See what’s “hoppening” for Easter in Baton Rouge! Have a delicious brunch with the Easter Bunny, take portraits with furry friends, and enjoy an Easter egg hunt in the sunshine!

Egg Hunt After Dark
BREC’s Highland Road Community Park
Friday, April 4, from 5–9 p.m.
brec.org
Eggs will be hidden all over the field with candy and special prizes for adults.

Sensory Bunny
BREC’s Zachary Community Park
Friday, April 4, from 6–8 p.m.
brec.org
Children and adults with disabilities are invited to enjoy activities and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Pollard Estates
Saturday, April 5, from 3–5 p.m.
pollardestates.org
Enjoy an egg hunt and snowball.

Easter Basket Building & Egg Hunt
Bayou Paul
Saturday, April 5 at noon
helpinghandsofla.com
Bring your kiddos to assist in a fun-filled afternoon of building baskets for St. Vincent de Paul. They’ll provide the food, drinks, and eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt for all children. Word on the street is the Easter Bunny himself may make a special appearance.

Easter Bunny Tea
Kristenwood
Saturday, April 5, from 1:30–4:30 p.m.
(225) 262-1829
This Mother-daughter Easter tea will include an Easter egg hunt, musical chairs, Easter bingo, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

Egg-Ceptional Easter
North Park on Eden Church Road
Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
marketinnorthpark@gmail.com
This day of fun features four Easter egg hunts, face painting, balloon animals, pictures with the Easter Bunny, vendors, food trucks, and giveaways.

Eggstravaganza!
Judson Baptist Church
Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
judsonchurch.net
Join Judson Baptist Church for a great time of fun and fellowship!

Bunny Photoshoot
Lilly & Jace Kids Boutique
Sunday, April 6, at 10 a.m.
lillyjacekids.com
Bring your little ones for a mini-session with furry friends.

Easter Eggstravaganza
Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge
Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m.–noon
healingplacechurch.org/eggstravaganza
This celebration is designed especially for individuals with special needs. Enjoy a sensory-friendly egg hunt, adaptive games, and fun activities.

Easter Jam
Istrouma Baptist Church
Saturday, April 12, from 9–11 a.m.
istrouma.org
Enjoy an Easter Party big enough for the whole family! There will be games, activities, egg hunts, and tons of fun, and it’s free!

Eggstravaganza
BREC’s Independence Community Park
Saturday, April 12, from 1–4 p.m.
brec.org
Have some family fun with Easter egg hunts, face painting, bounce houses, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Hippity Hoppity Easter Market
Duplessis Park
Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
facebook.com/events/433151153211539
Experience a day full of fun, including vendors, food trucks, egg hunts, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival
New Orleans Museum of Art
Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
noma.org
The NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival is a fun and festive event for families featuring arts & crafts, games, face painting, snacks, drinks, music, and more.

An Old Fashioned Easter
LSU Rural Life Museum
Sunday, April 13, from 2–4:30 p.m.
lsu.edu/rurallife
This event will include Easter Bunny photos, egg dyeing, races, and an egg hunt with prizes!

Easter in the Park: Egg Hunt and Market
Sidney Hutchison Park
Sunday, April 13, from noon–4 p.m.
walkerparksandrec.com
The City of Walker Parks and Rec Dept has partnered with Walker High School’s and Denham Springs High School’s Beta Clubs to bring Easter in the Park. Activities will include a Children’s Village, photos with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts, vendor’s market, food trucks, and music.

Egg-Stravaganza
West Baton Rouge Museum
Sunday, April 13, from 2–3:30 p.m.
wbrpl.com
This event is free and sponsored by the WBR Museum and WBR Library. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Eggsplore & More Easter Egg Hunt & Resource Fair
North Park on Eden Church Road
Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m.–noon
atalopezfoundation.org
This family-friendly event includes an egg hunt, local resources, crafts, snacks, raffle prizes, and Knox the therapy horse.

Easter Brunch
Couvant
Sunday, April 20 at 10 a.m.
theelizajane.com
Enjoy Easter brunch at Couvant in New Orleans!

Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.–noon
franu.edu
Experience a fun-filled morning, hosted by the FranU Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program and designed especially for children with special needs and their families.

This article was originally published in April 2025.