Find a local Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Brunch, etc.

Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Southern Maine and Portland?  Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Southern Maine and Portland, sorted by county. ALWAYS either see their website or call before you go to confirm the info, there are often last minute changes which they do not report to us!  If you have missed the Easter egg hunts in your area (or they were canceled), see this page about how to easily have your own backyard or local park Easter egg hunt.

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Updates for September 2023

Easter egg hunts are back! I'm updating the info every day. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a few days before) to publish their dates, times and details. I'm updating their information daily as it comes in., but there are thousands yet to check. When we CONFIRM an event for 2023, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page. Orange highlights means it was definitely held last year, but we have not yet been able to confirm it for this year.

RELATED: You may also want to go to a local farm to Pick Your Own fruit and vegetables; strawberries start very soon in most areas! Farms will be open, and it's quite safe out in a field, where people are not close to each other!
And if you are looking to save money on children's clothes, toys, books, etc, find a local children's consignment sale, also often held by churches in the Spring and Fall, click here!

ALWAYS click the links to check date and time with the event's own website, as there are often last minute cancellations, postponements or changes to locations due to weather (like heavy rains) or logistical problems, just click on the link to the event's website and (in most cases), you want to click on the "events" link or "calendar" link on their website. Or use their site search for "Easter". Do let them know you found them here, so they will update us next year. Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to their websites, Facebook pages and calendars. Besides egg hunts, there are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch!
If you need to add your egg hunt or update your existing information, click on these links.

 

Easter Egg Hunt, Parade and Event Listings

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Cumberland County

  • Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine Easter egg Hunt and Egg Day - Easter egg hunt, Other activities
    142 Free Street, Portland, Maine 04101. Phone: 207-828-1234. Fax: 207-828-5726. Email: info@kitetails.org. Event date and time: Be sure to see their website, They have hunts for different age groups over two days, Good Friday and on Saturday.  
    Before Hours Dinosaur Egg Hunt (Saturday) 9-10am - A Mama Dinosaur has left her eggs throughout the Museum & Theatre and we need help collecting them! Search for colorful dino eggs stuffed with treats and try your luck taking our "Golden Dino Egg Challenge!" While you're searching and playing, stop by to create a dinosaur fossil rubbing, just like a real paleontologist. Ideal for children ages 3-10 and their families $10/person for the Egg Hunt or $18/person for the Egg Hunt and to Stay & Play (Museum & Theatre members receive 10% off); babies under 18 months are free. Register online, by phone at (207) 828-1234, or stop by the front desk. Click here to register online for the Dino hunt
    Tiny Tots Egg Hunt (for Toddlers) (Friday) 9-10am - We're celebrating spring with a toddler-friendly egg hunt! Search for plastic eggs stuffed with treats throughout the Museum & Theatre. While you're searching and playing, stop by to meet baby chicks and create an egg inspired craft to take home.  Ideal for ages 0-4 years old and their families. We also have Before Hours Dinosaur Egg Hunt for children ages 3-10 on Saturday! $10/person for the Egg Hunt or $18/person for the Egg Hunt and to Stay & Play (Museum & Theatre members receive 10% off); babies under 18 months are free. Register online, by phone at (207) 828-1234, or stop by the front desk.  Click here to register online for the Tiny Tots hunt!
  • Falmouth Congregational Church United Church of Christ Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
    267 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME. Phone: 207-781-3413. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023,  from 11 AM to 1 PM.  Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Rain or shine. Dress for the weather and bring a basket. Meet Slugger from the Portland Sea Dogs. All welcome at this family friendly FREE event. There will be egg hunts for children up to 12 years of age, games to play, bouncy houses to enjoy, face painting, music and great food. The hunt will be divided into four age groups. Try a cake walk and win a cake. Dress for the weather and bring a basket. Come meet Slugger and Steamer. Admission is free! The church is located next to Town Hall. This event is free of charge. Be sure to bring an Easter Basket!
  • First Baptist Church & First Parish Church - Easter egg hunt, Just show up Preregistration is NOT required, Cancelled in bad weather, FREE event, Bring a basket to collect the eggs
    William H. Rowe School, 52 School Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Phone: (207) 846-5814. Email: fbcyofficevt@gmail.com. Event date and time: Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 9am to 10am, the 5 and under group starts at 9 sharp! . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. Grab your basket and mud boots and come hunt for eggs! This event will be held at William H. Rowe School, where parking is plentiful. At 9 am, children 5 and under can collect eggs at the Rowe playground! At 9:15am, children 6 and over can collect eggs on the Rowe soccer fields! This event is hosted by First Baptist Church and First Parish Church. Coffee and baked goods to be provided by First Universalist Church. Click here for our Facebook page. . (ADDED: March 29, 2023)
  • Smiling Hill Farm Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt, There is an admission fee, Baskets are provided, restrooms, porta-potties, Food or concessions, farm animals
    Smiling Hill Farm, Westbrook, ME 04092. Phone: 207-775-4818. Email: barnyard@smilinghill.com. Event date and time: see their website for this year's dates, Times: 9:00, 11:00, 1:00, 3:00. Due to the overwhelming response last year, we will have four different times available on Saturday AND Sunday, with a limited number of tickets offered for each time. To guarantee availability, tickets MUST be purchased at the Farm (or by phone) BEFORE the day of the event. See below. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no tickets sold the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased here  . (UPDATED: March 12, 2019)
  • The Rock Church - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, FREE admission, Children's crafts, Children's music and storytelling, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Farm animals are present, restrooms, face painting, inflatables or bounce house, petting zoo
    66 Gorham Road, Scarborough, ME 04074. Phone: 207-883-7625. Email: sue.davis@rockmaine.com. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, multiple times from 9:00 am to 2pm, register on theior website under Events. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Free - no payments needed for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. Come to our Easter Egg Hunt! All the fun begins at 9:00 AM. We have a petting zoo, obstacle course, over 7,000 Easter Eggs filled with Candy, Crafts for Kids! IT'S ALL FREE!!!.
  • Wilbur's Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
    174 Lower Main St Freeport, ME. Phone: 207-865-4071. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 10 am to 12 pm.  WWilbur’s Annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Basket). The egg hunt area will be divided into an age 5 and under section, and an age 6 and up section. Due to the anticipated HIGH VOLUME of attendees there will be an enforced 15 EGG/PIECE limit per child. Please note: As in previous years only a certain number of children will be allowed into the hunt are at a time so everyone can enjoy the experience. Please expect to wait in line for your turn. Easter Bunny and Wilbur the Moose will be available for photo ops from 10 am to 12 pm - so bring your camera!
  • Yamount Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
    Royal River Park, 111 E Elm St, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10 am. Holding the egg hunt for over 30 years. Wear your boots and join us for this fun favorite, sponsored by Yarmouth Community Services and the Village Improvement Society. Children hunt for plastic, toy-filled eggs in the Royal River Park (weather permitting). The hunt features two separate hunt areas: one for ages 4 and under and the other for ages 5 - 7. Bring your favorite Easter basket. Inclement weather arrangements will be announced on-line and Facebook. This is a FREE event. No registration required. Find us on-line or on Facebook for updates on programs, weather cancellations, or delays.For Ages: 2 - 7.

York County

  • Buxton Free Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
    Tory Hill Field Rt 202 , Buxton, ME 04093. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 10 am. The event begins at 10am promptly so plan to get there early. Sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis & Buxton. Held at Tory Hill Field Rt 202 Behind the Timberline store For Ages 10 & Under. There will also be a special appearance by the Easter bunny.
  • Kennebunk Elementary School Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
    Town Hall, Kennebunk, ME 04043. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:45 to 12 pm. Generally the Friday before Easter, Meet us at the Town Hall (0-4 years olds) or Hope Woods (5-12 year olds) at 9:45am for a 10:00am start. The event is for ages 2-8 and starts promptly at 10am. (recommended to arrive 15 minutes early). Hop on over to this fun filled event. After egg hunt, enjoy some great family entertainment. FREE event will take place regardless of weather. Sponsored by the Recreation Department. Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10am. We strongly suggest arriving by 9:45 am.
  • Kittery Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
    Shapleigh Field, Kittery, ME. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a week before Easter, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 ) for Ages 2-5 at 9:00am and Ages 6-10 at 10:30am. AGES 2-5: 9:00AM |andAGES 6-10: at 10:00AM. Peter Cottontail will be hiding Easter eggs and candy for youth ages 2-10 in Kittery at Shapleigh Field. Hop on over and get your Easter egg surprise! Children will also get to meet the Easter Bunny himself! Cost: Free! No registration required. Easter Egg Hunt will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Parental supervision is mandatory... FREE!
  • Old Orchard Beach, Maine Annual Easter Egg Extravaganza - Easter egg hunt
    Old Orchard Beach  Loranger Middle School, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064. Phone: 207-934-0860. Event date and time: We don't yet know if they are holding it in 2023, as it wasn't held the past 2 years, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Parade, Easter egg hunt, photos with the OOB Bunny costumed character, animal balloons and other fun-filled games. All free to the general public. Sponsored by Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department. FMI: 207-934-0860.
  • Saco Community Center Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
    75 Franklin St, Saco, ME 04072. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 9 am. Join us for our first "Egg Hunt with Your Peeps" Event! This event is a NEW spin on our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will be basket decorating, prizes, a photo booth, refreshments with the Easter Bunny, and of course an Egg Hunt. Please bring your own basket, but the decorating supplies will be provided. We are limiting the event to 100 children who are in 3rd grade and under. Pre-registration required!
    9:00AM-9:30AM- Basket Decorating *Please bring your own basket. Decorating supplies will be provided
    9:30AM-9:45AM- Egg Hunt for children 0-4 years old
    9:50AM-10:00AM- Egg Hunt for children 5-9 years old
    10:00AM-10:30AM- Peep Social Hour with the Easter Bunny & Refreshments

     

 

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