Easter Egg Hunts in and around Rochester for 2026

You never know what you're going to get on Easter in Minnesota, and I'm not talking about the candy stuffed inside the eggs. The weather is always a crapshoot. Some years, we’re buried under a fresh layer of snow and forced to move the hunt into the living room; other years, it’s so beautiful that the family can spend the entire day soaking up the sun outdoors.

Parents are crossing their fingers for the latter this year because there are so many great Easter events planned in and around the Rochester area.

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Before you head out to stock those baskets, you should know that DoorDash released new 2026 data showing the Reese’s Pieces Easter Candy Gift Bag (those orange, carrot-shaped bags) is officially the most popular treat in the country.

And of course, no basket is complete without those polarizing Peeps. Check out our gallery below to see the strange new 2026 flavors hitting the shelves, including Dr. Pepper, Pop-Tarts Strawberry, and even Chili Lime Mango.

2026 Egg Hunts in the Rochester Area

3rd Annual Egg Hunt at Monkey Junction

• Date: Saturday, March 21
• Details: Free outdoor hunt with thousands of eggs and "golden egg" prizes.
• Pre-register Online

Easter Egg Hunt at Gloria Dei Lutheran

• Date: Saturday, April 4
• Details: Community hunt on the church grounds.
• View Event Page

LTS Children’s Egg Hunts

• Date: Saturday, April 4 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
• Details: Age-specific hunts in the lot across from the brewery.
• View Event Details

St. Pius X Egg Hunt

• Date: Sunday, April 12
• Details: Held following the Easter service.
• View Event Details

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2026 Easter Events in Southeast Minnesota

Austin: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

• Date: Saturday, March 28 (12:00 PM)
• Details: Includes cookie decorating, crafts, and the hunt.
• Church Event Page

Spring Valley: Good Earth Village Hunt

• Date: Sunday, March 29
• Details: Outdoor hunt located at the camp and retreat center.
• Official Events Page

Kasson: Easter Extravaganza

• Date: Wednesday, April 1 (5:30 PM)
• Details: Indoor event at the KM Community Education gym.
• Official Registration Link

Elba: Veterans Memorial Park Community Hunt

• Date: Saturday, April 4 (11:00 AM)
• Details: Traditional free community egg hunt.
• Event Info

Faribault: Shattuck-St. Mary’s Community Hunt

• Date: Saturday, April 4 (10:30 AM)
• Details: Large-scale hunt across the campus for ages 1–11.
• Event Info