News Summary
Beaufort is gearing up for the fifth annual Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop on Saturday, March 29. Featuring over 20,000 eggs dropped from a helicopter, this free event promises family fun with activities for children, including age-specific egg hunts and entertainment. Pre-registration is required for participation. Local food trucks and live music will be part of the festivities, making it a memorable day for the community.
Beaufort Gears Up for an Exciting Easter Celebration
Get ready, Beaufort! The time is almost here to hop into spring with the fifth annual Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 29, because this is an event you won’t want to miss! Festivities run from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beaufort Academy football field on Lady’s Island.
A Helicopter and 20,000 Easter Eggs
This egg drop is not your average Easter egg hunt. In fact, it promises to be the largest Easter egg hunt in Beaufort! Can you imagine nearly 20,000 Easter eggs being dropped from a helicopter? Now that’s a sight to see! Each egg is filled with all sorts of fantastic prizes, including gift certificates from local favorites like Chick-Fil-A, Monkey’s Uncle, and Kilwins. Plus, there will be plenty of toys and even scooters hidden inside some of those eggs!
Free Fun for the Family
Best of all, this amazing event is free for the community, although there is a catch—children must pre-register. Only the first 1,300 kids who sign up will be able to participate, so be sure to secure your spot! This fun-filled egg drop is designed specifically for kids aged 4 to 11. Each child will receive a special bag upon arrival to ensure they can collect as many eggs as possible!
The Thrill of the Golden Egg
Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive golden egg. Finding one of these special eggs will grant a ticket for additional fantastic prizes. Who wouldn’t want to take home something extra special this Easter?
Activities Galore!
The egg drop is just the beginning! There is an array of entertainment and activities planned to keep the excitement going throughout the day. Children can enjoy bounce houses, get their faces painted, and even visit a petting zoo! Balloon artists will be around too, adding an extra touch of fun. And let’s not forget about the live music, because what’s a celebration without some great tunes? To make the tummy happy, there will also be 10 local food trucks serving up delicious treats.
Age-Specific Egg Hunts
As if that wasn’t enough, when you register, each child will have the chance to join in on one of six different age-specific egg hunts. Be sure to check the event page for the full schedule so that no one misses out! Unlimited access to the bounce area is included with your admission, and of course, every child gets a chance to snap a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Parking and Weather Plans
Parking will be available at Beaufort Academy, as well as at a designated shuttle location on Sams Point Road. In the event of inclement weather, fear not! The egg drop will simply be moved to Sunday, March 30, with the same joyful schedule. So gather your family and gear up for a day full of fun, laughter, and maybe a little bit of competition as you search for those colorful eggs.
An Event Like No Other
This year’s event is made possible by the team at Hilton Head Helicopter Tours, who will be handling the epic aerial egg drop. So, if you’re in Beaufort this March, come join the festivities and experience the community spirit as you enjoy the festive atmosphere and all the exciting vendor offerings.
The Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop is sure to create lasting memories for families and kids alike. Don’t keep the fun to yourself; spread the word and make it a day to remember!
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- Island Packet: Easter Celebration News
- Wikipedia: Easter Egg Hunt
- WTOK: Great Helicopter Egg Drop
- Google Search: Easter 2025 Events
- Explore Beaufort SC: Largest Easter Egg Hunt
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Easter
- Your Island News: Easter Events Northern Beaufort
- Google News: Beaufort Easter Celebrations
- Explore Beaufort SC: Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Sightings
- Google Scholar: Easter Events in Communities
