Izzy and the Easter Bunny, a photo opportunity, mystery prizes in each age group, face painting, a balloon artist, a Kids Zone with a playground, and inflatable games. $10 pre-registration, $15 day of. Registration at 8:30 a.m., hunts start at 9 a.m.; check the website for age group time slots. GCS Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear, Sauget.
Magic House Bunny Hop | April 11–13
Visit The Magic House for an egg hunt in the Outdoor Play Garden, take a photo with the bunny, create spring-inspired crafts, enjoy a cookie treat, and explore the entire museum at this after-hours event. $20 nonmembers, $10 members. 5:30–8 p.m. 516 S. Kirkwood.
Eggstravaganza | April 12
Edwardsville Children’s Museum’s annual egg hunt supports multiple local businesses in town. Participants can pick up their egg carton from Dieterich Bank and “hop” to multiple stops around the GlenEd area to fill it. On your bunny trail, don’t miss pictures with the Easter bunny himself at Nickel Plate Station. Each stop will host kid-friendly activities for hunters. $5 per child. 9 a.m.–noon. 610 Troy, Edwardsville.
Glow Egg–Stravaganza | April 11
Join in the egg hunt fun at indoor playroom and family support center Back to Play, no matter the weather. $5 per child, 7–9 p.m. 200 S. Main, DeSoto.
2025 Easter Egg Hunt | April 12
The City of Lake Saint Louis brings the long-standing tradition of the annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Parks and Recreation Department along with 2025 sponsors have teamed up to include the following activities such as balloon artists, bounce houses, and pony rides. Children 10 and under are invited to join for free! 10 a.m–noon. 7 Freymuth, Lake St. Louis.
Easter Egg Hunt | April 12
With thousands of eggs, one Easter Bunny and one Billiken, Saint Louis University’s Easter Egg Hunt is one of the most colorful seasonal events for alumni and families! 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 1 N Grand.
Egg Hunt at Queeny Park | April 19 Kids will enjoy a morning of crafts, games and an Easter Egg Hunt near Picnic Site #2 at the local park! Tickets are just $5 per child with multiple age categories available. 10 a.m.–noon 550 Weidman.
Bunny Hutch at Oakland House | April 5–6, April 9–10, April 12–13
Come enjoy the beautiful scenery at Oakland House with an Easter egg hunt outside (weather permitting) and activities from a puppet show to storytime to a chance to pet a live bunny. Each child will also have the opportunity to participate in Easter crafts, make a goodie bag, and get a coloring book–and, of course, pictures with the Easter Bunny. $7 per person. Reservations are required on weekend dates, April 9 and 10. 7801 Genesta, Affton.
Equine Assisted Therapy’s Annual Egg Hunt at Longview Farm Park | April 12
This exciting egg hunt will let children ages 2–12 collect colorful eggs and exchange them at the EAT Country Store for a variety of fun prizes. Don’t forget your basket! $12 per child. Registration begins at 11 a.m., event at noon. 13525 Clayton.
Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt in Soulard | April 12
The Easter Bunny is coming to Soulard! Meet at Pontiac Square Park for an easter egg hunt, face painting, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Various age groups for egg hunt. Noon–2 p.m. 901 Shenandoah.
Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt at Grant’s Farm | April 12–13, April 18–21
Treat your family to a unique holiday experience with this Easter brunch buffet, with favorites like scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, beef brisket, mac ‘n’ cheese, and doughnut holes in the Carriage Haus. Hunt for eggs on the Busch family estate, and meet some favorite Grant’s Farm animals with the Easter Bunny in toe! $39 for adults, $29 for kids 3–12, free for kids under 3. Reservations required. 10501 Gravois.
Bunny at the Barracks | April 12
Children ages 1–11 can hunt for eggs at the historical Jefferson Barracks, as well as participate in face painting and other activities. The event will include a demonstration of how to use natural dyes and foods to color eggs, to be seen near the Laborers’ House on site. $10 per child. Check website for age group time slots. 345 North.
Egg Hunt at Frankie Martin’s Garden | April 12 This community-wide Easter egg hunt is a free ticketed event for children 12 and under. With different age groups, the first hunt will begin at 9 a.m., with food trucks and photos with the Easter Bunny available throughout the day. 10 a.m.–noon. 5372 St Charles, Cottleville.
Bunny Breakfasts
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Main Event | April 12
Breakfast will include a pancake bar, fruit, eggs, and more. Main Event will also host a special photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny and provide a one-hour bowling voucher and a $10 gaming card to be redeemed on the day of the event. $29.99 per person. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 17027 North Outer 40.
Bunny Breakfast at the Heights | April 12
Spring has sprung, and the Easter Bunny plans to make a special stop at The Heights. Hop on over for breakfast, crafts, and a photo with the bunny. $15–20 per person. 8–9:30 a.m. 8001 Dale.
Breakfast with the Bunny at Edison’s Entertainment Complex | April 12This breakfast buffet has it all—pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more. The fun-filled morning won’t end there with an all-access pass included for bowling, laser tag, and the arcade. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance for photos. $20-22 per person. 8:30–11 a.m. 2477 S. State, Edwardsville, Illinois.
