Spring merriment is always in bloom in Birmingham. This season is such a wonderful time to let new memories blossom, so we curated an Easter Event Roundup for EVERYONE to enjoy - Furbabies included! Whether you’re in the mood for a photo op with the Easter bunny with your littles, frolicking through a spring market with friends, or watching your best four-legged friend hunt eggs of their own, we have you covered.
Homewood Park Easter Egg Hunt
WHEN: Saturday, April 9th from 3PM-5PM
WHAT: Visit the Homewood Athletic Complex for a quintessential Easter day filled with prizes, bounce houses, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, and OF COURSE an Easter Egg Hunt. Egg hunts are organized by age for toddlers up to 10 years old - remember to bring your own baskets from home. The first hunt begins at 3:30 pm for the little ones and ends at 4:30 for your older kiddos.
Mt. Laurel’s Spring Festival
WHEN: Saturday, April 9th from 10AM-3PM
Photo by: The Town of Mt Laurel
WHAT: Celebrate spring in the charming town of Mt Laurel. This is such an amazing way to kick-start the season! Whether you’re frolicking with friends or your family, there is something for everyone here. Enjoy a day shopping this vibrant street fair, savoring dishes from the best local food trucks, and strolling the idyllic streets of one of Birmingham’s sweetest neighborhoods.
UAB Dragon Hunt
WHEN: Sunday, April 3rd. Gates open at 1PM and Egg Hunt starts at 2PM
Photo by: UAB
WHAT: Each year the Annual Dragon Hunt has grown in size. The move of this family-friendly free event to PNC Field (located at the corner of University Boulevard and 11th Street South) will offer three separate egg hunt areas for your little ones. Pre-registration is now available online here and will allow quick access on event day. Those who pre-register have the opportunity to receive a UAB prize when you check in to the event!
Oak Mountain State Park Easter Egg Hunt (Your furbabies can hunt too!)
WHEN: Saturday April 16th from 9AM-4PM
WHAT: Bring your best Easter baskets because Oak Mountain has OVER 20,000 FILLED eggs this year! The hunt will be located off of Terrace Drive in the Multi-use Field by the Discover Shelby Pavilion. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around for free pictures and the kiddos can get some of their own air time in the bounce houses! THE BEST PART, the last hunt of the day will be for pups only! Count us in!
Sips n Strokes Easter Painting Class
WHEN: Wednesday April 6th at 7PM
Photo by: Sips n Strokes
WHAT: Find your inner Picasso this spring season with a class at Sips n Strokes. This artistic experience is located in downtown Birmingham. We highly recommend taking a look at their April calendar because there are several dates and different style selections to choose from. Bring your favorite bubbly and your best friends for a night to remember (we’ve found from personal experience that the art looks better after several sips of chardonnay).
Bluff Park Annual Easter Egg Hunt
WHEN: Saturday, April 9th from 9:30AM-11AM
WHAT: Calling all kiddos 5th grade and under. Bluff Park UMC is hosting their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt! Welcome and Registration begins at 9:30 am and the egg hunt follows at 10:30 am. This all-outdoors event is such a sweet memory for your family. The Easter Bunny will be visiting for photos and fun!