Easter is April 21! Dress your kids’ in their Sunday best and head to one of these fun events happening in the area. Keep checking back. We’ll continue to update this list as event details are finalized. Know of something we missed? Comment below with details or add the event to our community calendar.
Don’t forget to check out our list of other fun events happening in San Francisco and Wine Country Moms Blog has you covered for trips north.
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March 29–April 20
Stanford Shopping Center
hours vary by day
Commemorate the holiday by visiting the Easter Bunny with special events on April 7 for children with special needs and pet photos on April 14.
April 6–20
Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo
Times vary by day. Visit website for schedule.
Kids of all ages can meet and greet the Easter Bunny while the grown-ups can choose from a variety of digital photo packages to capture the moment. Digital photo packages start at $25. Kids receive a free gift just for stopping by!
April 6
Easter Egg Hunt in Sunnybrae Park
626 Folkstone Avenue, San Mateo
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“Join us at Sunnybrae Park for an Easter Egg Hunt and photos with the Bunny! Start with a visit to the Bunny, where you’ll receive free professional photos. Then get ready to scour the park for the Egg Hunt with your kids. “There will be two hunts: One for ages 3 or 4 and under, the second for ages 4 or 5 and over. Baskets and prizes will be provided.” Hosted by McNally & Associates Realty
April 11
Easter Bunny’s Barnyard Friends
Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Hop on by to visit with Easter Bunny’s friends from the farm! Learn all about the friendly barnyard animals, farm life, and even meet some of them up close! Appropriate for all ages. Event is free.
April 12
Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Bring kids under 12 to decorate their very own cupcake. Supplies will be provided. Free.
April 13
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo
9:00 – 10:00 AM
At time of publishing, event sold out.
Enjoy breakfast, a magic show, balloon figures, and a special meet and greet with the Easter Bunny! Tickets are $12.99 per person; children and adults each need a ticket. Advanced reservations required. Appropriate for kids 2+ years. Easter set photos excluded.
South San Francisco Easter Egg Hunt:
Orange Memorial Park, Picnic Shelter
9:00 AM
Children 8 years old and younger can hunt for hundreds of eggs in age-specified hunting zones. Free. **The Easter Bunny will be present from 8:00 – 9:30 AM for photos.
San Bruno Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt
San Bruno City Park, Crystal Springs and Oak Avenue, San Bruno
9:00 AM (activities begin at 10:00, egg hunts at 11:00)
Begin with an All You Can Eat pancake breakfast from 9-11AM followed by egg hunts for ages 1-8 years old, divided by age group. $6/adult, $4/12 years old and under.
April 14
1431 Waverly St, Palo Alto
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Children will enjoy a petting zoo, arts and crafts and light refreshments in addition to the egg hunt. Reserve 9:30, 11:00, or 12:30 time slot. Sells out quickly!
April 20
Alice in Wonderland Easter Egg Hunt
Holbrook-Palmer Park, Atherton
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Children 10 years old and under can hunt for thousands of treat-filled eggs and meet the Easter Bunny! $10 cash donation suggested.
Twin Pines Park
10:00 – 11:00 AM
For ages 3-10, bring your Easter basket and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Free.
Burlingame Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt:
Washington Park Baseball Field
Behind Burlingame Lions Hall, 990 Burlingame Ave.
8:00 AM
Pancake breakfast begins at 8:00 AM ($7/ adult, $4/ child), followed by egg hunts by age group. Free egg hunts and face painting.
Campbell
12:00 PM
Grab your seat along E. Campbell Ave. to watch the parade. Free.
Cupertino Civic Center, 10350 Torre Ave.
5k: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Kids Fun Run: 9:30 – 10:00 AM
Parents can run with strollers and children 7+ years old may run in the 5K. Kids Fun Race is for children 7 years old and under.
Cunha Middle School Soccer Complex, 600 Church St.
10:45 – 11:30
Egg hunts will be divided into the following age groups 1-3, 4-5, 6-8 and 9-10. Parents will only be allowed to help in the egg hunt for age group 1-3. No dogs allowed. Free.
Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave.
9:30 AM
Egg hunt for ages 10 and under and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts begin at 10:00 AM. Free.
Burgess Park and Kelly Park
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Egg hunts and fun activities for children 8 and under. Free.
Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter
Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Easter Bunny arrives by helicopter at 11:00 AM. Entertain the kids with a bouncy house, face painting and model train display. Price of admission.
Central Park, San Mateo
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Join the family fun including a pancake breakfast, Easter egg hunts, parade, and entertainment. Mostly free. Tickets required for breakfast and egg hunt for ages 4-9 years old.
