Jacksonville, NC (Onslow County) and Surrounding Areas
**Events are added throughout the month so be sure to come back and see if anything’s been added!**
Easter Egg Hunt
Children under 12 can do the egg toss. Bring your own baskets for the eggs. If it rains the event will be help April 2nd at 10:00 AM!
When? Saturday, April 1st at 10:00 AM
Location: Half Moon Volunteer Fire Department Inc.
4835 Gumbranch Rd Jacksonville, NC 28540
Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza (Ages 1-6)
Carnival games, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts and more starts at 11:00 AM. Egg hunt starts at 12:00 PM and have 3 different age groups. (1-2 years, 3-4 years, and 5-6 years) No registration just bring a basket or bag for them to collect their eggs.
When? Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Location: Jacksonville Commons (Baseball Fields)
1155 Commons Dr N, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Rhythm Church’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the whole family and enjoy games, food, and the Egg Hunt!
When? Saturday, April 1st at 11:00 AM
Location: Southwest High School
1420 Burgaw Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Special Needs Egg Hunt
Welcome to all ages and abilities there will be an egg hunt on all surfaces, magnetic eggs, eggs on elevated surfaces and more!
When? Saturday, April 1st, 2023 starting at 1:30 PM
Location: Jacksonville Commons (Baseball Fields)
1155 Commons Dr N, Jacksonville, NC 28546
CoolPop’s Easter Extravaganza Vendor Event
This event will have food, bounce houses, tent vendors, Easter Egg hunt (ages 1-8) and more!
When? Saturday, April 1st, 2023 starting at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Cool Pop’s Plaza and Vendor Warehouse
1844 Piney Green Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Trail
This day will be full of fun with bounce houses, photo booths for guests, dancing, horse shoes, cornhole, music and most importantly the Easter Egg Hunt Trail.
Ages 1-5 are at 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM, ages 6-12 are at 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, and ages 13-16 are at 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM. (only 50 slots per hunt so please arrive early to register.)
When? Saturday April 1st starting at 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: ACF Freedom Farms
152 Stillwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Bear Island Paddle
Take a small trip to Bear Island stopping along the way to look for local wildlife and hands on with some creatures. Register at the link below.
When? Saturday April 1st starting at 7:30 AM
Location: Pogie’s Fishing Charters, Coastal Tours, Kayaking, and Rental Center
114 E Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584
“Hoppy” Easter Event
Easter Egg Hunt, Bounce Houses, Face Painting and more!
When? Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Sneads Ferry Community Center
126 Park Ln, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Sensory Inclusive Easter Eggstravaganza
Free and fun filled day and if you get there early you get the chance to meet the Easter Bunny! Pre-register at the link below!
https://onslow.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=703
When? Sunday, April 2nd at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Jack Amyette Recreation Center
1825 South Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Food Truck Round Up and Easter Egg Hunt
A slew of food trucks with different styles and menus to pick from, egg hunt that will be split up by age groups and vendors for a day of family fun!
When? Saturday, April 8th, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Stump Sound Park
1772 NC-172, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Easter Egg Hunt – Free Ticket Required
Go by Antique 2 Chic by April 7th to sign your kid(s) up and get an “Entry Ticket”. 40 spots per hunt starting at 9:00 AM – 9:30 for walking to 5 years old. The next hunt is from 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM for 6-10 year old’s. You could win a Special Easter Basket if you find one of the Extra Large Golden Eggs.
When? Saturday, April 8th, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Hunts)
Photos with the Easter Bunny start at 9:00 AM and will end at 12:00 PM
Location: Antique 2 Chic Vendor Market
2501 Onslow Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Barnyard Flea Market at Humphrey Farm
No Admission and Free Parking! Come enjoy food trucks, Ice cream shops, hay rides to see farm animals, snack shack, inflatables and more.
When? Saturday, April 15th, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Humphrey Farm
522 W Willis Landing Rd, Hubert, NC 28539
Spring Car Show & BBQ Fundraiser
Antique 2 Chic is hosting a Car Show and BBQ Cook-Off Fundraiser. Car Show is from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. There will be vendors and raffles. 100% of proceeds will be going to Refuge Recovery!
When? Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Antique 2 Chic Vendor Market
2501 Onslow Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Cannon Day
Fort Macon State Park is hosting it’s monthly cannon day! Come see the Artillery demonstration of their favorite cannons!
When? Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The demonstrations will be fired at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
Location: Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Touch-a-Truck 2023
Get ready for a day for the whole family to be able to see how different vehicles work, how they benefit our community and learn what they do. They will be able to climb in and explore vehicles from a military tactical vehicle to bucket trucks!
When? Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Swansboro REC Center
830 Main St Ext, Swansboro, NC 28584