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3/23/25 - By Jennifer Swope

It's time to dust off those baskets and get ready for some Easter egg hunts! Easter egg hunts are one of the top springtime kids' activities, and they're happening all across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for Easter 2025.

From toddlers to teens, there is an Easter egg hunt that works for every kid in your family. These even include some free egg hunts!

Read on for our list of the best Easter egg hunts at DC parks, farms, churches, and more for family fun. Many of them require advance registration and are filling up fast, so book soon!

Our Easter Activities Guide and Spring Activities Guide for Families have even more fun ways to enjoy the holiday, from awesome Easter movies to easy Easter crafts.

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Free Easter Egg Hunts for Easter 2025

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

College Park, MD - Saturday, April 5
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

Epworth United Methodist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt

Gaithersburg, MD - Saturday, April 12
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. Families can also enjoy a moon bounce, craft tables, sports games, cookie decorating, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more. READ MORE

EGGnormous Egg Hunt at Sunrise Valley Elementary School

Reston, VA - Saturday, April 12
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

Falls Church Easter Egg Hunt

Falls Church, VA - Saturday, April 19
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

Easter Monday at the National Zoo

Washington, DC - Monday, April 21
Free
Families are invited to the annual Easter Monday celebration at the National Zoo. Enjoy 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

Washington, DC - Monday, April 21
Free
At the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, guests can 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
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How many Easter eggs can your little ones find? Photo by Gabe Pierce courtesy of Unsplash

Best Easter Egg Hunts at Farms and Zoos

Easter Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Roasting at Great Country Farms

Bluemont, VA - Daily, April 4-19
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

Clark's Elioak Farm Egg Hunt

Ellicott City, MD - Daily, April 12-20
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, April 12-27
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

Leesburg Animal Park Easter Egg Hunts

Leesburg, VA - Saturdays & Sundays, April 12-13 and April 19-20
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 7-12 at 1pm. The eggs are filled with small toys, and each child receives an egg hunt bag. No outside bags or baskets are permitted. READ MORE

Spring Egg Hunt at Temple Hall Farm

Leesburg, VA - Wednesday, April 16
Children are invited to celebrate spring with crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt. READ MORE

Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm Easter Egg Hunt

Severn, MD - Saturday, April 19
Kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny and look for eggs in the Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm gardens.  READ MORE
Hunt for eggs in the pool at Reston Community Center. Event photo courtesy of Reston Community Center
Hunt for eggs in the pool at Reston Community Center. Event photo courtesy of Reston Community Center

Unique Easter Egg Hunts for Family Fun

Underwater Egg Hunt at Reston Community Center

Reston, VA - Saturday, April 5
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 receives a goody bag after the event. READ MORE

Dinosaur Egg Hunt at Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Annandale, VA - Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6
Go on an outdoor egg hunt at Dinoland in Nature Playce. Participants can also enjoy dinosaur-themed activities.  READ MORE

Family Flashlight Egg Hunt at Glyndon Park

Vienna, VA - Friday, April 11
Families can search for eggs and prizes in the dark using their flashlights. The Easter Bunny is available for visits before the egg hunt starts. READ MORE

Mini-Golf Egg-plorations

Oakton, VA - Saturday, April 12
Hop on over to Oakmont Mini Golf for an egg hunt throughout the mini golf course. In addition, enjoy face painting, popcorn, games, and an Easter egg craft.  READ MORE

Potomac Overlook Easter Egg Hunt

Arlington, VA - Daily, April 12-20
Kids are invited to visit Potomac Overlook Regional Park for an ongoing Easter egg hunt anytime between 10:30am and 4pm. Participants should pick up their egg hunt sheet at the nature center, explore the park on a scavenger hunt, and return their completed sheet to the nature center for a prize. READ MORE

Egg-streme Teen Night Egg Hunt at Historic Blenheim

Fairfax, VA - Thursday, April 17
Teens are invited to a special nighttime egg hunt designed just for them, where they can search for eggs and prizes in the dark with their flashlights. READ MORE

Bubbles & Bunnies at Cub Run Rec Center

Chantilly, VA - Saturday, April 19
Hop on over to Cub Run Rec Center to help the Easter Bunny find his missing eggs in the leisure pool. After finding the thousands of eggs, stay and enjoy the slides, lazy river, and play features. READ MORE
So many Easter egg hunts, so little time! Photo by Kelly Patino for Mommy Poppins
So many Easter egg hunts, so little time! Photo by Kelly Patino for Mommy Poppins

Best Easter Egg Hunts with Additional Activities

Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee Park

Leesburg, VA - Saturday, April 12
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

Springtime in Morven Park

Leesburg, VA - Saturday, April 12
Celebrate the beginning of spring in the historic Morven Park gardens with an Easter egg hunt and egg roll, games, crafts, and a picture with the Easter Bunny.  READ MORE

Eggstravaganza! at Tudor Place

Washington, DC - Friday, April 18
Come out 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

Hoppy Egg Hunting at Bready Park

Herndon, VA - Saturday, April 19
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

Easter at the Perch

McLean, VA - Saturday, April 19
The Perch—a 2.5-acre sky park—is hosting a family-friendly Easter celebration that includes an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, games, a visit by the Easter Bunny, and Perch Putt, an 18-hole mini golf experience. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Colvin Run Mill

Great Falls, VA - Saturday, April 19
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 at Burke Lake Park

Fairfax Station, VA - Saturday, April 19
Visit Sunny the Bunny at Burke Lake Park. Go on an egg hunt, ride the carousel, play games and mini golf, and make spring crafts.  READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza at Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Bladensburg, MD - Saturday, April 19
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

Lee-Fendall House Easter Egg Hunt

Alexandria, VA - Saturday, April 19
Find Easter eggs hidden in the Lee-Fendall House garden at this popular annual egg hunt. Bring a basket! Sessions also include crafts, games, a cupcake walk, special gift shop deals, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. READ MORE
Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the B&O Railroad Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the B&O Railroad Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

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Easter Bunny Meet & Greet and Craft at Play Street Museum

Ashburn, VA - Saturday, April 12
Meet the Easter Bunny at Play Street Museum Ashburn. Bring your camera and take as many pictures as you want! Kids can also enjoy playtime within the museum and a fun bunny craft. Children under age 1 and over age 8 are free with a paying sibling. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for one hour of the event. READ MORE

Easter Treasure Hunt & Candy at O Street Mansion

Washington, DC - Thursday - Monday, April 17-21
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 can explore the secret rooms searching for eggs, enjoy candy, and maybe win a prize for best dressed and best Easter bonnet. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt (at B&O Railroad Museum)

Baltimore, MD - Saturday, April 19
Start the day off right with a breakfast buffet, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt. After breakfast, climb aboard for a 10am train ride. Families can also take photos with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

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

About the Author

Jennifer Swope
Jennifer Swope, a DC resident since 2003, transitioned from humanitarian work to freelance editing in 2012 to stay home with her two kids. This shift sparked her passion for finding fun ways to keep them entertained—and inspired her to contribute to Mommy Poppins. When she's not navigating DC's chaos with her kids, she and her husband love watching sports, planning their next trip, and attending concerts. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jenniferswope.
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