Easter in Knokke: Egg Hunt at the Beach Club

Par Gabriel Goldberg 5 April 2026 3 min read

Photography: Gabriel Goldberg A ritual etched in sand Some traditions you stumble upon by chance, only to find they come to define your years. The Easter egg hunt at the River Woods Beach Club in Knokke is one of those. Every Easter Sunday, this beach club nestled between the dunes and the North Sea transforms into a giant playground for hundreds of excited children and their barely less enthusiastic parents. This is no ordinary egg hunt. It is an event in its own right, organised with a precision that betrays years of refinement. The concept is simple, but the execution is spectacular: hundreds of chocolate eggs hidden across the dunes, a life-sized Easter bunny, and that collective energy that turns a spring morning into an indelible memory. The eager anticipation before the starting signal on Knokke beach. The gathering place for coastal families The event has become a genuine institution for families who frequent the Belgian coast . From early morning, the excitement builds. Children slip on their exclusive "Egg Hunt" t-shirt provided by the organisers, grab their collection bag and take their position on the starting line drawn in the sand. The organisation ensures everyone finds their place. Groups are divided by age, from toddlers accompanied by their parents to older children who charge the dunes on their own. Even children under three have their dedicated area, a thoughtful touch that prevents crowding and lets every child experience the adventure at their own pace.…