Easter weekend is one of those seasons that sneaks up on you fast. Between nap schedules, toddler moods, and everything else on your plate, the last thing you need is to spend hours researching what’s actually worth doing in our area.
So I did the legwork for you. Here are my favorite Easter events in Cumming, GA and the surrounding North Atlanta area!
We’re a pick-one-special-thing kind of family. Every Easter, we head to The Pearce Creative in Dawsonville to paint Easter-themed pottery and do a little egg hunt — and it never gets old. My girls look forward to it every single year, and I love that we’re building a collection of hand-painted pieces we’ll have forever. But I know not every family wants the same thing, so here’s a roundup of some of my favorite options in and around Cumming and North Atlanta for families with little ones this spring.
My Top Picks for Easter Events in Cumming, GA and North Atlanta:
The Egg Hunts Worth Waking Up Early For
Warbington Farms EGGstravaganza in Cumming is my top pick for Easter events in Cumming, GA, especially for families with toddlers. This Forsyth County staple hosts their annual Easter event each spring, and it’s genuinely well-organized. The hunt is broken into timed sessions, so you’re not fighting a crowd of 500 kids for the same dozen eggs. Younger kids get their own dedicated area — such a relief if you’ve got a two-year-old who needs a little more space and time. Admission also gets you into the Fun Park: inflatables, a jumping pillow, a petting zoo, and a hayride. It runs on multiple dates leading up to Easter, so check their website and Facebook page for 2026 dates and grab tickets before they sell out. This one goes fast.
Hop-A-Long Easter Egg Hunt at Avalon in Alpharetta is a fantastic free option that’s been a community favorite for years. The hunt is held at the beautiful plaza area, divided into two age groups (typically ages 0–4 and 5–8), and kids collect eggs to trade in for treat bags. No registration required, which makes it wonderfully low-pressure. Arrive early — the plaza fills up quickly. The Easter Bunny also hangs around Avalon throughout the season if you want to knock the bunny photo off your list in the same trip.
Pro tip for any egg hunt with toddlers: Go early, bring your own basket, pack snacks, and have zero expectations about how many eggs your child will actually collect. The fun is in the chaos, I promise.
Farm Events That Feel Like Pure Spring Magic
There’s something about a farm in the springtime that just hits different with little kids — the baby animals, the fresh air, the big open spaces where they can run without you worrying.
Warbington Farms (yes, again — it really is that good) is perfect for this. Even outside the egg hunt, their spring season includes strawberry U-pick, which is one of my favorite things to do with little ones in April and May. There’s something so sweet about watching a toddler discover that strawberries actually grow out of the ground. The farm is right here in Cumming on Crow Road and has been a Forsyth County staple for decades.
Scottsdale Farms in Alpharetta is another hidden gem. In past years, they’ve hosted a week-long Easter egg hunt in their Enchanted Forest — kids find five eggs and trade them in for a treat. It’s free, drop-in friendly, and the farm is absolutely gorgeous in spring. It’s the kind of place where you accidentally spend two hours wandering around because everything is so pretty. Keep an eye on their social media as Easter approaches for 2026 details.
A Creative Alternative: Skip the Crowds and Make Something
Okay, I’m biased here because this is literally our family tradition — but hear me out.
The Pearce Creative in Dawsonville is a family-owned pottery painting studio that is perfect for Easter. You can walk in or book ahead, pick an Easter-themed piece (bunnies, eggs, chicks — they always have seasonal options), and spend an hour painting together as a family. The pieces get fired in the kiln and are ready for pickup about one to two weeks later, which means your child’s handmade Easter bunny becomes an actual keepsake you’ll have for years.
It’s calm. It’s creative. There are no crowds scrambling for eggs. And my girls are always so proud of what they made. If you’re a pick-one-special-thing family who wants something a little more meaningful than a mad dash across a field, this is your spot. They’re located in Dawsonville — just a short hop up GA-400 from Cumming — and you can book online or call ahead.
Easter Bunny Photo Ops Without the Mall Line
The Easter Bunny at Avalon is a beautiful option. They typically have the bunny available for photos throughout the weeks leading up to Easter, and the setting is gorgeous — open plaza, great natural light, a really pretty backdrop. Photo packages are available; check their website for current pricing and hours.
For something more casual and free, many local community Easter events include complimentary bunny photo opportunities on-site. These tend to be more relaxed and less polished — which, honestly, often makes for the best real-life photos anyway.
If you’ve got a sensitive or shy kiddo, a larger open environment like Avalon tends to feel less intense than a small enclosed mall space. Just something to keep in mind.
Low-Key Easter for Families Who’d Rather Stay Close to Home
Not every Easter needs to be a big production. If the major Easter events in Cumming, GA feel like too much this year, here are some quieter options. Sometimes the most magical moments happen in your own backyard with a basket, some hidden plastic eggs, and a toddler who has no idea what they’re looking for but is absolutely thrilled about it.
A few ideas if you’d rather keep it simple: a self-guided egg hunt at Fowler Park or Sharon Springs Park (gorgeous this time of year and never crowded on a quiet morning); an Easter craft morning at home with egg dyeing and spring planting; a low-key pottery afternoon at The Pearce Creative or All Fired Up; or a spring picnic at Sawnee Mountain Preserve, where the trails are beautiful in April.
There is zero pressure to do all the things. Your kids will remember how Easter felt — not how many egg hunts you attended.
Tips for Making the Most of Easter Weekend with Little Ones
Protect nap time like it’s sacred. Schedule events around it, not the other way around. A well-rested toddler at an egg hunt is a completely different experience than an overtired one.
White outfits and egg hunts are a gamble. Adorable? Yes. Practical? Absolutely not. If Easter outfit photos matter to you, take them before the event, not after crawling through grass for eggs.
Pack snacks, always. A hungry toddler will derail even the best-planned morning. Goldfish crackers have saved more than one holiday outing in our family.
Know your exit. It’s okay to leave before the last egg hunt round. If everyone’s happy, fed, and you got a few good moments, that’s a win.
Lower your expectations and let it be imperfect. The best Easter memories don’t always look like the ones in magazines. Sometimes it’s your kid refusing to go near the Easter Bunny and spending twenty minutes examining a worm on the sidewalk instead — and that’s the story you’ll tell for years.
Here’s to a Sweet Easter Weekend
Whether you hit up one of the bigger Easter events in Cumming, GA or keep it simple at home, a big farm event, a quiet backyard egg hunt, or painting pottery in Dawsonville with your people, I hope your Easter is filled with the kind of simple, imperfect magic your kids will actually remember. Pick one thing, be present for it, and let the rest go.
And hey, if you survive Easter weekend with your toddler and find yourself thinking “we really should get family photos done before another year flies by,” I’m here for it. These little years go so fast, and the egg hunts, the painted pottery, the sticky hands and Easter dresses are the stuff worth preserving. Spring is one of my favorite times to photograph families in North Atlanta, and I would love to capture your family exactly as you are right now. Reach out here and I can’t wait to hear from you!
Wishing you a wonderful Easter, North Atlanta families!
February 16, 2026
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