Looking for Easter activities to do with your family? We’ve compiled a list of egg hunts and other Easter events in Birmingham throughout the month of April. You’ll find several special activities around town to celebrate the holiday with kids of all ages, here!
For even more events and activities throughout the month, check out our monthly events calendar!
*Please note – While we do our best to provide current links and event details, we encourage you to double check event pages for the most up to date info. If details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so that we can correct them!
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BMC's Top Easter Events
Oak Mountain Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Market
When: March 21, 2026 @ 9 am – 4 pm
Where: Oak Mountain State Park
Details: Bring your basket and be ready to have fun! This year’s Easter Egg Hunt will be located off Terrace Drive in the Multi-use Field by the Discover Shelby Pavilion. Egg Hunts will be hosted for children Ages 0-10, and the Easter Bunny will be there! You can also enjoy crafts, live animals and more.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Easter Egg-spress
When: April 4, 2026 @ 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Where: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Details: This year, plan to have a relaxing, gentle time celebrating Easter onboard a full-sized train with the Easter Bunny himself! Each Easter Egg-spress ride lasts approximately 75 minutes. There will also be a variety of free, family-friendly activities and crafts available on the Museum grounds throughout the day, as well as local food vendors.
Epic Egg Hunt at the Birmingham Zoo
When: April 4, 2026 @ 10am-1pm
Where: Birmingham Zoo
Details: Get ready for one of the most Epic Egg Hunts in the Southeast! This activity is included with Zoo admission, along with Dino Safari.
UAB’s Annual Dragon Egg Hunt
When: April 4, 2026 @ 11am-1pm
Where: Young Memorial Field
Details: The UAB Department of Athletics Dragon Egg Hunt will take place prior to the UAB softball team’s 1 p.m. game against Memphis. Gates for the Dragon Egg Hunt will open at 11 a.m., with the hunt beginning at 11:45 a.m. Following the egg hunt, fans will have access to inflatables, a caricature artist and additional vendors before first pitch.
The Dragon Egg Hunt is open to children ages 12 and under.
Easter Eggspress at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera on April 19! Historic train rides with Peter Cottontail will depart at 10AM, 1PM & 3PM. Also get tickets to enjoy a ride on the Shelby & Southern narrow-gauge steam train that used to operate at the Birmingham Zoo! Find and redeem a golden egg for a prize, and play fun yard games with the family on the museum campus. Food vendors onsite, as available. Y’All Aboard!
Get tickets at http://www.HODRRM.org today!