Here is a list of egg hunts from across the state. While it's certainly not comprehensive, it's a good start. If you would like to add your church or organization's hunt to the list, simply leave a comment or email me at
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I will update the list as new events are submitted.
Alabaster:
Helicopter Egg Drop
Presented by Cultivate Church at Thompson Intermediate School
March 30
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Auburn:
32nd annual Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored By Wells Fargo
City of Auburn | 32nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored By Wells Fargo
Auburn, Ala. - Auburn Parks and Recreation presents the 32nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Wells Fargo, on Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. at Kiesel Park. Children ages 12 and under are invited to join
Avondale:
Bham Dance Walk & Egg Hunt
Presented by Birmingham Dance Walk at Avondale Park--Birmingham Park and Recreation Board
March 30
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Bass Pro Shops
Free pictures and egg hunts. Times and such vary by location.
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Bessemer
Annual "Light the Night" Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza
Presented by Hopewell Church of God of Prophecy
March 30
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Calera
Mar 23-30, Calera. Cottontail Express. 205-757-8383. www.hodrrm.org. Fee for attractions only. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum--Ride to Peter Cottontail's meadow for an egg hunt. Other children's activities include jumpstation, coloring and more. Mar. 23 & 30, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m.; Mar. 24, 1 p.m & 3 p.m.
Center Point:
Centerpoint, AL Parks and Recreation Flash Light Easter Egg hunt on Mar 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday Night March 29,
Special Easter Puppet show – 6:00 pm
Family Singing Contest after the puppet show
Saturday All day events!
Bald Rock Lodge
March 31, 2013 Rain or Shine!
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Children's Easter Party & Crafts.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pictures with the Easter Bunny Bring your Camera!
1:00 p.m. - ? Children's Easter Egg Hunt (bring your basket)
After the Egg Hunt Joint us for Our Adult Egg Race
Childersburg:
DeSoto Caverns
March 18 - 31
Easter Light Show
This special light show commemorates the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ will be shown on every caverns tour.
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Clay Public Library:
Our Easter Egg Hunt will be here before you know it! Join us Sunday afternoon, March 24th, at 2:00 p.m. Prizes, snacks, the Easter Bunny, and Joey the Balloon Artist! Be sure to arrive a little before 2:00 as the eggs will be found quickly.
Cullman
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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Mar 28, Cullman. Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. 256-734-0454. Free. Heritage Park--Bring an Easter basket and flashlight for a unique egg-hunting experience.
4D Farm
March 29 & 30
$5.50 for egg hunt
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Decatur:
Point Mallard Park Decatur Parks & Recreation
March 23, 2013 from 10:00 - 2:00 at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion and Event Center.
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Gardendale:
City of Gardendale:
6th annual Night-time Easter Egg Hunt-Saturday, March 23- Soccer Complex. Sign-in begins at 6pm.
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East Gardendale Baptist Church
March 30
10 a.m. till noon
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Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
March 23
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Helena:
Helena Easter Egg Hunt
March 23rd 2013
The first hunt begins at 9 30 a.m. and is for ages 2 and under.
At 10:00 a.m., a hunt starts for children ages 3 to 5.
The hunt for 6-8 year-olds begins at 10:30 a.m.
Homewood:
Virginia College
Virginia College Friends and Family Easter Open House & Free Egg Hunt
Presented by Virginia College in Birmingham
March 23
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City of Homewood:
The Homewood Easter Egg Hunt is for toddlers up to ten years of age. Children will hunt for eggs with children of their own age group. There is also a section for children with special needs.
Location: Homewood Patriot Park
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Dawson Memorial Baptist Church
Dawson Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23
11am-1pm in Dawson's Backyard
Join us for egg hunts, rides, crafts, puppet shows and food. All activities are free. There is a small charge for food.
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Hoover:
Asbury UMC (Doug Baker at Hwy 119) Community Egg Hunt, this Sunday, March 24, 2:30-4. Egg hunt, Easter Bunny, games, inflatables, music, Kona Ice, & more!
Huntsville
& WAAY TV present the 11th Annual "Great Easter Egg Hunt." Saturday March 30th at 12 noon. Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville Alabama. 25,000 eggs. Three age groups: Age 2-4; Age 5-8; Age 9-12; and a special needs children hunt. Golden Prize Eggs and lots of prizes. Easter Bunny and more. Free to the public. Fun for the whole family.
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Burritt on the Mountain:
Humpty Dumpty’s “Eggstra” Special Celebration
When:
Date: 03/30/2013
Time: 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Where:
The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain Huntsville
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Leeds:
Egg Hunt Shops of Grand River free
10 to 11 a.m.
March 30
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Linden:
Mar 30, Linden. Easter at the Gazebo. 334-295-5051. www.lindenalabama.net. Free. Downtown--Music and kid's show, arts & crafts, egg hunt and Easter Bunny pictures. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mobile:
Bellingrath Easter Egg Hunt
Mar 23, Mobile. Bellingrath Easter Egg Hunt. www.bellingrath.org. Admission charged. Bellingrath Easter Egg Hunt--Thousands of Easter eggs will be hidden on The Great Lawn for children to discover and there will be plenty of candy and treats for kids of all ages. Three separate hunts, based on age, with registration beginning at 9 a.m.
Moody
Saturday, March 30
10 am- 11am
Community Presbyterian church
Moody, Al
Moody exit 144 B off of I 20
Church is 2 miles on left
Preschool - 3rd grade/ two separate hunts for younger/older kids
Hundreds of eggs
Snacks
Hear the Easter story through fun activities after the hunt!
Call church office for more info. 640-5698
Montevallo:
Mar 30, Montevallo. Montevallo Community Easter Egg Hunt. 205-665-5478. www.montevallocc.com. Free. Orr ParkMeet the Easter Bunny and join your friends for an Easter egg hunt on the rolling lawn of Orr Park. Games, crafts, and prizes available. 10-11 a.m.
Mountain Brook
Whole Foods Market
March 23
11 a.m. to 3 p.m .
Kids Korner egg hunt & more.
City of Mountain Brook
The merchants of Crestline Village are organizing the annual Easter Egg Hunt for April 7 at 10 a.m. The hunt will take place in the field across from the Emmet O’Neal Library, 50 Oak Street.
The Easter Bunny will be available for photos after the egg hunt.
For more information, call 870-7772.
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Oak Mountain State Park
6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is March 30 and we need your help. Come put out eggs for the kids to hunt, paint some faces, work the cake hop, and more. To volunteer, call 205-620-2520 and ask for Emily or email her at oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov
There will be 10,000 eggs to collect! Some activities will cost $1.00 each, and the tickets can be bought under the Dogwood Pavilion. Make your plans to spend the day with us, or stay in one of our cozy cabins, or camp out in a site in the scenic modern campground facilities... just call (205) 620-2520.
Oneonta:
First Independent Church
Flashlight egg hunt March 22
27038 Alabama 75 Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-2446
First Baptist Church of Oneonta
March 24
Lunch following morning worship at 10:15 a.m., then egg hunt
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City of Oneonta Merchant Egg Hunt
March 23
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Main Street
Look for stores with special E signs in the window.
Pell City
Easter Sunday Celebration
March 31
11:00am
Liberty Baptist Church (Pell City)
Hwy 231N at Oakwood Lane - 3 miles past Pell City Walmart
Special Activities include:
Children's Egg Hunt, Drawing for prize basket, Huge Inflatable Slide and Jumphouse,
Horse rides, Cotton Candy, Lunch and other outdoor activities. All Free!!
The Egg Hunt and Basket drawing are for kids 12 and under, All other activities are for all ages.
Pinson:
Pinson United Methodist Church
Easter Egg Hunt
DATE: Saturday, March 23, 2013
TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Rev. Bob Murray's house
Bring the kids to Pinson UMC's Easter egg hunt! We will meet at the church and walk over to the preacher's house for the hunt! Come join the fun in the sun and maybe see our special guest you don't want to miss!
Trussville:
City of Trussville
4th Annual Trussville Parks and
Recreation Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt March 23 @ 6:30pm
at the Trussville youth football field (20 Palm Street).
For ages 2- 8.
HUNT BEGINS AT DARK.
Be sure to bring your flashlight and basket!
Enjoy:
4000 Candy and Toy-filled Eggs
Face Painting
Easter Bunny
Sparky the Fire Dog
Cotton Candy
Inflatables
and more!
Tuscaloosa:
Mar 24, Tuscaloosa. Easter Egg Hunt. 205-758-6138. www.historictuscaloosa.org. Admission charged. Battle-Friedman House--Egg hunt, children's games, petting zoo, Easter Bunny photos, door prizes, refreshments and more. 3-5 p.m.
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