Spring is officially here, and that means Easter egg hunts are popping up all over the Birmingham area. From large community hunts with thousands of eggs to neighborhood events and spring festivals, there are plenty of ways for kids to grab their baskets and join the fun. If you’re looking for the best Birmingham Easter egg hunts in 2026, we’ve rounded up family-friendly events happening across Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, downtown Birmingham, and beyond.
Many of these events happen the weekends leading up to Easter Sunday, which falls on April 5 in 2026. This guide will continue to be updated as more Easter egg hunts and spring events around Birmingham are announced.
Easter egg hunts and Easter events happening around Birmingham in 2026
Trinity United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Trinity West Homewood Campus
🗓 Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 12:30–2:00 PM
Families are invited to hop over to Trinity United Methodist Church for a free afternoon of Easter fun. The event includes crafts, activities, and staggered egg hunts for different age groups so everyone gets a chance to collect plenty of eggs. Guests can arrive around 12:15 PM for a light lunch and crafts before the first hunt begins.
Oak Mountain State Park Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Market
📍 Oak Mountain State Park – Discover Shelby Pavilion Area
🗓 Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
This popular Shelby County event combines a huge Easter egg hunt with a spring market and family activities. Egg hunts are organized by age group throughout the day, and families can also enjoy vendors, food, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Homewood Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Patriot Park
🗓 Saturday, March 28, 2026
The annual Homewood Easter Egg Hunt is a favorite for families with younger kids. Participants hunt eggs with children in their own age group, and the Easter Bunny will be hopping around for photos.
Egg Hunt Times:
10:00 AM – Ages 0–3
10:00 AM – Ages 6–7
11:00 AM – Ages 4–5
11:00 AM – Ages 8–10
Be sure to bring your own basket.
Bluff Park United Methodist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Bluff Park UMC – Hoover
🗓 Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Gathering at 10:30 AM | Hunts begin at 11:00 AM
Bluff Park UMC hosts one of the larger church egg hunts in the area with more than 10,000 eggs, special prize eggs, door prizes, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
City of Birmingham Spring Festival at Railroad Park
📍 Railroad Park – Downtown Birmingham
🗓 Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Railroad Park’s spring festival brings together family activities, food trucks, music, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Kids can participate in an egg hunt while families enjoy an afternoon in one of Birmingham’s most popular parks.
Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic at Buck Creek Park
Hosted by First United Methodist Church of Alabaster
📍 Buck Creek Park – Alabaster
🗓 Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM
This relaxed community event includes a picnic lunch followed by an Easter egg hunt divided by age group. Families can expect inflatables, games, and plenty of space for kids to run around.
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Pleasant Hill UMC – McCalla
🗓 Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Pleasant Hill UMC hosts a family-friendly Easter celebration with egg hunts for children from birth through 5th grade. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Trussville YMCA
🗓 Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6:30-8pm
Food, games, crafts, candy and more!
Vestavia Hills Easter Eggstravaganza
📍 Wald Park – Vestavia Hills
🗓 Friday, April 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
This annual Vestavia Hills event includes egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts, and baby animals for kids to visit. The relaxed format makes it especially great for younger children.
Bunny Hop Egg Hunt – Cahaba Heights
📍 Fox Field
🗓 Friday, April 3, 2026 | 2:00pm
Families in the Cahaba Heights area can enjoy an afternoon of egg hunting, games, snacks, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
UAB Dragon Egg Hunt
📍 UAB Campus Green
🗓 Saturday, April 4th 2026 | 1:45am
UAB’s annual Dragon Egg Hunt invites families to campus for a fun afternoon of egg hunting, games, and activities. Children can hunt for eggs across the Campus Green while enjoying crafts and other family-friendly entertainment.
Mountain Brook Easter Egg Roll
📍 Grassy Field by O neal Library
🗓 Saturday, April 4th 2026 |10am
Hunt the Hills – Vestavia Hills Merchant Egg Hunt
📍 Vestavia Hills Business Districts
🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Instead of a traditional egg hunt in a field, this event turns local businesses into the hunt. Families can visit participating shops and collect eggs filled with candy, toys, coupons, and special offers.
Easter at the Birmingham Zoo
📍 Birmingham Zoo
🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026
The Birmingham Zoo is hosting one of the most epic egg hunts in the Southeast this spring. Families can enjoy the hunt as part of a day at the zoo, and the event is included with regular zoo admission.
While you’re there, be sure to check out Dino Safari, which will also be open during the event.
Grab a basket, bring a few friends, and get ready for one of the sweetest spring traditions around Birmingham.
