{"id":228025,"date":"2026-03-20T04:55:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T04:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/228025\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T04:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T04:55:17","slug":"easter-egg-hunts-and-activities-planned-in-oakland-county-the-oakland-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/228025\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter egg hunts and activities planned in Oakland County \u2013 The Oakland Press"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Auburn Hills<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Annual Bunny Bash: noon-2 p.m. March 28, at Auburn Hills Fire Department Station 1, 3483 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills, free photo and goodies for children 12 and under, www.facebook.com\/DowntownAuburnHills.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Egg Hunt: 1-3 p.m., April 4, at New Covenant Church, 4217 N Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, egg hunt for ages 5 and younger at 2 p.m.; ages 6-15 at 2:30 p.m., also features crafts, games, balloon artist, free but registration required at www.facebook.com\/newcovenant4217.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Photos with the Easter Bunny: through April 5, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, 4000 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, sensory-friendly experience is 9-10:30 a.m. March 22, register at www.simon.com\/mall\/great-lakes-crossing-outlets\/news-and-events, prices vary.<\/p>\n<p>Berkley<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Community Easter Egg Hunt: 9:30-10:30 a.m. April 4, at Oxford Park, 2100 Bacon Ave., Berkley, hosted by Berkley First UMC, egg hunt at 10 a.m. sharp, three designated areas for different age groups, food truck with donuts, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, bring basket or bag and camera, www.gatheredhereforgood.org\/berkleyfirstevents. For questions, email Julie White at jwhite@berkleyfirst.org.<\/p>\n<p>Birmingham<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Peter Cotton Trail event: noon-2 p.m. March 28, at Booth Park, southwest corner of North Old Woodward and Harmon Street in downtown Birmingham. The free event includes egg trail hunt for children ages 1 to 12; Peter Cottontail meet and greet; Kid\u2019s Zone with crafts, games, face painting and bubbles; and food trucks and vendors, rain or shine. Nearby parking is available in the North Old Woodward municipal parking structure, where the first two hours are free, and at metered spaces on North Old Woodward and in Public Parking Lot 6 at 660 N. Old Woodward. Birmingham\u2019s Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting additional volunteers ages 14 and up to help during the event, sign up at bhamgov.org\/donate or contact Clinise Kirkwood at ckirkwood@bhamgov.org or (248) 530-1651.<\/p>\n<p>Clarkston\/Independence Twp.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Eggstravaganza: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4, at Harvestland Church, 5848 Clintonville Road, Independence Twp., egg hunt, games,visit from the Easter Bunny, free lunch, prizes, www.harvestlandchurch.com\/events.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Bash: 2 p.m. April 4 at Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston, includes egg hunt at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., games, food, petting zoo and more, www.facebook.com\/clarkstonumc.mi, free event.<\/p>\n<p>Clawson<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.-noon April 4, egg hunt throughout downtown Clawson and at city hall, hosted by Clawson Chamber of Commerce, www.facebook.com\/ClawsonChamber.<\/p>\n<p>Commerce Twp.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. April 4, at Commerce United Methodist Church, 1155 N. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., www.facebook.com\/commerceumc.<\/p>\n<p>Davisburg\/Springfield Twp.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Annual Easter Egg Hunt: April 3, at Springfield Oaks Activity Center, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg. Pre-registration is required, register for time slot by age group at https:\/\/secure.rec1.com\/MI\/springfield-township-mi\/catalog. The event includes photos with the Easter Bunny, bring a camera. Candy and toys may not be appropriate for those under the age of 3. Participants should bring their own basket and dress weather appropriate as the event is held outside rain or shine, $5 per child resident, non-resident rate is $7 per child, adults free, www.springfield-twp.us\/departments\/parks_and_recreation.<\/p>\n<p>Farmington Hills<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Egg Hunt Extravaganza: March 29, at Hawk Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, bunny trail egg hunt, stations along the way to collect prizes, take a photo with the Bunny and paint an egg, rain or shine, registration is required for children only, $9 resident, $14 non-resident, https:\/\/mifarmingtonhillsweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/splash.html.<\/p>\n<p>Hazel Park<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Annual Egg Hunt: 12:30 p.m. March 28, at Green Acres Park, egg hunt, visit with Bunny, $5 per child, for more information, call 248-547-5535.<\/p>\n<p>Highland Twp.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Huron Valley Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.-noon, March 28, at Duck Lake Pines Park,1241 Duck Lake Road, Highland Twp., egg hunt by age group, photos with Easter Bunny, www.facebook.com\/hvchamber.<\/p>\n<p>Holly<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Eggnormous Helicopter Hunt: egg drop is April 4, at The River Church locations with Oakland County locations in Holly, Orion Twp. and Waterford Twp., ages 11 and younger, (in age groups), register for a time slot ticket and location at www.theriverchurch.cc\/easter, free.<\/p>\n<p>Milford<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Spring Festival: noon-4 p.m. March 28-29, at Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, www.metroparks.com\/kensington-metropark, watch staff boil sap into syrup, more activities, hay rides-$5 for adults, park admission fees.<\/p>\n<p>Orion Twp.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Annual EGGstravaganza: March 28-29 and April 3-4, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., featuring helicopter plastic egg drops on the field next to the village, petting zoo, games, vendors, monster truck rides and Easter Bunny visits, www.canterburyvillage.com\/event\/eggstravaganza, $13.99. There is also a ticketed \u2018Breakfast\u00a0 with the Bunny\u2019 event, March 28-29 and April 3-4, $27.99 each (plus 20% gratuity, processing, and sales tax), must register in advance for a time slot.<\/p>\n<p>Ortonville<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ortonville Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. prompt,\u00a0 April 4, at HT Burt Football Field, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, for ages 12 and younger, facebook.com\/OrtonvilleLions, free.<\/p>\n<p>Oxford<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Bunny Bonanza: 1 p.m. April 4, for ages 2-9, at Seymour Lake Township Park, Oxford. Purchase tickets in advance, while supplies last, $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents, at Oxford Township Parks and Recreation, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, oxparkrec.org\/special-events.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Flashlight Egg Hunt: 8:15 p.m. April 2, at Powell Lake Township Park, Oxford, pre-registration required, for ages 10-17, $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents, bring flashlights with batteries and basket, purchase tickets prior to the event at Oxford Township Parks and Recreation, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, oxparkrec.org\/special-events, 248-628-1720.<\/p>\n<p>Pontiac<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Downtown Spring Cleanup: 9 a.m.-noon, March 21, prepare raised flower beds on North Saginaw, Pontiac, www.facebook.com\/MikeMcGPontiac.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Spring Bash Egg Hunt: noon-2 p.m. March 28, UWM Sports Complex, 876 South Blvd. E, Pontiac, presented by Pontiac Community Policing Team and Pontiac Parks &amp; Recreation, free event, registration required at www.pontiac.mi.us\/calendar.php.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Egg Hunt, Hop &amp; Photo Op: 5-9 p.m. April 3, (while supplies last) at Old Federal\u2019s Building, 91 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Event includes Art Market and Pontiac ROCKS! Rock Art, pontiacartscrawl.com.<\/p>\n<p>Rochester\/Rochester Hills<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Annual Easter Egg Hunt: March 28, Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. 2nd St., Rochester, sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, games, crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, bring your camera, pre-register each child to participate, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. timed slots, (ages 1-11 years old).<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter EggStravaganza: 3-4:30 p.m. April 4, University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, stories, crafts, an egg hunt, egg dying, and more, advance register at www.universitypres.org.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Visits with the Easter Bunny: noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday March 21-22 and March 28-29, and Friday-Saturday April 3-4, at The Village of Rochester Hills, outdoor shopping center, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, also farm animals and scavenger hunt, weather permitting and subject to change, TheVORH.com.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"children at event\" width=\"400\" height=\"298\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TOP-L-Easter-CALENDAR-0319-01_e44010.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"2703886\" \/>The Village of Rochester Hills outdoor shopping center to host visits with the Easter Bunny and farm animals, March 21-22, March 28-29, and April 3-4. (Photo courtesy of The Village of Rochester Hills)<br \/>\nRoyal Oak<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Great Marshmallow Drop: April 3, starting at 10 a.m. at Worden Park, Lexington Boulevard and Crooks Road, Royal Oak. A helicopter will drop more than 15,000 marshmallows, and children need to collect only one marshmallow that can be exchanged for a prize, free, for children ages 12 and younger, no pets, only service animals, drop for individuals with disabilities of all ages beginning at 11 a.m. presented by Oakland County Park and Recreation, oaklandcountyparks.com, 248-858-0916, participants are encouraged to arrive early for parking. No preregistration required.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bunnyville at the Zoo: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 3-4, at Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Easter Bunny photo opportunities, live entertainment, whisker painting, timed tickets at https:\/\/detroitzoo.org, free with zoo admission, free for members, parking is $8.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Children\u2019s Easter Party: noon-3 p.m. March 29, at Royal Oak-Detroit Elks Lodge, 2401 E. 4th St., Royal Oak, featuring crafts, hot dog lunch at 12:30 p.m., Easter Bunny visits 1-1:30 p.m. Egg Hunt at 1 p.m., open to the public, https:\/\/royaloakdetroitelks.com. Candy donations, (no candy with peanuts) appreciated by March 23.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. April 4, St. Paul Royal Oak, 598 E. Irving Ave, Royal Oak, egg hunt times, bring a basket or bag to collect eggs: ages 3 and under at 10 a.m.; ages 4-7 at 10:30 a.m.; and ages 8-12 at 11 a.m. Event includes crafts, and visit from the Easter Bunny, raffles, www.facebook.com\/events\/755719610945816.<\/p>\n<p>South Lyon<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Annual Easter Egg Hunt: April 4, at Volunteer Park, 21620 Dixboro Road, South Lyon, presented by the Kiwanis Club of South Lyon Gates open at 11 a.m., egg hunt begins at noon, with four separate fields, each designated for different age groups, free event includes meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny, view local police and fire trucks, https:\/\/explorebrightonhowellarea.com\/events\/south-lyon-kiwanis-easter-egg-hunt.<\/p>\n<p>Troy<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Polish Easter Bazaar: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 22, American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E Maple Road, Troy, Polish vendors and artisans, free admission.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Spring Egg Hunt: 4-7:30 p.m. March 27 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28, at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy. Activities include egg hunt, games, and a craft. Registration is not required, but people can pre-register online by noon March 26, to receive advance discounted event pricing at www.troyhistoricvillage.org\/programs\/spring-egg-hunt,\u00a0 $7 for Troy Historical Society Members and $9 for non-members, free for ages younger than 2. Tickets will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis, $8 members or $10 non-members. Geared for ages 3-10, activities both inside and outside buildings, rain or shine, for accessibility information, call 248-524-3570.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Selfies with the Easter Bunny: March 21-April 4, Somerset Collection, 2800 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, noon-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. And noon-6 p.m. Sunday, with periodic breaks. Guests can explore the Enchanted Garden and take photos with the Easter Bunny for a $15 donation, with proceeds benefiting local children\u2019s charities, www.thesomersetcollection.com.<\/p>\n<p>Waterford Twp.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bunny Bash: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 28, Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford Twp., free community event with Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, games and prizes, www.williamslakechurch.com. Volunteers needed, https:\/\/williamslakechurch.churchcenter.com\/people\/forms\/1165296.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Egg Hunt: 10-11:30 a.m. April 4, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., https:\/\/waterfordcumc.org\/upcoming-events\/easter-egg-hunt, rain or shine. Parents must stay with their kids during the Easter egg hunt.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bunny Bingo: 10-11:30 a.m.-noon, March 28, Leggett Campus, 3621 Pontiac Lake Road, \u00a0Waterford Twp., includes a visit from the Easter Bunny, BINGO with small prizes, and refreshments, register by March 21, at www.waterfordmi.gov\/1357\/Events, (248) 618-7671, $5 residents, $9 non-residents.<\/p>\n<p>West Bloomfield Twp.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Egg Scramble: March 27, at Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road, West Bloomfield Twp. Register in advance, while supplies last, 6:15-7 p.m., some time slots are sold out, $9-$11 each, www.wbparks.org\/event\/eggscramble.<\/p>\n<p>White Lake<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Spring Arts &amp; Crafts Show is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21, White Lake Oaks Event Center, hosted by White Lake Oaks Golf Course, 991 N. Williams Lake Road in White Lake, free admission, www.oakgov.com\/community\/oakland-county-parks\/golf\/white-lake-oaks-golf-course.<\/p>\n<p>Wixom<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Egg Hunt &amp; Bunny Fun: 1-3 p.m. March 29, Gilbert Willis Park, Wixom, no advance registration, register at 12:30 p.m., limited to first 400 children, ages 2-10, no personal baskets, $5 per child, cash or credit, www.wixomgov.org\/departments\/community-services-parks-recreation\/easter-event.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Pawty: 1-4 p.m. March 28, at Bark Bark Adventure Park, 2083 N. Wixom Road, Wixom, indoor dog park, dogs must be vaccinated, register at www.barkbarkadventurepark.com\/service-page\/bark-bark-easter-pawty, $12+, dogs must be 6 months+, dog parents must be 18+.<\/p>\n<p>To submit an event, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40a2iAm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/40a2iAm<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Auburn Hills \u2022 Annual Bunny Bash: noon-2 p.m. March 28, at Auburn Hills Fire Department Station 1, 3483&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":228026,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[181,23,795,100,143,904,145,144,4661],"class_list":["post-228025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-oakland","tag-latest-headlines","tag-local-news","tag-michigan","tag-news","tag-oakland","tag-oakland-county","tag-oakland-headlines","tag-oakland-news","tag-suburban-life"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228025"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228025\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/228026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}