Southwestern Missouri - 2024 Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Events.org

Did you miss Easter egg hunts this year? PLAN B: hold your own, see this page!

Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Southwestern Missouri?  Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Southwestern Missouri, 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 2024

Easter egg hunts are back! We've started updating the info for this year. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a week before) to publish their dates, times and details. We're updating their information daily as it comes in. We expect pages to be up to date by mid-March.

1. When we CONFIRM an event for 2024, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page.
2. Hunts that were held in the past year or 2 but not yet confirmed for this year are in orange.
3. The ones NOT in either orange or pink are more dubious - held in the past but not confirmed in the past few years, so just our best guess! These you must call or email to confirm before you go.

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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 Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to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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Barry County

Barton County

• Impact Faith Ministry - Easter egg hunt, Children's music and storytelling, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE admission, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Other activities, restrooms
  171 SE 1st Lane, Lamar, MO 64759. Phone: (417) 214-2889. Email: impactfaithministry@gmail.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday a week before Easter Sunday 1:00 p.m.. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. Egg Hunt (by age groups), Prizes, Entertainment, Puppet Show, Gamesfor the Older Kids! First 100 persons to come and register for prizes will also receive a special Easter Goodie Basket! Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: March 18, 2019)

Camden County

• Osage Beach Parks and Recreation - Easter egg hunt,
  Osage Beach City Park, 950 Hatchery Road, Osage Beach, MO 65065. Phone: 573-302-7460. Email: Sales@LakeExpo.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024  from 11 am to 2 pm.
  

Cedar County

Christian County

• Nixa Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt,
  Nixa, MO. Email: CityHall@nixa.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it should be on Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:30 am. to 11:30 am. The Easter bunny is coming to town! Join us and our event sponsor, Mac Dental, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Easter bunny will be hopping around for pictures! Activities will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Dade County

Dallas County

Douglas County

Greene County

• Aldersgate United Methodist Church - Easter Egg Hunt
  460 West Aldersgate Dr., Nixa, MO. Phone: 417-725-4949. Email: Office@AldersgateLife.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 1 pm. for preschool-grade 5. Bring your Easter baskets and friends.
• Aurora Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  Aurora High School, 305 West Prospect Street, Aurora, MO. Email: auroramochamber121@gmail.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 at 11 am.
• Battlefield - Easter Egg Hunt
  Cherokee Trail of Tears, 5434 South Tower Dr., Battlefield, MO. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 from 9 am to 11 am. Enjoy face painting, Balloon Twister, petting zoo and a visit from Peter Rabbit and Mrs. Cottontail! Don't forget your baskets.
• Branson Parks and Recreation - Easter Egg Hunt
  Branson RecPlex ball field complex, 1501 Branson Hills Parkway, Branson, MO. Phone: 417-335-2368. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 am to 11 am. This free, family-friendly event for infants-10 years will feature inflatables, hunts for three different age groups, prizes and activities. Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, too. Hosted by Branson United Methodist and the Sanctuary of Hope Church.
• Campbell United Methodist Church - Easter Egg Hunt
  1747 E Republic Rd, Campbell, MO. Phone: 417-881-2018. Email: cumc@campbellumc.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10 am.
• Dickerson Park Zoo Party for the Planet and Enrichment EGGstravaganza - Easter Egg Hunt
  1401 West Norton Rd, Dickerson, MO. Phone: 417-833-1570. Email: facebook@dickersonparkzoo.org. Event date and time: We don't yet know if they are holding it in 2024, as it wasn't held the past 2 yearsfrom 10 am to 2 pm. Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on conservation learning stations and zookeeper chats. Also, watch the zoo's animals "hunt" when zookeepers hide papier-mache eggs filled with treats or use other egg-themed enrichment items. Activities are free with paid zoo admission. Admission is $11/adults and teens, $8/children ages 3-12.
• Evangel Temple - Easter Egg Hunt & After Party
  2020 E Battlefield, Springfield, MO. Phone: 417-883-0676. Email: evangeltemple@aol.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 11 am 15,000 candy-filled Easter eggs, inflatable’s, hotdogs, chips, soda and prizes! They will have a handicap accessible hunt.
• Faith Lutheran Helicopter egg drop - Helicopter egg dropOn April 20, children of all ages are invited to attend the ninth annual Easter egg hunt at Faith Lutheran Church at 3000 Liberty St. in Aurora.
  Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty St, Aurora, IL 60502. Phone: (630) 862-3500. Email: office@discoveringfaith.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 11 am. For kids 10 years and under. Free admission! Join us for our 9th Annual Easter Egg Drop. This event has become an anticipated community event, which all of our friends in the Fox Valley look forward to each year. While it is intended to bring focus to Faith and celebrate the renewal of spring time and the blessings of Easter….it is also a magical day in which children revel in the excitement and anticipation of Easter and all of the goodies…which is magnified by the special delivery of eggs from a helicopter! Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to this incredible event. We hope to see you there! The event will also include bounce houses, face painting, food and more.
• First and Calvary Presbyterian Church - Easter Egg Hunt
  820 E Cherry Street, Springfield, MO. Phone: 417-862-5068. Email: blessings@firstandcalvary.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 from 10-11:30 am. Family Easter Celebration with egg hunts for preschool and elementary children, cookie decorating and Easter crafts. There is no admission and all are welcome.
• First Baptist Church of Battlefield Easter Fun Day - Easter Egg Hunt
  5010 State Hwy FF, Battlefield, MO. Phone: 417-883-2131. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10 am Crafts, Easter egg hunts and an awesome story for preschool through grade 6. Easter Fun Day is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. For children through 6th grade. Children, bring your parents and a basket for Easter eggs! We will have crafts, an egg hunt, prize drawing, food, and an awesome story!
• Glendale Christian Church Easter Eggstravaganza - Easter Egg Hunt
  2110 South Blackman Rd, Glendale, MO. Phone: 417-881-7614. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Easter egg hunts for grade 5 and under and a special needs egg hunt provided. Enjoy Games, prizes, refreshments and a free picture with the Easter Bunny. Rain or Shine. Register the day of the event or pre-register online.
• Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  Hollister High School football field, 2112 State Hwy Bb, Hollister, MO. Phone: 417-334-3050. Email: info@hollisterchamber.net. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from Noon-2 pm, Activities will begin at Noon and the Easter egg hunt will be at 1 pm.
• James River Church South Campus Kids Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  6100 North 19th Street, Ozark, MO. Phone: 417-581-5433. Email: info@jamesriver.church. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 am to Noon for grade 5 and under. This free indoor event is come-and-go and features a ton of fun for the kids. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, inflatables, free doughnuts and juice, live music and more! Takes place at both JRC campuses.
• James River Church West Campus Kids Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  3953 West FR 168 in Springfield, MO. Phone: 417-581-5433. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 am to Noon for grade 5 and under. This free indoor event is come-and-go and features a ton of fun for the kids. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, inflatables, free doughnuts and juice, live music and more! Takes place at both JRC campuses.
• Nixa Christian Church Easter Egg Extravaganza - Easter Egg Hunt
  400 Northview Road, Nixa, MO. Phone: 417-725-2850. Email: office@nixacc.org. Event date and time: In previous years, it was held on Easter Sunday or the day before, so it may be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Come join us as we celebrate the RISEN CHRIST! This Sunday we will have Traditional services at 9:30
  Mosaic services will be at 11:15 There will be breakfast and an Easter egg hunt. between services So come all are welcome no exceptions! Nursery available
• Nixa Parks and Recreation Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  McCauley Park, 701 North Taylor Way, Nixa, MO. Phone: 417-725-5486. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, Activities will begin at 10 am and go until Noon. The Easter Bunny is coming to town! On Saturday, April 20th join us and our event sponsor, Mac Dental, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around for pictures too! The event begins at 10:00 am, with activities running until 11:30 am. Make sure you arrive early for your age division�s hunt time! The Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to all. Hunt times: 6 months - 2 years at 10:05 am, 3 - 5 years at 10:20 am, 6 - 8 years at 10:30 am, 9 - 12 years at 10:40 am. Don't miss out on our very first Coin Hunt on April 20th at 11:00 am, following our annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Coin Hunt is for 13+ and will take place all throughout McCauley park! Bring your own "bucket" and scavenge the park for eggs filled with quarters and gift certificates! Thank you to Central Bank of the Ozarks for the coins!The event is free and open to everyone.
• Ozark Community Center Easter Egg-STRAVAGANZA - Easter Egg Hunt
  1530 West Jackson Street, Ozark, MO. Phone: 417-581-7002 ext. 2005. Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 9:30 am.  Arrive 15 minutes prior to your egg hunt to register. 10:15 am - first hunt begins for ages 2 and under, 10:30 am - hunt begins for ages 3-4, 11 am - hunt begins for ages 5-6, 11:30 am - hunt begins for ages 7-8 and Noon - hunt begins for ages 9-10. Crafts, egg hunts and the Easter Bunny. Bring your baskets for a day of egg-citing fun. Join them on the veranda after your hunt for bounce house fun. Located on the Nature Trails at The OC.
• Redeemer Lutheran Church Nixa MO - Easter Egg Hunt
  911 W Mt Vernon St, Nixa, MO 65714. Phone: (417) 725-4288. Event date and time: In previous years, it was held on Sunday a week before Easter, so it may be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Community Event Bring your egg-hunting baskets and join us for a fun afternoon at this FREE event! We will have lunch, learn about the awesome meaning of Easter, and then have the big Easter Egg Hunt! Invite your friends and family, and join us at Redeemer Lutheran Church (Nixa Campus)!
• Republic Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  J.R. Martin Park, 300 E Hines, Republic, MO. Phone: 417-732-3500. Email: parksinfo@republicmo.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 at 10 am for ages 12 and younger. Event is free and will have 20,000 Easter eggs, bounce house, prizes, visit from the Easter Bunny and more. Sponsorship and production by Destiny Church. No registration necessary.
• Springhill Baptist Church - Easter Egg Hunt
  Springhill Baptist Church, 7370 North Farm Road 159, Springfield, MO. Phone: 417-833-5751. Email: church@springhillbaptist.church. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 1 pm. Iflatable’s, lunch, the Little Hunt for ages 0-5 and the Big Hunt for ages 6-11. The egg hunt will begin at Noon.
• Schweitzer UMC Easter egg hunt - Easter egg hunt
  Farmers Park, 2144 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65804. Phone: 417-881-6800. Email: info@sumc.com. Event date and time: Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 (usually at 9:30 am after the 5k fun run). Schweitzer is partnering with Campbell, King’s Way, and Wesley United Methodist Churches to bring families in the Springfield community together to experience a day of unity in Christ with a Run and an Easter Egg hunt. Children’s Ministry would love to accept any contributions that you’d like to make toward the goody bags for this Springfield-wide, Methodist Church-sponsored Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Farmers’ Park. Donations can be dropped off either at the Kids’ Connection Desk on Sunday or the office building on a week day. We’d appreciate donations of candy, snacks (pretzels, goldfish, applesauce pouches, fruit snacks), or small prizes (tooth brushes, small toys, playdough, etc).
• Springfield-Greene County Park Board - Easter Egg Hunt
  Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 West Farm Rd. 146., Springfield, MO. Phone: 417-837-5949. Email: parks@parkboard.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 at 10 am to 3 pm.! They will have family-oriented activities - pony rides, inflatables, arts and crafts, yard games, controlled Easter Egg Hunts and prizes for ages 3-9 and the Easter Bunny. Bring you baskets and don't forget your cameras! Cost is free, some activities have a small fee.
• University Heights Baptist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  1010 South National Ave, University Heights, MO. Phone: 417-862-0789. Email: uhbc@uhbc.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm. Enjoy inflatables, a bounce house, face painting, prizes and more.
  
• Willard Parks & Recreation Great Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  Willard Recreation Center, 233 North State Hwy. Z., Willard, MO. Phone: 417-742-2262. Email: parkdir@cityofwillard.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 at 8-11 am Join them for Easter egg hunts, Easter games, spring crafts, bounce houses, breakfast and a photo opportunity with Peter Cottontail. The egg hunts will be divided into age groups and will begin at 9 am .
  

Hickory County

Howell County

Jasper County

• James River Church Joplin Campus Kids Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Egg Hunt
  3405 Hammonds Blvd, Joplin, MO 64804. Phone: 417-581-5433. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 am to Noon for grade 5 and under. This free indoor event is come-and-go and features a ton of fun for the kids. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, inflatables, free doughnuts and juice, live music and more! Takes place at both JRC campuses.

Laclede County

Lawrence County

McDonald County

Newton County

Ozark County

Polk County

Pulaski County

Stone County

Taney County

Texas County

Vernon County

Webster County

• Marshfield Mall Easter Bunny - Photos with the Easter Bunny
  Marshfield Mall, Marshfield, MO. Event date and time: See the Mall's website for this year's dates Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Usually, it is Noon to 4:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday before Easter. Opens at 10am on April 4th. $6 each, or 2 for $10.
• Marshfield Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
  Hubble Elementary , 600 N Locust St, Marshfield, MO. Phone: (417) 859-2546. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on a Saturday, either March 23, 2024 or March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm. You are invited to come have a bite to eat, play free on inflatable activities, play games and then visit with the Easter Bunny! Free for all area children (toddler to age 10)! For more information call . Rain date a week later. Marshfield Facebook events page

Wright County

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