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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
4/16/25 - 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 the rails, 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

Best Easter Weekend Events in San Francisco Bay Area

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Grove Park

Berkeley - FREE
Friday, April 18, 2025
For kids in grades 5th-8th, the City of Berkeley is hosting a flashlight egg hunt just for tweens and teens. Enjoy an after-dark egg hunt, complete with glow-in-the-dark eggs with a chance to win prizes like a 43-inch TV or Beats Headphones.  Bring friends and let the hunt begin. READ MORE

Eggstravaganza in San Mateo

San Mateo - FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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

Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Parade 2025

Sausalito - FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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

Spring Fling at Crocker Amazon Playground

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Head over to Crocker Amazon Playground in San Francisco for springtime activities for the whole family. Activities include carnival rides and games, a climbing wall, a scavenger hunt, live music, arts and crafts, archery, an imagination playground, and a book mobile! READ MORE

The Butter & Egg Days Parade

Petaluma - FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
The Butter & Eggs Days Festival is a big community event for the entire family with tons of things to do. Festival food, crafts, arts, two kid areas, contests, and a parade are all available to celebrate why Petaluma is such a great place to call home.  READ MORE

Earth Day Festival 2025 in Yerba Buena Gardens

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Yerba Buena Gardens celebrates Earth Day! This event is a day-long, family-friendly celebration to learn more about the environment and the importance of sustainability. Featuring live performances at the Stage on the Great Lawn. Festivities include a Green Business Expo, tree planting, chalk art, ice art at the Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center, carousel rides with Children’s Creativity Museum, giveaways and more! READ MORE

Eggstravaganza in Danville

Danville
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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

Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter!

San Carlos
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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

Sana G Easter Egg Hunt at Thrive City

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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

Earth Day Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz - FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
This free family-friendly community celebration promotes environmental stewardship, healthy living, and sustainability. Dance to the beats of SambaDá, see samba stilt walkers, get inspired by zero-waste fashion at the Fashionteens fashion show, enjoy free face painting, and capture the fun at our free photobooth READ MORE

Cartoon-a-thon at the Charles M. Schulz Museum

Santa Rosa
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Join the Schulz Museum and local Bay Area cartoonists to celebrate cartoonist and illustrator Paige Braddock, whose work includes the graphic novel series Jane’s World and children’s book series Stinky Cecil and Peanut, Butter, and Crackers. Families can meet local cartoonists working in the field today, along with the Cartoon Art Museum and more. READ MORE

Bunny Weekend at Children's Fairyland

Oakland
Saturday & Sunday, April 19 & 20, 2025
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, April 19 & 20, 2025
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, April 19 & 20, 2025
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 Brunch and Egg Hunt at Safari West

Santa Rosa
Sunday, April 20, 2025
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 at the SF Zoo

San Francisco
Sunday, April 20, 2025
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, April 20, 2025
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, April 20, 2025
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, April 20, 2025
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 and an Easter egg hunt at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.  READ MORE

Bring Your Own Big Wheel in San Francisco

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, April 20, 2025
 Zig-zag down the shape-shifting Vermont Street in Potrero Hill at this fun event for riders of all sizes. Celebrate the beloved childhood three-wheeler in this exceptional outing held each Easter afternoon. READ MORE

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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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