Easter Eggstravaganza returns to Joyner Park April 5

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host the 2025 Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.

Presented by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, this free family event offers a fresh approach to the traditional egg hunt. Instead of different age groups “scrambling” for eggs at assigned times, children and their families are invited to stroll along the “Bunny Trail” and collect their eggs any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The festivities will also feature a DJ pumping out fun tunes, a roaming magician, bubble artist, Easter-themed crafts, and – of course – a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Registration is not required, but participants should come with baskets in hand ready to fill at designated stops along the Bunny Trail.

In addition, an Egg-ceptional Zone will cater to children with disabilities and their families from 10:30-11 a.m. Situated in the small, grassy field in front of the historic barns, the zone is designed to provide a fun, safe, family-friendly environment that allows children who may have difficulty participating in a traditional egg hunt the opportunity to pick up Easter eggs at their own pace. Bring a buddy to help if needed. 

The following local businesses and organizations have generously contributed to the 2025 Wake Forest Easter Eggstravaganza: Skylift Garage Doors and Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Partner Sponsors: Kids Street Urgent Care, Crossroads Fellowship, Lightbridge Academy, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Goldfish Swim School, Girl Scouts NC Coastal Pines and Renewal by Andersen.

In the event of inclement weather on the day of the event, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Officials will provide weather-related updates on the Town website, Nextdoor site, and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town of Wake Forest app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. To download the Town app, visit http://bit.ly/TOWFApp.  

For more information about this year’s Easter Eggstravaganza, visit https://bit.ly/WFEasterEggstravaganza or contact the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department at 919-435-9560.

The Easter Eggstravaganza is a Wake Forest Outdoors event. To view a complete listing of the Town’s warm weather events and activities scheduled from March through September, visit http://bit.ly/WakeForestOutdoors. To receive email notifications concerning special events in Wake Forest, sign up for E-Notifier at https://bit.ly/WFEnotifier.