the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa Find a local Easter Egg Hunt in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa!

Find a local Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Brunch, etc.

Did you miss Easter egg hunts this year? PLAN B: hold your own, see this page!

Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa? Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa, sorted by county. ALWAYS either see their website or call before you go to confirm the info, there are often last minute changes which they do not report to us! If you have missed the Easter egg hunts in your area (or they were canceled), see this page about how to easily have your own backyard or local park Easter egg hunt.

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Updates for December 2024

Easter egg hunts are back! We've started updating the info for this year. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a week before) to publish their dates, times and details. We're updating their information daily as it comes in. We expect pages to be up to date by mid-March.

When we CONFIRM an event for 2024, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page.
Hunts that were held in the past year or 2 but not yet confirmed for this year are in orange.
The ones NOT in either orange or pink are more dubious - held in the past but not confirmed in the past few years, so just our best guess! These you must call or email to confirm before you go.

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ALWAYS click the links to check date and time with the event's own website, as there are often last minute cancellations, postponements or changes to locations due to weather (like heavy rains) or logistical problems, just click on the link to the event's website and (in most cases), you want to click on the "events" link or "calendar" link on their website. Or use their site search for "Easter". Do let them know you found them here, so they will update us next year. Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to their websites, Facebook pages and calendars. Besides egg hunts, there are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch!
If you need to add your egg hunt or update your existing information, click on these links.

Easter Egg Hunt, Parade and Event Listings

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Adair County

Boone County

Clarke County

Dallas County

Waukee Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Centennial Park, 1255 Warrior Lane, Waukee, Iowa 50263. Phone: 515-978-0007. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 11 am. Hop over and fill your baskets full of candy at Waukee’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Saturday before Easter. The hunt starts at 10 a.m. at Centennial Park, rain or shine. Enjoy thousands of eggs and pieces of candy at this popular event. Watch for the special golden prize eggs. Please note that some candy may contain nuts.
The crowd will be divided into three age groups:
Ages 4 and under: greenspace west of Field #3
Ages 5-7: Fields #2 and #3
Ages 8-10: Field #1
And, you just might catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny himself. Cost: Free

Greene County

Scranton Iowa Memmorial Park Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt,
Scranton School Memorial Park, 1099 Madison St, Scranton, IA 51462. Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 09:30 am to 10:30 am. Sweet Treats Scranton Easter Egg Hunt will be held across from the bus stop. Saturday March 23rd at 9:30 A.M. The Easter Bunny will be there for Photos. After photos will start the hunt.

Guthrie County

Hamilton County

Hardin County

Jasper County

Lucas County

Madison County

Mahaska County

Marion County

Pleasantville Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
909 North State Street, Pleasantville, IA 50225. Phone: 515-975-2052. Email: Director@PleasantvilleChamber.org. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 1 pm. The Pleasantville Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children pre-K through age 12 will be held at the Pleasantville Soccer Field. Arrive early to make sure you don’t miss the scramble, and be sure to leave plenty of time afterwards to let the kids get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. To see pictures from last year’s Easter Egg Hunt, visit our Photo Albums. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun finding colorful eggs, prizes, and surprises! The hunt will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Different age groups will have separate hunting areas for kids ages 0-4, 5-8, and 9-12. After the hunt, enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny!

Marshall County

Polk County

Blank Park Zoo Ruby's Spring Kickoff - NO EGG HUNTS, Other activities, restrooms, Food or concessions
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315. Phone: (515) 974-2523. Email: events@blankparkzoo.org. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa or MasterCard, Discover. Join Ruby and the animals at Blank Park Zoo as we welcome spring! Come meet Ruby and Wanda and enjoy a day of keeper chats, storytimes and activities that demonstrate how you can enrich your life by exploring the world through reading and outdoor adventures.. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: March 08, 2019)
Crestwood Church - Easter egg hunt, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food)
3717 Forest Ave , Des Moines , IA 50311. Phone: (515) 274-2420. Email: Jon@crestwood.church. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 12 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. Join us for a fun family gathering at our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Over four thousand eggs to be gathered with age separated areas so everyone gets a chance to find some eggs. Free snacks and beverages for the whole family. (ADDED: March 28, 2022)
Des Moines Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
2747 E Madison, Des Moines, IA 50317. Phone: 515-266-0265. Event date and time:on a Saturday; Call for the 2024 date, at 11:00 am. Staves Memorial UMC and Boy Scout Troop 2 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, lots of prizes and candy. 11:00 am.. Ages 10 and under. 2747 E Madison Des Moines Iowa 50317. Hot Dog lunch following
Eggs, Eggs Everywhere at Western Gateway Park - Easter egg hunt, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Inflatables, bounce houses, etc., Childrens crafts, Cancelled in bad weather, FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Other, porta-potties
1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: 515-216-4237. Email: info@thegatewaychurch.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm; egg runs by age group start promptly at 9:30 am. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE Downtown Des Moines' Favorite Egg Hunt! Bring your Easter basket, your family and all your friends to Western Gateway Park, downtown Des Moines on Saturday for the 8th annual Eggs, Eggs Everywhere! This is a one-of-a-kind urban family experience with more than 17,000 candy- and prize-filled eggs, music, games and laughter. The event is brought to you by The Gateway Church and is completely FREE! After the egg runs (divided by age group), stick around for more family fun at the Giant Inflatables Area and other activity stations including balloon animals, crafts, games and temporary tattoos. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: March 07, 2018)
Soteria Des Moines Church - Easter egg hunt, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Easter Festival, Inflatables, bounce houses, etc., Childrens crafts, Children's music and storytelling, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE event, Baskets are provided, Other activities, restrooms
3250 Soteria Ave , West Des Moines , IA 50265. Phone: (515) 285-1829. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. Join us out on the Soteria Church lawn for some fun this Easter weekend! Children 10 and under and their candy-loving adults are all invited. Sacks will be provided and the hunt will begin promptly at 10:00am. Once all 10,000 eggs have been found, be sure to stick around for snacks, games, bounce houses, face painting, and two incredible magic shows featuring the famous Christian magician Brad Brown. Whether you’ve attended Soteria before or this is your first time, we’d love to have you come out and join the fun!(ADDED: April 11, 2019)
Urban Heights Covenant Church - Easter egg hunt, FREE event, restrooms
7605 N Aurora Avenue (just East of Urbandale Middle School(, Urbandale, IA 50266. Phone: (515) 278-1371. Email: info@UHChurch.com. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, a week before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, The hunt starts promptly at 3 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. Click here for our Facebook page.
(ADDED: March 19, 2023)
West Des Moines Christian Church - Easter trail, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Children's music and storytelling, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE event
4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Phone: (515) 223-1639. Email: wdmcc@wdmcc.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. Drop by the church backyard this Saturday from 1-3pm, for this fun springtime event! Visitors will go on a self-guided storybook journey through the back yard along lollipop lane. Along the way you can read a book about Pete the Cat, grab some treats, and have an opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny! Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: March 24, 2021)
Water Works Park Des Moines - Earth Day Egg hunt
Water Works Park - Pedestrian Bridge, Des Moines, IA 50309. Email: info@dsmwaterworkspark.com. Event date and time: Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Starting at 8 a.m., there will be hundreds of beautiful, handmade extraordinary glass eggs waiting to be found in Water Works Park. This egg hunt is your invitation to explore one of America’s largest urban parks. In addition, visitors to the park can also use a special bingo card to identify our feathered friends found throughout the park; find special animal signs and tree heart located throughout the park; follow the water treatment signs to learn more about how water is cleaned Des Moines Water Works; and enjoy food from one of the day’s vendors.
Where will you find eggs?
Eggs are mostly lying in the area we’re calling ‘The Wild’ - 400+ wooded acres north of the Raccoon River - and around the Lauridsen Amphitheater. The eggs are on the ground and at least 3 feet away from trails or other park infrastructure. You’re going to have to explore to find them! Please note that no eggs are hidden in Denmans Woods. Please remember to leave no trace - stay off muddy trails, dispose of waste properly, respect wildlife and leave what you find (but please take an extraordinary egg!). NOTE: Please limit yourself to keeping one egg so others may find and enjoy them, too.

Powershiek County

Story County

Grace Evangelical Free Church Easter Eggstravaganza - Easter egg hunt
905 N 5th Ave, Huxley, Iowa 50124. Email: Office@GraceHuxley.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 am to 1 PM. Mark your calendars for April 20 at 9am! We are so excited to let you know this years Easter Eggstravaganza is featuring The Amazing Chemistry Show performed by Josh Denhart. The Easter Eggstravaganza also includes an Easter egg hunt, crafts, a cake walk, a hot dog lunch and amazing door prizes: gift cards, coupons, and tickets to fun family attractions. Please come join us at Grace Evangelical Free church located at 905 North 5th Ave in Huxley for a free fun and exciting family experience. Check out this promo video for The Amazing Chemistry Show! https://vimeo.com/194992030

Tama County

Warren County

Redeemer Lutheran Church - Easter egg hunt Easter Event at Annett Nature Center
Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center, 15565 118th Ave Indianola, IA 50125. Phone: (515) 961-6148. Email: wccb@warrenccb.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it should be on Easter Sunday at 12 PM. Enjoy a special treat and an Easter egg hunt for the children. Guests are welcome. Families may bring their own picnic lunch and stay after the event. Older children that would like to help hide eggs should arrive around 10:30. Please bring your masks.
Ted's Garden Center Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
2701 Cumming Avenue, Cumming, Iowa 50061. Phone: 515-981-1075. Email: tedsgardens@tedsgardens.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 9 am. Join us for the most egg-citing event of the season - our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Don't be tardy, as this thrilling hunt happens in a flash! The best part? It's absolutely FREE! Two egg-ceptional hunts await - one for kids ages 8 and above, and a special area for the little ones, ensuring every kiddo has a crack at the fun. Over 8,000 eggs, brimming with prizes and candy, are waiting to be discovered! Rainbow Ray Face Painting from 9am-11am. Choose from a plethora of AMAZING face painting options available for purchase! Save the date and hop on over - no sign-up required! On the Saturday before, Saturday, March 23, 2024 AT 10 AM they also have a Kids Breakfast for Bunnies Workshop!