Hippity hop, Easter is on its way (on April 17, 2022, to be exact)! The Easter Bunny has been spotted around town, and there are tons of socially distanced Easter events to celebrate his arrival in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties!
Metro Parent has compiled this list of some of the coolest egg hunts, Easter Bunny visits and other family Easter events in the area to help ease your search for the right event for your family. There’s even an event where a helicopter drops Easter eggs from the sky!
Check out this roundup and grab a basket to get your fill of fun and eggs for Easter 2022.
Looking for even more Easter fun? Check out our online calendar for family events and more fun things to do this weekend. Some events may enforce COVID-19 safety protocols. Be sure to check with your chosen event before heading out.
Virtual/At-Home Events
Hop to It, Kids! Online Easter Egg Hunt
April 16, 2022
- Hosted by: Watson Adventures
- Cost: $19/person
Join Watson Adventures for a virtual Easter Egg Hunt! Chickens—or is it bunnies?— have laid eggs everywhere and it’s up to you to find them! They’re almost hidden in art museum paintings, in royal homes as Fabergé eggs, or in natural history museums as giant dinosaur eggs and tiny hummingbird eggs. The host of the hunt will meet with teams of players ages 10 and older on Zoom and then send each one hopping off around the world, following clues that lead to websites to must find eggs and answer fun questions about them.
In-person Events
Macomb
Bunny Breakfast at Chesterfield Township Municipal Offices
April 2, 2022
- Address: 47275 Sugarbush Road, Chesterfield Township
- Cost: $10/resident, $15/non-resident
The event offers a visit with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, breakfast, plastic eggs and prizes to win. Brunch will include pancakes, sausage and drink. Make sure to bring your camera as professional photos will not be provided. Registration required.
Natural Egg Dying at Stony Creek Metropark
April 2, 2022
- Address: 4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Township
- Cost: $5/person
Ages 5 and up will learn how to use natural items to create dyes and then discover some creative ways to decorate their eggs at this event. All materials will be provided, including the hardboiled eggs and tools needed to bring home your eggs. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration required.
Easter Egg-stravaganza at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
April 2, 2022
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $21.95/child, 2 free adult tickets with each child; advanced ticket purchase required
Ages 9 and under will enjoy an egg hunt, train rides, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, crafts and a petting zoo. Make sure to bring your own basket and dress for the weather. For ages 9 and under. Registration required.
Egg-cellent Egg-speriments
April 3, 2022
- Address: 4300 Main Park Dr., Shelby Township
- Cost: $5/child, free/adults
Ages 5-15 will dye some eggs, squish some eggs and bounce some eggs. All supplies will be provided, including the eggs. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration required.
Easter Bunny Lunch at the Shelby Township Activities Center
April 9, 2022
- Address: 14975 21 Mile Road, Shelby Township
- Cost: $9/resident, $14/non-resident
Join the Easter bunny for a pizza and salad lunch at the Shelby Township Activities Center. There will also be a surprise entertainer. For ages 10 and under. Pre-registration required.
Easter Egg-Citement at the Clinton Township Civic Center
April 9, 2022
- Address: 40700 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township
- Cost: $6.50/resident, $8.50/non-resident
Ages 9 and under will enjoy games, petting zoo and hunting for eggs at this Easter event. Make sure to bring your own camera to get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Dress for the weather.
Easter Egg Hunt at Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center
April 9, 2022
- Address: 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township
- Cost: $6/child, free/adults and children ages 2 and under
Kids will get a glimpse of the Easter Bunny and participate in an egg hunt grouped by age. Crafts, too. For children ages 10 and under. Registration required.
Easter Egg Scramble at Shelby Township Activities Center
April 9, 2022
- Address: 14975 21 Mile Road, Shelby Township
- Cost: $2/resident child, $12/non-resident child
This Easter event returns with face painting, balloons, egg hunt and a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny. The hunt will be broken up into two different age groups, one for ages 3-5 and another for ages 6-10. Pre-registration is required.
Eggstravaganza at Macomb Township Recreation Center
April 9, 2022
- Address: 20699 Macomb St., Macomb Township
- Cost: $5/residents, $10/non-residents
Little ones can visit with Mr. E. Bunny and receive a surprise. There will also be games, crafts, live farm animals, inflatables and more. Registration required by April 4 or until tickets are sold out.
Toddler Easter Egg Scramble at the Farm Center at Wolcott Mill Metropark
April 9, 2022
- Address: 63841 Wolcott Road, Romeo
- Cost: $5/child
Little ones can hop around and collect eggs at this scramble, specifically for their age. Make a craft and visit with the Easter Bunny. A snack and drink will be included. Wagon rides will be available for an extra cost. For ages 2-4. Registration required.
Warren’s Spring Carnival at the Warren Community Center
April 9, 2022
- Address: 5460 Arden Ave., Warren
- Cost: Free
Warren residents can come out to the Spring Carnival that includes an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, inflatables, balloon artists, gaming trailer and more.
Farm Egg Scramble at the Farm Center at Wolcott Mill Metropark
April 10, 2022
- Address: 63841 Wolcott Road, Romeo
- Cost: $5/child
Check out the animals at the farm, visit with Rosco the Clown and the Easter Bunny, enter a coloring contest, hunt for eggs and more. For ages 2-12. Registration required.
Oakland
Easter Egg Drop at Ward Church
April 2, 2022
- Address: 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville
- Cost: Free
This is an indoor event for families with young children through first grade. Children will bring their own Easter baskets and will follow a path through the building to collect eggs and prizes. Registration required.
Spring Fest at the Troy Community Center Field
April 3, 2022
- Address: 3179 Livernois Road, Troy
- Cost: $15/resident ages 2-12, $18/non-resident ages 2-12, $10/resident ages 13-plus, $13/non-resident ages 13-plus, $4/under 2
There will be activity booths, crafts, bounce house, spring photo booth, chalk art, light snacks and more at the fest. Masks are required indoors. Registration required.
Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt at the Longacre House
April 7-8, 2022
- Address: 24705 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: $25/resident, $30/non-resident
The night will begin with a pasta dinner and will be followed by games and lots of laughs. The egg hunt will begin once it gets dark so make sure to bring your own flashlight. Redeem eggs for raffle tickets to win prizes. There will also be a cash bar for beer and wine. Good for ages 21-plus. Pre-registration required.
Spring-a-Ling at Southfield Parks & Recreation Building
April 8, 2022
- Address: 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield
- Cost: $5/residents, $10/non-residents
Enjoy parking lot performances by the magician, a petting zoo, three family-favorite costumed characters and a stilt walker. See “The Bunny” for a goodie bag for kids ages 2-13 years old. Registration required.
Village Egg Hunt at Troy Historic Village
April 8-9, 2022
- Address: 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy
- Cost: Advanced registration: $7/member, $8/non-nonmember; At the door: $8/member, $9/non-member
Kids can find all the buttons in the button field, make a bunny craft, find all the eggs in the Village, win goodies and more. Registration required.
Bunny Bop at Orion Center
April 9, 2022
- Address: 1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion
- Cost: $9/resident, $12/non-resident, free/adults and children in carriers
Kids 8 and under will enjoy an egg hunt, crafts and a photo visit with a special bunny. Bring your own basket for filling with candy and prizes. Pre-registration required.
Canterbury Eggstravaganza at Old World Canterbury Village
April 9-10, 2022
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
- Cost: $7/person, free/under 2, military and veterans, $5/parking
A helicopter will rain Easter eggs from the sky at this hunt at Canterbury Village. The afternoon will also include lawn games, crafts and photos with the Easter bunny. Makes sure to bring your own basket to collect your eggs. Advanced registration required; no tickets will be sold at the door.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Birmingham First United Methodist Church
April 9, 2022
- Address: 1589 W. Maple Road, Birmingham
- Cost: Free
Children will be able to meet with the Easter Bunny and participate in an Easter egg hunt. There will also be food, music, crafts and more.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA at Lakeshore Park
April 9, 2022
- Address: 601 S. Lake Dr., Novi
- Cost: $7/residents, $9/non-residents
Baskets will be provided to kids at this event to participate in an egg hunt. There will also be crafts, a petting zoo and visit with the Easter Bunny. Registration required.
RARA Easter Egg Hunt at Rochester Park
April 9, 2022
- Address: 400 Sixth St., Rochester
- Cost: $7/child
Check out RARA’s 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Bring a camera so your child can get a photo with the Easter Bunny, play games and hunt for eggs during this annual event. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration for each child is required. Different time slots available for ages 1-5 and ages 6-11.
Egg Hunt & Bunny Fun at Gilbert Willis Park
April 10, 2022
- Address: 2911 Chickasaw St., Wixom
- Cost: $5/child
This event features an egg hunt for ages 2-10, crafts to go and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Limited to the first 350 children. No advanced registration.
Egg Hunt Extravaganza at Heritage Park
April 10, 2022
- Address: 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: $9/residents, $14/non-residents
Hop on down the Bunny Trail to hunt for eggs and gather goodies at the various treat stations. Inflatables and egg painting, too. Pre-registration required.
Spring Fling Egg Hunt at Marshbank Park
April 14, 2022
- Address: 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield Township
- Cost: $7/resident child, $9/non-resident child
At this event, little ones can hunt for egg and then visit with Mr. Bunny. There will also be a petting farm and trackless train rides. Make sure to bring a basket to carry your goodies. For ages 1-7. Pre-registration is required.
Spring Fling Flashlight Egg Hunt at Marshbank Park
April 14, 2022
- Address: 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield Township
- Cost: $7/resident, $9/non-resident
This Easter egg hunt is designed for the slightly older egg hunters. Make sure to bring your flashlight and own basket. Event will begin when it is dark. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear boots. For ages 7-12 years old. Pre-registration required.
Bunnyville at the Detroit Zoo
April 15-16, 2022
- Address: 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: Free w/ zoo admission, free/members
This annual event features a golden egg hunt sponsored by Kinder Joy®, live entertainment, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, more. Bring non-perishable food items to donate to Gleaners.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Contest at the Auburn Hills Community Center
April 16, 2022
- Address: 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills
- Cost: $2/child
Adults can enter the egg toss contest, while children can participate in the egg hunt, enter the bonnet contest, have their pic taken with the Easter Bunny and more. Registration required.
Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch at Paradise Park
April 16, 2022
- Address: 45799 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Cost: $19.95/person, $17.95/ages 9 and under
Enjoy exploring the park looking for hundreds of colorful eggs filled with candy, toys and free attraction tickets. A lunch buffet will also be served from noon-1:15 p.m. There will be homemade pizza, breadsticks, salads, beverages and an assortment of desserts. Advanced registration is required.
Egg Scramble Along the Trail at Indian Springs Metropark
April 16, 2022
- Address: 5175 Indian Trail, White Lake
- Cost: $5/person, free/kids under 2
Head down the “bunny trail” to collect candy-filled Easter eggs. The trail ends with none other than the Easter Bunny, where they can take a photo. Rosco the Clown will also be there to entertain. Fun for all ages.
Washtenaw
Easter Egg Hunt at Hudson Mills Metropark
April 9, 2022
- Address: 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter
- Cost: $6/person, free/ages 2 and under
Kids ages 10 and under will enjoy an Egg-cellent trail, searching for eggs in different themed areas. Bring your own basket and camera to capture a pic with the Easter Bunny. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration is required.
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at Hudson Mills Metropark
April 9, 2022
- Address: 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter
- Cost: $6/person
Children ages 8-12 will love the extra challenge of this special nighttime egg hunt searching for eggs in different themed areas outdoors. Bring a basket or bag and a flashlight to help search for the eggs. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Spring Easter EGG-STRAVAGANZA at Bluestone Children’s Center
April 9, 2022
- Address: 38935 Ann Arbor Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $7/person at the door, free/under 2
Join the center for a a sensory friendly egg hunt. Other activities will include games, face painting, food trucks, auction and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Hosted at Bluestone Children’s Center by Bluestone VOICES for Autism. All proceeds will be donated to bluestone voices for autism non-profit.
Flashlight Egg Hunt at the Saline Recreation Center
April 14, 2022
- Address: 1866 Woodland Drive, Saline
- Cost: $12/child
Ages 5-14 will enjoy a moonlit egg hunt. Make sure to bring your own flashlight and bag to collect them in.
Spring Eggstravaganza at at the Leslie Science & Nature Center
April 16, 2022
- Address: 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $5/person, free/under 1
Ages 12 and under will be able to go on an egg hunt through the woods by solving riddles, following clues and using a compass. Meet some animals of prey and play some games. Make sure to bring your own basket for the hunt. Registration required.
Springfest at the Saline Recreation Center
April 16, 2022
- Address: 1866 Woodland Drive, Saline
- Cost: $10/person
Join Saline Recreation Center for a fun egg hunt in the woods. Children should bring their own baskets or bags to collect eggs. After the hunt, you will follow their Hippity Hop Trail all the way back to the start. For ages 1-10.
Wayne
Ford House Bunny Trail at Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
April 1-30, 2022
- Address: 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores
- Cost: $5/grounds pass, free/kids 5 and under and Ford House members
Hop along the bunny trail at the Ford House for an Easter-themed scavenger hunt all throughout April. Your little one will also get a treat inside the Visitor Center.
Bunny & Barks at Daisy Dog Park
April 2, 2022
- Address: 15100 Hubbard St., Livonia
- Cost: Per dog: $5/dog park members, $8/residents, $11/non-residents
Doggies will be able to visit with the Easter Bunny and get their pictures taken. Time slots vary by weight. Must have proof of license at check-in. Pre-registration is required.
Bunny Brunch at Kirksey Recreation Center
April 2, 2022
- Address: 15100 Hubbard St., Livonia
- Cost: $6/resident, $9/non-resident
Enjoy crafts, games and a visit with the Easter bunny. Lunch will also be provided. Pre-registration is required.
Bunny Hop at Summit on the Park
April 7, 2022
- Address: 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton
- Cost: $8/resident, $10/non-resident
Enjoy a night of music and dancing with the Easter Bunny. Take pictures with this furry friend at the beginning of the event. Great for all ages. All family members need a ticket to the event. Pre-Registration is required.
Easter Bunny Breakfast at Summit on the Park
April 9, 2022
- Address: 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton
- Cost: $20.75/ages 16-plus resident, $26.75/ages 16-plus non-resident, $16.75/ages 5-15 resident, $21.75/ages 5-15 non-resident, $5.75 ages 5 and under resident, $6.75/ages 5 and under non-resident.
Enjoy breakfast and a visit with your favorite furry friend. Space limited. Pre-registration is required and opens on March 15.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Market Center Park
April 9, 2022
- Address: 13631 Eureka Road, Southgate
- Cost: Free
The 15th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza will offer an egg hunt and a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny at 1 p.m. Make sure to bring your own basket for the hunt. No pre-registration is required.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Plymouth Manor
April 9, 2022
- Address: 345 N. Main St., Plymouth
- Cost: $65-plus
This Easter event features a formal brunch and egg hunt. Live character show, dance party with music, visit and photo ops and more. Registration required.
Easter Egg Scramble at Willow Metropark
April 9, 2022
- Address: 23200 S. Huron Road, New Boston
- Cost: $5/child
Children will be broken up into egg groups to do the hunt. There will be games, crafts and candy. Visit from the Easter Pig, too. For ages 2-14. Pre-registration required.
Easter Jamboree at Heritage Park in Canton
April 9, 2022
- Address: 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton
- Cost: $5/resident, $6/non-residents
Bring the kids to visit with the Easter Bunny at Heritage Park Amphitheatre Stage. Enjoy an egg hunt, activities and musical entertainment. There will be warm treats available on site for purchase. Pre-registration is required.
Taylor Bunny Trail at Heritage Park
April 9, 2022
- Address: 12803 Pardee Road, Taylor
- Cost: $5/residents, $10/non-residents
This year’s Bunny Trail will have a “Alice in Wonderland” theme. Registrants will receive an Easter treat bag and visits with Alice in Wonderland characters and the Easter Bunny. Make sure to bring your own camera to take pics. For ages 12 and under. Registration required.
Easter Egg Hunt at Garden City Park
April 16, 2022
- Address: 200 Log Cabin, Garden City
- Cost: Free
There will be three different age groups for the hunt in searching for over 10,000 eggs. Each age groups will have 15 “magical eggs” to turn in for a special prize! Bring your own bag or basket to collect your eggs in. No registration required.
Easter Egg Scramble at Lake Erie Metropark
April 16, 2022
- Address: 32481 W. Jefferson Ave., Brownstown Charter Township
- Cost: $4/child, free/under 2
Head to Lake Erie Metropark for an egg hunt, crafts, games and more during this festive spring program for the kids. Great for all ages. Registration required.
Petting Farm hosts the ‘Bunny Bash’ at Heritage Park Petting Farm
April 16-17, 2022
- Address: 12803 Pardee Road, Taylor
- Cost: $5/person, free/1 and under
Take a walk through Heritage Park’s Petting Farm and meet all of the farms favorite long-eared friends.
This post was originally published in 2013 and is updated regularly.
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