April 03, 2017
This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 16. For many families, hiding chocolate and toys in plastic eggs for kids to find is a favorite activity to celebrate the holiday.
Over Easter weekend and the weekend before, neighborhoods across the Greater Philadelphia area will join in the tradition with community egg hunts in gardens, parks, museums and activity centers.
Many of the egg hunts below are free; all are $15 and under.
Families can attend a free outdoor Easter egg hunt on April 8. Children ages 4 and under start at 11 a.m., ages 5-7 begin at noon and ages 8-10 hunt for eggs at 1 p.m. After collecting the eggs, check for prizes.
Included in the early Easter celebration will be music, crafts and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
After the party, businesses along East Passyunk will offer special kid-friendly brunches and shopping deals.
Saturday, April 8
Free
South Philadelphia Older Adult Center
1430 E. Passyunk Ave.
Children can experience Swedish Easter traditions on April 9. There will be crafts, face painting, dress-up games and an egg hunt.
The event is free for American Swedish Historical Museum members and children 2 and under. Non-members pay a $10 fee at the door.
Sunday, April 9
2-4 p.m. | $10 for non-members
American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Ave.
Children ages 10 and under can attend a free Easter egg hunt in Franklin Square.
The hunt starts at 11 a.m., but registration begins at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 15
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Free
Franklin Square
200 Sixth St.
Hop around the Awbury Arboretum's grounds looking for eggs on April 15. The family-friendly event is free to attend, but you might want to bring some cash. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
Saturday, April 15
10 a.m. to noon | Free
Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury Road
One hundred eggs will be hidden in NEST Center City (including three golden eggs with prizes) on April 15.
The egg hunt is free for members of the child activity center. Non-members pay $15 for a family day pass, which includes access to the NEST play space.
No registration is required. The egg hunt is suitable for kids up to 6 years old.
Saturday, April 15
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | $15 for non-members
NEST Center City
1301 Locust St.
