Find a local Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Brunch, etc.

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 March 2023

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.  When we CONFIRM an event for 2023, the date will be highlighted in pink,(currently showing those confirmed for last year) like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page.

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And there will be St. Patrick's Day parades and events held in many cities - See this page to find a Saint Patrick's Day parade near you!

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 Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to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 Spring Fling - Spring festival
    Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608. Event date and time: UPDATE for 2023: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday before Easter, April 8, 2023, 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 Willard Park Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza - Easter egg hunt
    Willard Park, 2730 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705. Phone: 925-981-5150. Event date and time: Last year's date was Good Friday and Saturday, April 8, 2023. Activities for kids ages 1 - 13. Berkeley, California (Tuesday, April 05, 2022) - Join the City of Berkeley for two spring egg hunt events: a nighttime egg hunt for pre-teens and young teens or a 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 of a Nintendo Switch. We’ll also have egg hunts on Saturday, April 16 morning, with separate events for kids one to ten years old. Youth 11 years old and up can participate in a fun scavenger hunt for prizes throughout the event. 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: [email protected]. Event date and time: UPDATE for 2023: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday before Easter, April 8, 2023, 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 Drive-Thru Easter Eggstravaganza - Drive thru Easter egg hunt, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, FREE event, restrooms
    Hampton & Boston Roads, Cherryland, CA 94541. Email: [email protected]. Event date and time: Last year's date was Saturday right before Easter Sunday, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: FREE. The Cherryland Community Association invites everyone to our Drive-Thru 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: [email protected]. Event date and time: UPDATE for 2023: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday before Easter, April 8, 2023, 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: [email protected] . Event date and time: UPDATE for 2023: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, But one website claims it IS being on Saturday, April 8, 2023 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.
  • Emeryville Spring Carnival - Easter egg hunt
    Emeryville Community Center of Life (ECCL) Field and Gym, 1170 47th Street, Emeryville, CA. Phone: 510- 596-4353. Event date and time: Last year's date was Saturday right before Easter Sunday 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:
  • Montclair Village Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Eggstravaganza and To-Go Pancake Breakfast
    Montclair Civic Center, 5111 Benito St, Montclair, CA 91763. Phone: 510-339-1000. Event date and time: Last year's date was Saturday right before Easter Sunday at 9:00 am until 11 am. Outdoor Easter Eggstravaganza & To-Go Pancake Breakfast Socially distanced picture with Easter Bunny ($3 photo or $1 using own camera). Free Candy-Filled Easter Eggs and Treats for children ages 12 and under (while supplies last). Eggs are scattered and groups are divided up to search for Easter Eggs. Prizes awarded to those who gather the most eggs. This annual event for kids starts promptly at 9 AM and is usually over quickly, so get your kids there early so you don't miss out on the fun. Plastic eggs are scattered throughout the Park and gatherers are divided into age groups to make if fun and fair for all. Prizes from the Lions Club go to those who gather the "golden" eggs. Activities for ages 1 and up! Egg hunt will be for kids up to 10 years old The Easter Bunny will be there to celebrate the occasion! Free Egg Activities & Prizes for Children Ages 10 & under! $3
  • Newark Family Day at the Park - Easter egg hunt
    Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560. Phone: (510) 578-4432. Event date and time: When we checked last, there was no update for 2023 yet on their website - so CHECK IT AGAIN YOURSELF, it may or may not be held in 2023, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it would likely be on Saturday, April 1, 2023 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 ParkFamilies 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
    Arroyo Viejo Park, 7701 Krause Avenue, Oakland, CA. Phone: 510-615-5959. Email: [email protected]. Email: [email protected]. Event date and time: Based on last year's date, it might be held on the Saturday right before Easter, April 8, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 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: Last year's date was Saturday 2 weeks before Easter- 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: 2–7 Years
    2022 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: [email protected]. 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, Scavenger hunt, Online preregistration is required, Easter Festival, Childrens crafts, Games, Vendors, FREE event, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food)
    Campanile Esplanade, South Hall Road, Berkeley, CA 94704. Phone: (732) 853-2127. Email: [email protected]. Event date and time: Last year's date was Saturday right before Easter Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm (with 3 separate sessions). 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. Every year, Eggster holds the largest annual egg hunt and learning festival in the Bay Area. It is a fun, free educational event that consists of activities booths, performances, and egg hunts to inspire the young children to the benefits of pursuing higher education. This year, our event is called “Eggspedition Around the World”, and the theme is dedicated to develop the idea of strengthening one's own community and the exploration of new ones.  Our event this year will be held at the Campanile Esplanade on campus on Saturday, April 16th, 2022. The event is set to run from 10am to 5pm in 2 hour sessions.  Session 1: 10am-12pm, Session 2: 12:30pm-2:30pm, Session 3: 3pm-5pm. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: March 11, 2022)
  • Also see this newspaper article for many more egg hunts in the area.

Contra Costa County

  • Delta Ranches and Homes - Drive-thru Easter egg hunt
    134 Oak St, Brentwood, CA 94513. Email: [email protected]. Event date and time: The date and time are not yet announced, but their page says they are having it in 2021. We are looking forward to bringing back to our community our Easter Egg Hunt for 2021. In conforming to COVID guidelines, we will be doing another drive through event where the kids can come pick up their to go packages and see the Easter Bunny!
  • The Streets of Brentwood - Easter bunny photos
    The Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. Event date and time: a week before Easter through Saturday, April 8, 2023. Visit With The Social Distancing Easter Bunny!
    Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm 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

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