Hunt for eggs, Easter Bunny events around metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — Easter being celebrated late this spring means more time for events like egg hunts and Easter Bunny photos. Check out these cities in the C & G Newspapers coverage area hosting activities for kids, adults — and even dogs. If you know of one we should add, email calendar@candgnews.com.

April 3
Decorate pysanki: Learn tradition of using beeswax to write on and then dye Ukrainian Easter eggs, noon-4 p.m., Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., (248) 691-7555, facebook.com/cityofoakpark
 

April 5
Spring carnival: Egg hunt, Easter Bunny photos, inflatables, balloon sculptures, face painting, seed planting and bike helmet raffle, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., cityofwarren.org/events/warren-spring-carnival-2025

Egg hunt: Presented by Harrison Township Firefighters Local #1737, ages 12 and younger should bring own basket for hunt at 11 a.m., also photos with Easter Bunny and Sparky the Fire Dog, games and more starting at 10 a.m., football field at L’Anse Creuse High School, 38495 L’Anse Creuse Road in Harrison Township, (586) 466-1450

Egg scramble: For ages 3-10 starting at 2 p.m., also appearance by Easter Bunny, plus bounce houses, balloons and more entertainment inside gym from 1:45-4 p.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, register at register.shelbytwp.org, facebook.com/shelbytwpparksandrec

Easter Bunny lunch: Surprise entertainer at 11 a.m., pizza and salad with floppy-eared friend at 11:15 a.m., for ages 10 and younger and their families, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, register.shelbytwp.org, facebook.com/shelbytwpparksandrec

The Bunny Trail: Collect candy, eggs and goodies from local businesses during free indoor event, also Easter Bunny photos and doughnuts/hot cocoa, 10-11:30 a.m., Stony Creek Church, 45835 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica, Facebook

Easter basket giveaway: Southfield Police Department to hand out 200-plus baskets with candy and toys on first-come, first-served basis, 9-11 a.m., Southfield Municipal Campus parking lot (outside Southfield Parks & Recreation), 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5346, ltomasino@cityofsouthfield.com, facebook.com/southfieldcityhall

April 9
Egg hunt for adults: Find candy, prizes and raffle tickets for chance to win food/drink gift certificates, appliances, electronics and more, for ages 21 and older, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dooley Park, 30889 Edison Drive in Roseville, after-party at World’s End Craft Burger Bar, 16420 13 Mile Road in Roseville, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org

April 11-12
Egg hunts: Also craft, HOPstacle course, carnival-style games and family photo station, for ages 3-10, held rain or shine, 4-7:30 p.m. April 11 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, walk-ins welcome but register for discount at (248) 524-3570 or troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/spring-egg-hunt

April 12
Egg hunts: Also crafts, photos with Easter Bunny and coffee and doughnuts, activities for kids in preschool-fifth grade, 10 a.m.-noon, Fellowship Chapel, 12875 E. 14 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 264-4692, fellowshipchapel.net

• 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Madison Heights Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road, register at bit.ly/MHEggHunt25, facebook.com/madisonheightsrecreation

• Also photos with “special guest,” for ages 2-10 with adaptive area available, 10-11 a.m., Huron Park, 18605 Frazho Road in Roseville, if inclement weather event will move to Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org

• Also Easter Bunny photos, small games, face painting, crafts and more, bring own camera, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rochester Avon Recreation Authority Fieldhouse, 500 E. Second St., registration required, rararecreation.org

• Also mini games, farm animals and Easter Bunny photos, 10 a.m.-noon, Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, more information at myctpr.com/247/easter-egg-citement, register for time slot at register.clintontownship.com

• Free event for ages 5 and younger at 9 a.m., ages 6-9 at 10 a.m. and ages 10-12 at 11 a.m., Shelby Township’s Best, 50940 Shelby Road, RSVP to (248) 963-1575 or register at shelbytownshipsbest.com/egghunt25

Egg hunt for dogs: Also photo opportunities with spring-themed props, 12:30 p.m., MiDog Park in Memorial Park, 24820 Flower Ave. in Eastpointe, furry friends must have active MiDog Park fob, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org

April 13
Bunny Brunch: Eat gourmet brunch, meet Easter Bunny and participate in helicopter egg drop and hunt, also professional photos, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, register at warmemorial.org/event calendar11/bunny-brunch2025

Egg hunt: Also treat stations along bunny trail, Easter Bunny photos in Red Barn and egg painting, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, register for time slot at buff.ly/rVHHkC5, facebook.com/fhspecialservices

April 17
Egg scramble: Ages 1-2 search for whole eggs and ages 3-7 find bottoms to match tops for prizes, outdoor event also includes trackless train ride for kids, farm animal petting zoo and family photos with Mr. Bunny, plus Friendship Factory hosting “Build Your Own Stuffed Animal Friend” station and Little Donut Factory selling concessions, 4-7 p.m., Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, register for time slot at wbparks.org/event/eggscramble

April 18
The Great Marshmallow Drop: Collect one of 15,000 marshmallows dropped from helicopter to exchange for prize during free event, 10 a.m. (11 a.m. for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities), Worden Park, corner of Lexington Boulevard and Crooks Road in Royal Oak, (248) 858-0916, facebook.com/ocparks

April 18-19
Bunnyville: Includes golden egg hunt, live entertainment, whisker painting, Easter Bunny photos, animal engagements and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org/events/bunnyville

April 19
Egg hunst: Presented by St. Clair Shores Firefighters Union and St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, bring own basket and camera, noon, Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave., (586) 445-5380

• Also crafts and treats for ages 3-12, 9:30-11 a.m., Crown of Life Lutheran Church and School, 32725 Ryan Road in Warren, (586) 264-2656, office@crownoflifelutheran.org

Helicopter egg drops: Also egg hunts with check-ins for ages 1-4 at 10 a.m. and ages 5-11 at noon, plus Bugs on Wheels from 10-11:30 a.m., petting farm and Easter Bunny from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and The Reptarium from noon-1 p.m., First Church Sterling Heights, 39400 Dequindre Road, registration required, facebook.com/firstchurchsterlingheights

Easter Eggstravaganza: Egg hunt, bounce house, obstacle course, prizes and more, 1-3 p.m., Highland Park Baptist Church, 28600 Lahser Road in Southfield, hpbc.cc/easter

April 20
Egg hunt: Also prizes and photo backdrop, around 12:30 p.m. (follows 11:30 a.m. Mass), side lawn at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 21100 Madison St. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 778-5100

Easter brunches: Buffet followed by egg hunt and Easter Bunny photos, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates in Birmingham, RSVP to (248) 644-5832 for second seating, communityhouse.com/event/easter-brunch

• Also meet Easter Bunny, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, register at fordhouse.org/events/easter-brunch

Ongoing
Easter Bunny photos: Free walk-up events, bring own camera, noon-6 p.m. April 5-6, 12-13 and 18-19, gazebo in Festival Park, north of Walton Boulevard and east of Adams Road, thevorh.com/events

• Select times until April 19, also bring dogs April 3-6, The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, reservations recommended, shoppartridgecreek.com

• Select times until April 19, also private sessions for those with sensory, physical and other developmental needs from 9-10:30 a.m. April 6, Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road in Novi, reservations recommended, shoptwelveoaks.com/pages/bunny-photos

• Take selfie with Easter Bunny and explore Enchanted Green House, noon-6 p.m. April 5-19, North Grand Court at Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, $15 donation benefits local children’s charities, thesomersetcollection.com/blog/bunny-photos

• Select times April 4-19, also pets photos from 4-7 p.m. April 7 and 14 (must be on leash or in carrier to enter building), South Court at Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, shopmacombmall.com/events