Hippity, hoppity Easter’s on its way, Asheville. 🐰 Fresh flowers, egg hunts, spring dresses, warm weather, church service + brunch – I always look forward to Easter Sunday every year.

Whether you are taking the little ones out to gather eggs, enjoying brunch with your peeps, or celebrating with the fam, there is a lot to do in Asheville this weekend. 🙌 And, to help you with making plans, we’ve rounded up a list of 20 events featuring services, community gatherings + brunch deals to make this holiday the hoppiest one yet.

⛪ Worship Services

Easter

Good Friday at Biltmore Church | Fri., April 19 | 4:30-8 p.m. | Biltmore Church, 35 Clayton Rd. | Free

Easter At Lake Hills | Sun., April 21 | 9:00 a.m. + 11:00 a.m. | Lake Hills Church, 370 Lake Drive, Candler | Free

laser tag, photo booth, food trucks + more.

Passover

Check out other local church, synagogue + community websites + social media for service details.

🐰 Egg hunts + more

Easter Egg Hunt at McCormick Field | Sat., April 20 | 12 p.m. | McCormick Field | Price included in Tourists’ game ticket | Bring the kiddos early to Saturday’s game for an egg hunt featuring over 4,000 eggs filled with Tourists tickets, prizes, candy + more. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos.

Lake Junaluska Easter Celebration | Sat., April 20 | All day | Lake Junaluska Retreat + Conference Center, 91 N Lakeshore Dr. | Free | Weekend activities include the Lake Junaluska Friends of the Lake 5K, Easter egg hunts + a sunrise service at the amphitheater.

Easter Egg Hunt at Biltmore Estate | Sun., April 21 | 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Biltmore Estate | $32+ | The Easter Egg Hunt is included in daytime admission, an annual pass, or a stay at the Inn. Includes egg hunts for ages 2-9, live music, giant bubbles, photos with the Easter Bunny, grape stomping at the winery, sheep herding + more.

Love Your Mama: Earth Day Workday + Egg Hunt | Sun., April 21 | 1-5 p.m. | BeLoved Asheville, 39 Grove St. | Free | This event is open to anyone of any age. Bring tools for planting + gardening and carpentry skills for building a ramp. The day will finish with the team sharing about BeLoved Tiny Home Village + the work of human + environmental sustainability.

🍳 Brunch + more

Easter Brunch Family Feast | Sun., April 21 | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Golden Fleece Slow Earth Kitchen, 111 Grovewood Rd. | Prices Vary, Reservations | Golden Fleece is cooking up a special Easter menu for you + your family including their slow-roasted lamb.

Easter at Ruth's | Sun., April 21 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 26 All Souls Cres. | $49+ | Celebrate with their new Spring Classics Menu, featuring a three-course meal with dishes like Blackened Scallops served over jambalaya risotto + blueberry crumb cheesecake.

Easter Brunch at Hemingway’s Cuba | Sun., April 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hemingway’s Cuba, 15 Page Ave., 4th floor | $29 for adults, $13 kids 12 + under | Hemingway’s will be serving up a traditional + Cuban breakfast with a buffet and live music.

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