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2024 Macaroni Kid-South Metro Easter Events and Activities Guide

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher March 13, 2024

With the excitement of spring,  the kids will be delighted with these upcoming fun Easter Egg Hunts and Events. Some of these events require registration.  The guide has some festive events for your family. Enjoy the Easter fun!

If there is an egg hunt or event that I missed please email me at  jodil@macaronikid.com and I will be sure to add it to the list.

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2024 Macaroni Kid-South Metro Easter Events and Activities


πŸ£πŸ‡ Easter Eggstravaganza at Prince of Peace (Burnsville), March 16 from 10-11:30am

Join us for springtime fun: games, activities, and an Easter Egg Hunt! Non-food/allergy-friendly eggs available upon request.

Click here for more information and/or to register. 


πŸ₯šπŸ£ Easter Egg Scramble at Lakeville Heritage Center - registration required, March 16 from 9-9:45 am and 10-10:45am

Scrambled eggs, pastries, and breakfast treats will be served. Bring your camera—a special bunny has hopped a long way to see you and will be available for photos! We’ll enjoy egg-stra special Easter activities.
*Registration deadline extended through Wednesday, Thursday, March 14.

Click here for more information and/or to register


🌱🌿🌺🌸 Moss Basket Days at Pahl's Market, March 16 from 9am-2pm

Everyone agrees that our annual Moss Basket Days are a sure sign of spring.  This hands-on event allows you to design and plant your very own Moss Basket in the warmth of our greenhouse.  Our knowledgeable staff is available to assist you through the entire process and will “plant sit” your unique basket until early May.  Choose from hundreds of different plants, colors, shade or sun.  Bring your friends and enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments while you plant.

Click here for more information and/or to register


🐰🐰🐰 Breakfast with the Bunnies at the Rambling River Center (Farmington), March 16 from 9-10:30am

Enjoy a continental breakfast and family time while visiting with the bunnies. We will also make a craft and learn the bunny hop. This is a great time for spring photos so invite Grandma and Grandpa. Hosted at the Rambling River Center.

Click here for more information and/or to register


πŸ£πŸ‡ Easter Eggstravaganza at Prince of Peace (Burnsville), March 16 from 10-11:30am

Join us for springtime fun: games, activities, and an Easter Egg Hunt! Non-food/allergy-friendly eggs available upon request.

Click here for more information and/or to register


πŸ₯šπŸ₯š Golden Egg Hunt in Lakeville Parks, March 23-30

Find golden eggs in parks in Lakeville at your own pace. Collect 4 of them and take a picture with them to be entered to win a spring surprise pack.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


🐰 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Apple Valley Community Center - registration required by March 19, March 23 from 9-11am

The Easter Bunny will visit with you and your family while you enjoy special treats. Following breakfast, each child can take part in a variety of holiday activities, face painting, crafts, games, and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


🐰πŸ₯š The Rosemount Lion's Club Spring Egg Hunt at Ames Soccer Complex at Dakota County Technical College, March 23 at 10am

Families with children 10 and under can come for a fun Easter Egg hunt at Ames Soccer Complex. A bunny will be roaming around the entrance area so be sure to bring your camera to take a picture of your child/children standing by him.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


πŸŽ¨πŸ–Œ Minnesota Landscape Series: "Hopeful Spring Garden" at Muddy Waters (Farmington), March 24 from 12-3pm

Minnesota Landscape Series: Summer #1

Appreciate the greenery of the local landscape with us as we paint summertime in Minnesota! Learn the steps of painting landscapes, and discover some tips and tricks for how to paint trees, grasses, and water.

See what’s new to paint in each season of Minnesota as part of this new series here at Muddy Waters.

Skill Level and Age Range- Any! Like the legend Bob Ross used to say: anyone can learn to paint landscapes! Join us and learn to appreciate the beauty of Minnesota in the summer through paint and canvas.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


🐰 Spring/Easter Preschool Party at IGM Gymnastics - registration required,  March 26 from 9:30-11:30am

Hey Parents! We have a ton of fun planned for your little ones! πŸ₯³Check out these preschool parties curated especially for your kiddos!
Register early before they are filled by calling the gym at 952-898-3889!😁🀸

Click here for more information and/or to register.


πŸ₯šπŸ£ Black Light Egg Hunt & Crafts at the Johnny Cake Activity Center - registration required by March 20, March 26 from 6:30-8:30pm

Black Light Egg Hunt & Crafts

Join us for an Easter craft, cookie decorating, and an outdoor egg hunt using provided black light flashlights. Bring an Easter basket or something to put your eggs in and a regular flashlight in case you need more light. Parents can stay to assist younger children as needed.

The rain date for this event is Thursday, March 28.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


🌷 Spring Craft Day at Farmington Library, March 27 from 3-5pm

Drop in to make creative spring crafts, including butterfly bracelets and 3D tulips. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


πŸ₯šπŸ° My House Got Egged by the Easter Bunny for Apple Valley Residents, March 29 from 11am-12:30PM

My House Got Egged by the Easter Bunny! Celebrate Easter with this super fun surprise. We will “egg” your house! Register for a time when no one will be home (or you can keep your kids away from any windows) and we will scatter 20 candy- and toy-filled eggs onto your lawn and leave an age-appropriate gift and a chocolate bunny on your door step.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


πŸ₯šπŸ° Egg-cellent Spring Adventure at Neill Park (Burnsville), March 30 from 9-11am

Join us for a fun-filled morning to celebrate spring! Activities will include an egg hunt, arts/crafts, DJ entertainment, breakfast goodies and an opportunity to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny! Continental breakfast will be served from 9 – 10 am. Children will be grouped into age categories for the egg hunt.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


πŸ₯šπŸ‡πŸ₯ Easter Egg Hunt at James J Hill House, March 30 from 9:30-11:30am or 1-3pm

Put on your best Easter attire and hop over to the James J. Hill House!

NEW THIS YEAR: The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be offered in a morning session (9:30-11:30 am) or afternoon session (1-3 pm).

Enjoy family friendly hands-on activities, a monarch butterfly scavenger hunt, story time, and self-guided access to the first floor and basement of the house during this festive event!

Click here for more information and/or to register.


πŸ₯šπŸ£ Easter Egg Hunt at River Valley Church (Apple Valley), March 30 from 10:30am-1pm

Come to the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 from 10:30am - 1:00pm! Located at River Valley Church - Apple Valley Campus 14898 Energy Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Egg hunt will be age groups ranging from 0-4, 5-8 & 9-12 beginning at 11:00am. First 400 kids get a River Valley Kids bucket to put their eggs in!

Hang out for the whole time to enjoy FOOD TRUCKS - Chick-Fil-A, Las Tortillas, Malaku Coffee cart and Cookie Dough Bliss, FACE PAINTING, INFLATABLES, GAMES and more!


πŸ₯šπŸ°πŸ€ Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt at Bethel's Rock Church (Apple Valley), March 30 from 11am-12pm and 1-2pm

Join us for a Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt! We will have an indoor egg hunt, glow in the dark games, and lots of candy! Complete this registration to get entered in our prize basket giveaway! Come for either the 11am time slot or the 1pm, whatever works best for you and your family.

Click here for more information and/or to register.


πŸ₯šπŸ° Easter Sunday at The Well Egg Hunt (Rosemount), March 31 at 10am

9:00 AM Traditional Service | 10:00 AM Egg Hunt | 10:30 AM Contemporary Service

Click here for more information and/or to register.






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