Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. The county's egg hunt with a helicopter egg drop, the adaptive hunt, church egg hunts, Holy Week services and brunch.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Easter 2027 is five months away, so most dates below are from 2026 and say so; we will replace them as organizers post 2027 dates. Sources: each organizer’s page linked below, the CMCSS 2026-27 calendar (PDF), and Clarksville Now’s 2026 Easter guide, credited where used.
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28, early this year. Good Friday, March 26, is a day off for CMCSS students, a week after spring break. The biggest egg hunt is Montgomery County Parks and Recreation’s at Civitan Park, famous for its helicopter egg drop; in 2026 it was the Saturday before Palm Sunday. County parks: 931-648-5732.
What this means for you
- Easter 2027 dates are not out yet. Expect egg hunts on Saturday, March 20, or Saturday, March 27; we will confirm here.
- Adaptive hunts for children and adults of all abilities have been held by both the county and the city.
- Brunch: reserve early; we list restaurants’ Easter menus only when they post them.
Egg hunts
| Hunt | Where | 2026 date | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Easter Egg Hunt, helicopter egg drop and adaptive hunt | Civitan Park, 650 Bellamy Lane | Sat., March 28, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Not announced |
| Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt for all abilities | Heritage Park sports complex, 1241 Peachers Mill Road | Thu., April 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Not announced |
| Community Hunt for All, with free food, haircuts and the Easter Bunny | 60B Vanleer St. | Sat., March 28, 2026, 1 to 4 p.m. | Not announced |
| Real Life Ft. Campbell egg hunt | 199 Jack Miller Blvd. | Sat., March 28, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Not announced |
| Sango United Methodist egg hunt | 3301 Sango Road | Sun., March 29, 2026, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Not announced |
| First Presbyterian Church egg hunt | Glenwood Park | Sat., April 4, 2026, hunt at 3 p.m. | Not announced |
The county hunt had separate hunts for young children, elementary-age kids and older youth, the adaptive hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, food trucks and emergency vehicles to explore. The helicopter drop comes from Austin Peay’s College of STEM aviation program, as Clarksville Now reported. Watch the county’s events and programs page for 2027.
The other hunts are from Clarksville Now’s 2026 guide and the hosts’ pages: Real Life Ft. Campbell and First Presbyterian.
At the mall
In 2026, Governor’s Square, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., had photos with the Easter Bunny in Center Court and a free Easter egg scavenger hunt for the month before Easter. Watch its events page for 2027.
Easter tea and family events
- Easter Tea at the Customs House Museum, 200 S. Second St., was held on Palm Sunday afternoon in 2026 with treats and activities; tickets were sold in advance. Check the museum’s calendar in March.
- Easter Passion Play: Hilldale Baptist Church, 2001 Madison St., staged “Son of God, Son of Man” over Palm Sunday weekend in 2026, free with sign-up, per its passion play page.
Holy Week services
Every church holds Easter Sunday services. Downtown churches that published extra Holy Week services in 2026 (check their sites for 2027 times):
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 709 Franklin St.: Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses, including a Spanish Mass.
- Trinity Episcopal Church, 317 Franklin St.: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services, an early Easter service and a principal service followed by an egg hunt.
- First Presbyterian Church: an Easter sunrise service and worship with communion.
- Madison Street United Methodist Church, 319 Madison St.
Easter brunch
No Clarksville restaurant had posted an Easter 2027 brunch or menu when we checked. We add them only from a restaurant’s own website or menu. Until then, our brunch guide lists the restaurants that serve brunch, with their links.
What’s open
Easter Sunday is not a city holiday, so there is no change to city services. Governor’s Square posts its Easter Sunday hours on its hours page. Clarksville Transit System does not run regular routes on Sundays.
More: spring break, Mother’s Day and kids’ activities.
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter 2027?
Sunday, March 28, 2027. Good Friday is March 26, a day off for CMCSS students, one week after spring break.
When is the Montgomery County Easter egg hunt?
The 2027 date had not been announced in October. The 2026 hunt was 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Civitan Park, 650 Bellamy Lane, with an APSU helicopter egg drop and an adaptive hunt.
Is there an Easter egg hunt for children with disabilities in Clarksville?
Yes. The county’s egg hunt has included an adaptive hunt, and in 2026 an Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt for all abilities was held April 2 at the Heritage Park sports complex, 1241 Peachers Mill Road.
Where can I get Easter brunch in Clarksville?
No Clarksville restaurant had posted an Easter 2027 brunch when we checked. Our brunch guide lists restaurants that serve brunch with their official links.
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