From the chic pastel clothing to the cute baby chicks, there is absolutely no holiday more adorable than Easter. This year you and your kids can make extra magical memories at one of these fun Easter egg hunts near Knoxville TN.
Not only are most of these Knoxville Easter events totally free, but they also offer added fun like live music, food, crafts, games, bunny photos, and more!
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Events & Easter Egg Hunts in Knoxville
As you view each event, keep in mind that children are required to bring their own baskets or bags for all the egg hunts. If all you have is a plastic grocery bag, that is completely fine. Your kids just need SOMETHING to collect their bounty.
1. Bunny Photos
March 10 – April 8, 2023
West Town Mall
7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
Capture the memories with an adorable Easter Bunny photo session. The cost varies based on the photo package you choose.
2. Easter Bunny Meet and Greet
April 1, 2023
Smart Toys and Books
9700 Kingston Pike #12, Knoxville
FREE with advanced reservation
Kids can meet the Easter bunny and take a free photo. Reservations are required. Bookings will begin on March 20th.
3. Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt
April 1, 2023
Grace Baptist Church Knoxville
7171 Oak Ridge Hwy #2730, Knoxville
FREE Admission
This fantastic event will have inflatables, food, games, prizes, and hundreds of Easter eggs. Hunt zones are separated by age and ability.
4. Fountain City Annual Easter Festival
April 1, 2023
Fountain City Park
117 Hotel Road, Knoxville
FREE Admission
This Easter event will have a variety of egg hunts separated by age and kids’ activities. Hunts will be separated by age.
5. Big Egg Hunt! Dinosaur Edition
April 1 and 8, 2023
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr, Knoxville
Admission: $27 per adult (non-members), $25 per child (non-member)
At this BIG Easter egg hunt, guests can search for over 10,000 eggs around the zoo. All the eggs will be empty, but children can return them for a stuffed animal prize at the end of the hunt.
If you find a golden egg, you can win ride passes or free zoo memberships! How cool is that?
This year, the hunt area will be filled with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs to make the day even more exciting. The April 1st date is for members only.
6. RiverView Easter Festival
April 7-8, 2023
Riverview Family Farm
12130 Prater Lane, Knoxville
Admission: $7 per person
Enjoy a day of Easter fun on the farm, complete with egg hunts and other fun Easter activities!
7. Ancient Lore Egg Hunt
April 8, 2023
Ancient Lore Village
7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville
Admission: $15 per person
Kids will explore a unique Easter trail where they will hop through 10 different stations receiving an egg at each one. There will also be Easter Bunny photos, yard games, and more.
Admission also includes a self-guided tour of the village.
8. East Knox County Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, 2023
East Knox County Elementary School
9300 Rutledge Pike, Mascot
FREE Admission
Kids will enjoy a festive Easter egg hunt with photo props, concessions, and more. This event is sponsored by Hopewell Church.
9. Epic Egg Hunt
April 8, 2023
Dante Church of God
414 Dante School Rd, Knoxville
FREE Admission
Enjoy a family fun zone with bounce houses, bunny meet and greets, a cake walk, concessions, and more! Of course, there will also be an epic egg hunt separated by age.
10. Easter Festival
April 8, 2023
Grace Luthern Church
9076 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville
FREE Admission
Guests will enjoy an Easter egg hunt, food, and of course, Jesus. There will be a fun Passion Play recounting the story of Easter for kids of all ages.
11. Stanley’s Anual Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, 2023
Stanley’s Greenhouse
3029 Davenport Rd, Knoxville
FREE Admission
At this unique egg hunt, visitors to Stanley’s Greenhouse will search for eggs among the plants.
The eggs contain coupons for various prizes such as a free plant, 10% off your purchase, and more. There is a limit of 1 egg per customer while supplies last.
12. Cookie Decorating
April 8, 2021
Marble City Sweets
9307 Kingston Pike Suite B, Knoxville
Cost: $2 per cookie
Join Chef Lisa and Chef Malia for a fun Easter cookie decorating experience. There will also be opportunities to design Easter baskets filled with deliciously scrumptious goodies.
13. Family Bunny Painting
Various Dates in March and April 2023
Painting with a Twist
2415 Callahan Dr, Knoxville or
10939 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
Cost: $27 – $35 per person, depending on the project chosen
Parents and grandparents can join the kiddos for easy bunny canvas art classes just in time for Easter.
14. Easter Brunch Cruise
April 9, 2023
Volunteer Princess Cruises
956 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville
Admission: $66 for adults, $36 for children
Enjoy scenic views and tasty brunch food, including glazed ham, roasted chicken, spring salad, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, muffins, fruits, veggies, mimosas, and more!
15. Parent and Child Easter Cooking Classes
Various Dates in March and April 2023
The Cutting Edge Classroom
150 N Martinwood Rd Ste 402, Knoxville
The cost varies based on the chosen class.
At these unique and festive Easter events, parents and children will work together to make exploding Easter cupcakes, bunny and egg sugar cookies, or adorable chick and bunny donuts from scratch.
Easter Events Near Knoxville
Though the events below aren’t exactly in Knoxville, they are still close enough to enjoy the fun. From farm trips to train rides, these events are worth the extra drive. If you are looking for Maryville egg hunts, click here.
16. Hillside Barn 1st Anual Easter Egg Hunt
March 25, 2023
Hillside Barn
4621 Markwood Rd, Loudon
FREE Admission, some activities require an extra charge
Guests will enjoy face painting, a petting zoo, nerf gun wars, inflatables, craft vendors, and of course a spectacular easter egg hunt. Multiple hunts will be held throughout the day with prize eggs available in every round.
17. Egg Hunt & Waffle Bar
April 1, 2023
Centennial Golf Course
101 Centennial Boulevard, Oak ridge
Cost: $12 per person
The price for this unique Easter event includes all-you-can-eat waffles and toppings. Following breakfast, there will be an exciting outdoor egg hunt.
Proceeds will go benefit Girls Inc. of TN Valley.
18. Oak Ridge Community Egg Hunt
April 1, 2023
A.K. Bissell Park
1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge
FREE Admission
This fun and traditional Easter egg hunt is for kids in 4th grade or younger. Pre-registration is required.
19. Loudon Parks and Rec
April 1, 2023
Loudon Municipal Park
1470 Roberson Spring Rd, Loudon
FREE Admission
The Easter Bunny will be at this fun egg hunt festival. Some of the usual train rides, bounce houses, and games may be on hold this year.
20. Deep Well Farm Easter Festival
April 1, 2, 7, and 8, 2023
Deep Well Farm
9567 US-11, Lenoir City
Admission: $10/per person
Enjoy tons of Easter-themed activities like face painting, wagon rides, a petting zoo, a playground, and more! Egg hunts will be separated by age.
21. Mayfield Farm Easter Festival
April 1, 2, 7, and 8, 2023
Mayfield Farm
257 TN-307, Athens
Admission: $17/per person egg hunt only, $27/per person with bunny breakfast
Your admission to the egg hunt includes tons of bonus attractions like a playground, bounce pillow, yard games, tire swings, and much more! For an additional charge, you can also enjoy a bunny breakfast with pancakes, fruit, and various sides.
22. Easter EGGstravaganza
April 1 and 8, 2023
Friendly Farms
1104 Rebel Hollow Rd, Tazewell
Admission: $10 per person
This EGGstravanganza will feature multiple egg hunts, storybook trails, and a petting zoo with baby goats, lambs, chicks, and more.
23. FREE Bunny Photos
April 1-9, 2023 (select dates)
Bass Pro Shops
3629 Outdoor Sportsman Pl, Kodak
Kids can enjoy a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and a free printed 4×6 photo! Full digital and printed photo packages are also available.
24. Bunny Hopper Express
April 7 and 8, 2023
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
45 Mitchell St, Bryson City
Enjoy a scenic 4-hour roundtrip train ride with Easter treats and visits from the big bunny himself. At the midway point, kids will enjoy tons of fun Easter-themed activities and an exciting egg hunt.
The cost varies based on your chosen experience package.
25. Egg Hunt on the Farm
April 7 and 8, 2023
Narramore Farms
199 Laurel Bluff Rd, Kingston
Admission: $12 per person
Each year, this is one of the most anticipated Easter egg hunts near Knoxville. You’ll enjoy face painting, a petting zoo, food vendors, craft vendors, Easter Bunny photos, and more!
Egg hunts will be scheduled all throughout the day!
26. Brunch with the Easter Bunny
April 8, 2023
Cook n’ Craft Academy
418 Wharf St, Loudon
Admission: $18 adults, $12 kids
At this fun event, kids will enjoy a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and a full, delicious breakfast. Yum! After eating, you can peruse the outdoor spring craft market.
27. Lenoir City Easter Festival
Date TBA 2023
Lenoir City Park
6707 City Park Dr, Lenoir City
FREE Admission
This traditional egg hunt will have children divided into varying age groups. There will also be Easter Bunny photos, kids’ activities, and more!
28. Heritage Egg Hunt With B-Shoc
- Location: Heritage Church, Oak Ridge
- Date: April 8, 2023
- Cost: FREE
This awesome Easter egg hunt will have thousands of eggs, inflatables, food trucks, and more! There will also be a Christian concert by B-Shoc.
29. Wear Farm Easter Festival
April 8, 2023
Wear Farm City Park
623 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge
FREE Admission
Enjoy a traditional Easter egg hunt in the park! When the kids are finished collecting their goodies, they can stay to play on the adorable forest-themed playground equipment.
30. Smoky Mountain Passion Play
May 19 – 21, 2023
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend
Cost: $32 per person
This festive outdoor play depicts the life and death of Jesus Christ. This is the 50th anniversary of the play.
Erica has lived in East TN for over 10 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!
Would you add an event in South Knoxville to your list?
The Drive By, I Spy Easter Hunt is a safe and fun alternative to the traditional Easter egg hunt! Families drive around a South Knoxville neighborhood to spy items that have been hidden in front yards. The event will be available from 12:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3 (rain or shine!). To receive the map of spy locations and items to be spied, they can check “going” or “interested” on the event’s post at Drive By I Spy Easter Hunt on Facebook, or they are welcome to email [email protected].
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Could you please add our community church egg hunt to your list?
Location: South Knoxville Church of God, 5623 Magazine Road, Knoxville, TN 37909, 865-573-4141
Date and Time: Saturday, April 3, 2021, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Description: Children’s Easter egg Hunt for ages 2-12 years old. Hunts will be divided into separate groups according to age/grade. Prizes will also be awarded for each group egg hunt. Games: Outdoor bowling, Cornhole, Cake Walk. Lots of Candy and Goody bags for each child. Snacks provided also. This is an outdoor event. In the event of rain, drive-thru goody bags can be picked up during the event time. For questions, please call the church at 865-573-4141.