{"id":246532,"date":"2026-04-01T10:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/246532\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:19:25","slug":"easter-egg-hunts-and-activities-planned-in-oakland-county-the-oakland-press-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/246532\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter egg hunts and activities planned in Oakland County \u2013 The Oakland Press"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a list of Easter egg hunts and activities planned in Oakland County communities, in spring 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Auburn Hills<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Easter Egg Hunt: 1-3 p.m., Saturday, 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, 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>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 by 4 p.m. April 2, 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>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., Walled Lake, 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>Keego Harbor<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. April 4, at Rose Sortor Park, 2998 Knowlson St., Keego Harbor, keegoharbor.org.<\/p>\n<p>Lake Orion\/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 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>\u2022 Community Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4, at Hickory Ridge Community Church, 1360 N Hickory Ridge Trail, Milford, egg hunt, activities including inflatables, Milford Police and Fire vehicles, games, register children for egg hunt at www.hrcc.church\/event, free.<\/p>\n<p>Northville<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Eggstravaganza: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 11, (rain date April 12) at Maybury Farm, timed egg hunts by age group, crafts, Northville Police &amp; Fire vehicles, and farm animals, advance tickets are recommended, www.mayburyfarm.org\/events, $5 per child, free for ages younger than 2.<\/p>\n<p>Ortonville<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ortonville Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. prompt, 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, tickets must be picked up by 5 p.m. April 2, $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 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>\u2022 Pontiac Arts Crawl: 5-9 p.m. Fridays April through May, downtown Pontiac, pontiacartscrawl.com.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Easter bunny visits\" width=\"438\" height=\"463\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOP-L-Easter-CALENDAR-0326v2-01.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"2709333\" \/>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 \/>\nRochester\/Rochester Hills<\/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>Royal Oak<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Great Marshmallow Drop: April 3, 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. There will be four total drops. The first of three drops for ages 12 and under will begin at 10 a.m. with a drop for individuals with disabilities of all ages beginning at 11 a.m. The event is free, no pets, only service animals, 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 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 Easter Bunny visits: through April 4, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy, photo prices vary. Also, JCPenney Easter Egg Hunt is at 10:30 a.m. April 4, inside store at Oakland Mall, OaklandMall.com.<\/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 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 Eggnormous Helicopter Hunt: egg drop is April 4, at The River Church locations with Oakland County locations in Holly, Orion Twp., Walled Lake, 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>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":"Here\u2019s a list of Easter egg hunts and activities planned in Oakland County communities, in spring 2026. 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