Easter egg hunts are nothing new. In fact, they've been around since the 16th century, when protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation.

The egg was the symbol of life in pagan spring festivals, and "From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus' emergence from the tomb and resurrection" (History Channel).

Regardless of the history behind it, Easter egg hunts have become a springtime ritual and the Sioux Falls area has plenty of them to look forward to. Some free, some with fees, all of them - fun!

Sioux Falls Easter Egg Hunts & Events

Saturday, April 8^th – 10 AM Sioux Falls First Easter Egg Hunt for All Ages- Free - Sioux Falls First Gym- 6300 West 41^st Street, Sioux Falls

Saturday, April 8^th – 10 AM -Zion Lutheran Easter Egg Hunt & Interactive Walk with Jesus- Free - 1400 S. Duluth Avenue, Sioux Falls

Saturday, April 8^th – 10 AM – Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum/ Egg-Stravaganza- ($5 Admission fee with membership, or, for non-members, it is $18 for adults, $17 for Seniors and $14 for kids online purchase only, admission is $2 more per person at the gate) 805 S. Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls

Saturday, April 8^th – 10 AM – Oak Hills Baptist Kids Sonrise Saturday & Easter Egg Hunt - Free - 6201 S. Lyncrest Avenue, Sioux Falls

Saturday, April 8^th – 8:30 AM- Great Shots Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch – (must purchase tickets) – 2505 W. Benson Road, Sioux Falls

Saturday, April 8^th – 2:30 PM – Midco Aquatic Center Underwater Egg Hunt – (no registration required, admission is $5 for Kids, $6 for Adults) 1601 S. Western Avenue, Sioux Falls

Saturday, April 8^th – 10:30 to 3:30 – 5^th Annual Downtown Sioux Falls Easter Egg Hunt – Free (no registration required) – Downtown Sioux Falls Merchants

Sources: All Events In, History Channel and English Heritage