We’re excited spring is here and it is already time to think about where the best egg hunts are! We’ve kept up on all Easter fun again this year in the greater Indianapolis area. Enjoy this great list of places go!
2017 Indianapolis Easter Egg Hunts Guide
CENTRAL
Caring Bunny at Castleton Square Mall
Caring Bunny provides a subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families. Free! But please make sure to register!
Date: Sunday, April 2nd, 9:00-10:30 am
Location: Castleton Square Mall
Moonlight Madness Egg Hunt
Hop on out to Broad Ripple Park for an ‘egg’-stra special flashlight surprise egg hunt. Games, arts and crafts, and refreshments are all part of this fun program. Be sure you bring a flashlight and dress weather appropriate. Cost is only $11 per child! Spaces are limited so sign up today!
Date: Friday, April 7th from 7:30- 9:00 PM
Location: Broad Ripple Park, Indianapolis
Presidential Egg Roll
The most famous of all Egg Rolls is held at the White House each year, and the Harrisons made their own important contribution to the Presidential tradition. Mark your calendars and join the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site as we host the annual Presidential Egg Roll event, and throw open our South lawn for crafts, music and celebrations! Children will race to roll their decorated eggs through the grass, and an Easter Bunny will be on-site to cheer for the little ones. FREE for Presidential Site members and guests, as well as Indianapolis families.
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 9:00- 10:30 AM
Location: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis 46202
Eggscellent Egg Hunt at Broad Ripple Park
Ages 2-7. Get ready for one spectacular egg hunt. All kinds of candy and prizes will be hidden. There will be “egg”citing crafts, games, the bunny hop, and best of all, a visit from our big cuddly Bunny! Space is limited to sign up now! Pre-registration is required. $7.00.
Date: Saturday, April 8th from 10:30- 11:45 AM
Location: Broad Ripple Park
Cathedral Easter Egg Hunt
All are welcome to join the fun and meet the Easter Bunny at the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Cathedral Alumni Association. Bring your own Easter basket as there are hundreds of eggs to find, arts & crafts, activities, and family fun! Refreshments and donuts are provided.
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 9:00- 10:30 AM
Location: Cathedral High School, 5225 E.56th Street, 46226
Breakfast with the Bunny + Egg Hunt
Who is white, furry with big ears and shows up for breakfast the Saturday before Easter? The Easter Bunny! What is full of treats, great fun for all and over in just a few frantic minutes. An Easter Egg Hunt! Combine the two and you have our Breakfast with the Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt.
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Meridian Methodist Church, 5500 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis, 46208
Faith Presbyterian Church’s Annual Egg Hunt
Face painting, cookie decorating, storytelling and make your own peeps are returning and new this year will be our Easter Hop dance corner! Three egg hunts are scheduled for age groups 1 to 3-year-olds, 4 to 7-year-olds and 8 to 10-year-olds. And, of course, our very own Easter Bunny will be there so bring your camera for pictures! Come and join the fun!
Date: Saturday, April 15, at 9:30 AM
Location: Faith Presbyterian Church, 8170 Hague Road, Indianapolis, 46256
Annual Bishop Chatard Easter Egg Hunt
Children of all ages are invited to the BCHS Easter Egg Hunt, held on the grounds of BCHS and attended by the Easter Bunny. Be sure to register!
Date: April 15th at 10:00 AM
Location: Bishop Chatard High School, 5885 Crittenden Ave, Indianapolis, 46220
Hop to the Prop Easter Egg Hunt
Rain or shine. Bring your little bunny for our annual free Easter Egg Hunt at the Indianapolis Propylaeum. Warning: It is important to be on the grounds early as the Easter Bunny drops the signals the hunt to begin at 11:30 am. Reservations required!
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 11: 30 AM
Location: Indianapolis Propylaeum, 1410 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, 46202
Easter Egg Hunt at Northminster Presbyterian Church
This is a Rain or Shine event. Mark your calendars now. Bring your friends and bring your baskets. Ages Toddlers-5th Grade. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles are welcome. Service hours are available to youth.
Date: Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 am.
Location: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1660 Kessler Boulevard East Drive, 46220
Easter Weekend at the Zoo!
Jump, bounce, leap and hop to the Zoo on Easter to enjoy a great spring day and an Easter-themed activities all weekend long! Spring is a time of new beginnings, which makes Easter the perfect opportunity to celebrate our youngest animals and Zoo babies. Join in the fun and find the large Zoo-themed eggs hidden throughout the Zoo and White River Gardens. All guests who find at least 10 of the 19 egg signs will receive a special prize. Plus, our brown bears and elephants will participant in Easter themed enrichment activities! Buy your tickets online!
Date: Saturday, April 15th and Sunday, April 16th from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Location: Indianapolis Zoo
Easter Egg Splash at Jordan YMCA
Join us at the Jordan YMCA for our Easter Egg Splash! We will have eggs in our indoor pool for kids to collect! We have 2-time options available for your convenience.
Date: Saturday, April 15th from 1- 1:30 PM and 2-2:30 PM
Location: Jordan YMCA, 8400 Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, 46240
NORTH
First Christian Church Noblesville Breakfast with the Bunny + Egg Hunt
FREE! They invite you to join them for a fun and egg-excitement day at the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Forest Park. Come and find eggs loaded with surprises, listen to the DJ, jump in the bounce house ad much more! You can also get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Noblesville Sunrises Kiwanis will be hosting a pancake breakfast too! (8:00-10:30 AM, $5 charge for breakfast)
Date: Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 AM (Hunt Begins at 11:00 AM SHARP!)
Location: Forest Park, Shelter #5, 701 Cicero Road, SR 19
Westfield Church Helicopter Egg Drop
One of the largest and most spectacular egg hunts in Indianapolis! This year’s event will feature TWO separate drops. Children up to age 10. Pre-registration required- Register here!
Date: Saturday, April 8th
Location: Grand Park, 19000 Grand Park Boulevard, Westfield, 46074
Egg Drop Kokomo
Bring the whole family to see skydivers drop easter eggs into Kokomo Municipal Stadium! The Egg Drop is a FREE Easter Egg Hunt open to our community for kids up to 11 years old. More than 20,000 Easter Eggs will be filled with candy! Concessions will be available!
Date: Sunday, April 9th, 4:00 PM
Location: Kokomo Municipal Stadium4, 00 South Union Street, Kokomo, 46901
Prairie Tykes Eggcellent Adventure
Decorate your own basket and hunt for eggs to put in it! Prairie Tykes is custom made for preschoolers (ages 3-6) and parents or grandparents! Connect one-on-one while you make crafts, dance, sing and take part in the special activity of the day. Register here!
Date: April 13th or 14th (time varies)
Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, 46038
Easter Painting
Create an “eggstra” special gift for a grandparent or a fun decoration on for your room! Using acrylic paint, enjoy designing a colorful Easter egg on a 16”x 20” canvas. Step-by-step instruction makes this class fun and easy for beginners. Participants also receive $10 to a future program at Painting with a Twist! For kids ages 7 and older.
Date: Saturday, April 15th from 1:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Location: Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, 46032
6th Annual Clay Terrace Egg Hunt
The hunt will be located at the Clay Terrace Lawn behind Kona Grill and Mitchell’s Fish Market. This year we have thousands of eggs for your little ones to hunt for! Registration begins Monday, March 13th at 10:00 am in the Mall Office. The Event is an activity for children in the following age groups and will be conducted separately for each age group as follows. Age Group Hunt Start Time: 0-3 years 10:00 a.m., 4-6 years 10:30 a.m., 7-10 years 10:50 a.m.
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 9:00 AM
Location: Clay Terrace Mall in Carmel
Fishers YMCA Egg Hunt Fun
Eggs, eggs, everywhere! Search for eggs in the pool and on land! There is also craft time, games, and the Easter Bunny! Register for a specific time in the pool. Fun for the entire family! Register here! (make sure you select “Fishers” and the time you want to attend)!
Date: Saturday, April 15th from 2:00- 5:00 PM
Location: Fishers YMCA, 9012 E 126th St Fishers 46038
Easter on the Prairie: Breakfast with the Bunny + Egg Hunt
Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet, do some cookie decorating and then meet the Easter Bunny! After breakfast, head outdoors to explore the grounds and take part in our Easter on the Prairie programming. Members can access the grounds for free; non-members can save $3 per person on the price of admission to Conner Prairie’s grounds by showing their Breakfast with the Easter Bunny buffet ticket.
Date: Saturday, April 15th from 8:30-10:30 AM OR 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM
Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, 46038
Zionsville Lions Club EGGnormous Egg Hunt
EGGnormous Egg Hunt is the Saturday before Easter. The festivities begin at 9:30 AM and the first egg hunt starts at 10:30 AM. Starting at 9:00 AM, we are having a continental breakfast/ breakfast burrito (for a donation). The egg hunt age groups are as follows: 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years and 7 and up.
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 9:00 am
Location: Lions Park, 115 South Elm Street, Zionsville 46077
Open Swim + Egg Hunt
Looking for a fun spin on your average Easter Egg Hunt? Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool! Event Includes pictures with the Easter Bunny Easter Egg Hunt and Prizes for all Open Swim to follow egg hunt Games, crafts, & yummy snacks! Cost: $15 per child (no cost for adults to attend) This event is open to the public (members and non-members). Pre-registration is required for this event in advance. This is a popular event and spots do book up fast!
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 1:45 PM
Location; Goldfish Swim School, 11581 Geist Pavilion Drive, Suite 114, Fishers, 46037
SOUTH
Lion’s Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunt for all ages and the EASTER BUNNY!!!! Hunt starts at 1 pm at Sarah T Bolton Park.
Date: Saturday, April 8th, 1:00 PM
Location: Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave, Beech Grove, 46107
Vincennes Easter Egg Hunt
This is a free public program and open house. Children will get to hunt for candy-filled Easter Eggs on the grounds of the Vincennes State Historic Site. Families will also get to explore our site buildings and hear about local history.
Date: Saturday, April 8th, 10:00 AM
Location: Vincennes State Historic Site, 1 Harrison Street, Vincennes, 47591
Madison Health Care Center- Easter Egg Hunt
This event is for children ages 1-12. There are gifts for the most eggs found and for whoever finds the GOLDEN EGG in each age group. The age groups consist of three groups: Group 1 includes ages 1-4, Group 2 includes ages 5-8, and Group 3 includes ages 9-12. Stick around for a hotdog, bag of chips, and drink! Tell a friend! It is always a HOPPING good time!
Date: Saturday, April 8th, 2:00 PM
Location: Madison Health Care Center, 7465 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, 46227
Easter Saturday, April 8th, 10:00 AMgg Hunt- Terre Haute
Join us at Deming Park on April 8th for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Parks Department takes a lot of pride in this FREE event and it is always a crowd pleaser!! The park gates will open at noon. The egg hunt for 2-4-year-olds will begin at 1:00 pm. The egg hunt for 5-10-year-olds will begin at 1:30 pm. The egg hunt is divided into age categories, there will be prizes for all and several grand prizes to those lucky enough to find those special eggs!
Date: Saturday, April 8th, Noon
Location: Deming Park, 500 S. Fruitridge Ave, 47803
Easter Egg Hunt, Versailles State Park
Join in the annual Easter egg hunt at Versailles State Park hosted by the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce!mThe hunt is separated by age categories and involves special door prizes, plus a chance to meet the Easter bunny! Meet at the pool parking lot and be ready to hunt at 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, April 8th, 11:00 AM
Location: Versailles State Park1004 U.S. 50, Versailles, 47042
Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Province Park, check out their webiste for more details!
Date: Saturday, April 8th, 10:00 AM
Location: Province Park, 70 E. Monroe Street, Franklin, 46131
Easter Eggstravaganza!
There will be all kinds of activities for kids including cookie decorating, a bounce house feature, and the chance for kids to have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Also during the event, don’t miss their unique Underwater Egg the indoor Splash Island aquatic center! If you prefer to do your egg hunting above ground, check out the Easter Egg Hunt going on.
Date: Saturday, April 8th from 10- 11:00 AM (Egg Hunt Outside) 11-Noon (Underwater Egg Hunt)
Location: Guilford Township’s Hummel Park at 1500 S. Center Street, Plainfield
Breakfast with the Bunny
The Easter Bunny is headed for Greenwood to have breakfast with you! Please join in for a wonderful breakfast with the Easter Bunny and then head outside for an egg hunt.
Date: Sunday, April 9th– All day
Location: Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way, Greenwood, 46142
Easter Egg Hunt- Mt. Pleasant Church
Join us at the Community Life Center for a fun morning of egg hunts, games, snacks, door prizes and more! This is a FREE event and open to the community! Invite your friends and family to a great weekend at MPCC!
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 10:00 AM
Location: Mount Pleasant Christian Church, 381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood, 46142
Zion Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt
Please join us on Saturday, April 15 (Tax Day!) from 10:00-11:30 am for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The schedule of activities is as follows:10:00-11:00 Registration/games and activities (includes crafts, egg races, a photo opportunity with props, petting zoo, snacks, etc.) 11:00 – a brief devotion and instructions11:15 – Easter Egg Hunt! 11:30 – dismissal to do your taxes!
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 10:00 AM
Location: Zion Lutheran Church and School, 6513 W 300 S, New Palestine,46163
Shakamak’s Easter Egg Hunt
Ever wondered what it is like to hunt for 3,002 eggs? The hunt will begin exactly at 10 am sharp. Please park in the pool parking lot and stand around the marked boundary for your chance at the eggs. There will be a separate area for children 2 and under. There will also be two golden eggs hid somewhere in the park. Find one or both for a Family Prize!
Date: Saturday, April 15th, 10:00 AM
Location: Shakamak State Park, 6265 W. St. Rd. 48, Jasonville, 47438
Breakfast with The Easter Bunny
Head on over to Riverside Park to have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Visit their website for more information!
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 11:00 AM
Location: Riverside Park, 2420 E. Riverside Dr., Indianapolis, 46208
Eggstravaganza at McCloud Nature Park
Not your average backyard egg hunt! Park Naturalists have hidden camouflaged eggs, filled with nature clues, along two of our family favorite trails. Each trail has a different level of difficulty, meant for different age groups
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Location: McCloud Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, 46165
EAST
Piney Acres 4th Annual Egg Hunt
Acre wide egg hunt. The event is limited to 250 kids, so please register before! The egg hunt is $10. See their website for more information!
Date: Saturday, April 8th at 9:30 AM
Location: Piney Acres Farm, 1115 E. 1000 N, Fortville, IN 46040
Easter Egg Hunt at Indianapolis World Sports Park
Come out to Indianapolis World Sports Park for a fun Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny has hidden tons of eggs at the park and we need your help to collect them all! Candy and toy prizes in each egg. Pre-registration is required.
Date: Saturday, April 8th at 9:30 AM
Location: IWSP – East Field at Indianapolis World Sports Park
Belzer Easter Egg Hunt
The fun begins with brunch, egg decorating, and more! The egg hunt commences at 11:30- and there are plenty of places to search throughout camp. $5.00/person for food and fun!
Date: Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Belzer Scout Camp, 6102 Boy Scout Road, Indianapolis, 46226
Downey Preschool Easter Egg Hunt
Join the Downey Preschool for their annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Date: Saturday, April 15th, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: Downey School, 111 S. Downey Ave, Indianapolis
The Caring Place Easter Egg Hunt
Got plans for an Easter Egg Hunt? Well, we’ve got you covered; join us this year for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your kids and family to the FREE event with Pony Rides, Candy, Live Music, and Games. Hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, April 15th, 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Location: The Caring Place, 2901 N. Post Road, 46219
Easter Egg Hunt
The event is for members only. Kids will be able to visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy crafts.
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 9:00 AM
Location: Baxter YMCA, 7900 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, 46227
Pokagon Egg Hunt & Carnival
Come visit with the Easter Bunny who will leave lots of treat-filled eggs for all children up to 10 years old to enjoy. The hunt will commence right at 2:00 on the Potawatomi Inn’s front lawn.
Date: Saturday, April 15th from 1:00- 3:00 PM
Location: Pokagon State Park, 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, 46703
WEST
Brownsburg Easter Egg Hunt
Grab your basket and hop on over to Arbuckle Acres Park! The Easter Bunny will have eggs filled with candy and prizes and will be available for pictures.
Date: Saturday, April 8th at 9:30 AM
Location: Arbuckle Park, 200 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, 46112
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Join your friends from Changes Home Care and other companies in Hendricks County for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt and Community Event! Start timeL 1-4 years old-10:30 am; 5-8 year olds -11:00 am; and 9-12 years old -11:30 am. For information on how to participate as a vendor, please email Angie Moncrief at angie@changeshomecare.com or call 317-271-3800
Date: Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 AM
Location: Washington Township Park, 115 S. CR 575, Avon
Special Egg Event for Children with Special Needs
The Special Egg Hunt is one of the Well Community Center’s favorite annual events! They are excited to offer it this year in our new space! There will be 3 different egg hunts, Magnetic Egg Hunt for kids in wheelchairs or gait trainers. Quiet egg hunt for those with autism or sensory processing needs. General egg hunt, those with developmental delays but can hunt unassisted- Siblings too! Be sure to register here!
Date: Saturday, April 15th at 3:00 PM
Location: The Well Community Center, 544 Pitt Road, Brownsburg, 46112
Easter Egg Hunt- Coatesville
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Coatesville United Methodist Church co-sponsored by the Church and the Coatesville Downtown Revitalization. Registration at 1:45pm. Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 2 pm. All children (and parents) from the Coatesville area are welcome.
Date: Saturday, April 15,1:45- 2:30 PM
Location: 4863 N Milton St, Coatesville, 46121
Danville Easter Egg Hunt
Their stacks are always filled with books…now they’re filled with Easter eggs too! Children ages 2-9 are invited to an Easter egg hunt at the Library! Children will have time to visit with the Easter Bunny and make a craft. Please register.
Date: Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Danville Center Township Public Library, 101 S. Indiana Street, Danville, 46122
2017 Easter Egg Hunt
We will have separate hunting areas for children ages 2-3, 4-6 and 7-9. We also have a separate hunting option for kids with special needs. Immediately after the Easter Egg Hunt, join Danville Parks & Recreation for the Rubber Ducky Race!
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017, 2:00 PM
Location: Ellis Park, 600 E Main St, Danville,46122
GPRD Brickmania: Easter Egg Hunt
They are offering an Easter Egg Hunt Brickmania-style! Join us as we search for Easter eggs hidden throughout Greencastle City Hall. Twelve hunters will receive parts and pieces to build an Easter surprise, which they may then take home.; as well as the chance to free-build with the department’s collection of building blocks. “Build Your Own” mini-figures will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds used to replenish our Lego® Building Blocks. $15.00/person.
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017, from 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Greencastle City Hall, 46135
Eggstravaganza Lafayette
Free Bounce Houses, Games, And Much Much More! Each Child Will Receive A Bag for The Egg hunt. Additionally, there will be a special hunt for Children with Special needs. See their website for more details!
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: First Assembly Community Ministries, Lafayette
70th Annual Liberty Lions Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Sunday, April 16th, All day
Location: Whitewater Memorial State Park, 1418 S. State Road 101 Liberty,47353
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