Easter is coming!! This is one of my favorite holidays for so many reasons, but a big one is that it’s like a celebration of spring for the whole community! There are many fun events that are popping up—or should I say, HOPPING up—right now, and I just had to share some of them with you.

Check out the list below for your chance to hunt some eggs or meet the Easter Bunny. Please be mindful of COVID protocols when choosing to attend these activities.

Toddler Tuesday: Bunny Dish
Tuesday, March 16  (times vary) | Color Me Mine, Maple Grove
Get creative with your little artist! (recommended ages 2–5) This month’s project will be a bunny dish. Choose a time slot to paint in studio or pick up a to-go kit and paint at home. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: maplegrove.colormemine.com/calendar

FYCC Bunny Family Bingo
Tuesday, March 25  6:30–7:30pm
Join FYCC for some socially distant family bingo in the parking lot. Enjoy some family time and have a chance to win fun prizes! (Cost: $15/family, Register online)
More info: secure.rec1.com/MN/family-youth-community-connections/catalog

Egg Dive Pool Party
Friday, March 26  6–7:30pm | Monticello Community Center
You’re invited to hunt for eggs in the MCC pool! Plastic eggs will be dropped at scheduled times, and all kids have an equal chance to collect eggs. After swimming, children will buy prizes with their eggs. (Cost: $15/child)
Info & Register: hnd-p-ols.spectrumng.net/MonticelloCommunity/Members/PR/Programs.aspx

Egg Dive Pool Party
Saturday, March 27  9–10:30pm | Monticello Community Center
You’re invited to hunt for eggs in the MCC pool! Plastic eggs will be dropped at scheduled times, and all kids have an equal chance to collect eggs. After swimming, children will buy prizes with their eggs. (Cost: $15/child)
Info & Register: hnd-p-ols.spectrumng.net/MonticelloCommunity/Members/PR/Programs.aspx

Otsego Egg Hunt  FULL (wait list)
Saturday, March 27  9am–12:30pm | Prairie Park, Otsego
Hop on over to Prairie Park for Otsego’s annual egg hunt. Bring your own basket and walk along the Prairie Park bunny trail to collect your candy-filled eggs at COVID-safe egg chute stations. Then greet and take a selfie with the Easter Bunny himself.
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/129681465612331

Easter Bunny at What’s The Scoop
Saturday, March 27  2–3pm | What’s The Scoop, Buffalo
Grab some ice cream and take a photo with the Easter Bunny! (happening both Saturday and Sunday)
More info: facebook.com/events/473031220503886

Easter Bunny at All4Kids
Saturday, March 27  2–4pm | All4Kids, Monticello
Stop by the store to meet the Easter Bunny! Treats, take-home crafts and a social distancing Easter egg hunt also included. Masks required for ages 6+.
More info: facebook.com/All4KidsMN/posts/10160966796958975

Easter Bunny at What’s The Scoop
Sunday, March 28  2–3pm | What’s The Scoop, Buffalo
Grab some ice cream and take a photo with the Easter Bunny! (happening both Saturday and Sunday)
More info: facebook.com/events/939639960124882

EGG-stra Special Easter Event
Sunday, March 28  2–4pm | Lions Central Park, Rogers
Kids ages 1-10 are invited to  join the Rogers-Otsego-Dayton Women of Today for activities, prizes, photo opportunities, and to meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket!
More info: facebook.com/events/451874776056491

Spring Celebration
April 1 & 2  10am–3:30pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Visit spring discovery stations scattered throughout the trails and take part in nature-themed activities. Take a selfie with the Bunny and watch nature’s coming attractions in the front yard. Registration required. (Cost: $8 ages 3+, $2 ages 2 & under)
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/4080235348708665

Hanover Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 3  10–11am | Settler’s Park, Hanover
Kids will receive a Bunny Bag and have the opportunity to take photos with the Easter Bunny.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/CityofHanover

Albertville Lions Event with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 3  10am–12pm | Albertville Farmer’s Market pavilion
Children 10 and under are invited to the park to meet the Easter Bunny. Goody bags provided while supplies last, as well as a chance to win door prizes. Bring your own camera!
More info: facebook.com/events/940099213486883

Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3  1–3pm | Quarry Church, Monticello
Join Quarry Church’s free and COVID-friendly outdoor Easter Egg Hunt for children through 5th grade. Mac’s Mini’s and Memorial Blood centers will be on site as well.
More info: facebook.com/events/521307858852010

Jaycee’s Hop-a-Long Easter Event
Saturday, April 3  10am–1pm | Corcoran Ballfields
Kids ages 0–10 can take part in one of three egg hunts at 10am, 11am, or noon. Space is limited (per state guidelines) and registration is required.
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/977971982734486

Easter Sunday, April 4
Click here to find a church in the St. Michael-Albertville area!