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Family Easter Egg Hunts & Seasonal Events in Southeast Michigan

Kids are antsy with anticipation, as we get ready to welcome the Easter Bunny to metro Detroit in 2013. Check out all the local listings here.

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Egg Hunt at the Leslie Science and Nature Center in Ann Arbor

March 24, 2013

  • Address: 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor
  • Phone: 734-997-1553
  • Time: 2-4 p.m.
  • Cost: $15/family

It's a family affair! Everyone can hunt for eggs and whoever finds the golden egg gets a special prize. Besides egg hunting enjoy family oriented games and a visit the bunnies in the Critter House.

Spring Egg Hunt at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills

March 24, 2013

  • Address: 25099 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills
  • Phone: 248-473-1800
  • Time: 2-4 p.m.
  • Cost: free

Have the kiddies grab their favorite baskets and head over to Heritage Park. After gathering up eggs they'll enjoy face painting, raffles, games and more. Non-perishable food items are being collected for Gleaner's Food Bank at this event.

Caring Bunny Returns to Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor

March 24, 2013

  • Address: 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
  • Phone: 734-769-9610
  • Time: 9-11 a.m.
  • Cost: free

The Caring Bunny gives special needs families a chance to enjoy a holiday experience with the Easter Bunny in an atmosphere considerate of their children.

Farm Egg Scramble at Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center in Ray Township

March 24, 2013

  • Address: 65775 Wolcott Road, Ray Township
  • Phone: 586-749-5997
  • Time: noon-3 p.m.
  • Cost: $5/child

There's so much to do! Visit farm animals, enter a coloring contest, have a chuckle with Rosco the Clown, snap a picture with the Easter Bunny – and enjoy an Easter egg hunt, too! But don't forget to register for this event.

Peeps Dioramas at the Commerce Township Community Library

March 26, 2013

  • Address: 2869 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township
  • Phone: 248-669-8108
  • Time: 7-8 p.m.
  • Cost: free

Remember making dioramas? Well, there's a new twist to them for the Easter holiday at the Commerce Township Community Library – make them with peeps! Create a scene from your favorite story, movie or video game – no snacking allowed! Ages 6 and up need to register for this event.

Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mill Pond Park in Davisburg

March 28, 2013

  • Address: Davisburg Road, downtown Davisburg
  • Phone: 248-846-6558
  • Time: 8-9:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $8/person

Teens, bring your flashlights and a basket (or something to put your goodies in) and head to Mill Pond Park. Door prizes will be given out, too. And teens can enjoy pizza and beverages. Make sure to register!

Fun on the Farm: Egg Hunt at Kensington Metropark Farm Center in Milford

March 28, 2013

  • Address: 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford
  • Phone: 248-685-1561
  • Time: 10 a.m.
  • Cost: $5/person, free/children under 12 months old

Little tykes will have loads of fun at this Metropark Farm Center as they scramble to find as many eggs as possible. Plus, they'll have the chance to visit with the Easter Bunny.

Marshmallow Drop and Bunny Breakfast at the Wayne Community Center

March 29, 2013

  • Address: 4635 Howe Road, Wayne
  • Phone: 734-728-2900
  • Time: 10 a.m. drop, 10:30 a.m.-noon breakfast
  • Cost: free/drop; breakfast: $4/residents, $5/non-residents

Head to the Anderson Ballfields, (located at 2635 Howe Road), where your kids can use their rabbit-like reflexes to find some marshmallows. All of that running around is going to work up an appetite, so bounce on over to the Wayne Community Center, located at the intersection of Howe and Annapolis roads, and get yourself a proper Easter breakfast for you and your little honey bunnies.

Easter Egg Hunt at Mill Pond Park in Davisburg

March 29, 2013

  • Address: Davisburg Road, downtown Davisburg
  • Phone: 248-846-6558
  • Time: 11 a.m. ages 4 and under, 2 p.m. ages 5-12
  • Cost: $5/residents, $7/non-residents

Bring your basket and get pumped to find colorful candy-filled eggs! This 15th annual event returns to the park and gives kids ages 12 and under the chance to hunt for eggs – rain or shine. Kids ages 4 and under can attend at 11 a.m., while ages 5-12 get in on the fun at 2 p.m. Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny, too.

Drop-In Easter Craft at the Dexter District Library

March 29, 2013

  • Address: 3255 Alpine St., Dexter
  • Phone: 734-426-4477
  • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Cost: free

Feeling left out of all the Easter fun? Drop by the Dexter District Library and get crafty, no matter your age!

Wayne County Parks Marshmallow Drop at Elizabeth Park in Trenton

March 29, 2013

  • Address: Elizabeth Drive and Slocum Street
  • Phone: 734-261-1990
  • Time: 9 a.m.
  • Cost: free

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the Easter Bunny! That wascally wabbit is dropping over 20,000 marshmallows from the sky for little ones to gather up and redeem for prizes.

Wayne County Parks Marshmallow Drop at Nankin Mills in Westland

March 29, 2013

  • Address: 33175 Ann Arbor Trail
  • Phone: 734-261-1990
  • Time: 11 a.m.
  • Cost: free

That Easter Bunny's not out of marshmallows yet, so hop on over to Nankin Mills and start snatching up more marshmallows. Turn them in for prizes and your kiddies will go home happy.

Eggstravaganza at the Franklin Athletic Club in Southfield

March 29, 2013

  • Address: 29350 Northwestern Highway, Southfield
  • Phone: 248-352-8000
  • Time: 10-10:30 a.m. ages 1-4, 11-11:30 a.m. ages 5-11
  • Cost: free/members, $5/non-members

Once they finish the egg hunt – and get a little sugar in their bellies – let them loose on the inflatables to burn off some of that extra energy. Make sure you pre-register for this event.

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