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

Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?  Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 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 September 2023

Easter egg hunts are back! I'm updating the info every day. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a few days before) to publish their dates, times and details. I'm updating their information daily as it comes in., but there are thousands yet to check. When we CONFIRM an event for 2023, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page. Orange highlights means it was definitely held last year, but we have not yet been able to confirm it for this year.

RELATED: You may also want to go to a local farm to Pick Your Own fruit and vegetables; strawberries start very soon in most areas! Farms will be open, and it's quite safe out in a field, where people are not close to each other!
And if you are looking to save money on children's clothes, toys, books, etc, find a local children's consignment sale, also often held by churches in the Spring and Fall, click here!

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 Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to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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Dauphin County

  • AACA Museum of Hershey Indoor Egg Hunts - Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny
    AACA Museum of Hershey, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA. Phone: 717-566-7100. Event date and time: We don't yet know if they are holding it in 2023, as it wasn't held the past 2 yearsand Saturday, (TBA) from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Our Easter Egg hunt is all INDOORS so you can plan on it no matter what the weather! AACA Museum, Inc. offers a fun variation on the typical Easter Egg Hunt. When you arrive, our ticket counter staff will provide you with a sheet of clues which you’ll use to find the hidden egg baskets throughout the Museum as you explore the galleries. You can also visit with the Easter Bunny! 
  • BunnyPeople's Easter Extravaganza - Easter egg hunt
    Colonial Park Mall, Route 22 and Colonial Road, Lower Paxton Township , PA.  Phone: 717-877-3414. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11 am to 3 pm.  Held at the fountain near Boscov's, the event includes voting for your favorite shelter bunny, games for children, a basket raffle, Oxbow products offered for sale and bunny-related activities. Picture taken with a live bunny. Benefits BunnyPeople domestic rabbit rescue. Free admission.
  • Chambers Hill Fire Company Swatara Township - Easter egg hunt, Lunch with the Easter Bunny:
    & the 40 & 8 Club, 5831 Chambers Hill Road, Swatara Township , PA. Phone: 717-564-8009 . Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023The Chambers Hill Fire Company will be having our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch with the Easter Bunny. The Egg Hunt will take place at the Chambers Hill UMC (Located Right next door to the fire house) at 10am. Following the egg hunt, Doors to the firehouse will open for the lunch with crafts, games, and more. Cost for the event is $5.00 per person. We hop to see you all Saturday. **if there is inclement weather, the egg hunt will take place inside! ** NOTE: they usually only announce this event a few days beforehand.
  • Grapevine Christian Church Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
    Susquehanna, PA. UPDATE for 2021: They tell me they are not having the event this year, nor again in the future
  • Hershey's Chocolate World Fun with the Easter Bunny - Easter Bunny:
    101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey, PA 17033. Phone: 717-534-3439. Event date and time: see their website for the dates and specifics. Photos with the Easter Bunny Take a photo with the Easter Bunny when he hops into Hershey, PA!  Hershey's Springtime Hop Join the Hershey's Characters for some sweet fun and entertainment! Each Springtime Hop starts on the hour between 11 am to 3 pm and lasts 15 minutes.
  • LifePoint Church Easter Eggstravaganza - Easter egg hunt
    7733 Hillcrest Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17112. Email: wsimpson@lifepointpa.org. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 starting at 12 PM and running until 3 PM; The Easter Eggstravaganza is scheduled every year, rain or shine, on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, the weekend before Easter,  Entrance, food, and all activites associated with the Easter Eggstravaganza are absolutely FREE to those who attend, as a courtesy to our community from LifePoint.. The Easter Eggstravaganza is a family event designed for children ages 2 to 12, but family members and friends outside of this age range who wish to accompany their children are welcome to attend, as well!  At every Easter Eggstravaganza, you can expect a whole host of special gifts and activities, including:
    Playing our selection of 12-15 carnival-style games and earning candy for every game.
    Receiving one of our LifePoint Bunny Bag for your child to carry their candy around in.
    Completing their game card to be entered to win one of our fantastic Eggstravaganza Raffle Baskets.
    Having their picture taken with LifePoint’s very own Bunny!
    Enjoying a menu of drinks and food items, hot and cold, for lunch, prepared by our staff of volunteers.
    Listening to a special presentation of the Easter Story in a fun and kid-friendly way at our Easter Storytime!
  • Lower Paxton Township Easter Egg-Stravaganza - Easter egg hunt
    Brightbill Park, Carolyn Street, just off Route 22, Lower Paxton Township , PA. Phone: 717-657-5635. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1 pm. The hunt is open to ages 2-10 and offers prizes. The Easter Bunny will be present. Free.
  • Paxtang  Lions Club - Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny:
    Saussaman Park, 600 North Paxtang Avenue, Paxtang, PA. Phone: 717-991-4985. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10 am.  Open to ages 1-10 am.  The hunt will be divided into four age groups, with a prize awarded in each group. The event includes a visit from the Easter Bunny. Rain date: 10 am on Saturday  .
  • Susquehanna Township EGGstravaganza! - Easter egg hunt
    First Alliance Church, 403 South Progress Avenue, Susquehanna Township , PA. Phone: 717-564-4091. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 11 am to 1 pm. The EGGstravaganza is free and over to kids of all ages. There will be free pictures with the Easter Bunny as well as food and face painting. It will be held rain or shine. Free..
  • Susquehanna Valley EFC Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, concessions or refreshment stand
    Susquehanna Valley Evangelical Free Church, 6433 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Phone: 717-545-2188. Email: ralden@gmail.com. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10 am. Directions: Payment: Cash, only. Notes: Open to all ages 0-12. Children Ages: newborn - 6th grade are invited to join SVEFC for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please register for this event here. 
  • Swatara Township Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt:
    Municipal Building, 599 Eisenhower Blvd, Swatara Township , PA. Phone: 717-564-2551. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 1 pm to 3 pm.  Annual Township Easter rain or shine  This is a free event for families that includes egg hunting, coloring contest, raffles, music provided by a DJ, a visit by McGruff the Crime Dog, and pictures can be taken with the Easter Bunny. All children will receive a bag of candy when they leave the event .  Swatara and Paxtang children in fifth grade and younger are invited to an egg hunt. Also offered are photos with "Hoppy" the bunny, music by DJ Tommy T, and a raffle for prizes. Held rain or shine. Free.
  • West Hanover Township - Easter Egg Hunt
    Skyline Commons Park, 305 Short Street, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Phone: 717-724-0083. Email: asst.par.dir@westhanover.com. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023,from 11 am to 12 pm. FREE. Food Truck for Lunch! Lots of special eggs & prizes! West Hanover Register Online!
  • West Hanover Lifepoint Church Easter Eggstravaganza - Easter egg hunt
    Life Point Church, 7733 Hillcrest Avenue, West Hanover Township , PA. Phone: 717-652-1954. Email: lifepointpa@gmail.com. Email: wsimpson@lifepointpa.org. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday a week before Easter Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm. The egg hunt, crafts, carnival games, refreshments, raffles and Easter storytime are offered free to families in the community.The Easter Eggstravaganza is LifePoint Church’s annual Spring community outreach event for families in the Harrisburg area. The Easter Eggstravaganza is scheduled every year, rain or shine.  Entrance, food, and all activites associated with the Easter Eggstravaganza are absolutely FREE to those who attend, as a courtesy to our community from LifePoint. For children ages 2 to 12, but family members and friends outside of this age range who wish to accompany their children are welcome to attend, as well! Playing our selection of 12-15 carnival-style games and earning candy for every game. Receiving one of our LifePoint Bunny Bag for your child to carry their candy around in. Completing their game card to be entered to win one of our fan.
  • Whitaker Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny - Easter egg hunt
    Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA. Phone: 717-724-3869.  Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8:30 am. Ages 8 and younger are invited to a science center egg hunt. Included in the admission price are light breakfast items, an egg hunt with the chance to win prizes (such as candy, gift cards), admission to Harsco Science Center, and family photos with the Easter Bunny (will be emailed after the event). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration available online only. See prices on their website.  (regular Harsco Science Center admission).

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