Easter Egg Hunts Across Dallas County This Weekend

Communities throughout the region are hosting family-friendly egg hunts and activities for children on Saturday.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:32pm

An abstract, impressionistic photograph of blurred, colorful Easter-themed objects like baskets and plush toys, conveying a sense of warmth, joy, and festivity.The annual community Easter egg hunts across Dallas County bring families together in a spirit of celebration and togetherness.Dallas Center Today

With Easter Sunday just around the corner, several communities in Dallas County, Iowa are hosting Easter egg hunts and other festive activities for children on Saturday. The events will feature egg hunts divided by age group, visits with the Easter Bunny, prizes, and other family-friendly fun.

Why it matters

These annual Easter egg hunts are a beloved tradition that bring communities together and provide a fun, safe way for kids to celebrate the holiday. They also support local parks, recreation departments, and community organizations.

The details

The egg hunts will take place at various locations across Dallas County, including Pattee Park in Perry, the New Day Assembly of God church lawn in Perry, Hy-Vee in Perry, Rodger's Park in Minburn, Mound Park in Dallas Center, the Woodward Public Library, Redfield City Park, Centennial Park in Waukee, and Johnson Park in Van Meter. The events will feature age-divided hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, prizes, treats, crafts, and other activities.

  • The Perry Parks and Recreation Department's egg hunt will be at 10:30 a.m. on April 4, 2026.
  • New Day Assembly of God's egg hunt will be at 10 a.m. on April 4, 2026.
  • The Minburn Public Library's Community Easter Egg Hunt will be at 10 a.m. on April 4, 2026.
  • The Dallas Center Easter Celebration, including an egg hunt, will be on April 4, 2026.
  • The Woodward Lions Club's Easter Egg Hunt will be at 9:30 a.m. on April 4, 2026.

The players

Perry Parks and Recreation Department

The local parks and recreation department in Perry, Iowa that is hosting an Easter egg hunt at Pattee Park.

New Day Assembly of God

A church in Perry, Iowa that is hosting a public Easter egg hunt on its lawn.

Minburn Public Library

The public library in Minburn, Iowa that is organizing a community Easter egg hunt at Rodger's Park.

Dallas Center Rotary

The local Rotary club in Dallas Center, Iowa that is hosting a pancake breakfast as part of the town's Easter celebration.

Woodward Lions Club

The local Lions Club chapter in Woodward, Iowa that is hosting an Easter egg hunt at the Woodward Public Library.

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The takeaway

These community-organized Easter egg hunts and activities across Dallas County provide a fun, family-friendly way for kids to celebrate the holiday and bring neighbors together. They demonstrate the importance of local parks, recreation departments, churches, libraries, and civic organizations in creating joyful traditions and a sense of community.