Beaufort’s Katherine Johnson, 9, and Eli Dean, 3, pet and brush a horse in the petting zoo at the Beaufort Academy Egg Drop on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Since his bag was empty, 12-year-old Andrew White of Bluffton utilizes it as a hat until it’s time for his age group to collect eggs at the Beaufort Academy Egg Drop on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Beaufort’s Willie Johnson, 4, quickly slides down a bouncy house slide in the fun zone at the Beaufort Academy Egg Drop on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Beaufort’s Cecelia Godbolte, 2, and Theo, 4, examine the contents of eggs after collecting them at the Beaufort Academy Egg Drop on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Photos by: Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Families gathered at Beaufort Academy on Sunday, March 22 for a high-flying Easter celebration featuring an helicopter egg drop, where thousands of eggs rained down for kids to collect. The annual event delivered a fun, fast-paced twist on the traditional hunt, complete with photo-worthy moments and festive springtime energy.