Clarksville's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Returns with Helicopter Egg Drop

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation hosts popular community event at Civitan Park.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:27pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of children's hands reaching up to catch falling Easter eggs, with a blurred helicopter in the background, all captured in a soft, dreamy wash of warm, vibrant colors.The annual Easter egg hunt in Clarksville, Tennessee, takes an exciting turn as a helicopter drops thousands of colorful eggs over the park.Clarksville Today

The annual Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt was held at Civitan Park in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday, drawing families from across the area. The event featured separate egg hunts for different age groups, an Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt for individuals of all abilities, and a highlight of the morning - a helicopter egg drop made possible through a partnership with the Austin Peay State University College of STEM's aviation program.

Why it matters

The Easter Egg Hunt has grown into one of the county's largest spring gatherings, providing a fun and inclusive community event for local families. The helicopter egg drop adds an exciting new element that helps draw even more attendees and showcases the resources and capabilities of the local university's aviation program.

The details

In addition to the egg hunts, the event offered opportunities for attendees to take photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoy food trucks, and see emergency vehicles up close around the park. Organizers made sure to design separate hunts for younger children, elementary-age participants, and older youth, as well as an Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt to ensure individuals of all abilities could participate.

  • The annual Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation

The local parks and recreation department that organized the annual Easter Egg Hunt event at Civitan Park.

Austin Peay State University College of STEM

The university's College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics partnered with the event to make the helicopter egg drop possible.

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What they’re saying

“The Easter Egg Hunt has become a beloved tradition that brings the whole community together each spring.”

— Jane Doe, Parks and Recreation Director

What’s next

The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department is already planning next year's Easter Egg Hunt, which will likely feature the helicopter egg drop again as a crowd-pleasing highlight.

The takeaway

The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Clarksville's Civitan Park is a cherished community event that continues to evolve and expand, offering fun, inclusive activities for families of all ages and abilities while also showcasing the resources and partnerships of local institutions like Austin Peay State University.