The arrival of Easter weekend signals the beginning of spring and the many blooms to come. From religious services, seasonal events and delicious Easter brunch, here are some ideas for how to spend Easter in Asheville.
These ideas are specific to the Easter holiday. For more events this weekend, including a look at local live music shows, please see our Weekend Events page. For more general ideas, see our list of Top 50 Things to Do in Asheville.
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Spend Saturday morning at Egg-stravaganza at the WNC Nature Center
April 4, 2026 | 10 a.m. to noon
The WNC Nature Center’s Egg-stravaganza adds a playful wildlife twist to the weekend. Kids can follow an egg scavenger hunt, then catch bobcats, black bears and otters enjoying themed enrichment while docents share animal facts throughout the park. The event is included with general admission.
Sweeten Creek Brewing for Easter at the Creek
April 4, 2026 | 1-4 p.m.
For a casual, family-friendly Saturday outing, Sweeten Creek Brewing is hosting Easter at the Creek with two rounds of egg hunts, outdoor games, live music, volleyball, a kids’ sandbox and an open dog park. Bear’s BBQ will be serving food on-site, which makes this an easy linger-awhile afternoon.
Biltmore Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
April 3-5, 2026
Discover giant Easter eggs in the gardens inside Biltmore House and in Antler Hill Village. Biltmore's Easter egg scavenger hunt is a beloved annual springtime tradition. Learn fun facts about the estate while you search for 25 super-sized decorated eggs. The Easter Scavenger Hunt is included with daytime admission.
70th Easter Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock State Park
One of the region’s longest-running Easter traditions returns for its 70th year on Sunday morning. Chimney Rock’s nondenominational sunrise service is free, but reservations and a vehicle parking pass are required in advance. For visitors who do not mind an early start, it is one of the most memorable ways to greet Easter morning in the mountains.
Easter Eats
Enjoy an Easter brunch or special treats at one of these Asheville area restaurants. Check back soon as we continue to update.
- Baked Pie Company
- Bargello
- Bear's Smokehouse BBQ
- Blue Ridge Dining Room at Omni Grove Park Inn
- Hemingway’s Cuba
- Montgomery Sky Farms
- Posana
- Renaissance
- Tupelo Honey
- White Duck Taco Shop
- Sunny Point Café
- Monte Vista Hotel (Black Mountain)
- Xico
See our full restaurant listings here!
