Easter activities highlight weekend events across East Texas

Published 10:00 am Friday, March 29, 2024

If you’re looking for something to do this Easter weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas. There are a variety of egg hunts and services happening across the region.

Tyler

Community Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, 10 a.m. — noon, 3232 Jan Ave. in Tyler (St. Francis Episcopal Church). There will be fun Easter activities, a photo booth and an opportunity to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Information: www.facebook.com/StFrancisTyler

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, located at 4900 Kinsey Drive in Tyler, will have its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday. There will be a carnival with games, face painting and crafts in the fellowship hall and a guessing game for the bigger kids followed by the Easter egg hunt with hunting grounds for ages from 1 to sixth grade. Adults can get involved in the outdoor egg toss.

Trinity Lutheran Church family Easter event, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at 2001 Hunter Street in Tyler. Families can learn about Jesus’ life and sacrifice as you journey through a multisensory, hands-on experience. The interactive experience will end with an egg hunt. Information: https://www.facebook.com/tlctyler.org

Easter Mosaic Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Sola Bread Co. at 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway in Tyler. There will be vendors, makers and creatives. There will also be mimosas and more from True Vine Brewing Co., Sola Bread Co. pastries, Easter bake lineup and pre order pickup. The event will have live music and fun activities. Information: https://www.facebook.com/sola.bread

Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler community Easter service, Bergfeld Park on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will celebrate the resurrection in an outdoor setting with coffee and doughnuts. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Marvin will also celebrate Easter with an outdoor service as the sun rises over the church on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. The service is in the church courtyard. The church will have other services at 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Information: https://marvin.church/calendar/

Green Acres Baptist Church sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday with kids service at 8 a.m. at 1607 Troup Highway in Tyler. Information: https://www.gabc.org/easter/

Cathedral In The Pines Memorial Garden sunrise service, at 7 a.m. Sunday at 7825 South Broadway Ave in Tyler. Information: https://www.facebook.com/p/Cathedral-In-The-Pines-Memorial-Garden-100068846186705/

Whitehouse

Easter Egg Hunt at The Boulders, Saturday, 2 p.m., 16822 McElroy Rd. in Whitehouse (The Boulders at Lake Tyler). There will be food trucks, photo opportunities with local law enforcement officers, prizes and more. The age groups for the egg hunt will be staggered: 2 years old and younger will be first at 2 p.m.; 3- to 5-year-olds start at 2:15 p.m.; 6- to 8-year-olds start at 2:30 p.m. and 9- to 12-year-olds start at 2:45 p.m. Information: www.facebook.com/Theboulderslaketyler

Annual Community Easter Egg Hunts, at the Whitehouse Sports Complex, 12500 County Road 2133, Whitehouse. Booths, vendors and games begin at 9 a.m. The first hunt begins at 10 a.m. with hunts for all ages, from infants to adults. There are staggered start times for other ages as they get older. In an effort to be more inclusive, organizers will also be offering a “sugar free” style field to those who have sensitivities. There will be a special guest — the Easter bunny! Information: https://www.facebook.com/wheasteregghunts

Easter at Whitehouse First Assembly, 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, at 502 State Hwy. 110 South in Whitehouse. Saturday night there will be a helicopter egg drop and dinner after church service. Sunday at 9 a.m. and then again at 11 a.m. there will be more helicopter drops after each service. There will be 22,000 eggs. Information: www.mywfa.org.

Arp

Family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt and Sunday brunch, at High Hill Farm’s farm-to-table restaurant Côte on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12626 County Road 217 in Arp. There will be a fun egg hunt across the property and brunch specials. Information: https://highhillresort.com/events/easter-brunch/Tyler Christian Fellowship, located at 3421 Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler, will host an Easter egg hunt on its lawn Saturday at 10 a.m. along with face painting, popcorn and more fun. The church will also have its Easter service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 31.

Bullard

First Baptist Church Bullard annual Eggstravaganza on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1428 South Houston in Bullard with inflatables, an egg hunt, games, food and more, The event is free and family-friendly event. There will also be a car show and people are encouraged to bring their classic and antique rides out. Information: www.facebook.com/fbcbullard/

Bullard Methodist Church Easter Egg-spolosion, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at 204 S. Rather St. in Bullard. There will be pancakes and sausage, Easter games, a petting zoo, pony rides, pictures with bunnies, story time and a Easter egg hunt! Attendees are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets and their cameras. Information: https://www.bullardmethodist.org/upcomingevents/

Chandler

Community Egg Scramble, Saturday, 10 a.m. — noon, 840 N Broad St. in Chandler (Chandler First Assembly of God). Join the church’s first annual Community Egg Scramble, where there will be games, prizes, candy and more. Information: www.facebook.com/chandlerfirstag

Flint

2024 Easter Egg Hunt Car & Truck Show, Saturday, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., 10750 Farm to Market Rd. 346 in Flint (Dent Source). Come to this family friendly event packed with cars and Easter eggs to hunt. Over 50 trophies and awards will be distributed. Information: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063719254004

Troup

The First Methodist Church in Troup Easter Eggstravaganza, 1 p.m. Saturday, at 202 E. Duval St. There will be bounce houses, games, food, an Easter egg hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and prize giveaways. The egg hunts will be for kids in the fifth grade and younger. Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064841436387

Frankston

Berryville Fire Department Station 1 Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at at 23441B County Rd 4117 in Frankston. Information: https://www.facebook.com/BerryvilleFire

Gilmer

Calie’s Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at 10589 State Hwy 300, Gilmer, with egg hunts at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. with three different age groups. There will be pictures with the Easter Bunny before or after the hunts. There will also be various activities such as a music garden, corn hole, playground, hay ride, jump pad and more. Bring your own basket. Admission: $5 for adults, $15 for kids to egg hunt. Information: www.caliesacre.com/easter

Kilgore

Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, 309 E Sabine St, Kilgore. A lunch of sandwiches and chips will be provided. Everyone is encouraged to come for all the fun. Information: https://allevents.in/kilgore-tx/easter-egg-hunt

Longview

Bunny Hunt, Saturday, 9 a.m., 1232 W. Marshall Ave. in Longview (Flugers). The community is invited to help search Benny the Bunny and return him to his friends! Participants will get a chance to win a gift card but there is a limit of one per family. Information: www.facebook.com/FLUGERS.Longview

Easter Egg Hunt at the Arboretum, Saturday, 10 a.m., 706 W. Cotton St. in Longview (Longview Arboretum and Nature Center). Join the nature center for an Easter egg hunt. There will be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny as well. Admission: $5 (ages 7 and up), ages 6 and under are free. Information: www.facebook.com/longviewarboretum

Easter Event, Saturday, noon, 13400 N. 4th St. in Longview (Roughneck Harley Davidson). Join this family-friendly event for an Easter Egg hunt, as well as photo opportunities with Biker Bunny. Information: www.facebook.com/RoughneckHarleyDavidson

Easter Egg Hunt 2024, Saturday, 11 a.m., 3800 Judson Rd. in Longview (Longview EPC). Come enjoy bouncy houses, face painting, SnoJoe’s Snow Cones, food, crafts and Easter Egg hunting. Easy parking at the Summit Club. Bring your own basket. Information: www.longviewepc.org

Community Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, 1 p.m., 10522 FM-2011 in Longview (Lakeview Baptist Church). Toddlers through fifth graders are invited to an afternoon of egg hunting, face painting, treats and fun. Information: www.lakeviewtyler.org

Marshall

Piney Park Easter Egg Hunt, Friday and Saturday, 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at Piney Park, 600 Martin Lake Rd., Marshall. Enjoy this family-friendly egg hunt with other fun attractions. Cost: $9.99. Information: https://pineypark.com/

Palestine

Easter Lunch Train, Saturday, 11 a.m., 789 Park Rd 70 in Palestine (Texas State Railroad). Hop aboard to enjoy a four hour round-trip journey through the Piney Woods of East Texas. Riders will deboard at the Rusk Rail depot where Easter lunch will be served, which is included in the price of a ticket. Information: texasstaterailroad.net/easter-lunch-train

Clayton Homes of Palestine Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m. Saturday at 4610 W. Oak Street in Palestine. There will be a hunt along with face painting, snow cones, food and more. Information: https://allevents.in/palestine/easter-egg-hunt/200026185942809