Easter is quite a holiday here in Rochester as there are several activities to enjoy leading up to and on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Whether you’re looking to make reservations for a relaxing brunch, or discover the best egg hunt for the kids, keep reading and let us help plan your perfect Easter celebration.
Egg Hunts in Southeast, MN
Pre-Registration is recommended for all events below. (⭐ denotes free entry.)
⭐ On Saturday April 12, Life Lutheran Church will be hosting their 2nd Annual Egg Hunt. This hunt will run from 10am-1pm. Over 10,000 eggs are waiting to be found! Feel free to arrive at your convenience, as there is no shot gun start. Visit here to learn more.
⭐ Head to Lake City and participate in the 1st Annual Egg Hunt at Patton Park on Saturday, April 12. This hunt will run from 9:30-11:30am. Scavenge for more than 2,600 candy filled eggs and 100 special gold eggs. Make sure to say hello to the Easter Bunny as well. Visit here to learn more.
⭐ The Spring Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding an egg hunt in Good Earth Village on Sunday, April 13 from 1:30-2:30pm. Pre-hunt activities include Easter egg roll game, Easter arts and crafts, and a photo with the Easter Bunny himself. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket! Visit here to learn more.
⭐ On Wednesday, April 16 from 6:00-7:00pm, Kasson-Mantorville Community Education will be throwing an Easter Extravaganza! Doors open at 6:00pm for arts, crafts, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 6:30pm, and children ages 0-7 and their families are welcome to attend. Visit here to learn more.
Red Barn Learning Farm will be putting on a Sunset Egg Gathering on Friday, April 18 from 5:00-7:00pm. Enjoy the best part of spring on the farm with a leisurely egg gathering among the new spring babies! $8-$9 Entry Fee. Visit here to learn more.
Are you planning to keep all the festivities during Easter weekend? Saturday, April 19 is packed with Easter excitement – pick your favorite and join the fun!
The following events are all happening April 19:
Red Barn Learning Farm will offer more egg hunts on Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm. $8-$9 Entry Fee. Visit here to learn more!
⭐ Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will host an egg hunt from 10:00am-11:30am. Visit here to learn more!
⭐ The Green Shack in Dodge Center will be hosting their 4th annual egg hunt from 1pm-3pm. This hunt offers punch cards for $10 that can be punched and redeemed for crafts, games, cotton candy, popcorn, and more! Visit here to learn more.
⭐ LTS Brewing has organized an all-afternoon long egg hunt for kids of all ages. Egg hunts start each hour from 1pm-4pm and are split up from ages up to 6 and ages 7-10. The egg hunts will be held in the spare lot across from the main parking lot. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your start time and head to the taproom and under the tent for crafts before or after your egg hunt! Visit here to learn more.
The most unique hunt of them all will take place at Salem Glen Winery. This egg hunt is for the 21+ folks and will go from 12:00pm-3:00pm. The small entry fee will get you a glass of wine and egg hunt participation. Eggs will be scattered throughout the vineyard grounds. Eggs contain chocolate, money and vouchers for Salem Glen items + 2 eggs with the ultimate prizes! $28 entry fee. Visit here to learn more.
Easter Brunches in Rochester, MN
Enjoy a delicious Easter Sunday Brunch at these sweet spots:
Bleu Duck Kitchen will be closed on Easter Sunday, but they’re offering scrumptious Easter Brunch Takeout options. Orders can be placed by Friday, April 11 for pickup on Saturday, April 19. Make reservations here
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Crave will be hosting an all you can eat brunch buffet from 9am-3pm. The buffet will offer breakfast specialties, carving stations, entrees, and a dessert display. Please also enjoy your choice of coffee, orange juice, house mimosa, or glass of sparkling wine. Make reservations here
Smoak BBQ is offering a protein packed Easter Brunch Buffet from 9am-2pm. Get ready to enjoy what they call Hot Stuff, Cold Stuff, and The Sweets. Make reservations here
Sorellina’s is putting on an Italian Easter Brunch Buffet from 10:30am-7pm. The dinner menu, featuring lasagna and chicken marsala, will be offered from 3pm-7pm. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Easter with a feast full of Italian flavor at Sorellina’s! Make reservations here
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Five West Kitchen will offer an Easter Buffet from 9am-2:30pm. At this Easter Brunch you’ll find a main line with all your breakfast favorites, a cold line with fresh fruit, veggies, and salads, as well as a sweets section! Pancakes and omelets are also available, your way, right from the line. Make reservations here
Purple Goat will also be hosting an Easter Brunch from 10am-2pm. Items like strawberry goat cheese salad, crispy tater tots, and eggs benedict bake are waiting to be munched! Purple Goat has hosted Easter Brunch in the past and it’s quite a hit. Make reservations here