No yolk, folks — Easter is just four days away, and you know what that means. Peeps are on the shelves, pastel is everywhere, and it’s time to go egg hunting in AVL. 🥚
This family-friendly tradition that goes back centuries has several hoppenin’ events around town for all ages. So, grab those baskets + bonnets as we lay it all out for you.
Easter Egg Hunt | Sweeten Creek Brewing | Sat., April 16 | 12 p.m. | Free | Kids five and under can hunt until 12:30, when kids six and up will take over. Pro tip: there’s also an adult hunt at 3 p.m., plus live music + a best-dressed Easter dog costume contest. Ideas for post-hunt meals nearby: Bear’s Smokehouse South, Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack South.
Easter Scavenger Hunt | Biltmore Estate | Sat., April 16- Sun., April 17 | 10:30 a.m. | Included with admission | Created for kids nine and under, this hunt features super-sized Easter eggs hidden around the country’s largest private estate. Where to get a post-hunt meal: Village restaurants like Cedric’s Tavern, Stable Cafe, and The Creamery.
Easter Egg Hunt | The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m. | Free | Children of all ages are invited to this annual Easter Egg Hunt.Ideas for post-hunt meals nearby: Honey and Salt, Flat Rock Wood Room.
Egg Hunt | Bent Creek Community Park | Sat., April 16 | 10:00 a.m. | Bring along a dozen filled eggs to the park by 9 a.m., visit with the Easter Bunny, and munch a potluck brunch. Where to get a post-hunt meal: Apollo Flame Bistro, Pad Thai Asheville.
