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Registration for 2025 Easter events to begin March 1

February 17 2025

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate the Easter season with two exciting events, the 4th annual Breakfast with the Bunny and the 45th annual Easter Egg Hunt!

Registration for both events will be available on MyRec beginning Saturday, March 1, at 8 a.m.

Breakfast with the Bunny

Date: Saturday, April 5 
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center, 2000 Grove Hill Road 
Cost: $10 per person

Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast provided by Another Broken Egg and participate in a variety of fun activities! This event is designed for children ages five and under, who must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 6 months are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m., and guests can hop into activities throughout the morning, including:

  • Easter egg hunts
  • Balloon animals, face painting, a petting zoo, inflatables and a train ride
  • Photos with the Easter bunny

Everyone in attendance must have a ticket.

45th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Date: Saturday, April 19 
Time: 9 a.m. start
Location: Duck Samford Baseball Park, 335 Airport Road
Cost: $5 per child

Thousands of Easter eggs filled with candy and toys will be hidden across the park’s fields! Lucky participants who find a grand prize egg will win a special prize basket filled with gift cards, toys and Easter goodies. Registration for Auburn residents begins Saturday, March 1, with non-resident registration opening on Saturday, March 15, space permitting. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ups will be accepted.

Registered participants will receive a map of the hunting grounds via email. Check-in with Parks and Recreation staff upon arrival to receive a wristband indicating your age group, hunt time and field number.
The schedule is as follows:

  • Ages 0-3: 10:30 a.m. on Field 10 first fields on the left
  • Ages 4-6: 10:45 a.m. on Field 9 first fields on the left
  • Ages 7-8: 11:00 a.m. on Field 7 Bo Cavin fields
  • Ages 9-10: 11:15 a.m. on Field 5 Bo Cavin fields

In addition to the egg hunts, families can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, inflatables and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

In the event of inclement weather, the Easter Egg Hunt will be rescheduled for Sunday, April 20, at 2 p.m.

Food truck vendors interested in participating in the Easter Egg Hunt can apply online at auburnalabama.org/easter-egg-hunt.

For more information or businesses interested in sponsoring either Easter events, please contact Gabby Filgo, Community and Special Programs Administrator, at 334-501-2930 or gfilgo@auburnalabama.org. For more information about Auburn Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, please contact 334-501-2930, visit auburnalabama.org/parks or follow @COAParksAndRec on Facebook and Instagram.