McKeesport's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Brings Community Together

The free event at Renziehausen Park draws hundreds of local families.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:08am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in soft, warm tones depicting children searching for Easter eggs in a grassy park, conceptually representing the community spirit and festive atmosphere of the annual event.The annual Easter Egg Hunt in McKeesport brings the community together in a joyful celebration of spring and family.McKeesport Today

The City of McKeesport hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Renziehausen Park, drawing a record crowd of over 300 people. Children of all ages excitedly searched for colorful eggs scattered across the grassy areas near the Blue Top Pavilion, while families enjoyed free lunch, crafts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Why it matters

The Easter Egg Hunt is a beloved annual tradition that brings the McKeesport community together, providing a fun, family-friendly event that helps counter the city's reputation for crime by showcasing the positive community spirit.

The details

The event featured age-grouped egg hunts, with children racing to collect as many eggs as they could. Prizes were awarded through a raffle, and the McKeesport Recreation Board and Another Shoulder LLC provided free lunch for attendees. Craft activities were also available, sponsored by the McKeesport SHIP organization.

  • The Easter Egg Hunt takes place annually in McKeesport.
  • This year's event was held on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Troy Blackwell

The city's new recreation director, who announced the age-grouped egg hunts.

Tom Maglicco

The mayor of McKeesport, who attended the event with his family.

Amber Webb

A McKeesport city councilwoman who brought her family to the event.

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What they’re saying

“We are going to do the hunt by age group so that everybody can get eggs and have a good time.”

— Troy Blackwell, Recreation Director

“It's great for the community. The kids have a lot of fun. You hear so much about crime in this city, but good things happen in McKeesport.”

— Sean Copeland, McKeesport Resident

“It's always a blessing to gather with friends and family. It's always a delight. This is one of our record crowds. There are 300 people here today, normally there are around 100. So it more than doubled. Next year we will have to get more Easter eggs. The event just keeps growing and growing.”

— Tom Maglicco, Mayor

What’s next

The city plans to order more Easter eggs for next year's event to accommodate the growing crowd.

The takeaway

The McKeesport Easter Egg Hunt is a cherished community tradition that brings residents together, providing a fun, family-friendly event that helps counter the city's reputation for crime and highlights the positive spirit of the local community.