Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Evansville! With the Easter season kicking off, we have tons of egg hunts, plus free nature access and a unique storytime with local ballet dancers. Don't miss the major egg hunt at Mater Dei on Saturday or the family fun at Wesselman Woods all weekend long.
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Free Weekend
Wesselman Woods
Free admission all weekend to explore trails and the treehouse.
Family Dance Party!
EVPL McCollough Branch Library
An indoor library event perfect for moving and grooving on Sunday morning.
Bunny Bonanza
Vann Park
A free, low-key afternoon event to meet the bunny and hunt eggs on Saturday.
· March 28
6FREE : Take the little ones to the library for a special storytime featuring dancers from Ballet Indiana. They'll enjoy a Cinderella-themed tale complete with dances, fun activities, and a craft session afterward.It's a wonderful partnership between the library and a local arts group, perfect for introducing young kids to ballet.
FREE : Enjoy a whole weekend of free fun exploring the nature preserve! You can wander over four miles of forest trails and check out the Arwood Family Treehouse and Bernhardt Family Bird Sanctuary.It’s free admission both Saturday and Sunday, offering hours of fresh air and exploration.
FREE : Head over to Vann Park Saturday afternoon for a free community event hosted by the neighborhood association. The main draw is meeting the Easter bunny and joining in on the egg hunt!It's a free, dedicated Easter activity happening in the afternoon on Saturday.
FREE : This is a massive hunt where kids in Pre-K through 3rd grade can hunt for 16,000 eggs! Prizes include candy, stuffed animals, and even money.It’s a huge, highly anticipated local Easter event with a massive quantity of eggs.
FREE : Get an early start Saturday morning for an Easter Egg Hunt hosted by The Hills.It's one of the earliest egg hunts available on Saturday morning.
FREE : If you miss the morning hunts, Envive Healthcare is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday afternoon.It provides a dedicated afternoon option for egg hunting on Saturday.
· March 29
4FREE : Visit the EVPL Stringtown location for an hour of early literacy building. It combines stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open playtime.It blends learning activities with unstructured play time, hitting two needs at once.
FREE : Block out an hour on Sunday afternoon at the Central Library for a shared Minecraft session. Kids can join in on laptops to build and explore digital environments together.It's a great way to get older kids interested in visiting the library by focusing on a popular video game.
FREE : Start Sunday morning early with the Eight12 Run Club. They lead a free 1-3 mile walk, jog, or run circuit through Downtown Evansville.It’s a free organized group activity to get the family moving first thing Sunday.
: This is the final performance for this war drama about eight U.S. soldiers across American history, showing Sunday afternoon at the UE Theatre.It’s the final performance on Sunday, making it a 'last chance' cultural outing.
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3: If you have a toddler who needs to move, check out this sponsored Tumble session at ACROS Gymnastics on Sunday morning.A great structured activity specifically for the youngest crowd on a Sunday morning.
FREE : Head to the McCollough Branch Library for a fun morning where the whole family can move and groove to both old classics and new favorites.It's an indoor event at the library, perfect for a rainy Sunday morning dance session.
: If you need reliable indoor fun, Urban Air is open all day Saturday for adventure park activities. This is the ultimate indoor playground for the whole family.It offers extensive indoor amusement options for a full day of entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Evansville this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 28-29) there are many free events! You can enjoy Free Weekend admission at Wesselman Woods both days, attend the Bunny Bonanza egg hunt at Vann Park, or check out the West Side Nut Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday afternoon.
Are there any dedicated Easter egg hunts this Saturday, March 28th?
Yes, Saturday has several hunts! Options include the West Side Nut Club Easter Egg Hunt (Pre-K to 3rd grade), the Bunny Bonanza at Vann Park, the hunt at The Hills, and the hunt at Faith Church of the Nazarene.
What can families do on Sunday, March 29th, besides egg hunts?
On Sunday, families can take advantage of the second day of Free Weekend at Wesselman Woods, enjoy the Minecraft session at EVPL Central Library, or attend the Family Dance Party at the McCollough Branch Library.
