The 2026 Easter Egg Hunt

We have a rich history of grand Easter Egg Hunts in South Cornelia. Read on for all the details!

The Overview

Whether you’re a candy-craving child, picture-taking parent, or just enjoy kids romping around the park, we have something in store for you on April 4 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Arneson Acres Park.

For the Egg Hunters

All we need from you is to be mostly awake and with a parent/guardian. Then you’re ready to score some sweet treats and other goodies inside all the unique eggs you find.

That’s right. You get your own set of unique eggs that only you get to search for!

When: Saturday, April 4th from 9:30am – 12:00pm (the hunt starts at 10am)
Where: Around much of Arneson Acres Park
What to expect: A bunch of eggs hidden just for you. Come at 9:30am and you might meet the Easter Bunny!
Cost: $10 per child

Special Notes:

Advanced registration is required. Each child is searching for their own unique set of eggs, therefore we are unable to accommodate walk ins.
Keep good track of your eggs and what’s inside. We’ll need the eggs back for future egg hunts and we don’t want the Easter Bunny to have to clean up things that land on the ground.
We promised the City of Edina we’d stay out of the flower beds in the park. So help us keep that promise!
To have the most fun and get the most treats, it’s important to listen to your Parade Guide (a.k.a. your parent/guardian) about staying safe.

For Parents and Accompanying Adults

We know you can help us all balance safety, fun, and exploration! What do you need to know so you can guide a child and enjoy the festivities yourself?

When: Saturday, April 4th from 9:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Around most of Arneson Acres Park
What: Meet at the patio area outside the Edina Historical Society building by 9:45 am. We’ll give your kid(s) their bag to collect eggs and point you to the right starting line.
Bonus: Whenever you’re done with the hunt, consider sticking around the park, patio, and building to socialize afterwards.

Anticipated Questions and Attempted Answers

Who can participate?

It takes a lot of work to put this event together. We have limited labor and sets of unique eggs, so we’re keeping the participant list to those who live around South Cornelia, Lake Cornelia, Lake Edina.

Do I have to sign up in order for my kid(s) to participate?

You sure do! We won’t know to hide eggs for your kid(s) unless you tell us you’re coming and some details about your family. The deadline to register is March 21st or whenever we get to 150 sign ups, whichever comes first, so we have time to put everything together.

Also, you’ll know you successfully signed up if you get an email confirmation from our Google form with the info you submitted. If you didn’t get a confirmation email, check your spam folder or know that the form wasn’t completed properly.

Why do you have a 150 kid limit?

There are a few reasons for limiting sign ups to 150 kids. The biggest ones are:

We had 170 kids in 2024 and the sheer number makes the event prep require a lot of time and volunteers. If we add more kids, the demand on volunteers and the complexity of the prep process will increase too much.

How do I pay and/or volunteer?

Below are instructions on how to pay. We are also looking for volunteers.

Send the payment to Marie Johnson via Venmo @Marie-Johnson168, PayPal at saumson@gmail.com or drop off a check at Marie’s house at 7137 Cornelia Dr, Edina, MN 55435.
Volunteer your time between March 31st – April 4th to prepare eggs, hide eggs the morning of the hunt, or coordinate during the hunt. Even if you don’t have any kids participating, you can volunteer with Signup Genius.

How can I help with the pre- and post-event coordination?

We have thousands of plastic eggs to stuff with goodies and the same number of eggs to clean and put back together for next year’s Easter Egg Hunt. A good 2027 hunt starts the moment the 2026 hunt ends, so contact Marie Johnson if you want to help in some way and didn’t already specify in the sign up form.

I'm driving to Arneson Acres. Where do I park?

There are two parking lots west of the Edina Historical Society building, right here. If no parking spots are available, try to park on the street at West Shore Drive to the east or Larkspur Lane to the southwest.

Where and when do I check in?

You’ll need to check your kids in by 9:45 a.m. in order for them to not miss out on any fun. To check-in:

Meet at the patio area outside the Edina Historical Society building by 9:45 am.
Find a friendly check-in volunteer.
We’ll give your kid(s) their bag to collect eggs and point you to the right zone in the park based on their age.
Walk to that zone with your kids.
Wait for the check-in volunteer to do a ten second countdown right at 10:00 a.m.
Watch all those kids scatter like mad to find their eggs!

What else is happening besides the hunt?

Coffee and donut holes will be provided.

The link to sign-up for the 2026 hunt will go live on Sunday, March 8th!

Ready to Get Involved for a Future Event?

You can contact us at southcorneliaNA@gmail.com or call Mike Eastman directly at 612-816-4189.