Easter egg hunts & spring events near Wilmington
Egg hunts come and go fast — a couple of spring weekends and they're done. This list is pulled straight from our calendar, soonest first, and fills in as the spring dates are announced. (Off-season, the live calendar has what's on now.)
The lineup isn't out yet.
We rebuild this list from live events, so it fills in as the season's dates are announced. In the meantime, the full calendar has everything that's on now.
Questions parents ask
When are Easter egg hunts near Wilmington?
Most run the two or three weekends before Easter, which moves year to year. This list updates from our live calendar as those dates are posted — check back in early spring.
Are the egg hunts free?
Many are free or low-cost (look for the Free tag), but the popular ones fill fast and some require registration. Check each event's page for details.
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Event dates come straight from our live calendar and refresh automatically. Last reviewed July 20, 2026. Confirm anything dated on the source before you go.