How to celebrate Easter this weekend in SE Minnesota and N Iowa
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(ABC 6 News) – Easter events kick off this weekend, and we couldn’t be happier to bring you all of the scrambles, dashes, and story walks in our area.
Check out the list below for all the family-friendly activities we can find, listed by county and date — and come back later for updates and additions!
Did we miss you? Email anne.halliwell@kaaltv.com to get your event on the list.
Olmsted Count
Meet the Easter Bunny – Inside the movie theater.
When: 12:30-1:30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16; 12:30-1:30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 17
Where: Cinemagic Hollywood 12, 2171 Superior Dr. NW, Rochester, MN
Cost: Free, available before or after movies.
Link: CineMagic Hollywood 12 | Facebook
Glow in the Dark Egg Pick – each child can pick one free egg with a prize inside. Stop by the studio to help with a collaborative art piece.
When: 7-8 p.m. Friday, April 15
Where: Craft Lab, 102 N Main St., Stewartville, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/2akr0VfIA
Easter egg hunt/Dia del conejo –Face-painting, egg hunt, bounce house, and taco food truck.
When:12-3 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where:1704 3rd Ave. SE, Rochester, MN
Cost:Free, food available for purchase
Link: https://fb.me/e/32kXj6etS
Easter Egg Hunt – Event for children in preschool through 5th grade.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Crosswinds Church, 8106 31st Ave NW, Oronoco, MN 55960-2343, United States
Cost: Free, register online: https://crosswindschurch.ccbchurch.com
Link: https://fb.me/e/1KJGFAkqM
Community Easter Egg Hunt — by People of Hope, ELCA.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: 3703 Country Club Rd. SW, Rochester, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://www.peopleofhope.com
Easter Egg Hunt – 5 and under area, 6+ area. A few golden eggs with special prizes inside.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Roy Watson Youth Sports Complex, 1000 Essex Parkway NW, Rochester, MN
Link: https://fb.me/e/1c2z8mJc8
JCI Rochester’s 2nd Annual Egg My Yard Volunteer Event – Volunteer event for Jaycees members – volunteers outside of the organization should email Lauren Rekerle at jcirochestermn@gmail.com. Individuals who want their yard “egged” (have volunteers hide candy-filled eggs the night before Easter) can sign up at https://jcirochestermn.wixsite.com/home/events.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: The Pines of Rochester, 4871 Pines View Place NW Rochester, MN 55901
Cost: Free – volunteer event
Link: https://fb.me/e/4Ox0Sha1H
Easter Egg Hunt – following 10 a.m. service.
When: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 17
Where: The Congregational Church, UCC, 974 Skyline Dr. SW, Rochester
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/2gmlZn4BE
Lost Easter Eggs – egg hunt, kids’ lesson, prizes, coffee for the adults. Hosted by LifeBridge Church of the Nazarene.
When: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 17
Where: Slatterly Park Playground, 9 ½ St. and 11th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN
Cost: Free
Link: LifeBridgeNaz.org
Shar’s annual adult Easter egg hunt — adults only. Eggs contain free drink and food vouchers, lottery tickets, and candy.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17
Where: Shar’s Country Palace, 3925 Marion Rd SE Rochester, MN
Link:https://fb.me/e/3iX7thtwp
Dodge County
Easter Egg Hunt – egg hunt and Bunny Cake. Hosted by Mantorville Chamber of Commerce.
When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Riverside Park, Mantorville, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/25xsCKq5g
Dodge Center Community Easter Egg Hunt — sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church. Bring your own basket or bag.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where:Grace Lutheran Church and School, 404 Central Ave. N, Dodge Center, MN
Cost: Free
More info: Email gracedc@kmtel.com
10th Annual Egg Gathering at the Farm – two rounds of leisurely egg gathering, with larger prizes for “real” and golden eggs (hidden for older kids). Viewings of baby goats, lambs, bunnies, chicks, and ducklings.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Red Barn Learning Farm, 27251 State Highway 30, Hayfield, MN
Cost: $8 per person (ages 1 and up), square.link/u/lZaW0yXV
Link: https://fb.me/e/3aBe6CL9N
Annual Easter Fest – Easter parade, open to the public.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 121 East St. N, Claremont, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/2aPHjWA2N
Fillmore County
Easter Egg Hunt – sponsored by Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fillmore Central ECFE.
When: 10-12 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Harmony City Office, 225 3rd Ave. SW, Harmony, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/1Ap2li1kY
Freeborn County
Easter Egg Hunt & Golfing Egg Hunt – kids’ hunt around the Lodge area, plus eggs hidden on the golf course for players.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Good Shot Golf and Sporting Clays, 124 Arrowhead Dr., Emmons, MN
Cost: $30 to golf
Link: https://fb.me/e/1B4uvymTo
2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt — Easter egg hunt begins at 11 a.m., with a prize giveaway at noon. Games and other activities will be available day of the event.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: North Park City Park, Alden, MN
Cost: Free
More Info: call 507-383-0816
Easter Pop-Up – spring-themed baked goods and minimarket.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Maker Space Collaborative, 1749 W Main St., Albert Lea, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/1jRGIUzcb
Hop Hop Hop Golden Egg Hunt — Stores around Albert Lea have prize-filled egg — with one golden egg available to a lucky winner. See Facebook for a list of participants.
When: 12 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Downtown Albert Lea, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/1OVFgkUDe
Mower County
EGGs-traordinary Easter Adventure – face-painting, raffle, carnival games, Easter story and egg hunt.
When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 802 4th St. SW, Austin, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/2k4l3eR1v
Easter Egg Hunt – for ages 0-9 – three rooms to divide participants by age.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Lyle High School, 700 2nd St., Lyle, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/2m2lQ01Rt
Easter Egg Scramble – presented by the Adams Booster Club and Southland ECFE.
When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Southland Senior High lawn, 203 2nd St. NW, Adams, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/1zMTtV3jT
Easter Egg Hunt – keep an eye on the Facebook event page in case of bad weather. For ages 0-9.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Brownsdale City Park, Brownsdale, MN
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/1k5QV0ado
Cerro Gordo County
Clear Lake Easter Egg Hunt — for ages 2 through 3rd grade
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Central Gardens, 800 2nd Ave. N, Clear Lake, IA
Cost: Free
Link: Clear Lake Easter Egg Hunt – Star 106 (mystar106.com)
Howard County
Easter Coloring Contest – for preschool students through 4th grade. Pick up materials by age category and return to the library by 5 p.m. April 18.
When: Daily through 5 p.m. Monday, April 18
Where: Lime Springs Public Library, 112 E Main St Lime Springs, IA
Cost: Free
Link: https://fb.me/e/1qkPJs1cz
Kessel Kids Easter Egg Hunt — Photos with the Easter Bunny, family egg hunt, and door prize drawing for kids wearing their Kessel Kids shirts.
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 17
Where: Kessel Kids Child Care Center, 1135 Canterbury St., Cresco, IA
Cost: Free
Link: Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce – Event Information (chamberorganizer.com)
Mitchell County
RSVP for Breakfast with the Bunny and Big Trucks — Text 712-579-5039 to reserve a space and basket by Friday, April 8. Exactly what it says on the tin: see the Easter Bunny AND giant trucks.
When: RSVP by EOD Friday, April 8. Event takes place 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 16.
Where: South Square, St. Angsar, IA
Cost: $10, includes a breakfast basket with crafts and candy
Link: Facebook