Spring into Fun: Egg Hunts, Easter Bunny Pics & Play Days

Peter Cottontail will be hopping all over St. Tammany Parish this month, posing for cameras and filling baskets with egg-shaped goodies. From hiding eggs to snapping selfies, the Easter Bunny is making the rounds.

Bounce over to these egg hunts and all-ages events on The Northshore!

 

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At Mandeville Trailhead Community Market's annual Easter at the Market

 

March 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29

  • Zoo 2 U Easter Eggstravaganza: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Zoo 2 U in Folsom hosts its annual spring event with animal encounters, pony rides, bounce houses and more. $25 (cash only at gate); kids 12 mos. and under, free.
     

March 21

  • Pancakes with the Easter Bunny, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. -  Start your Saturday with fluffy pancakes and a visit from the Easter Bunny at Fontainebleau High. The Northshore-Mandeville Kiwanis Club serves up an eggs-tra fun morning with breakfast, bunny pics, crafts, inflatables, and even a fire truck. Breakfast is $7 a person or $20 per family.
     
  • Ready Start Grow, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. -  Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, face painting, hands-on activities and an Easter egg scavenger hunt at Lakeview Hospital. Admission is $5 per child and $2 per adult, benefiting the St. Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network.
     
  • Odelia Easter High Tea, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Celebrate the season at Odelia Café. Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny and enjoy signature tea offerings. Champagne, Easter cocktails, and coffee drinks additional charge. $65 adult, $55 child (+ tax/tip). 
     
  • Eggstravaganza at Fontainebleau, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. -  Fontainebleau State Park’s annual egg hunt at the all-inclusive playground. The morning includes treats, fun activities, bunny photos, and an egg hunt for kids 10 and under. Bring a basket and arrive early—hunt starts at 10 sharp. Park entry is $3 per person; free for guests 3 and under and 62+.
     
  • Picnic in the Park and Spring Egg Hunt, 1-4 p.m. - This free, family-friendly event includes egg hunts for ages 1–9, with separate times for each age group starting at 2 p.m. Bring a basket and enjoy food trucks, vendors, live music, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Registration by age group is required for the egg hunts at pelicanpark.recdesk.com. Free.

 

Zoo-2-U Petting Zoo for Easter
Zoo-2-U in Folsom

 

March 27

  • Spring Family Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. -  Join the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany - Bring a basket for an egg hunt inside the museum (including golden eggs with special prizes) and your camera to snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. Kids can dig into hands-on STEM projects and arts and crafts. Tickets are $15 per person over 12 months old, with member discounts available. Click for tickets.


March 28

  • Easter at the Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Bring the kiddos to the Mandeville Trailhead for a bunny-filled morning of fun! Grab a photo with the Easter Bunny, then browse the Trailhead Market packed with fresh produce, handmade goods, and local treats. Free.
     
  • Folsom Easter Extravaganza, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Celebrate spring at the annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Moise Park behind Town Hall in Folsom, a free, family-friendly morning of games, crafts and a classic egg hunt starting at 10 a.m. with age groups for 7 and under and 8 and up; kids can trade collected eggs for prizes, then enjoy inflatables and activities throughout the event. Free.
     
  • Pearl River Easter Egg Hunt, starts at 10 a.m. -  The Town of Pearl River hosts its annual spring celebration at the playground with egg hunts by age group. After the hunt, families can enjoy food and drinks, lawn games, and the town’s new playground. Free.
     
  • Easter Egg-Stravaganza, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Aldersgate United Methodist Church invites families to join a day of egg hunts by age group, crafts, games, face painting, and Easter Bunny selfies. With food and drinks for sale by the Men’s Club and more than 500 egg hunters expected, it’s a lively neighborhood celebration. Free to attend; non-perishable food donations welcome for the Blessing Box. 
     
  • Easter Bunny Pics at The Candy Bank, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  - Come meet Peter Cottontail at The Candy Bank's annual fun event in the adorable, old-fashioned candy store. Free to enter, $25 for a 4"x6" professional photo to take home. No appointment necessary.

 

A woman, a young boy and a toddler pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny at Mandeville Community Market's annual spring event.
Pics with the Easter Bunny at Mandeville's annual Easter at the Market

 

April 4

  • Covington Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Bring the kiddos to the Covington Trailhead for the town's all-ages event features an egg hunt, face painting and craft activities, and until 1:00 p.m., the Kiwanis Youth Wellness Fair. Free.

 

Find more spring and Easter-themed events, things to do with kids, outdoor concert lineups and upcoming festivals in our Events.  

The Candy Bank Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny at The Candy Bank