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Easter Weekend 2024 in San Francisco: Easter Egg Hunts, Family Day, and More Top Things To Do

Bruch with the bunny. Photo courtesy of Easter at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
Bruch with the bunny. Photo courtesy of Easter at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
3/27/24 - By Sandra Lee

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this long Easter weekend? Here are some Easter egg hunts, Easter brunches, and more awesome spring events. 

Grab those bunny ears, baskets, and bonnets because the Easter Bunny is hopping to the Bay Area! There are plenty of eggcellent events, from brunching with the bunny to egg hunts for all ages. 

San Mateo is hosting their annual (and very popular) Eggstravaganza, complete with a parade and bunny photos. Children's Fairyland in Oakland celebrates Bunny Weekend with games like hopscotch through the park. If you'd rather spend Easter on wheels, Roaring Camp is bringing back the Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt. 

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Sprint for those eggs! Photo courtesy of Sausalito Parks and Recreation
Sprint for those eggs! Photo courtesy of Sausalito Parks and Recreation

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Eggstravaganza in San Mateo

San Mateo - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Celebrating 48 years, the city of San Mateo is hosting its annual Easter celebration with a ton of activities. A large egg hunt for kids 4-9 is at Fitzgerald Field and requires a registered wristband. Little ones ages 0-3 can play at Peter Rabbit's Playground in the gazebo hosted by San Mateo Building Blocks.  READ MORE

Spring Eggstravaganza in Dublin

Dublin - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The annual Easter celebration in is at the Dublin Heritage Park and Museum for the whole family. Activities include an all-ages egg hunt, photos with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy, crafts, and live entertainment.  READ MORE

Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Parade 2025

Sausalito - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The City of Sausalito is hosting its 43rd annual Easter Celebration with a parade, egg hunt, and many activities for the whole family to enjoy. Hear live children's music with In Harmon Music, and participate in an Easter Bonnet Contest judged by the Sausalito Woman's Club. The Adult Easter Hunt is back this year! $25 to enter and prizes from local restaurants and businesses. Over 2,000 eggs are hidden.  READ MORE

Free Day: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Santa Rosa - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on the big screen every half hour and enjoy coloring, cartooning, and the Museum galleries for free. READ MORE

Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt at the Mart

Larkspur
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Marin Country Mart is celebrating Easter with a fun, free event for the whole family. Activities include an egg hunt, spring basket decorating at Tutu School, real chicks and bunnies for viewing at the Poppy Store, Easter crafts, a farmers market, and Easter Bunny photos.  READ MORE

Eggstravaganza in Danville

Danville- FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Hop down to the Danville Community Center for a fun-filled morning of egg hunts, arts and crafts, face painting, and more. Hunts are organized by age, so every child has an equal opportunity to find 8 treasure-filled eggs. Make sure to bring your camera for pictures with the Spring Bunny! READ MORE

Spring Eggstravaganza at History Park San Jose

San Jose
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Join History Park San Jose for egg hunts, crafts celebrating Spring around the world, interactive story time, balloon artists and face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and much more. READ MORE

Spring Festival 2024 Egg Hunt and Fun in Oakland

Oakland - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Enjoy a day of fun with vendors, food, age-appropriate egg hunts, crafts, games, and DJ playing all the music.  Egg hunts are for kids 2-12 years old. Remember to bring your own basket!  READ MORE

Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Historic Sonoma Plaza

Sonoma - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Sonoma has a ton of fun activities for the whole family.  Children are invited to fill their baskets (brought from home) with the eggs they find. In each segment is a prize egg, which if found, is turned in for a special basket. Peter Rabbit makes a special appearance and parents can have their children visit him after the Egg Hunt and take a picture.  READ MORE

Easter Bunny Event at South Shore Center

Alameda - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Easter Bunny is hopping over to the Alameda South Short Center for an afternoon of Easter fun. Families of all ages can enjoy activities like face painting, glitter tattoos, a petting zoo, free swirl lolipop, and photos with the bunny himself. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter!

San Carlos
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Easter Bunny arrives by helicopter at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. Day activities include face painting, bounce house and slide, model train displays, and everything the aviation museum has to offer.  READ MORE

Free Selfies with the Easter Bunny at Jack London Square

Oakland - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Easter Bunny is coming to Jack London Square and is ready for its close-up. During each event, the Easter Bunny will visit with guests and pose for photos, and families can capture special moments with the Easter Bunny using their own devices at no charge.  READ MORE

Big Bunny 5K

Cupertino
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Big Bunny 5K and Kids Fun Run returns to Cupertino. Run, walk, or hop 3.1 miles through the streets of Cupertino – starting and finishing at the Cupertino Civic Center. READ MORE

Sana G Easter Egg Hunt at Thrive City

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, March 30
Get your family ready for an egg-celent time in Thrive City at the Sana G Easter Egg Hunt presented by Kaiser Permanente. Join 106.1 KMEL on our egg hunt and hop from station to station as you fill your basket. You may get lucky and find a “bonus” egg with an egg-stra special surprise inside.  Enjoy live entertainment, snap a photo with the Easter bunny, get creative at the arts and crafts station, or visit our bunny petting zoo. We have plenty to do for the whole family!  READ MORE

Bunny Weekend at Children's Fairyland

Oakland
Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024
Children's Fairyland turns into an Easter-themed weekend full of activities, shows, games, and more. Kids can decorate cookies, make a flower crown, go on a flower find, and participate in an egg hunt.  After fun and games, see a special musical performance by Mother Goose and participate in the Fairyland Eggs-Change for a chance to win the ultimate egg prize.  READ MORE

Easter Celebration at Gilroy Gardens

Gilroy
Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024
Easter weekend is all fun and games at Gilroy Gardens, where families get access to the park, enjoy an Easter egg hunt for little ones., and even have Easter brunch. Over 100,000 eggs are filled with delicious treats at the Picnic Grove and are ideal for kids 12 and under. The free event is included in admission.  READ MORE

Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt at Roaring Camp

Felton
Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024
Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train at Roaring Camp in Felton for an Easter egg hunt and tons of activities for the whole family. Activities include live music by Peter Apel, crafts, ride-along tractors, blacksmith, gold panning, candle making, and a new Easter Bonnet Parade and Competition.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunts at Lemos Farms

Half Moon Bay
Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024
Spend Easter on the farm and enjoy an egg hunt and many activities for kids. Lemos Farm is hosting not one, but four Easter egg hunts (one on Easter weekend and the other the weekend prior). Admission includes unlimited pony rides, train and hay rides, a petting zoo, farm slide, bounce houses, a haunted house, and a car barn.  READ MORE

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Safari West

Santa Rosa
Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024
Join the animals of Safari West for their annual Easter egg hunt and brunch. With a morning and afternoon package, families can choose when to tour, the best time for brunch, and if staying overnight.  READ MORE

Meet the Easter Bunny

San Francisco
Sunday, March 31, 2024
The San Francisco Zoo is ready for Easter! Families can enjoy a bunny meet-n-greet and crafts are free to all guests. All ages are welcome!  READ MORE

Pixieland's Easter Speggtacular

Concord
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Pixieland in Concord is hosting its annual Easter celebration complete with rides, treats, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Easter at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

Sonoma
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Egg hunt and brunch can all be done at the beautiful Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa! Kids can join the Easter Bunny for an all-ages egg hunt on the front lawn and then head to Santé for a delicious brunch with a special kids menu.  READ MORE

Easter Brunch at Old Skool Cafe

San Francisco
Sunday, March 31
Hop over to Old Skool Cafe for an egg-cellent Easter Brunch the whole family will love. Chef Blyden and the Old Skool Cafe youth have prepared a beautiful brunch buffet featuring soul food classics like Jordan's Fried Chicken, honey ham, greens, and a carving station. Enjoy live music while dining. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Dublin Heritage Park and Museum
Danville Community Center & Library
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa

About the Author

Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee is the community publisher and social media manager for Mommy Poppins Bay Area. With nearly a decade of writing in the parenting space, she’s passionate about helping parents create unforgettable memories with their kids. Her work has appeared in Tiny Beans, Zulily, and more. When she's not exploring or creating content, you’ll find her baking or practicing her hip-hop moves.
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