Easter egg hunts, games, crafts and food will fill communities’ agendas
Staff reports
(April 2, 2026) There are multiple opportunities throughout the weekend to celebrate Easter with the kids. Here’s a rundown of some of the larger planed events:
Berlin
The historic town will be transformed Saturday into the annual Spring Celebration from 10 am.-4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, the event kicks off with an Easter Bonnet Parade along Main Street at 10 a.m. and a special visit from the Easter Bunny to start the parade. Prizes will be awarded after the parade in several categories.
At 11 a.m., hundreds of kids will search out thousands of eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn of the Taylor House Museum.
Throughout the day following the Easter egg hunt, family fun activities, games and crafts will be held throughout town.
Ocean Pines
The Easter Egg Hunt & Pool Party is happening on Friday, April 3 from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy crafts, music, and games, with food available for purchase. The Egg Hunt will be divided into three groups and times:
5:30 p.m.: Floaters (those who cannot swim on their own and don’t go underwater)
6 p.m.: Underwater Swimmers (ages 5-8, in 3.5 to 4 feet of water)
6:30 p.m.: Underwater Swimmers (ages 9 & up, in 3.5 to 12 feet of water)
Admission is $8 for Swim Members, $10 for Residents, and $12 for Non-Residents. The admission fee is paid at the door.
On Saturday, April 4, families are invited to hop over to White Horse Park for the community’s annual Spring Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt. This free event, happening from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., will feature carnival games, food, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Egg Hunt times are divided by age group:
Ages 1-3: 11:30 a.m.
Ages 4-6: Noon
Ages 7-10: 12:30 p.m.
Ocean City
Since 2000, Ocean City locals and visitors have enjoyed family fun at our Easter Kids Fun Fair plus Art & Craft Show, and it’s still going strong! And by popular demand, in 2011, we created our second Home Show — the Autumn Home & Condo Show. We have been busy creating, hosting and promoting events. It’s what we do… AND we can Do It For You TOO! Contact us for more information regarding Attendance or Exhibition.
The kids fun fair includes games and contests, Beanny the Easter Bunny, jelly bean guesses, coloring tables, Easter egg hunts, juggling shows by Cascading Carlos, juggling lessons, musical chairs, hula hoops contests, limbo contests and face painting.
The entertainment schedule for Friday and Saturday is the same each day and includes:
Meet BEANNY the EASTER BUNNY: 10 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 6 and under): 10:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 6 and under): 10:45 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 7 and up): 11:15 a.m.
Musical Chairs/Hula Hoops: 11:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 6 and under): 12:15 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 7 and up): 12:45 p.m.
Limbo Contest/Hula Hoops: 1 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 6 and under): 1:45 p.m.
Friday: Cascading Carlos: 2 p.m.
Saturday: Musical Chairs/Hula Hoops: 2 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 7 and up): 2:45 p.m.Limbo/Hula Hoops: 3 p.m.Easter Egg Hunt (All Ages): 3:40 p.m.
Hula Hoop Contest, Limbo Contest: 4:15 p.m.Extreme Events will be on site with pay-as-you-go tickets for a variety of kids activities including shark slide, castle obstacle course, bounce houses and slides.
The event is open Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $6, adults; $4, seniors (60-plus); and $4, students (4-18). Free admission for military, police and fire with ID. Free admission for children 3 and under.