Here are some festive ways to celebrate spring all around the Bay
Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt
APRIL 4. Search for eggs at different locations in downtown Pleasanton and get a photo with the Easter Bunny. Participants receive a goody bag and map with clues to lead them to treats from participating businesses. Supplies are limited, so arrive early. The hunt starts at the Museum on Main. For ages 10 and under. 10am-12pm. FREE.
Museum on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton
Children’s Fairyland Bunny Weekend
APRIL 4-5. Enjoy egg hunts, cookie decorating, spring games, live performances, arts and crafts and more. 10am-4pm. $17 children, $19 adults, under 1 FREE.
Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland
Easter Bunny at Bishop Ranch
APRIL 4. Hop into the springtime spirit at City Center Bishop Ranch where guests of all ages are invited to Alexander Square to meet the Easter Bunny and capture the moment at the festive selfie station. 11am-3pm.
City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, Suite 2650, San Ramon
citycenterbishopranch.com/events/easter-bunny
Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter
APRIL 4. See the Easter Bunny arrive by helicopter and enjoy face painting, a bounce house and a model train display. 10am-12pm. $16-24, 3 and under and members FREE.
Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos
Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt
APRIL 4-5. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an egg hunt, then head back to town for more Easter activities. Trains run from 10:30am-3pm. $33.87-49.77.
Roaring Camp Railroad, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton
Eggstravaganza
APRIL 4. Now in its 49th year, this San Mateo event features egg hunts broken into two age groups (0-3 and 4-11), live entertainment, kids’ activities, a costume contest and photo opportunities with the Spring Bunny. 9am-12pm. FREE.
Central Park, 50 E. Fifth Ave., San Mateo
cityofsanmateo.org/4924/Eggstravaganza
Harajuku Easter
APRIL 4. Enjoy Harajuku characters, food, photo ops with Labubu, Totoro and Pokémon; giveaways and two egg hunts. 10am-4pm (hunts at 12:30pm and 2pm). Egg hunts are FREE.
Susana Park, 921 Susana St., Martinez
Hayward Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade
APRIL 4. The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District will host the 81st annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade. The event will feature egg hunts for different age groups, a parade and bonnet contest. Registration required for bonnet contest. Events begin at 9am. FREE.
Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
Sausalito Easter Parade and Egg Hunt
APRIL 4. Now in its 45th year, this event features a parade, egg hunts for different ages, children’s music, an Easter bonnet contest and an adult egg hunt with more than $5,000 in prizes from local businesses. Parade starts at 10am down Caledonia, egg hunts start at 10:15am at Dunphy Park. Children’s egg hunts are FREE, adult egg is $25.
Dunphy Park, 1600 Bridgeway, Sausalito
sausalito.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/events/easter-parade-and-egg-hunt
