Churches across the country are finding bold and creative ways to share the message of Easter this year—turning to everything from drone light shows to helicopter egg drops and even skydiving Easter bunnies to draw in their communities.

In Salinas, California, Compass Church hosted what it called “The Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop,” an event that featured 100,000 Easter eggs along with games, food, and a skydiving bunny. “The sky diving bunny returns this year with double the excitement!” the church announced ahead of the celebration.

But beyond the spectacle, church leaders say the mission is deeply spiritual.

Compass Church Pastor T.K. Anderson explained, “The Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop is more than a celebration, it is our way of reaching out to our community with a message of hope in a world that often feels divided.” He added that amid uncertainty, “there is one message powerful enough to bring people back together, the love of God revealed through Jesus Christ.”

That focus on connection and outreach is driving similar events nationwide. In Alabama, Cultivate Church hosted its own large-scale helicopter egg drop, inviting families to watch “thousands of candy and toy-filled Easter eggs fall from a helicopter.”

Lead team pastor Brandon Matthews said the heart behind the event is simple: “Our goal is always the same. We want our community to know we want something for them, and nothing from them.” He pointed to Jesus’ words in John 13, saying, “the world would know that we belong to Jesus because of our love, and this event shows the love of Jesus, no strings attached.”

Matthews noted that hundreds of volunteers help serve around 20,000 people in their county each year through the free event. “We grill free food, free drinks, inflatables, a sensory area for special needs… It’s a great day,” he said. “Our ultimate hope is that people see Jesus through us and that attracts them to Him.”

Meanwhile, in Tennessee, more than 20 churches came together for a unique Good Friday outreach featuring a coordinated drone show and fireworks display. According to an announcement from The River Community Church, “Hundreds of drones will illuminate the night sky in a breathtaking display… Through light and sound, the story of Jesus will come to life — celebrating hope, resurrection, and new life.”

Lead pastor Steve Tiebout encouraged believers to use the moment as an opportunity for evangelism. “Bring people that never go to church. This will be something they’ll want to see, and then you can have those conversations afterward to share with them what Christ has done in your life,” he said.

While these events may look unconventional, they come at a time when churches are seeking fresh ways to engage a changing culture. With decades of declining attendance in the U.S., many ministries are rethinking how to reach people who might never walk through church doors on a typical Sunday.

At the same time, there are signs of renewed interest in faith among younger generations. Recent research suggests Gen Z and millennial men, in particular, are showing increased openness to church and spiritual conversations.

For many churches, these creative Easter events are about more than entertainment—they are about opening doors. Whether it’s a child racing to collect eggs or a family watching drones light up the sky, leaders hope those moments lead to something deeper.

As Pastor Anderson put it, the goal is ultimately to share “the greatest message the world has ever known”—the love of God revealed through the cross and the hope found in the resurrection.