Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California Find a local Easter Egg Hunt in Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California!

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Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California? Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California, sorted by county. ALWAYS either see their website or call before you go to confirm the info, there are often last minute changes which they do not report to us! If you have missed the Easter egg hunts in your area (or they were canceled), see this page about how to easily have your own backyard or local park Easter egg hunt.

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Updates for April 2024

Easter egg hunts are back! We've started updating the info for this year. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a week before) to publish their dates, times and details. We're updating their information daily as it comes in. We expect pages to be up to date by mid-March.

When we CONFIRM an event for 2024, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page.
Hunts that were held in the past year or 2 but not yet confirmed for this year are in orange.
The ones NOT in either orange or pink are more dubious - held in the past but not confirmed in the past few years, so just our best guess! These you must call or email to confirm before you go.

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ALWAYS click the links to check date and time with the event's own website, as there are often last minute cancellations, postponements or changes to locations due to weather (like heavy rains) or logistical problems, just click on the link to the event's website and (in most cases), you want to click on the "events" link or "calendar" link on their website. Or use their site search for "Easter". Do let them know you found them here, so they will update us next year. Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to their websites, Facebook pages and calendars. Besides egg hunts, there are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch!
If you need to add your egg hunt or update your existing information, click on these links.

Easter Egg Hunt, Parade and Event Listings

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Alameda County

Bay Street S pring Fling - Spring festival
Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608. Email: BayStreet@CenterCal.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm. Bay Street celebrates spring with a day of free fun for the entire family. The Center Plaza will be filled with exciting festivities including music, magicians, arts and crafts, face painting, photo booth and even a visit from the Big Bunny! Spring Fling will also feature free carriage rides. From parents to little ones, everyone is invited to enjoy this special day of seasonal surprises! (no egg hunt).
Berkeley Flashlight Egg Hunt- Flashlight Egg Hunt
Grove Park, 1730 Oregon St., Berkeley, CA 94703. Phone: ‪(510) 981-6674. Email: communications@berkeleyca.gov. Event date and time: Good Friday, March 29, 2024 from 7 pm to 9 pm. This event is free for teens in Grades 5th-8th. Egg hunts aren’t just for the little kids! Don’t miss the City of Berkeley’s Flashlight Egg Hunt for teens. Participants will enjoy a special after-dark egg hunt, complete with glow-in-the-dark eggs. Bring your friends and get your hunt on. Don’t forget to bring your flashlights.
Berkeley César Chávez Park Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza - Easter egg hunt,
11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710. Phone: (510) 981-5150. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:30 am to 1 pm. You don’t want to miss the City of Berkeley’s annual Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza. The day will be filled with tons of fun activities, including a petting zoo, a visit with the Spring Bunny, spring-themed arts and crafts, an interactive kid’s carnival with fun prizes, and Bunny Hop dance lessons! Youth participants will receive a basket to collect all their spring goodies. Youth ages 11+ can participate in a fun scavenger hunt for prizes. Pre-register online or register on-site on the day of the event.
Egg Hunt Schedule
1 Year Old: 10:00 am
2 Years Old: 10:20 am
3 Years Old: 10:40 am
4 Years Old: 11:00 am
5-6 Years Old: 11:20 am
7-8 Years Old: 11:40 am
9-10 Years Old: 12:00 pm
11+: Scavenger Hunt
Berkeley Willard Park Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza - Easter egg hunt
Willard Park, 2730 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705. Phone: 925-981-5150. Email: communications@berkeleyca.gov. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it should be on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Activities for kids ages 1 - 13. Join the City of Berkeley for ta morning egg hunt and carnival for younger kids, including a petting zoo and crafts! Fire up your flashlights for the after dark glow-in-the-dark egg hunt Friday, April 15 for 5th - 8th graders with a chance to win a grand prize .While you can register on-site at these events, save time by pre-registering online.
Annual Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Egg Hunt: Ages 1 - 10 years. Scavenger hunt for prizes: Ages 11 and up. Pre-Register online and use code: 25182. 2022 Cost: $10 per child (scholarships available); cash or check only on the day of the event. The Egg Hunt will be divided into 20-minute increments starting at 10:00 am. Arrive 30 minutes ahead of time for same-day registration:
1 year old: 10:00 am
2 years old: 10:20 am
3 years old: 10:40 am
4 years old: 11:00 am
5-6 years old: 11:20 am
7-8 years old: 11:40 am
9-10 years old: 12:00 pm
Ages 11 and up: Scavenger Hunt - ongoing
Call (510) 981-5150 for more information.
Camp Arroyo YMCA Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast - Easter egg hunts for children, Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for all ages (includes adults), Breakfast (no bunny), Pancake breakfast or brunch, There is an admission fee, Bring a basket to collect the eggs,
5535 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550. Phone: 925-455-7975. Alternate Phone: 925-667-2222. Email: dalpers@ymcaeastbay.org. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 830am to 1130am. Directions: Camp Arroyo is located at the end of Arroyo Road in Livermore. Look for the wooden Camp Arroyo sign. Parking will be in the lower parking lot by the gate, you can then take the walking path up to the dining hall to check in for the event. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Annual Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast Fee: $25 per family. Tickets sold at the door, no RSVP required. The whole family is welcome for breakfast, the egg hunt is for kids 9 & under. Schedule: Breakfast from 8:30-11:15am. Egg hunts take place every 30 minutes from 9:00 - 11:00am.
Cherryland's Easter Eggstravaganza - Easter egg hunt, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, FREE event, restrooms
Hampton & Boston Roads, Cherryland, CA 94541. Email: cca.bod@gmail.com. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, a week before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
But on In previous years, it was held on Saturday before Easter, so it MAY be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024; there were also these two:
Castro Valley Easter Egg Hunt Event at Adobe Park
Easter Egg Bunny Hop at the Hayward-Castro Valley Moose Lodge
Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. The Cherryland Community Association invites everyone to our Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 16th from 12 - 3:00 pm. The event will be held in the parking lot at Meek Estate Park, at Hampton & Boston Roads in Cherryland. Treat boxes will be distributed to all children (while supplies last), and the Easter Bunny will be present to greet everyone. We hope to see you then - ALL ARE WELCOME! . (UPDATED: April 05, 2022)
Crab Cove Visitor Center Splash Into Spring Egg Scramble - Easter egg hunt
1252 McKay Avenue, Alameda, CA 9450. Phone: 510-747-7529. Email: arpd@alamedaca.gov. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm. For Ages Walking to 12 years olds. Celebrate Spring by attending this very popular annual free event! Be sure to bring a basket to collect your goodies! Activities Include: EBRPD's Mobile Fish Exhibit, Lawn Games, Arts & Crafts and More, Photos with the Easter Bunny (with your own camera) will be available for $3 - NOTE, photo line will end at 11:30 a.m. Snacks available for purchase courtesy of the Alameda Youth Committee (AYC) SCRAMBLES TAKE PLACE AT STAGGERED TIMES: Children will be divided into age groups:The Scramble will begin promptly at 11:40 a.m. in the different age areas.
Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate The Jumpin Bunny Festival - Easter egg hunt, Inflatables, bounce houses, etc., Childrens crafts, Vendors, There is an admission fee, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Baskets are provided, Other, restrooms, porta-potties, Food or concessions, petting zoo
2960 Peralta Oaks Ct. , Oakland , CA 94605. Phone: 510-615-5555. Email: dhhereservations@gmail.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, But one website claims it IS being on Saturday of Easter weekend, Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa or MasterCard Tickets are available for purchase online. Dunsmuir Hellman Jumpin Bunny Festival hosted by the City of Oakland Office of Parks, Recreation, Youth & Development. The annual celebration features jumpers for all ages, egg hunts, games, entertainment, face-painting and crafts; as well as, petting zoo, Mansion tours, gift shop, food, entertainment by Prescott clowns, tap dancing bunnies and the celebrated appearance of the Bunny himself Click here for our Facebook page.
Eggsterat UC Berkeley Campus - Easter egg hunt, Walk thru Easter egg hunt, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Easter Festival, Online preregistration is required, Childrens crafts, Face painting, Games, Children's music and storytelling, FREE event, porta-potties, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), Reservations are required, Make reservations online
UC Berkeley Campus, South Hall Rd, Berkeley, CA 94704. Phone: (510) 939-0499. Email: eggsteroverall@gmail.com. Event date and time: Saturday, April 6, 2024, from from 10 am to 3 pm. Click here for online registration Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. Eggster is holding a free open-to-all Eggster event THIS SATURDAY hosting booths, performances, and egg hunts catered towards young children from pre-schoolers to elementary students to pursue higher education. This festival is wheelchair accessible, and there are special egg hunts for young toddlers and children in wheelchairs. We are hosting our 30th Annual Egghunt at UC Berkeley Campanile Esplanade and would love to welcome everyone and their children to join! The link to reserve sessions would be included and all other information should be provided on the website and flyer. Feel free to look over our website for any information! If you have any questions, please contact me or email eggsteroverall@gmail.com Click here for our Facebook page. . (ADDED: April 02, 2024)
Emeryville Spring Carnival - Easter egg hunt
Emeryville Community Center of Life (ECCL) Field and Gym, 1170 47th Street, Emeryville, CA. Phone: 510- 596-4353. Email: csd@emeryville.org. Event date and time: Last year's date was Saturday right before Easter Sunday, so check with them - it MAY be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 1 pm. Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Balloon Twister, Bounce Houses, Carnival Games, Food for Sale, AND MORE. Pre-registration is required to participate in the Egg Hunt. Click here to register:
Hayward Kennedy Park 79th Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade - Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade
Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 get there at 9 am. The event will take place rain or shine. The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District will be hosting the 79th
Annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade. The Egg Hunt will start directly at 10:00 am with the Bonnet Parade following right after. There are four egg hunt age categories: Ages 1-2 years, Ages 3-4 years, Ages 5-6 years, and Ages 7-9 years.
The Bonnet Parade Registration will begin promptly at 9:00 am. The Bonnet Parade, led by the Bunny, will begin right after the Egg Hunt. Bonnet Parade participants must be 6 years and under and all bonnets must be homemade and be worn by the participants during the parade to qualify. Participants will have their homemade bonnets judged in the following categories: the prettiest, most unusual, and most colorful. The egg hunt will immediately follow the Bonnet Parade.
Montclair Village Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Eggstravaganza and To-Go Pancake Breakfast
Alma Hofman Park, 5201 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763. Phone: 510-339-1000. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 am until 11 am. The Eggstravaganza will include games, activities, Easter eggs, and treats for children 12 or under. In addition, children are invited to bring their baskets from home to win candy-filled eggs as game prizes. The Eggstravaganza will include games, activities, Easter eggs, and treats for children 12 or under. In addition, children are invited to bring their baskets from home to win candy-filled eggs as game prizes. The Easter Bunny will arrive and pose for photos ($3 per photo or $1 to take your photo). The pancake breakfast, offered in 2024 for $5 per plate, will include, 2 pancakes, 2 sausages, and an orange juice while supplies last. Weather permitting.
Newark Family Day at the Park - Easter egg hunt
Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560. Phone: (510) 578-4432. Email: Recreation@newark.org Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9:00am to 11:30am. Newark Recreation and Community Services Staff, The Newark Optimist Club, the Newark Rotary Club and the Easter bunny invite families to celebrate a day of fun at the spectacular Family Day at the Park! Families are invited to celebrate a morning of fun at this FREE Event including: Arts & Crafts, Egg Dying, Community Resource Faire, Inflatable Bouncers, Games, Egg Hunts,Licensed Child Care Open House, Bicycle Safety Course sponsored by the Newark Police Dept. Bring your Easter Basket and your camera for a special picture with the bunny. (Depending on the weather, the location of each egg hunt will be determined!) 9:30am : 3 years old and under; 10am : 4-5 years old; 10:30am : K-1st graders; 11am : 2nd-5th graders. Newark Recreation and Community Services Family Day At The Park. Newark Community Center and Park Families are invited to celebrate a morning of FREE fun including: Arts & Crafts, Egg Dying, Games, Inflatable Bouncers, Community Resource Faire and Egg Hunts. See event flyer for details.
Oakland California Easter Egg Hunts -Egg Hunts, Face painting, Arts n crafts, Jumper Bounce House, Goodies, Refreshments, Games
Brookdale Park, 2535 High St, Oakland, CA 94601. Phone: 510-615-5959. Email: dwatson@oaklandnet.com. Email: parksandrec@oaklandnet.com. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, right before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Oakland Easter Egg Hunt is moving to Brookdale. It is one of the largest FREE events in Oakland for Kids. The Easter Egg Hunt is for ages 0 - 14, and the day is full of performances, jumpy houses, and even lunch. Last year, we had over 700 kids attend, passed out over 700 lunches, and 20 bicycles. We are looking for donations this year of candy, plastic eggs, and bicycles.
Piedmont Bunny Blast Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Piedmont Main Park, 711 Highland Avenue Piedmont, CA 94611. Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Friends and Family are invited to the return of PRD's Annual Bunny Blast! Children ages 2-7 are invited to join the Spring Bunny to hunt for eggs and then hop on over to our egg-cellent activity tables for Spring-Time crafts!
Ages: 2-8 Years
2024 Event Fee: $10 per participant
Registration available via Community Pass
Tilden Park Merry Go Round - Easter egg hunt, Breakfast with the bunny, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Photos with the Easter Bunny, There is an admission fee, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Food or concessions, petting zoo, farm animals
Central Park Drive/Lake Anza Road, Berkeley, CA 94708. Phone: 510-559-1004. Email: dkwasnicki@sbcglobal.net. Event date and time: multiple dates and times. Payment: Cash, Visa or MasterCard, Discover, AmEx . Tilden Park Merry Go Round is hosting its d Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Tilden Regional Park There will be 1 hunt for ages 0 to 4, and 1 hunt for ages 5 to 9. There will also be a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at 9:45. This event requires a ticket and has limited tickets. LIMITED TO 100 TICKETS - COST $3 PER TICKET; AGES 0 - 4 2PM, AGES 5 - 9 2PM. There will also be games and activities throughout the day plus the Carousel. Tickets for the Carousel are $2. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. NEW in 2016: BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY; TICKETED EVENT $15 PER PERSON, LIMITED TO 50 TICKETS
UC Berkeley Eggster Egg Hunt and Learning Festival - Easter egg hunt, Easter Festival, Online preregistration is required, Online preregistration is required, Childrens crafts, Games, FREE event, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), Reservations are required, Make reservations online
UC Berkeley Campanile Esplanade, South Hall Rd, Berkeley, CA 94704. Phone: (707) 563-9632. Email: eggsteroverall@gmail.com. Event date and time: Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 10 am to 5 pm, 2-hour sessions with each registration. Click here for online registration Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: The hunt is free, some vendors or concessions may have fees. Get ready for a crackin' good time! Join us on April 15th from 10 AM to 5 PM for our 29th Annual Egghunt at UC Berkeley Campanile Esplanade! This FREE open-to-all event features egg hunts, performances, raffles, and booths catered towards young children from PRESCHOOLERS TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS to inspire them to pursue higher education. This year's theme is Eggventure Time, so come dressed in your best egg-citing costumes! Click on the link below to reserve your spot and we'll see you there! We welcome all volunteers, so if you're interested in helping out, please let us know. Registration for Sessions:. Have questions? We're here to help! Feel free to reach out to us through our email listed in the flier, send us a DM, or call! Don't hesitate to contact us, we're always happy to hear from you! Click here for our Facebook page. .UC Berkeley Eggster’s 30th Annual Egghunt & Learning Festival Every year, Eggster holds the largest annual egg hunting event and learning festival in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a fun, free educational event with booths, performances, and egg hunts to inspire young children about the benefits of pursuing higher education. This year, the event is called “Space Eggsploration.” The Eggster Egghunt & Learning Festival is a one-day carnival of fun and learning, open to the Bay Area community for free. In years past, they’ve had over 1,000 children and their families come and enjoy the egg hunts, entertainment, and more than 40 learning booths organized by over 300 student volunteers. (ADDED: March 28, 2023)
Also see this newspaper article for many more egg hunts in the area.

Contra Costa County

Knightsen Elementary School Annual Egg Hunt and Pet Event - Egg Hunt and Pet Event
Knightsen Elementary School, 1923 Delta Road, Knightsen, CA 94548. Email: lori@deltaranches.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10am to 12:30pm. Come join us for a morning of fun, egg hunts, games, learn about agricultural land, see the Easter Bunny, learn about animal rescue and 4H We will be providing updates to our Facebook page and via email, as well as maps of the vendors. This is our 4th annual Egg Hunt and Pet Event and looking forward to all of our participants to make this such a fun day! Sponsored by Delta Ranches and Homes Lori Abreu and Homebridge Mortgage Patti Shaner. We welcome Knightsen 4H, Brentwood 4H, Ringwood Stables, Hold Your Horses Livestock Evacuation Team, McCauley Vineyards Estates, Zena Scott Local Music Talent, Jerry Sezar Hot ROds, Lifestyle Fiberglass Pools, Altium Communications, Perlichek Farms, CCC Animal Services, Special Paws Animal Rescue, Furry Friends Pet Relief, Dirty Paws Animals Rescue, Red and Whtie Concessions, K911 Animal Rescue, Animal Rescue Recon.
Oakley Self Storage Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Just show up Preregistration is NOT required, Held indoors in bad weather, FREE event, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food)
4700 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561. Phone: (925) 625-7867. Email: office@oakleyselfstorage.com. Event date and time: Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 11am to 2pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. It's our 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Oakley Self Storage. All are welcome. The hunt will begin promptly at 11am. There is no charge to attend this event. Bring your Easter basket with you. Prizes given to the ones who find the Golden Eggs. We will have bottled water and snacks available for everyone. Feel free to call if you have any questions 925-625-7867.
(ADDED: February 20, 2024)
San Pablo Community Center Spring Eggstravaganza Event - Easter egg hunt,
1000 Gateway Ave., San Pablo, CA 94806. Phone: (510) 215-3000. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm. Hop on over to the Spring Eggstravaganza Event! Enjoy an egg hunt at 10:30 am for ages 12 and under, kid’s activities, games, and take a photo with the Spring Bunny!
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Easter Eggstravaganza - Easter egg hunt,
399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Phone: (925) 932-1955. Email: info@saintmatthew.org. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9 am to 11 am. Save the date and join the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. They’ll have a pancake breakfast, egg hunts, crafts, and more. Saint Matthew Lutheran Church needs your help to gather all the supplies they’ll need to make this day a success for all families joining the event. You can drop off pre-filled easter eggs at the church offices during the week or on Sunday mornings.
The Streets of Brentwood - Easter bunny photos
The Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. Phone: 925-516-8500. Event date and time: Last year, it was a week before Easter through Saturday, March 30, 2024. Visit With The Social Distancing Easter Bunny!
Monday - Saturday 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm.
*Easter Bunny breaks from 3-3:30pm
Easter Bunny will be located next door to Talbot's
Photos Available
Reservations required at Brentwood-bunny.com. The Easter Bunny will be located next door to Talbots. Masks and social distancing required. Easter Bunny may take occasional breaks. Photos Available