Easter Weekend in Asheville

Between March 21 and April 25 (Annually)
(April 4-5, 2026)
Easter weekend in Asheville and the North Carolina mountains offers many things to do. Welcome spring by getting outdoors to see the blooms. Gather with family and friends for Easter Sunday brunch. Here's just a sampling of ideas. (Pic above: Tulips at Biltmore)

Biltmore Egg Scavenger Hunt Biltmore typically hosts this event. Check back for an update on 2026!
Hunt for super-sized Easter Eggs inside Biltmore House and around the estate in this fun activity on the Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend. Participants receive a Scavenger Hunt Guide to check off each egg they spot while on their hunt. Participating children ages 9 and younger will receive a treat when they turn in their scavenger paper at Antler Hill Village between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Easter Scavenger Hunt is included in daytime admission. See our Biltmore Guide to plan a visit and see all the spring blooms. 

Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa Easter Weekend
Celebrate Easter in the Blue Ridge Mountains here! Enjoy festive activities including family movie screenings, an immersive audio history tour, Easter scavenger hunt, and delightful dining at the historic resort when you stay at the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa between April 1 and 7. Learn more. 

Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock Park
For the 70th year, the park will open its gates to the community for inter-denominational worship filled with scripture, song, and fellowship. Gather beneath 535-million-year-old Chimney Rock, for which the Park is named. Gates open from 5-6 AM for the 6:45 AM service. No admission chargeed but the service is ticketed to manage capacity and to provide a free parking pass for each vehicle of attendees who register. Learn more.

Sunrise Service at Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska mountain retreat welcomes Easter with an outdoor worship service at the amphitheater beneath the iconic Lake Junaluska Cross. It is often cool near the lake in early April, so dress warmly. Rain location: Memorial Chapel. Free and open to the public. Learn more.

Easter Brunch
Make reservations well in advance since it's a busy day. Our top picks for a very special Easter Brunch Buffet are: 

• Blue Ridge Dining Room at The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa - Farm-to-table artisanal buffet with views of Blue Ridge Mountains. Two big rooms filled with stations with many options. 12-5 PM. Call ahead for reservations: 800-438-5800.
• Hemingway’s Cuba - Enjoy a full brunch menu from 7 AM-2 PM. For reservations, go to their website or call 828-417-6866.
• Historic Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska - Easter breakfast buffet followed by an Easter lunch buffet.  Tip: The inn is a short walk from the outdoor Easter Sunrise Service, which begins at 7 am.
• Isa’s French Bistro - Enjoy brunch in downtown Asheville. For reservations, go to their website or call 828-575-9636.
• Season's at Highland Lake Inn (Hendersonville) - Buffet with starters, salads, sides, brunch favorites, carving station, pasta station, and desserts. $For reservations, please call (828) 696-9094.
• See more top places for weekend brunch.

Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade: Saturday
The most unique and quirky event is the Easter Hat Parade in the artsy village of Dillsboro. Hundreds of people parade down the street with judging in 20 categories. The parade includes antique cars and the Easter Bunny. The parade is 2 PM on Saturday but arrive early for hat-making sessions and 11 am egg hunt. Read more.

Downtown Asheville 
Since Good Friday is a city holiday, enjoy free on-street parking—so don't feed the meters. All stores and restaurants will be open Friday and Saturday. Sunday is always free, but many stores will be closed. See our favorite things to do downtown.

Blue Ridge Parkway 
The higher sections of the Parkway may remain closed due to the remaining ice and snow. Read about current closures. A great alternate scenic drive is the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway.