First Lady Melania Trump has given a sneak peek into the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll, unveiling an expanded array of activities scheduled for the South Lawn on Monday, April 6, 2026. As part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, this year’s event will embrace a patriotic theme to unite families in celebrating Easter and the enduring values of liberty central to the American narrative.
In addition to the traditional Egg Roll and Egg Hunt, a sensory-friendly Egg Hunt will be available, all using real eggs supplied by the American Egg Board, the main sponsor. Thanks to numerous collaborations with the White House Historical Association and other partners, children and families can look forward to a day filled with fun, learning, and memorable experiences through a variety of exciting activities, such as:
- Be Best Military Card Writing Station, where children can send thank you notes to American troops
- Be Best Ring Toss for energetic young participants
- EGG-spedition, an educational game matching US states and territories, sponsored by the American Egg Board
- Lunar Exploration Experience, provided by NASA
- Hen to Home Activity featuring live chicks, courtesy of the American Egg Board
- Liberty Cafe offering egg-inspired snacks, sponsored by the American Egg Board
- Reading Nook with Senior Administration Officials and Cabinet members reading stories in the Rose Garden
- Bunny Hop Stage, sponsored by YouTube
- AI-Creation Station, provided by Meta
- George the Star’s Journey, an immersive experience by America250 celebrating historic monuments
- Challenge Coin Creation Station, sponsored by the New York Stock Exchange
- Egg Coloring Activity, hosted by PAAS® inviting guests to decorate colorful eggs
- Cookie Decorating station, sponsored by Signature Brands
- Sweet Snapshot, offering interactive photo opportunities, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association
- Monumental Mini Golf, sponsored by the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
- Flight Lab by GE Aerospace, where STEM education takes off
- America’s 250th Birthday Party, hosted by The Toy Association, featuring classic games and goodie bags for children
- Spring Garden Market with a floral bloom bar and snacks, sponsored by the International Fresh Produce Association
- The Great American Learning Journey with the Be Internet Awesome program, sponsored by Google
- Coloring Road Trip, sponsored by Waymo
- Grand Prix Racing Station
- Photo Opportunities with large wooden eggs, a photo arch, and the President’s motorcade vehicle, “The Beast”
- Beverages provided by the Coca-Cola Company
- Signage provided by Yrefy
- Easter Candy Distribution, sponsored by 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, an acclaimed children’s music educator and singer-songwriter known as “Miss Patty”
- “Go with YoYo,” a popular children’s performer known for bringing energy and fun
- Jack Hartmann, a renowned children’s educational music artist
The current 2026 list of featured readers at the Reading Nook includes:
- 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 leave 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 bears the signatures of President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
The White House Easter Egg Roll is made possible by the dedication of approximately 500 volunteers who work to ensure a memorable experience for children and their families.
For more information about the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll, please visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/white-house-easter-egg-roll/.
