Easter in Charlottesville 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from Charlottesville Parks and Recreation’s Eggstravaganza listing and the organizers’ own pages. Dates marked 2026 are last year’s; we will replace them as 2027 dates are announced.

Easter Sunday is March 28, 2027. The city’s big family event is Charlottesville Parks and Recreation’s free Eggstravaganza at McIntire Park. The 2026 Eggstravaganza was Saturday, March 21, the weekend before Palm Sunday; the 2027 date had not been announced as of Oct. 19, and we will not guess it. Charlottesville City Schools’ spring break comes a week after Easter, April 5-9.

At a glance

• Easter Sunday: March 28, 2027; Good Friday is March 26
• City egg hunt: Eggstravaganza, McIntire Park; 2026 edition was 9 a.m. to noon Sat. March 21
• 2027 date: not yet announced
• Questions: Parks and Recreation, 434-970-3260

Eggstravaganza at McIntire Park

The city’s 2026 listing set the Eggstravaganza for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21, 2026, at McIntire Park. It included:

• egg hunts in two rounds for children ages 1 to 12
• sensory-friendly hunts open to participants of all ages
• face painting, crafts and a DJ
• food trucks
• photos with a special guest bunny

Parks and Recreation also ran a Hidden Eggstravaganza in March 2026: egg signs hidden in city parks, each with a QR code to scan for a chance at one of eight prize baskets, with winners drawn at the egg hunt.

McIntire Park is on the U.S. 250 Bypass. Its west side has picnic shelters and ball fields, and its east side has the skate park and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; see our parks and trails guide. Watch the city’s Parks and Recreation events calendar for the 2027 date.

Church egg hunts and services

Churches announce their own egg hunts and Holy Week services, from Palm Sunday, March 21, 2027, through Easter morning. We will list egg hunts and sunrise services here only once the church or organizer posts the date, time and place on its own website. Send us yours.

Easter brunch

Restaurants publish Easter menus and reservations closer to the day. Until then, our brunch guide lists the Charlottesville restaurants that serve weekend brunch, with hours from each restaurant’s own website. We will add Easter-specific brunches only from the restaurant’s own page.

What is open over Easter weekend

• City offices, trash and buses: Good Friday and Easter Monday are not city holidays, so City Hall, trash pickup and Charlottesville Area Transit run as normal.
• Schools: Charlottesville City Schools is in session the week before and after Easter; spring break is April 5-9. See spring break.
• City Market: the Saturday market at 100 E. Water St. runs April through November, so it may not have reopened by Easter weekend. See farmers markets.

What this means for you

• In 2026 the city egg hunt was the Saturday before Palm Sunday; watch the city calendar for the 2027 date.
• Bring children 1 to 12 for the timed hunts, and ask about the sensory-friendly hunt if it suits your family.
• Book Easter brunch early; Sunday, March 28, is a regular brunch day.

Related guides: kids’ activities, spring break and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 2027?

Easter Sunday is March 28, 2027. Good Friday is March 26.

Does Charlottesville have a city Easter egg hunt?

Yes. Charlottesville Parks and Recreation’s Eggstravaganza was held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21, 2026, at McIntire Park, with two rounds of hunts for children 1 to 12 and sensory-friendly hunts. The 2027 date has not been announced.

Is there a sensory-friendly egg hunt in Charlottesville?

The city’s 2026 Eggstravaganza included sensory-friendly hunts open to all ages. Check the Parks and Recreation calendar for the 2027 schedule.

Is trash picked up on Good Friday or Easter Monday in Charlottesville?

Yes. Neither is a city trash holiday, so pickup runs on the normal schedule.