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You are invited for spring fun at Easter egg hunts in Boston! Photo courtesy of Fairmont Fruit Farm
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3/24/23 - By Kelley Heyworth

Easter egg hunts in Boston are back, so it's time for kids to break out their baskets! We have over a dozen destinations for Easter egg hunts near Boston (and more that are worth the drive in New England). Plan now and get "cracking." A couple of these 2023 Easter egg hunts have thousands of eggs for kids to find—and one even has dinosaur eggs filled with Easter treats!

Want to keep the Easter party rolling? Book reservations for Festive Easter Bunny Brunches & Easter Bunny Pictures Near Boston Be sure to check out our Boston Spring Fun Guide for more reasons to enjoy the season. Remember to subscribe to our mailing list for stories like this delivered to your inbox.

Note: Many Easter events require pre-registration, and timing is often organized by kids' age groups. Some activities are also weather dependent, so make sure to check with organizers directly when planning your outing and before heading out.

 

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Fill those baskets when you head out for Easter egg hunts around Boston. Photo courtesy of the Castle Hill Inn
Fill those baskets when you head out for Easter egg hunts around Boston. Photo courtesy of the Castle Hill Inn

Best Easter Egg Hunts in Boston

Egg Hunt (Easter Festival) at Grace Chapel

Watertown—April 1, 2023
Grace Chapel invites families, friends and neighbors to this free Eggstravaganza complete with face painting, bounce houses, music, crafts, tasty treats, outdoor games and much more. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt

Leominster—April 1, 2023
Book tickets for one of 2 hour-long time slots for this free outdoor egg hunt in the large, open field.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny

Gloucester—April 2, 2023
Gloucester's Hammond Castle Museum has egg hunts at 10:30, 12:00 & 1:30 on the oceanfront lawn. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for a bubble dance party. READ MORE

Spring Spectacular & Egg Hunt

Berlin—April 7-9, 2023
Calling all parents and grandparents! Gather the Peeps and hop on down to the enchanted world of Peter Cottontail's carrot patch, the magical garden of cherry blossom trees, tulips, daffodils, and wisteria awaits. READ MORE

Orchard Easter Egg Hunt

Franklin—April 8, 2023
Bring the little ones for an egg hunt through the orchard at Fairmont Farm; the Easter Bunny will be there for pictures with the kids. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at the Farm

Lunenberg—April 8, 2023
Join Lanni Orchards for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Farm! Enjoy seasonal fun and support a small local farm.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt

East Bridgewater—April 8, 2023
Grab tickets for this event featuring an Easter Egg Hunt. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Day

Canton—April 8, 2023
Head over to the ICC for an Easter Family Breakfast. The Easter Bunny will be on-site alongside a full morning of Art's N' Crafts, Music, Song & Dance! READ MORE

Easter Brunch at the Inn at Hastings Park

Lexington—April 9, 2023
The Inn at Hastings Park's Town Meeting Bistro is hosting a family-friendly Easter brunch. Activities include an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Orchard Easter Egg Hunt

Franklin—April 8, 2023
The annual Orchard Easter Egg Hunt is back, including hayrides, orchard access for the hunt, a picture with the Easter Bunny, and animals. READ MORE
Hit the streets of Maine for more Easter egg hunting fun this spring! Photo courtesy of Papa's Peeps Egg Hunt
Hit the streets of Maine for more Easter egg hunting fun this spring! Photo courtesy of Papa's Peeps Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunts Worth a Drive from Boston

Easter Egg Treasure Hunt

Eliot, ME—April 1, 2023
Sandy Hill Farm's annual Easter Egg Hunt will challenge children to find eggs along a 1-mile trail. Start times run throughout the morning and afternoon. At the end, kids exchange their eggs for a goodie bag of cider donuts & more. READ MORE

Kittery Easter Egg Hunt

Kittery, ME—April 1, 2023
The Kittery Community Center Easter Egg Hunt open to children ages 2-10. Two hunts will take place: 9:00AM (ages 2-5) & 10:00AM (ages 6-10)! READ MORE

Castle Hill Easter Egg Hunt

Newport, RI—April 8, 2023
Newport's Castle Hill Inn hosts an Easter egg hunt on their lawn; over 1,000 eggs filled with treats await the children after the Easter Bunny cuts the starting ribbon. One lucky egg contains a free night at the inn. READ MORE

Dino Egg Hunt

Portland, ME—April 7-9, 2023
The Easter Bunny let a mama dinosaur hide the eggs throughout the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Children are invited to hunt for colorful eggs and the lucky golden egg. READ MORE

8th Annual Papa's Peeps Egg Hunt

Scarborough, ME—April 8, 2023
Support Hearts & Horses Theraputic Riding Farm with a day of Easter fun at Ken's Place in Scarborough. READ MORE

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