Easter Egg Hunts, Parades and Other Easter Fun in Minnesota in 2013!

Want to take your children to an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Train Ride or other Easter event in Minnesota in 2013?

Here's Where to Find Easter Fun in Minnesota!

There are Easter Eggs hunts all over Minnesota in 2013! They are great fun for families with children! Most allow children from babies through elementary school to participant in the actual hunt, but almost all also have many other activities, music, food and entertainment for adults and older children. The egg hunts are usually right around Easter (obviously), often late March or early April; this year, most are being held on Saturday March 30th. - just click on the link to the event's website to find this year's date! Then (in most cases), you want to click on the "events" link or "calendar" link on their website. Or use their site search for "Easter". There are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch! And if you would like to make your own natural organic Easter Egg dye, here's how to do it! And see these pages for a history of the Easter egg or the history of Easter egg hunts, and the origin of the Easter Bunny! This page shows you how to hard boil eggs and this page how to blow (or empty) an egg.

Always confirm dates and times via the contact information provided - they often change or cancel and do not tell me!

Note: On the Easter Egg Hunt sponsor's website, usually, you will want to click on their calendar to see the details!

Easter Egg Hunts and Events

Anoka County

Three Rivers Park District Heron Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN 55430. Phone: 763.694.7693 Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2013, from 10 am to 12 noon. As the herons return to area parks we celebrate with a special hunt for their blue eggs where everyone gets a treat! Finders of special golden eggs receive a basket full of surprises. Hunts at 10:30 and 11:15 am are divided into age groups. Visit with live bunnies, chicks and goats in our warm and cozy indoor petting zoo from 10:00-12 noon . Face-painting and learning about real herons rounds out the fun! Reservations required. There is a $5 to $6 fee for each person.

Carver County

Easter Egg Candy Hunt - Usually on the Saturday before Easter, See their website for the 2013 date at 9:00 am
City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen MN. Phone: 952-227-1122. Email: jstutzman@ci.chanhassen.mn.us. Join us for Chanhassen's Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt! Participants will hunt for candy and special eggs in three different age categories. Each participant will receive a special bag for gathering candy. Each bag will have a ticket for the prize drawings (must be present to win). The grand prize is a bike from Bokoo Bikes. Bring your camera for a photo with the Easter Bunny! The Easter Egg Coloring contest open to ages 12 and under. Prizes will be awarded in separate age categories. Coloring contest pictures will be available at City Hall, the Recreation Center, on the City's web site (coming soon), and on Facebook. Bring your completed masterpiece to the event. Ages 12 & Under $5; Registration Code 2112.100. (No on-line registration for this program)

Dakota County

Erickson's Petting Zoo - Saturday before Easter from 10am to 2pm, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Other activities for children, Baskets are provided, Farm animals are present, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
11890 Hope Road Se, Osakis, MN 56360. Phone: 320-762-0184. Alternate Phone: 320-491-3578. Email: dave@ericksonspettingzoo.com. Directions: 2 miles west of Osakis on highway 27, 1 mile North on Bird Lake Road , 1/2 mile west on Hope Road. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch will be open on Friday evenings this year. Eventdate: Saturday, March 30th 2013 from 10am to 2pm, Saturday before Easter. Payment: Cash, Check. Makin' Memories at Erickson' Petting Zoo. Lots of animals, large playground and picnic tables. Fall includes wagon rides, pony rides and corn maze. Check us out on Facebook!. Hunt for plastic eggs for all ages up to 12 years old. Lots of animals to feed and pet. The 2013 Admission prices are-$5.00 per person for petting zoo and egg hunt. Age one and under free. If the weather isn't the best bring BOOTS! Each child will get a basket (please don't bring your own or a plastic bag), Limit of (1) basket per child. (UPDATED: April 03, 2010) (UPDATED: March 22, 2013, from their website)
Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies - farm animals, Easter events
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Phone: 952.431.9200. Alternate phone: 952.431.9500. Email: info@mnzoo.org. Event date and time: March 29, 2013, through April 30, 2013, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come out and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring at the Wells Fargo Family Farm! There’s nothing cuter than baby chicks, piglets, lambs, calves, goat kids, and bunnies. There will be fun, hands-on kids’ activities on March 29 & 30. Activities:
Tractor Rides from the Grain Elevator to the Farm (Friday, Saturday, Sundays) Kids’ craft activities at the farm, March 29 & 30 (11:00 am -2:00 pm) "Peter Rabbit" Costume Character, Saturday, March 30 (10:00 am -1:00 pm). Face painting, March 29 & 30 (11:00 am – 2:00 pm) Local children’s author Vickie Black, Young Chicken Farmers book reading, March 29 & 30 at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm Oink Booth – April 27 & 28; AAZK Art Fair – April 13 & 14 and April 16 - 21
Rosemount Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Ames Soccer Complex, 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. Phone: 651-322-6020. Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Cost: We will be accepting donations for our local 360 Communities and the Family Resource Center.. Directions: at the Ames Soccer Complex at Dakota County Technical College. A bunny will be hopping into Rosemount with lots of eggs and candy for children to hunt at this traditional Egg Hunt for kids ages 10 and under. Children will be divided into age groups (1-3, 4-6, and 7-10) for hunting. Each age group will have lots of eggs and candy to hunt, and they will also have a chance to find the “golden” egg, which can be turned in for a special prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a basket or bag to hold treats and arrive early. The hunt will begin at 10 am sharp. A bunny will be visiting, so bring your cameras! Inclement weather: In case of inclement weather, the Egg Hunt will be held the following Saturday (March 30). Call the PRERECORDED INFORMATION LINE (number above) and select #6 for event cancellation. There is a $5 to $6 fee for each person.

Dodge County

Red Barn Learning Farm - Easter egg hunts for children, Farm animals are present, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
27251 State Highway 30, Hayfield, MN 55940. Phone: 507-365-8321. Alternate Phone: 507-272-7465. Email: redbarnfarm@kmtel.com. Event date and time: Spring 2013. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: June 05, 2012)

Douglas County

Erickson's Petting Zoo - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Baskets are provided, Farm animals are present,
11890 Hope Rd, Osakis, MN 56360. Phone: 320-762-0184. Alternate Phone: 320-491-3578. Email: dave@ericksonspettingzoo.com. Event date and time: Saturday, See their website for the 2013 date, 10am to 2pm. Directions: Two miles west of Osakis on highway 27, one mile north on gravel (Bird Lake Rd), 1/2 mile west on Hope Road Follow signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Annual Easter Egg Hunt, held at Erickson's Petting Zoo at 11890 Hope Rd, Osakis, Mn.56360. Egg Hunt is for ages 0-12 years old. Admission: $5.00 per person,1 and under, free. We supply baskets, different areas for age groups. Lot's of farm animal's and birds. (UPDATED: November 26, 2010)

Hennepin County

Grove Christian Center Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
14320 93rd Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Phone: 763-420-4271. Alternate Phone: 763-742-7015. Fax: 763-420-4969. Email: Office@grovecc.org. Event date and time: Saturday, March 31, 2013; 10:30. Event date and time: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: March 05, 2013)
St. Louis Park Lions Club Bunny Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN. Phone: (952) 924-2540. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2013; Check-in at 10 am; Bunny Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10:15 am. For updates, see their website at Home > Government > City Departments > Parks & Rec > Youth Activities. For Ages 3 – 8 (with accompanying adult). Have a hoppin’ good time hunting for colorful eggs with the Lion’s Club lion and enjoy fun entertainment in the park. Prizes will be awarded for the Big Bunny Coloring contest to be judged by the Lions Club. Pick-up your coloring sheet at The Rec Center or one can be mailed by calling (952) 924-2540. Special bags will be given to each registrant to collect eggs. Bring a camera to take a photo with Lion’s Club lion. Different areas will be set up for age groups during the hunt. This program is generously sponsored by the St. Louis Park Lions Club. In the event of inclement weather the event will be moved to the St. Louis Park Middle School, 6425 West 33rd St, St. Louis Park. Notification of this move will be noted on the weatherline, (952) 924-2567. Cost: $2 per child, no fee for supervising adult Activity #6659. Registration deadline: March 30 or until full

Lesuer County

Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), FREE admission, Children's music and storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Baskets are provided,
4534 State highway 60, Waterville, MN 56096. Phone: 507-362-4314. Email: churchoffice@fbcwaterville.org. Event date and time: GOOD Friday at 7pm: The people of Israel practiced the scapegoat ritual yearly on the Day of Atonement; Do you know what it was? Invite a friend and join us on Good Friday and experience it; Easter: 9am and 10:30am Service 10am to Baptism Celebration Breakfast served from 9am to 10am and 10:38 am to 11am. Directions: Near the intersection of highway 60 and 13 in Waterville, MN. Payment: Cash, only. Thousands of Eggs – Puppet Show – Story Time – Door Prizes - Fun For The Whole Family. (ADDED: March 17, 2013)

Ramsey County - Minneapolis

Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunts and Events - See updates on their "upcoming events calendar"
2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Phone: 612-230-6400. Email: dsommers@minneapolisparks.org. Contact: Dawn Sommers, Communications and Marketing Manager. Event date and time: The address above is just for their offices. See their website for the 2013 locations, details, and updates on thge events below:
March 30, 2013 - Egg Hunt and Bunny Party, 10am–noon, Windom NE. Adult egg toss contest, children’s egg hunt, treat bags for the first 200 children ages 2-12. All ages. Free.
March 30, 2013 - Spring Fling, 10–11:30am, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Egg hunt with prizes, cookie decorating, basket making, entertainment, petting zoo and light refreshments while supplies last. All ages. $2/person.
March 30, 2013 - Annual Spring Egg Hunt, 10–11:30am, Kenwood. Egg hunts for three age levels (2-3, 4-5 and 6-8), a visit from Peter Rabbit, face painting, crafts, coffee and donuts. Free.
March 30, 2013 - Spring Egg Hunt, 10–11:30am, Whittier. Egg hunt, face painting, and a chance to take photos with the bunny. Free. Please pre-register.
March 30, 2013 - Spring Fling Egg Hunt, 10:30am–noon, Linden Hills. Egg hunt, brunch, puppet show, art projects, treats. $7/child. Please pre register (family members of egg hunters do not need to pre-register). Space is limited.
Three Rivers Park District Egg Hunt at Silverwood Park - Easter egg hunt
Silverwood Park, 2500 County Rd. E, St. Anthony, MN 55421. Phone: 763.694.7707. Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2013, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Bring the whole family for an art-inspired egg hunt and afternoon of fun art activities! Staggered start times will allow for kids of all ages to have a chance to collect spring treats. Photos with the Bunny, musical entertainment and a variety of "egg-cellent" art activities for all ages will be available throughout the afternoon! Hunts for children ages 0-4 will begin at 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Hunts for children ages 5-10 will begin at 2 PM and 3 PM. Reservations by phone only; call 763.559.6700. $5/person pre-registered; $6/person day of.

Scott County

Three Rivers Park District Victorian Easter Egg Roll at the Landing - Easter egg roll,
2187 Highway 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379. Phone: 763.694.7784. Event date and time: Saturday March 30, 2013, from 12 noon to 3 pm. Celebrate with the family! Make your own miniature basket and decorate a wooden egg. Activities include an egg and spoon race, bunny hop relay and an authentic egg roll. Join in some playtime with old-fashioned toys and games, and explore the banks of the Minnesota River Valley. Refreshments will be served in the Town Hall. Bring your camera! Enter park through the West Entrance. Reservations required. There is a $5 to $6 fee for each person.

St. Louis County

Lake Superior Zoo and Zoological Society Easter EGG-stravaganza - Saturday, March 30th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
7210 Fremont Street, Duluth, MN 55807. Phone: 218-730-4500. Email: info@lszoo.org. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. The annual Easter EGG-stravaganza at the Lake Superior Zoo. Bring the family and enjoy this spring tradition of hunting eggs, playing games and visiting the animals. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to oversee the egg hunt and the coloring contest. Children can find Easter eggs and trade one egg for an Easter treat bag and the others to get their faces painted or play games. Watch as the zoo animals enjoy their own Easter treats, enjoy the Lake Superior Clowns, participate in kids’ games and interact with education animals in the Griggs Learning Center. Kids are also encouraged to submit their best coloring contest entry for a chance to win a prize in their age category. There are four categories for the coloring contest: ages 2 – 4, ages 5 – 6, ages 7 – 8, and ages 9-plus. There will be prizes in each category! All contest entrants will be entered in a grand-prize drawing for a Lake Superior Zoo family membership. Find the Easter coloring competition in the Reader. (UPDATED: March 5, 2013, from their website)

Todd County

Long Prairie Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for children, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!,
410 9th Street Ne, Long Prairie, MN 56347. Phone: 320-732-2730. Email: serranomarleen@yahoo.com. Event date and time: Usually on the Saturday before Easter, See their website for the 2013 date 10 am to 12 noon. Directions: Payment: Magic Show, puppet show, prizes, snacks and candy. (ADDED: March 16, 2011)

Washington County

Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Usually on the Saturday before Easter, See their website for the 2013 date at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 6970 LaMotte Drive, Centerville, MN 55038. Phone: (612) 221-9122.
Newport Public Library Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!,
Newport Public Library/community Center 405 7th Ave, Newport, MN 55055. Phone: 651.338.6786. Alternate Phone: 651.459.9631. Email: library@newportmn.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 10:00 am to 10:15, kids 5 and under, with parent/guardian 10:30 - 10:45, kids 6 to 9, with parent/guardian. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. This hunt will be indoors!. Donations always welcome! (ADDED: March 21, 2013)