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32 Easter Egg Hunts Near Washington, DC for Kids and Teens in 2023

How many colorful eggs can your little bunny find? Photo courtesy of the Lee-Fendall House
How many colorful eggs can your little bunny find? Photo courtesy of the Lee-Fendall House
3/20/23 - By Jennifer Swope

It's time to dust off those Easter baskets and get ready for an Easter egg hunt! Easter egg hunts are happening soon all around the Washington, DC area. With hunts for everyone from toddlers to teens, you're sure to find an Easter egg hunt that works for your family. Some of these Easter egg hunts are even free or included with the price of venue admission.

Here is our ultimate list of 32 Easter egg hunts in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for kids and teens. Many of them require advance registration and are filling up fast, so book them soon!

In addition to your Easter egg hunt 2023, check out our Easter Activities Guide for Families and our list of places to meet the Easter Bunny near DC for more Easter fun. Hoppy Easter!

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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Easter Egg Hunts in Washington, DC

Eggstravaganza!

Georgetown
Fridays & Saturdays, April 1-8, 2023
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

Easter Treasure Hunt & Candy

Dupont Circle
Saturday & Sunday, April 8 & 9, 2023
Families are invited to put on their finest Easter attire and go on an Easter-themed treasure hunt at the Mansion on O Street. Kids will explore the secret rooms searching for eggs, enjoy candy, and maybe win a prize for best dressed and best Easter bonnet. READ MORE

Easter Monday at the National Zoo

Woodley Park
Monday, April 10, 2023
Free
Families are invited to the annual Easter Monday celebration at the National Zoo. There will be lots of fun family activities, including an Easter egg hunt with prizes, field games, special animal demonstrations, and live entertainment. READ MORE

White House Easter Egg Roll

The White House
Monday, April 10, 2023
Free
The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is once again on the Monday after Easter. Guests will enjoy activities for the whole family on the South Lawn of the White House, including storytime, games, live entertainment, and the traditional Easter Egg Roll. READ MORE
The Easter Bunny is the man of the hour at many area egg hunts. Photo by Fort A.P. Hill/Flickr
The Easter Bunny is the man of the hour at many area egg hunts. Photo by Fort A.P. Hill/Flickr

Easter Egg Hunts in Maryland

2023 Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza

College Park, MD
Saturday, March 25, 2023
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 will be organized by age groups. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunts at Green Meadows Farm

Ijamsville, MD
Multiple Dates, March 25 - April 9, 2023
Enjoy Easter egg hunts all day at Green Meadows Farm. Hunts will be 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 Whiskers, the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Epworth United Methodist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt

Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Free
Epworth UMC hosts its annual community Easter egg hunt with two hunts starting at 12pm and 1pm, plus games, food, and music to entertain kids and adults. READ MORE

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Oxon Hill, MD
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Free
This community-wide event features the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, games, face painting, and music. The egg hunt begins at 4pm. READ MORE

Driskell Park Egg Hunt

Hyattsville, MD
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Free
The City of Hyattsville is hosting a free event at Driskell Park with egg hunts split by age group, snacks, and entertainment provided by a very special bunny. READ MORE

Clark's Elioak Farm Egg Hunt

Ellicott City, MD
Saturday, April 1 - Sunday, April 9, 2023
Kids ages 1-3 and 4-6 can hunt for eggs at various times each day, which they'll then turn in for a goodie bag. They can also enjoy the petting farm, rides, and play areas. READ MORE

Bunnyland Festival at Butler's Orchard

Germantown, MD
Multiple dates and times, April 1-16, 2023
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

Egg-cellent Adventures Community Easter Egg Hunt

Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Families can enjoy a day of egg hunts, obstacle courses, games, and more in Patuxent River Park. READ MORE

Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm Easter Egg Hunt

Severn, MD
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny and look for eggs in the Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm gardens.  READ MORE

Easter Bunny Egg Hunt & Train Ride at the B&O

Baltimore, MD
Saturday, April 8, 2023 (Sensory-Friendly Event on Friday, April 7, 2023)
Kids will enjoy an egg hunt with the Easter Bunny inside the B&O Railroad Museum. The ticket also includes a ride for families on the Mile One Express train and a photo with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE
Fill your baskets with colorful eggs! Photo courtesy of the Lee-Fendall House
Fill your baskets with colorful eggs! Photo courtesy of the Lee-Fendall House

Easter Egg Hunts in Northern Virginia

Spring Egg Hunt

Fairfax, VA
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Free
Families are invited to this fun, free community event featuring a moonbounce, balloon animals, and Easter egg hunts. READ MORE

Dino Discovery Eggstravaganza

Chantilly, VA
Saturday & Sunday, March 25 & 26, 2023
Kids ages 2-9 can bring their baskets to Sully Historic Site to hunt for dinosaur surprise-filled eggs, join an Easter egg roll, see the Easter Bunny, and make a dinosaur craft. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Roasting

Bluemont, VA
Saturday, March 25 - Saturday, April 8, 2023
Great Country Farms hosts daily Easter egg hunts. Families can also see the baby chicks and other baby animals, take a wagon ride, and roast marshmallows. READ MORE

Family Flashlight Egg Hunt

Vienna, VA
Friday, March 31, 2023
Families will search for eggs and prizes in the dark using their flashlights. The Easter Bunny will be available for visits before the egg hunt starts. READ MORE

EGGnormous Egg Hunt

Reston, VA
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Free
The entire family can enjoy this spring event with live entertainment and a life-size bunny. The egg hunt begins at 10:30am. Kids should bring their own basket for collecting eggs. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee Park

Leesburg, VA
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Children are invited to hop along the bunny trail and hunt for eggs in Ida Lee Park. Each child will hunt for empty Easter eggs and receive a treat bag at the conclusion of the hunt. The Easter Bunny will also be there for pictures. READ MORE

Underwater Egg Hunt

Reston, VA
Saturday, April 1, 2023
The Easter egg hunt tradition takes on an exciting aquatic twist as kids search for eggs floating in or on the bottom of the pool. Each participating child will receive a goody bag after the event. READ MORE

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Annandale, VA
Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 2023
Go on an outdoor egg hunt at Dinoland in Nature Playce. Participants will also enjoy dinosaur-themed activities.  READ MORE

Lee-Fendall House Easter Egg Hunt

Alexandria, VA
Saturdays, April 1 & 8, 2023
Find Easter eggs hidden in the Lee-Fendall House garden at this popular annual egg hunt. Bring a basket! READ MORE

Potomac Overlook Easter Egg Hunt

Arlington, VA
Daily, April 1-9, 2023 (except April 3)
Kids are invited to visit Potomac Overlook Regional Park for an ongoing Easter egg hunt anytime between 11am and 4pm. Participants should pick up their egg hunt sheet at the nature center, explore the park for different "wooden eggs," and return their completed sheet to the nature center for a prize. READ MORE

Leesburg Animal Park Easter Egg Hunts

Leesburg, VA
Saturdays & Sundays, April 1-9, 2023
Leesburg Animal Park hosts Easter egg hunts on four different days, separated by age group: 3 and under at noon, 4-6 at 12:30pm, and 7-11 at 1pm. The eggs are filled with small toys, and each child receives an egg hunt bag.  READ MORE

Peep Hunt 2023 at Carlyle House

Alexandria, VA
Daily, April 1-9, 2023
Young guests and their adult will explore the garden of Carlyle House while hunting for Peeps. Find all the Peeps and their letters to unscramble and spell out a secret word. Tell a staff member the word and receive a prize. READ MORE

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Centreville, VA
Daily, April 1-16, 2023
Bull Run hosts its first Easter scavenger hunt. Participants of all ages hunt for painted Easter eggs along the Bluebell Trail in a self-guided hunt. Return the completed hunt sheet to the campstore and receive a prize bag. READ MORE

Egg-streme Teen Night Egg Hunt

Fairfax, VA
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Teens are invited to a special nighttime egg hunt designed especially for them. Teens will search for eggs and prizes in the dark with their flashlights.  READ MORE

Falls Church Easter Egg Hunt

Falls Church, VA
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Free
Children ages 11 and younger 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

Herndon, VA
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Families are invited to bring their cameras and baskets for a fun egg hunt in the park. There will be games, arts and crafts, music, and a photo op with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Colvin Run Mill

Great Falls, VA
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the grounds of Colvin Run Mill Historic Site. Kids can also enjoy making crafts. READ MORE

Baskets & Bunnies Egg Hunt

Fairfax Station, VA
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Visit Sunny the Bunny at Burke Lake. Ride the carousel, play games or mini-golf, and enjoy crafts.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Epworth United Methodist Church
Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm
Sunrise Valley Elementary School
Potomac Overlook Regional Park