Easter Egg Hunts Around NW Metro Atlanta - Your 2026 Guide

By Local Information March 4, 2026
2026 Easter Egg Hunts Around NW Metro Atlanta

2026 Easter Egg Hunts in NW Metro Atlanta | Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Canton & More

Spring has sprung in NW Metro Atlanta, and Easter 2026 is right around the corner — Easter Sunday falls on April 5, 2026! As your local real estate resource and community guide, one of my favorite things to do is share the events and activities that make this area such an incredible place to live and raise a family. From the shores of Lake Acworth to the farms of Cumming, there are egg hunts, bunny brunches, and helicopter egg drops all across our communities. Here's your complete guide!

⚠️ Important: Some 2026 event dates are fully confirmed, while others are recurring annual events whose 2026 dates had not yet been officially announced at time of publication. Always verify details on the host organization's website before heading out. We'll keep this post updated as more dates are confirmed!

Cobb County Easter Egg Hunts 2026
Cobb County is home to some of the most well-established — and downright legendary — Easter egg hunts in metro Atlanta. Several 2026 dates are already confirmed, so mark your calendars!

Acworth Beeping Easter Egg Hunt (Visually Impaired Children)
Date: Sat, Mar 28
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Horizon Field – Acworth Sports Complex, 4000 South Main St, Acworth, GA 30101
Eligibility: Visually impaired children only
Cost: Free
A truly special and inclusive event hosted by the Cobb County Police Bomb Squad. Eggs emit a beeping sound so visually impaired children can track them down independently. Details at Acworth.com.

Acworth Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Fri, Mar 27
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Acworth Sports Complex, 4000 South Main St, Acworth, GA 30101
Eggs: Over 50,000 eggs filled with toys, candy, and prizes!
Cost: Free
One of Cobb County's biggest and most celebrated egg hunts — 50,000+ eggs at the Acworth Sports Complex! Come early and bring your basket. Full details at Acworth.com.

Art Hatch Spring Arts Festival (Kennesaw)
Date: Sat, Apr 25
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Smith-Gilbert Gardens area, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Cost: Check website
Art meets Easter in this one-of-a-kind event! Larger-than-life egg installations, scavenger hunts, live music, and hands-on creative activities for kids. A beautiful, artsy alternative to a traditional egg hunt. Replaced the old Smith-Gilbert Easter Egg Hunt. Info at Kennesaw.com.

Kennesaw Bunny Breakfast
Date: Sat, Mar 21
Time: Two seatings — 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Location: Ben Robertson Community Center area, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Host: City of Kennesaw
Enjoy a hot, delicious breakfast buffet while the Easter Bunny makes his way personally from table to table to say hello to every child. A beloved Kennesaw tradition! Details and registration at Kennesaw.com.

Marietta Bunny Brunch
Date: Sat, Mar 21
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: City of Marietta Parks & Recreation facility, Marietta, GA
Ages: Children of all ages welcome
Host: City of Marietta Parks & Recreation
Start the Easter season in style! Breakfast treats are served while children create Easter crafts and get a personal visit with the Easter Bunny. Check for registration details at Marietta.com.

Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop
Date: Sat, Apr 4
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: NE Cobb / Marietta area (Sprayberry High School field — confirm on website)
Highlight: Thousands of eggs dropped from a helicopter!
Cost: Free
This is THE big one for NE Cobb — a helicopter drops thousands of eggs right onto the field, in addition to thousands more already on the ground. Plus inflatables, face-painting, Easter Bunny photos, and vendors. This is consistently one of the most popular family events in all of metro Atlanta. Details at Marietta.com.

Powder Springs Easter Egg Quest
Date: Mar 9 - Apr 5
Duration: Self-guided over several weeks (typically late March – April)
Location: Thurman Springs Park & Downtown Powder Springs, GA 30127
Eggs: 50 oversized eggs hidden throughout the park and downtown area
Cost: Free
Powder Springs takes a unique approach — instead of a timed hunt, families can go anytime during daylight hours over multiple weeks to find 50 hidden oversized eggs around the park and downtown. Perfect for a low-key family outing! Details at CityofPowderSprings.org.

Cherokee County Easter Egg Hunts 2026
Cherokee County — home to Canton and Woodstock — hosts several beloved annual Easter events. The 2026 specific dates were not yet announced at time of publication, but these events return reliably each year. Watch for announcements in late February and early March.

Flashlight Egg Hunt – Cherokee Veterans Park, Canton
Date: Fri, Mar 27
Time: 6:00 PM (evening event)
Location: Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton, GA 30115
Cost: Free
One of the coolest and most unique events in the area — meet the Easter Bunny, make a craft, then hunt for Easter eggs by flashlight under the night sky! A truly memorable family experience. Watch Cherokee County Parks & Recreation for 2026 date.

Northside Hospital Cherokee Easter Eggstravaganza – Canton
Date: Sat, Mar 14
Location: Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
Ages: All ages (four hunt times, organized by age group)
Details: Petting zoo, carnival games, food, Easter Bunny photos, and age-divided egg hunts
Note: Registration typically required
Sponsored by Northside Hospital Cherokee, this is one of Canton's most family-friendly spring events. Watch Northside Cherokee and Cherokee County Parks websites for 2026 date and registration info.

Forsyth County Easter Egg Hunts 2026 (Cumming)
Forsyth County is one of the fastest-growing communities in Georgia and is home to some excellent Easter events — including a hunt with over 25,000 eggs and a multi-weekend farm experience.

Taste of Forsyth & Easter Egg Hunt – Cumming
Date: Aor 20
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
Location: City of Cumming event venue, Cumming, GA 30040
Eggs: More than 25,000 eggs in age-specific hunts (ages 10 and under)
Cost: Free admission; food samples $1+
This event brilliantly combines a massive egg hunt with a food tasting festival featuring local Cumming restaurants. Also includes Touch-A-Truck, a Kids Zone, and more. A fantastic, value-packed spring day! Watch the City of Cumming website for 2026 dates.
Warbington Farms EGGStravaganza – Cumming
Dates: 
Saturday, March 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EGGsplore at your own pace hunt: 11:00 AM – 3:45 PM)
Friday, April 3 (Sunset EGGstravaganza): 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EGGsplore at your own pace hunt: 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM)
Saturday, April 4: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EGGsplore at your own pace hunt: 11:00 AM – 3:45 PM)
Location: Warbington Farms, Cumming, GA 30040
Cost: Approx. $10 kids / $5 adults (includes all farm activities)
A full farm-day Easter experience — egg hunt, free photo with live bunnies and baby chicks, hay rides, unlimited inflatables, petting zoo with baby animals, and slides. Bring your own basket. Offered over multiple weekends. Check the Warbington Farms website for 2026 dates.

North Fulton Easter Egg Hunts 2026
Alpharetta and Johns Creek are home to some of the most polished, well-attended Easter events in the suburbs — including city-hosted hunts, farm-style events at Avalon, and the Johns Creek Easter Egg Dash.

Hop-a-Long Easter Egg Hunt at Avalon – Alpharetta
Date: April 4
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM; staggered age-group times
Location: Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Cost: Free — no registration required
Website
Children collect ten eggs around Avalon's beautiful boulevard and trade them in for a bag of treats. Easter Bunny photo ops available all morning. A relaxed, walkable, and very family-friendly event. 

Hoppin Into Halcyon
Date: April 4
Time: 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA
Cost: Tickets are $20 per child, with proceeds donated to Jesse’s House
Website

Johns Creek Easter Bunny Hop
Date: April 3
Time: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Shakerag Park, Johns Creek, GA
Activities: Photos with the Easter Bunny and a hop around the upper pond
Cost: Free
Website

Interactive Google Map of All Events

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🐣 Tips for a Great Easter Egg Hunt Experience

  • Always verify before you go. Many events announce final dates just 2–4 weeks ahead. Check the host city's Parks & Recreation website or Facebook page the week of the event to confirm nothing has changed.
  • Arrive early — especially for the big ones. The Northeast Cobb Egg Drop and Acworth hunt draw massive crowds. Plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early to park and get settled.
  • Know your age group. Most events divide children by age bracket. Knowing where your child hunts before you arrive will save time and stress.
  • Bring your own basket or bag. Events almost never supply bags! Pack a standard Easter basket or a small tote.
  • Dress for the weather and the grass. Many hunts are on athletic fields. Comfortable shoes are a must. March and early April mornings can be cool — layers are smart!
  • Bring a camera. Easter Bunny photo stations are popular, and you'll want to capture the egg-finding excitement. Most official photo stations also have separate photographers for purchase.
  • Sign up for city newsletters. The best way to get 2026 date announcements as soon as they drop is to subscribe to your city's Parks & Recreation email list or follow their Facebook page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Easter 2026 in NW Atlanta

When is Easter 2026?
Easter Sunday 2026 falls on April 5, 2026. Most egg hunt events in NW Metro Atlanta take place the 1–3 weeks before Easter Sunday, in late March and early April.
When is the Acworth Easter Egg Hunt in 2026?
The 2026 Acworth Easter Egg Hunt is confirmed for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Acworth Sports Complex (4000 South Main St). It features over 50,000 eggs! See Acworth.com for details.
When is the Northeast Cobb Egg Drop in 2026?
The Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop is confirmed for Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM. A helicopter drops thousands of eggs onto the field — it's one of the most spectacular Easter events in all of metro Atlanta!
Are there Easter egg hunts free to attend in NW Metro Atlanta?
Yes — the majority of city and county-hosted Easter egg hunts in NW Metro Atlanta are completely free to attend. Privately hosted farm events (like Warbington Farms) charge a small admission fee that covers all activities. Always check for pre-registration requirements, as some popular events fill up quickly.
Is there an Easter egg hunt in Canton or Cherokee County in 2026?
Yes! Cherokee County hosts the Northside Hospital Cherokee Easter Eggstravaganza at Etowah River Park in Canton, plus a Flashlight Egg Hunt at Cherokee Veterans Park. Both are recurring annual events. Their 2026 dates were not yet confirmed at time of publishing — watch Cherokee County Parks & Recreation for announcements in late February or March.
What egg hunts are there near Cumming / Forsyth County in 2026?
The Taste of Forsyth & Easter Egg Hunt in Cumming is one of the area's largest free events, featuring 25,000+ eggs plus local restaurant samples. Warbington Farms also offers a multi-weekend farm EGGStravaganza experience near Cumming with baby animals, hay rides, and egg hunts. Both are expected to return in 2026.
Is there a special needs Easter egg hunt in NW Metro Atlanta?
Yes! The City of Acworth hosts the Beeping Easter Egg Hunt on March 28, 2026 — designed specifically for visually impaired children whose eggs emit a beeping sound so they can find them independently. The City of Johns Creek also hosts a Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt at Newtown Park. Both are free events.
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