Thousands Gather for Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Kaunakakai

Community event brings joy and celebration to Molokai families after recent heavy storms.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:34am

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of children running and searching for Easter eggs on a grassy field, with soft, out-of-focus pools of warm pastel colors and light, capturing the celebratory mood of the community event.The annual Easter egg hunt in Kaunakakai brings the community together in a joyful celebration of faith and family.Kaunakakai Today

The 2026 Community Easter Egg Hunt at Kaunakakai Elementary School field on March 28 drew a crowd of over 500 people, including 337 registered participants and many more who came to enjoy the festivities. The event, organized by King's Chapel Molokai, featured 8,000 Easter eggs filled with candy, golden egg prizes, and performances on a stage. Pastor Robert Sahagun led the crowd in prayer before the egg hunt began, with separate arenas for different age groups.

Why it matters

The Easter egg hunt is a longstanding tradition on Molokai that brings the community together, especially after a period of heavy storms that had recently impacted the island. The event provides a fun and celebratory way for families to commemorate the Easter holiday and its religious significance.

The details

The Easter egg hunt featured 8,000 eggs hidden across five different age-group arenas, with a single golden egg in each arena containing a winning ticket. Organizers from King's Chapel Molokai, which has been hosting the event for over 30 years, distributed prizes like bodyboards and gift certificates to local businesses. In between the egg hunt, there were performances on a stage and a final prayer led by Pastor Robert Sahagun.

  • The 2026 Community Easter Egg Hunt took place on March 28, 2026.
  • King's Chapel Molokai has been hosting the Easter egg hunt for more than 30 years.

The players

Robert Sahagun

The pastor of King's Chapel Molokai who led the crowd in prayer before the egg hunt began.

Lani Sahagun

The wife of Pastor Robert Sahagun and an organizer of the event, who said the community needed this event, especially for the kids.

King's Chapel Molokai

The local church that has been hosting the Easter egg hunt on Molokai for over 30 years, with three branches on the island.

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What they’re saying

“The whole reason to celebrate Easter is Jesus. We do celebrate with eggs, but let me tell you something; it is about Easter that Jesus came to search for us.”

— Robert Sahagun, Pastor, King's Chapel Molokai

“We just want to bless the community. We have these community events twice a year, which would be our egg hunt and our Halloween.”

— Lani Sahagun, Organizer, King's Chapel Molokai

“Happy resurrection day. Jesus loves everybody.”

— Lani Sahagun, Organizer, King's Chapel Molokai

What’s next

King's Chapel Molokai will hold a Good Friday service at noon and an Easter Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. on April 12, 2026. They will also hold Easter Sunday services at Kilohana School and Maunaloa Outfitter Center at 9 a.m. that day.

The takeaway

The annual Easter egg hunt in Kaunakakai is a cherished community tradition that brings families together to celebrate the religious and cultural significance of the holiday, while also providing a fun and festive event for children and adults alike.