Spring is in the air, and Easter is just around the corner—which means it’s time to grab those baskets and get ready for some egg-citing fun! Whether you’re in Asheville or across the mountains, there are plenty of family-friendly egg hunts happening throughout Western North Carolina this season. We’ve gathered a list of upcoming events, which also includes Easter morning services, breakfasts, and brunches. For a comprehensive and frequently updated list, head over to the Family Friendly Asheville events calendar.
🐰 Easter Egg Hunt at Fletcher Park (Bill Moore Community Park)
📍 84 Howard Gap Road | Fletcher, NC
📅 Saturday, March 28 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
A fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt for kids of all ages. Pre-registration required.
• Ages 3 & Under – 12:00 PM
• Ages 4–5 – 12:15 PM
• Ages 6–7 – 12:30 PM
• Ages 8–9 – 12:45 PM
• Ages 10–11 – 1:00 PM
🧩 First Christian Church Easter Egg Hunt for Autistic Children & Siblings
📍 470 Enka Lake Rd | Candler, NC
📅 Saturday, March 28 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Multiple egg hunt sessions organized based on age and ability levels. Children are also invited to play in the Sensory Room, decorate an Easter craft, and enjoy snacks in the Fellowship Hall. Pre-registration required.
🌭 French Broad Easter Festival at French Broad Baptist Church
📍 182 Grandview Lane | Hendersonville, NC
📅 Saturday, March 28 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A free community event with inflatables, games, crafts, and a hot dog lunch starting at noon. Egg hunts for walkers through 5th graders.
🦙 Easter Bunny Farm Tours at Winchester Creek
📍 386 Walker Rd | Waynesville, NC
📅 March 28-29 & April 4-5
Meet the Easter Bunny on an interactive tour with Alpacas, Llamas, and mini farm animals. Goodie Bags with filled Easter Eggs and other goodies for children 12 and under. Reserve your Easter Bunny Photos with Cold Mountain Photography –space is limited.
🌿Biltmore Estate Easter Scavenger Hunt
📍 1 Lodge St | Asheville, NC
📅 April 3-5
Explore a whimsical egg hunt like no other! Discover 25 super-sized Easter Eggs hidden throughout the Biltmore House, in the gardens, and around Antler Hill Village. The Easter Bunny will be at Antler Hill Barn from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5, handing out a limited number of treat bags for children ages 3–9.
🥚 Hopping for Hope Egg Drop
📍 641 North Fork Rd | Black Mountain, NC
📅 Saturday, April 4 | 11 AM – 3 PM
A free community event! Meet the Easter Bunny, helicopter egg drops (starting at 1 PM), bounce houses, music and entertainment, treats and prizes, and games for the whole family. More information on the Valley Hope Foundation website.
🌸 Kenilworth Community Easter Egg Hunt
📍 124 Kenilworth Rd | Asheville, NC
📅 Saturday, April 4 | 11 AM
A community event on the front lawn of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church. Families are encouraged to arrive promptly, as the eggs are gathered quickly! On Easter Sunday, the church is also hosting a SonRise service at 9:30 a.m., Easter breakfast at 10 a.m., and an Easter service at 11 a.m.
🥂 Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Mills River Brewing Co.
📍 336 Banner Farm Road | Mills River, NC
📅 Sunday, April 5 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A FREE Easter egg hunt, starting at 12pm sharp! For the adults, a build your own mimosa bar from 11:30-3pm. Live music for all from 2-5 with Crystal Fountains.
🐾 Bastet’s Meow-gical Egg Hunt at House of Black Cat Magic
📍841 Haywood Rd | Asheville, NC
📅 Sunday, April 5 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Do your littles like hunting eggs and black cats? Sign up for them to participate for FREE in this meowgical experience! 11:00AM – Children 6 & under egg hunt / 2:00PM – Children 7+ egg hunt
🏞 Lake Junaluska Easter Sunrise Service & Buffet
📍91 North Lakeshore Dr | Lake Junaluska, NC
📅 Sunday, April 5 | 7 AM – 2 PM
An outdoor sunrise service with Reverend Dr. Mark Conforti and music by the Biltmore Brass will begin at 7 a.m. at the Amphitheater below the Lake Junaluska Cross. In the event of rain, the service will be held at Memorial Chapel; dress warmly for cool mountain morning temperatures. Special dining events will be held at Lambuth Inn. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. and reservations for the lunch buffet will be offered from 11:00 a.m.-2 p.m.
🌅 Chimney Rock’s 70th Annual Sunrise Service
📍174 Chimney Rock Park Rd. | Chimney Rock, NC
📅 Sunday, April 5 | 5:30 – 7:15 AM
Chimney Rock’s Annual Easter Sunrise Service is back at Chimney Rock State Park, with song, scripture and spiritual music as a spectacular sunrise ascends over Lake Lure. Gates open at 5:30 AM with the sunrise service beginning at 6:45 AM. The event is free but reservations are required. Parking is limited, so an advanced parking pass will serve as entry to the service.
🐴 Easter at Tryon International Equestrian Center
📍25 International Blvd | Mill Spring, NC
📅 Sunday, April 5 | 12:30-4:00 PM brunch | 1:15-3:15 PM egg hunts
Tryon International is hosting free egg hunts for all ages, with hunts organized by age groups: 1-6 years old, 7-13 years old, 14 and up. Meet in Legends Plaza, and remember to bring your own Easter egg basket. Elevated brunch will also be offered from 12:30-2:00 PM & 2:30-4:00 PM at Legends Grille. Reservations are required, and tickets close on April 1.
🍳 Easter Brunch at The Horse Shoe Farm’s Silo Cookhouse
📍155 Horse Shoe Farm Dr | Hendersonville, NC
📅 Sunday, April 5 | 8 AM – 4 PM
Enjoy farm views, a visit from the Easter bunny from 11 AM until 12 PM, an Easter egg hunt at 11:30 AM, and a buffet-style brunch. $65/guest (children 12 and under are free). Reservations required.
🌄 Cataloochee Ranch Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt
📍119 Ranch Dr | Maggie Valley, NC
📅 Sunday, April 5 | 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Celebrate Easter with a festive brunch buffet featuring classic favorites, a special Easter egg hunt, and a visit from the Cataloochee Easter Bunny—fun for the whole family! $90/person, $42/kids age 3-11 (2 and under are free). Reservations required.
🪻 Easter Brunch at Bargello
📍7 Patton Ave | Asheville, NC
📅 Sunday, April 5 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and chef-inspired creations for $64 per adult & $34 per child. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request. Reservations required.
