First Lady Melania Trump Previews 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll Activities
First Lady Melania Trump previewed the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll, announcing an expanded lineup of exciting activities set to take place on the South Lawn on Monday, April 6, 2026. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, this year’s Easter Egg Roll will take on a special patriotic spirit—bringing families toge
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First Lady Melania Trump previewed the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll, announcing an expanded lineup of exciting activities set to take place on the South Lawn on Monday, April 6, 2026. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, this year’s Easter Egg Roll will take on a special patriotic spirit—bringing families together to celebrate both the joy of Easter and the enduring blessings of liberty that define the American story.
Alongside the traditional Egg Roll and Egg Hunt there will also be a sensory-friendly Egg Hunt—all featuring real eggs generously provided by the American Egg Board, the event’s leading partner. And courtesy of the many public- and private-sector partnerships with the White House Historical Association, children and families will enjoy a day of unparalleled fun, learning, and lasting memories through a variety of engaging activities and interactive experiences, including:
Be Best Military Card Writing Station, encouraging children to send messages of gratitude to American Troops
Be Best Ring Toss, for the most-energetic, young guests
EGG-spedition, an educational US State and Territory matching game, courtesy of the American Egg Board
Lunar Exploration Experience, courtesy of NASA
Hen to Home Activity, courtesy of the American Egg Board, featuring live chicks
Liberty Cafe for egg inspired bites, courtesy of the American Egg Board
Reading Nook, featuring Senior Administration Officials and Cabinet members reading stories in the Rose Garden
Bunny Hop Stage, courtesy of YouTube
AI-Creation Station, courtesy of Meta
George the Star’s Journey, courtesy of America250 offers an immersive opportunity for guests to celebrate America’s historic monuments
Challenge Coin Creation Station, courtesy of the New York Stock Exchange
Egg Coloring Activity, courtesy of PAAS® inviting guests to decorate vibrant eggs
Cookie Decorating station, courtesy of Signature Brands
Sweet Snapshot, courtesy of the National Confectioners Association offers guests an interactive photo opportunity
Monumental Mini Golf, courtesy of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
Flight Lab, courtesy of GE Aerospace where STEM Education takes flight
America’s 250th birthday Party, courtesy of The Toy Association featuring classic party games and toy-filled goodie bags for children
Spring Garden Market, courtesy of the International Fresh Produce Association featuring a floral bloom bar and farmers market snacks
The Great American Learning Journey, courtesy of Google and featuring the Be Internet Awesome program
Coloring Road trip, courtesy of Waymo
Grand Prix Racing Station
Additional Photo Opportunities with large wooden eggs, EGG-cellent photo arch, and the President’s motorcade vehicle: “The Beast”
Beverages courtesy of the Coca-Cola Company
Signage courtesy of Yrefy
Easter Candy Distribution, courtesy of the National Confectioners Association
Bubbles, Bunny Tunnel, and other activities for guests of all ages
The 2026 celebration will also feature live performances on the Bunny Hop Stage including:
The United States Marine Band
The United States Army Band
The United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps
The United States Navy Band
The United States Air Force Band
Patty Shukla, known as “Miss Patty,” a renowned American children’s music educator and singer-songwriter
“Go with YoYo,” a fan-favorite children’s performer, will bring energy and fun to the stage
Jack Hartmann, a well-known children’s educational music artist
The current 2026 list of featured readers at the Reading Nook includes:
The First Lady, Melania Trump
Second Lady Usha Vance
Secretary Brooke Rollins
Secretary Linda McMahon
Administrator Kelly Loeffler
Mrs. Hayley Harrison, Chief of Staff to the First Lady
Mrs. Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary
Mr. Michael Kratsios, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Ambassador Monica Crowley
Representative Jimmy Patronis
Mrs. Jennifer Hegseth
Mrs. Lisa Collins
Mrs. Marlo Greer
As families exit the South Lawn they will each receive an egg from the Official 2026 White House Easter Egg Set courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Each egg is imprinted with the signatures of President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
Additionally, the White House Easter Egg Roll would not be possible without the support of approximately 500 volunteers who dedicate their time to making the day a memorable experience for children and their families.
To learn more about the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll, please visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/white-house-easter-egg-roll/.