There is no better way to welcome signs of spring than egg hunts and cute family photos. The Manhattan area has many Easter and spring themed events for all ages.
Manhattan Area Egg Hunts
April 5
Easter Bash
Easter Bash is happening again this year at 1 p.m. with over 10,000 Easter eggs. Other activities include food trucks, sack races and fun activities for the whole family. Get details.
April 11
The Genesis Health Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt is Friday, April 11! We have lots of fun activities PLUS a bounce house for the kids and face painting! Adults will have their own egg hunt! Get more information.
April 12
Easter Egg Hunt at Valley View Life, Junction City
Junction City/Geary County and surrounding communities you are invited to hunt 20,000 eggs. The morning will be filled with tons of fun, including bounce houses, carnival games, face painting and an egg hunt featuring 20,000 eggs. The event is open to the public and the hunt is FREE for children ages 0-12. Grand prize winners in each age group of 0-3, 4-7 8-12.
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Rohling Homestead Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Head out to Rohling Homestead for their fifth annual Easter egg hunt. Admission is $5/person for 10 eggs. Get more details and see pictures here.
ZOOrific EGGStravaganza at Rolling Hills
Half-price admission for children ages 3-18 (2 and under free) all day for the Zoo’s eggstravaganza event! Activities include an egg hunt at the bunny patch, keeper chats, feeding encounters, snow cones, food trucks, golden egg hunt and more. Get details.
Egg Hunt at the Kansas State Capitol
You’re invited to the 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Kansas Capitol on Saturday, April 12, from 1-2 p.m. It’s free and children of all ages and abilities are welcome! Egg hunting will be done by age group in two timed rounds at 1:15 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. to ensure the safety of all and allow time to enjoy other fun activities including games, crafts, music, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny! At 1:30 p.m., we will have a Sensory-Friendly Hunt for folks who may need extra assistance or space. After each egg hunt, children will trade in eggs for age-appropriate gift bags that contain CANDY and fun activities. There will be allergy-friendly bags for those who need them.
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April 18
Hoppin’ in the Hops at A&H Farm (21+)
Over $2000 worth of prizes will be given away including drinks, gift cards, toys, gifts, food, farm passes, and lots more! Purchase your ticket online. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please note we have changed up the ticket structure, so read carefully to make sure you get exactly what you want! Season Pass members are free to attend, and have the option to upgrade. Tickets here.
April 19
The Great Farm Egg Hunt
We’ll have acres of hunting ground, and our activities such as the giant slide, petting zoo, and storybooks will be open! The eggs will not be filled, but that is on purpose! To make our event allergy friendly, we have designed an egg chute for our friends to count out their eggs and receive a treat from the Bunny and his spring crew! Be sure to come hungry, we have a brunch and lunch option! Everyone over age 2 will need a ticket.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Fort Riley’s Exchange
It’s time for the 8th annual Fort Riley Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Open to our entire military community, this family friendly event features seven different hunting zones, each specifically designed for different age groups from infant to age 12.
Eggs will be filled with candy or prize tickets. Turn tickets found into the Exchange to claim a prize! Get details.
Easter Festival and Egg Hunt at First Christian Church
Enjoy a happy time with the whole family and community! Different zones for the following age groups: 0-3 years old, 4-6 years old, 7-10 years old.
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April 20
Egg Hunt at Manhattan Baptist Church
Everything starts at 11 a.m. with music, a message from the Bible, free food, and a HUGE free EGG HUNT with THOUSANDS of EGGS! All are welcome! A caring nursery and children’s class is provided.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Wamego United Methodist
Don’t forget your Easter baskets and probably a jacket too. The eggs will be hidden throughout the church lawn.
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