Grab an Easter basket and some pastel clothing, because Easter and the Easter bunny are on their way! Whether you’re looking for a fun Easter Egg Hunt for the kids or brunch for the family so you don’t have to cook, we have compiled it all into one place for you.

Easter Egg Hunts 

Waveland Park Easter Egg Hunt
Perkins Elementary School
April 9, 10 – 11 a.m.
Free

Easter Egg Hunt at the Johnston Town Center
April 10 at 1 p.m.
Free
Age groups: 0 – 2, 3 – 5, and 6 – 10

Family Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt 
Indianola Activity Center
April 8, 8 p.m. 
$9, ages 2 – 13

Easter Events 

Easterfest
Grace Church
April 16, 9 a.m. – Noon
Free
Family-friendly Easter celebration with inflatables, donuts, giveaways, and candy scramble. 

Eggstravaganza
Blank Park Zoo
April 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free with price of regular zoo admission.
Explore the zoo while on a Zoo-Wide Egg Scavenger Hunt and get a photo with the Easter bunny. Turn your eggs in at the end for a yummy prize. 

Family Easter
Living History Farms
April 16, 9 a.m. – Noon
$7 for members and $8 for non-members
Celebrate Easter in the 1876 town of Walnut Hill with Easter egg hunts, baby farm animals, horse-drawn wagon rides, games, and more. You can even get your photo with the Easter bunny.

Easter Brunch

Easter Brunch at Tournament Club of Iowa 
$30 for adults, $15 for ages 12 and under 
Reservations required (10 a.m. and Noon) 

Easter Brunch at Gilroy’s 
Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
$27.99, get our special All You Care to Eat Easter Brunch, served family style to your table.

Easter Brunch at The Club Car Restaurant and Lounge
$19.95/adult, $9.95/kids 
Unlimited Bloody Marys and Mimosas for $15 
Reservations highly recommended (8 a.m. – 2 p.m.) 

Easter Brunch at Mulberry Street Tavern
Sunday, April 17
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Share a table with your family and friends to create lasting memories!

Easter Brunch at Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Sunday, April 17
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$55/person, $18/kids, five and under free
Enjoy bottomless mimosas, omelettes made-to-order, seasonal cupcakes from Creme Cupcake, and more! Call 515-645-4065 to reserve your spot.