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Easter Bunny Pictures and Easter Brunches Near Washington, DC

Say hello to the Easter Bunny at the B&O Railroad Museum. Photo courtesy of the B&O Railroad
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3/15/24 - By Jennifer Swope

The Easter Bunny is hopping into the DC area this spring and will be making appearances at local malls, Easter brunch and breakfast events, zoos and farms, and even aboard a Bunny Train!

We've found the best places and events in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia to bring the kids to meet the Easter Bunny and get those coveted Easter Bunny pictures. But you'd better hop to it—most of these opportunities require reservations, and they are filling up quickly.

For even more Easter fun, check out our roundup of Easter egg hunts near in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, as well as our lists of awesome Easter movies and easy Easter crafts.

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Breakfast tastes better when the Easter Bunny is there! Photo courtesy of Lucketts Community Center
Breakfast tastes better when the Easter Bunny is there! Photo courtesy of Lucketts Community Center

Easter Brunch and Breakfast Events Near DC

Easter Bunny Breakfast at Maggiano's Columbia

Columbia, MD - Saturday, March 16, 2024
Children can enjoy breakfast, decorate crispy rice treats, and make their own "bunny bait," in hopes that the Easter Bunny will bring them treats on Easter morning. Parents should bring their cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Journey Church

Parkville, MD - Saturday, March 23, 2024
Families are invited to enjoy breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny and lots of children's activities, including crafts, games, an egg hunt, and a gift for all kids 12 and under. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Lucketts Community Center

Leesburg, VA - Saturday, March 23, 2024
Enjoy continental breakfast with the Easter Bunny, an outdoor egg hunt, and lots of fun and games at Lucketts Community Center. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Breakfast at Maggiano's Springfield

Springfield, VA - Saturday, March 23, 2024
Children can enjoy breakfast, decorate crispy rice treats, and make their own "bunny bait," in hopes that the Easter Bunny will bring them treats on Easter morning. Parents should bring their cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Brunch at American Girl

Tysons, VA - Sunday, March 24 & Saturday, March 30, 2024
Kids and parents can enjoy brunch at the American Girl Store and have a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Theismann's Restaurant

Alexandria, VA - Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024
Enjoy a family-style breakfast in Old Town Alexandria with pastries, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, French toast, and more. Adult tickets include a mimosa, and child tickets include a photo with the Easter Bunny, a "make your own Easter basket" activity, and an Easter egg hunt. READ MORE
Your local mall is a great place to get Easter Bunny pictures. Photo courtesy of Dulles Town Center, Facebook
Your local mall is a great place to get Easter Bunny pictures. Photo courtesy of Dulles Town Center, Facebook

Easter Bunny Pictures Near DC

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Westfield Montgomery

Bethesda, MD - Daily, March 1-30, 2024
The Easter Bunny meets and takes pictures with children at Westfield Montgomery Mall.  READ MORE

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Dulles Town Center

Dulles, VA - Daily, March 8-30, 2024
The Easter Bunny meets and takes pictures with kids at Dulles Town Center. Visiting the Easter Bunny is free. Photo packages are available for purchase. READ MORE

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Tysons Corner Center

Tysons, VA - Daily, March 1-30, 2024
The Easter Bunny is back at Tysons Corner Center to meet children and take pictures.  READ MORE

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

Arlington, VA - Daily, March 15-30, 2024
Meet and take a picture with the Easter Bunny at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.  READ MORE

Photos with the Easter Bunny at the Mall at Prince George's

Hyattsville, MD - Daily, March 15-30, 2024
The Easter Bunny meets and takes pictures with kids at the Mall at Prince George's.  READ MORE

Free Photo With The Easter Bunny at Ellsworth Place

Silver Spring, MD - Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2024
Hop to it! The Easter Bunny is hopping over to Ellsworth Place to share some carrots and take a few photos with kids. READ MORE
The Easter Bunny makes an appearance at various egg hunts throughout the DC area. Photo courtesy of the Town of Herndon Government
The Easter Bunny makes an appearance at various egg hunts throughout the DC area. Photo courtesy of the Town of Herndon Government

Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Trains, and Other Fun Places to Meet the Easter Bunny Near DC

Easter Egg Hunts at Green Meadows Farm

Ijamsville, MD - Saturdays & Sundays, March 16-31, 2024
(also on Thursday & Friday, March 28 & 29, 2024)
Enjoy Easter egg hunts all day at Green Meadows Farm. Hunts are sectioned off into two age groups: 4-12 (timed hunts) and 1-3 (not timed). After hunting for eggs, walk down the Easter Trail to meet the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Eggstravaganza! at Tudor Place

Washington, DC - Fridays & Saturdays, March 23-30, 2024
Come out for for Eggstravaganza!, a favorite spring tradition. Children of all ages can take part in a lively Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the south lawn of Tudor Place. Afterwards, make crafts and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

College Park's Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza

College Park, MD - Saturday, March 23, 2024
Free
Join in a morning of egg hunting, crafts, music, a visit with Peter Cottontail, prizes, and more at the Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza! Egg hunts are designed for children up to 10 years old and are organized by age groups. READ MORE

Bunnyland Festival at Butler's Orchard

Germantown, MD - Saturdays & Sundays, March 23 - April 7, 2024
(also on March 28-29, April 1 ; closed Sunday, March 31)
Bunnyland at Butler's Orchard includes hayrides through a decorated trail, goodie baskets, an egg hunt, jump pads, giant slides, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. READ MORE

Bunny Train Ride on the Walkersville Southern Railroad

Walkersville, MD - Saturdays & Sundays, March 23-30, 2024
Families can take a train ride with the Easter Bunny and enjoy the spring weather. Each child can take pictures with the bunny and receive a small surprise. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee Park

Leesburg, VA - Saturday, March 23, 2024
Children are invited to hop along the bunny trail, take pictures with the Easter bunny, and hunt for eggs in Ida Lee Park. Each child can hunt for empty Easter eggs and receive a treat bag at the conclusion of the hunt.  READ MORE

Hippity-Hop Trolley at National Capital Trolley Museum

Colesville, MD - Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2024
All aboard the Hippity-Hop Trolley! Celebrate the return of spring with a special family Sunday at the National Capital Trolley Museum. Visit with a Bunny on a street car ride, take a photo, then enjoy special family activities in the museum including crafts and a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

Spring Egg Hunt at Temple Hall Farm

Leesburg, VA - Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Children are invited to celebrate spring with crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt. READ MORE

Bunny BonanZOO

Baltimore, MD - Friday - Sunday, March 29-31, 2024
Families can enjoy special games and activities at the Baltimore Zoo including live entertainment, crafts, egg hunts, photo opps with the Easter Bunny, and more. READ MORE

Meet the Easter Bunny at the B&O

Baltimore, MD - Friday - Sunday, March 29-31, 2024
Kids can meet the Easter Bunny at the B&O Railroad Museum. Professional pictures are available for purchase on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. READ MORE

Casey's Easter Bunny Bash

Gaithersburg, MD - Saturday, March 30, 2024
This egg'citing event features crafts, refreshments, games, photo opportunities, and a meet-and-greet with the famous Bunny. After the meet-and-greet, guests move outside to interact with live bunnies, guinea pigs, exotic seasonal friends, and more. READ MORE

Easter Eggtravaganza at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Bladensburg, MD - Saturday, March 30, 2024
Come and enjoy a day of fun activities with the Easter Bunny and Friends. The day includes an egg hunt, arts and crafts, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more. READ MORE

Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm Easter Egg Hunt

Severn, MD - Saturday, March 30, 2024
Kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny and look for eggs in the Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm gardens.  READ MORE

Falls Church Easter Egg Hunt

Falls Church, VA - Saturday, March 30, 2024
Free
Children are invited to hunt for eggs in Cherry Hill Park, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy other fun activities. READ MORE

Hoppy Egg Hunting at Bready Park

Herndon, VA - Saturday, March 30, 2024
Families are invited to bring their cameras and baskets for a fun egg hunt in the park, plus games, arts and crafts, music, and a photo op with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

McLean Community Center Spring Fest

McLean, VA - Saturday, March 30, 2024
Free
Families are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with arts and crafts, music, entertainment, and a parent-child egg hunt. Families can also take a picture with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Spring Eggstravaganza at The St. James

Springfield, VA - Saturday, March 30, 2024
Spring Eggstravaganza is a family-friendly celebration with fun activities for all ages. The highlight of the event is the Easter egg hunt, kicking off promptly at 1pm, where kids can dash through the grounds in search of colorful eggs. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Lucketts Community Center
Maggiano's LIttle Italy Springfield
American Girl Store - Washington, DC
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm
The St. James Sports, Wellness and Entertainment Complex