I am busy searching for all of the fun Easter and Spring happenings for you all to enjoy with your families so this article will be a continued work in progress! I usually try to keep the included events hyper local. However, there are a lot of fun spring and Easter events going on in our surrounding areas and I wanted to share them all with you.
If you happen to know of something going on in the community, please submit the event via our Submit Event option to help me out! Thanks and happy spring!
Saturday, March 21, 2015:
Newark:
4th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza ~ NewPark Mall, 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark from 12-3PM. Live entertainment, amazing magic show, best dressed contest and jelly bean guessing game. Don't miss out on the fun! Click HERE for more info.
March 28, 2015:
Fremont:
Easter Craft at Michael's Kid's Club ~ all Michael's locations from 10-noon. Head to Michael's to make a Pom Pom Baby Chick. For kids ages 3 and up. Just $2 per person. Click HERE for more info.
South Bay Community Church ~ 47385 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont from 1-4PM. Egg hunt at 2:30. FREE: games, prizes, face painting, balloons, jump house, friends photo booth and more. Click HERE for more info.
Newark:
Family Day at the Park ~ 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark from 9-11:30AM. Families are invited to celebrate a morning of fun: arts & crafts, egg dying, community resource faire, inflatable bouncers, games and egg hunts. Bring a camera and an Easter basket! Egg hunts for kids 0 to 5th grade. Click HERE for more info.
Union City:
Easter Eggstravaganza ~ Old Alvarado Park, 3871 Smith Street, Union City at 10AM. 1st Annual Easter Eggstravaganza with special appearances by the Easter bunny and the Alameda County fire truck. Activities such as face-painting, games and more! Please register at www.alvaradomerchants.org and check in at the event to ensure participation in the egg hunt. Click HERE for more info.
Easter Craft at Michael's Kid's Club ~ all Michael's locations from 10-noon. Head to Michael's to make a Pom Pom Baby Chick. For kids ages 3 and up. Just $2 per person. Click HERE for more info.
Hayward:
Easter Egg-stravaganza ~ Meek Estate Park, 240 Hampton Rd., Hayward at 9:30AM. 7th Annual Easter Egg-stravaganza. Many family-friendly activities including decorated egg contest, Easter egg hunt, South lawn egg roll, photo-op with the Easter bunny and an Easter bonnet parade and contest. Bring your own basket, decorated hard-boiled egg, stylish bonnet and camera. Click HERE for more info.
Pleasanton:
Kidgits Breakfast with the Bunny ~ Stoneridge Shopping Center, 1 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton. Breakfast at California Pizza Kitchen with a special visit from Mr. Bun E. Rabbit. Reservations are required as space is limited. For ages 3-9 years old at 9AM. FREE to Kidgits members (or just $5 to sign up for the year). Click HERE for more info.
Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Class ~ Eggs-cellent Eggs ~ Stoneridge Shopping Center, 1 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton. Kids ages 5-13 learn some basic egg-cooking techniques plus eggs-traordinary ways to enjoy those hard-boiled eggs that you've decorated. 10AM and FREE with reservation.
Richmond:
Spring Egg Hunt ~ City of Richmond Civic Center Plaza from 10-1PM, Kicks off with a parade and then an Egg Hunt. Click HERE for more info.
San Pablo:
Egg Hunt ~ City of San Pablo Davis Park, 1651 Folsom Ave., San Pablo from 10-noon. Enjoy an egg hunt. Find a golden egg and win a prize! Click HERE for more info.
Sunday, March 29, 2015:
Newark:
Bunny Cares at NewPark Mall ~ 2086 NewPark Mall (lower lever near JCPenney), Newark from 9-11AM. Bunny Cares is an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a photo session with the Easter Bunny. Extra care has been taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children so they can enjoy this wonderful holiday tradition. The program is implemented through a partnership with The Noerr Programs and AbilityPath.org. FREE with reservations (photos available for purchase. Click HERE for more info.
Friday, April 3, 2015:
Union City:
Preschool Easter Egg Hunt & Open Gym at Pacific West Gymnastics ~ 32920 Alvarado Niles Rd., #210, Union City, from 1-2pm. Ages walking to 5 years old are invited for an egg hunt followed by play time in the gym! $10/child. Please RSVP HERE or stop by the front desk at the gym.
Saturday, April 4, 2015:
Fremont:
Easter Egg Hunt at Bridges Community Church ~ 503 Driscoll Rd., Fremont from 9-12:30pm. Everyone is welcome! All activities are free: crafts, jump houses and Easter egg hunts! Click HERE for more info.
Union City:
Spring Egg Hunt at Kennedy Community Center and Park ~ 1333 Decoto Road, Union City, from 8:30-11:30am. This spring, join us for our annual Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza. The event will include egg hunts, a mini carnival, a Scholastic Book Fair, snack bar, great games and exciting raffle prizes. Each participant will receive a bag full of goodies and participate in an exciting egg hunt lead by Mr. and Mrs. Bunny. Please register HERE!
Atherton:
Easter Egg Hunt ~ Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton from 10-noon. This annual Easter Egg Hunt features a hunt for children 10 and under, photos with the Easter Bunny, a magic show and breakfast treats. Click HERE for more info.
Berkeley:
Eggster Egg Hunt and Learning Festival ~ UC Berkeley, Campanile (Sather Tower) at the UC Berkeley campus. Enjoy the largest free egg hunt in Northern California from 10-3pm with egg hunts running continously for varying age groups. Visitors can also enjoy educational booths and activities. Click HERE for more info.
Dublin:
Spring Eggstravaganza ~ Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin from 8:30-11:30 for ages 1-12. This family-friendly event features a "freestyle" egg hunt, carnival games, arts & crafts, interactive parent games, jumpers and more. Click HERE for more info.
Livermore:
Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast ~ Camp Arroyo, 5535 Arroyo Rd., Livermore from 8:30-11:30AM for the whole family. Enjoy the third annual Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast at Camp Arroyo YMCA. Click HERE for more info!
Menlo Park:
Easter Egg Hunt ~ Kelly Park, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park from 10-noon. The annual Egg Hunt is here again. There will be crafts, a jelly bean guess, a magic show and photo opportunities with the Bunny. Click HERE for more info.
Menlo Park Egg Hunt ~ Burgess Park, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park from 10-noon. The Bunny visits Burgess Park with toys and candy-filled eggs for kids 8 and under. Enjoy the bounce houses, crafts and photos with the Bunny. Click HERE for more info.
Milpitas:
Easter Children's Festival Egg Hunt ~ Cardoza Park, Kenned Drive, Milpitas from 10-1PM. Activities include egg hunt, puppet shows, a bounce house, craft-basket decoration, balloon twisting and more. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com and search "Crosspoint Easter Festival." Click HERE for more info.
Community Easter Egg Hunt ~ Christ Community Church, 1000 S. Park Victoria Drive, Milpitas at 10AM and 1PM. Christ Community Church is hosting a community Easter egg hunt. Click HERE for more info.
Oakland:
Tap Dancing Easter Bunnies ~ Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland at 11:30AM. Come see the Tap Dancing Easter Bunnies dance their way into your holiday weekend celebrations. Click HERE for more info.
The Great Egg Hunt ~ Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland from 11-4PM for the whole family. Click HERE for more info. Tour the historic mansion, enjoy an egg hunt and more! Click HERE for more info.
Palo Alto:
Gamble Garden's Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo ~ Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverly St., Palo Alto from 9:30-2PM. A family Easter celebration where children can visit a supervised petting zoo, participate in arts and crafts projects, temporary tattoos, and search for Easter Eggs throughout the gardens. Click HERE for more info.
Pleasanton:
Kidgits Spring Celebration ~ Stoneridge Mall, 1 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton at 11AM for kids ages 3-9. FREE to Kidgits members ($5 to sign up for 12 months). Every "bunny" is invited to hop into spring at the Spring Celebration. You won't want to miss the special entertainment, crafts and the opportunity to hop around the mall in search of spring treats! Click HERE for more info.
San Francisco:
Big Bunny's Spring Fling ~ San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd. at The Great Highway, San Francisco from 11-3PM. Visit the SF Zoo and enjoy fun crafts, a fun egg hunt and bunnies inside the Exploration Zone. Plus, take your photo with the Easter Bunny. Click HERE for more info.
Ghirardelli Easter Festival ~ Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco. Visit Ghirardelli Square and enjoy festive Easter activities! Free children's activities will be available to the public, including face painting, balloon art, glitter tattoos, meeting the Easter Bunny, chocolate and a musical performance. Click HERE for more info.
SF Eggstravaganza at Golden Gate Park ~ Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, 320 Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco from 11-3PM. Celebrate spring at the annual Eggstravaganza. This family-friendly event features egg hunts, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, kid's activities and a heated BBQ competition between Rec and Park, SF Police and SF Fire. Visit the Mobile Rec Event: climbing wall, slack line, disc golf, skateboards and BMX bikes on site. Safety equipment will be provided. Click HERE for more info.
San Leandro:
Annual Egg Hunt ~ Marian Park, 13801 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro at 10AM. San Leadndro's annual egg hunt for children ages 10 and under. Bring your own basket. Egg hunts will be divided into age-appropriate groups. A visit from the bunny is expected as part of the event, so bring your camera! Click HERE for more info.
Sunday, April 5, 2015:
San Francisco:
Big Bunny's Spring Fling ~ San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd. at The Great Highway, San Francisco from 11-3PM. Visit the SF Zoo and enjoy fun crafts, a fun egg hunt and bunnies inside the Exploration Zone. Plus, take your photo with the Easter Bunny. Click HERE for more info.
Union Street's Easter Parade and Spring Celebration ~ Union Street, Gough to Fillmore, San Francisco from 10-5PM. A variety of children's and family activities are the focus of this event and include large inflatable jumpers, kids' rides and games, a climbing wall, hands-on children's activities area, costumed characters, a petting zoo, pony rides and entertainment from some of the Bay Area's best musicians. Click HERE for more info.
