Mountain Home Junior Auxiliary to Host Easter Egg Hunt

Free community event scheduled at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home campus

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:30pm

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The Mountain Home Junior Auxiliary is hosting a free community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning at the Arkansas State University-Mountain Home campus. The event will feature egg hunts for children in three age groups, an appearance by the Easter Bunny, and prize opportunities.

Why it matters

The annual Easter Egg Hunt is a beloved community tradition in Mountain Home, bringing families together for a morning of springtime fun and activities. The Junior Auxiliary's event aims to provide an inclusive and accessible celebration for children of all ages.

The details

The egg hunt will be divided into three start times by age group: 1-3 years old at 10 a.m., 4-7 years old at 10:20 a.m., and 8-10 years old at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place near the Highway 62 entrance to the ASUMH campus. In addition to the egg hunts, there will be an appearance by the Easter Bunny and prize opportunities for attendees.

  • The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • The event will begin at 10 a.m. with the first age group.

The players

Mountain Home Junior Auxiliary

A local community service organization that is hosting the Easter Egg Hunt event.

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

The university campus where the Easter Egg Hunt will take place.

Mary House

A member of the Mountain Home Junior Auxiliary who says the event takes a lot of preparation but is worth it to see the happy faces of the participating children.

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What they’re saying

“Attendees watching have as much fun as the kids participating.”

— Mary House, Auxiliary Member

“Auxiliary member spend a lot of time in preparation filling over 6000 eggs for the kids but it is worth it to see the happy faces enjoying the egg hunt.”

— Mary House, Auxiliary Member

What’s next

Guests are encouraged to enjoy their time on the ASUMH campus after the Easter Egg Hunt event.

The takeaway

The Mountain Home Junior Auxiliary's annual Easter Egg Hunt is a cherished community tradition that brings families together for a morning of springtime fun and activities for children of all ages.