Onset's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Draws Hundreds

The Onset Bay Association's popular Easter celebration sees kids race to gather thousands of eggs in minutes.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:22pm

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The Onset Bay Association's annual Easter egg hunt drew hundreds of children to Bayview Park on Saturday, April 4, 2026. With over 5,000 eggs scattered around the park, the kids raced to collect as many as possible, with the entire hunt lasting just 10 minutes. Volunteers from the association spent hours stuffing and placing the eggs, while the Easter Bunny was on hand to take photos with the young participants.

Why it matters

The Onset Bay Association's Easter egg hunt is a beloved annual tradition that brings the community together for a fun, affordable family event. The quick pace and large number of eggs make it an exciting competition, while the event also serves as a fundraiser for the association's other community programs and initiatives.

The details

Dozens of children, some with faces painted, lined up ready to race as the hunt began. Three young participants, Layne Hunt, Serenity Hunt, and Gianna Snyder, had goals in mind for how many eggs they wanted to collect, with Gianna aiming for up to 30. Another child, Harper Lee, said she had a strategy of going for the closest eggs first before running to the farthest ones. Harper even showed kindness by donating one of her eggs to another child who didn't have as many.

  • The hunt commenced on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • The entire event was over within 10 minutes.

The players

Onset Bay Association

The local community organization that hosts the annual Easter egg hunt and other events in Onset, Massachusetts.

Noah

A volunteer with the Onset Bay Association who helped stuff and place the 5,000 eggs around the park, and who enjoys participating in the association's various community events.

Layne Hunt

One of the young participants in the Easter egg hunt, who had a goal of collecting 3-4 eggs.

Serenity Hunt

Another young participant who had a goal of collecting up to 30 eggs, and had matching face paint with her friend Gianna Snyder.

Gianna Snyder

A young participant who had a goal of collecting up to 30 eggs, and had matching face paint with her friend Serenity Hunt.

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What they’re saying

“The OBA (Onset Bay Association) is about people enjoying themselves, having fun for a low cost and people have fun. Kids love to come and do all of this.”

— Noah, Volunteer, Onset Bay Association

“I'm going to get three to four.”

— Layne Hunt

“I have pink and Gianna has blue. Those are our favorite colors.”

— Serenity Hunt

“I gave it to her because she didn't have many eggs.”

— Harper Lee

The takeaway

The Onset Bay Association's annual Easter egg hunt is a beloved community tradition that brings families together for an exciting, fast-paced competition. The event's popularity and the association's other programs demonstrate the importance of local organizations in fostering a sense of community and providing affordable, accessible activities for residents.