Easter Egg Hunts in Marin & the Bay Area

Celebrate spring and the Easter season with a traditional egg hunt! There are Easter egg hunts scheduled at communities throughout Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area. Here's our guide to fun Easter egg hunts and other fun this spring:

Easter Bunny Photos

Northgate Mall, San Rafael
March 14–31, 2018
Get your kiddos' pictures taken with the Easter Bunny this spring at Northgate Mall in San Rafael. The Bunny's schedule is as follows:

• Monday–Thursday, noon–8 pm (break 3–4 pm)
• Friday–Saturday, 10 am-9 pm (break 3–4 pm)
• Sunday, 11 am–6 pm (break 2:30–3 pm)

Website: Event details

Egg Hunts and Spring Fun

Friday, March 30

• Annual Flashlight Egg Hunt
  Memorial Park, San Anselmo
  Friday, March 30, 8:15 pm sharp
  Back by popular demand, the annual Flashlight Egg Hunt returns on Friday at 8:15 pm sharp! Bring your basket and a good flashlight. For youth ages 8 and up. Egg hunt lasts for about 5 minutes, so don't be late. Sponsored by San Anselmo Parks and Recreation. For more info, call (415) 258-4640. Event details.
• Flashlight Egg Hunt
  Piper Park
  Friday, March 30, 8:30 pm sharp
  Grab your flashlight and basket and join us at Piper Park for the Flashlight Egg Hunt! Eggs stuffed with goodies will be spread across a section of the Park. When the horn sounds, flashlights will turn on and the search begins! The hunt will begin at 8:30 pm so don’t be late! Location: 250 Doherty Dr, Larkspur. Event details.

Saturday, March 31

• Free Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Pictures with the Easter Bunny
  100 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park
  Saturday, March 31, 9–10 am
  Bring the kiddos for a free egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Don't be late, eggs go fast! Location: 100 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park. Event details.
• Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt and Train Ride
  Saturday & Sunday, March 31 & April 1
  Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz
  Hop on Board! The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. After riding Roaring Camp's real 1880s steam train under the majestic redwoods, over Indian Creek Trestle and through the Santa Cruz Mountains, your kids are going to have the time of their lives scavenging for chocolate eggs at the top of Bear Mountain. Tickets: $29 adults; $22 children. Event details.
• Easter Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt!
  Marin Country Mart Farmers Market
  Saturday, March 31, 9 am–2 pm
  Come to the Marin Country Mart Farmer's Market for an egg hunt and Easter fun. Egg hunt starts at 10:30 am for ages 3 and under and 10:45 am for ages 4 and up. There will be an Easter art project and egg dying, too. Event details.
• Berkeley Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza
  Willard Park, Berkeley
  Saturday, March 31, 9:30 am–1 pm
  Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza all ages. Egg hunts will be divided by ages with a scavenger hunt for kids 11 and up. The day will be filled with tons of fun activities, including a petting zoo, a visit with the Spring Bunny, spring-themed arts and crafts, an interactive kid’s carnival with fun prizes, and Bunny Hop Dance Lessons! Youth participants will receive a basket to collect all their spring goodies. Admission: $10 youth. Location: 2720 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley. Event details.
• Spring Egg Hunt
  Piper Park, Larkspur
  Saturday, March 31, 10 am
  Grab your basket and join in for the Spring Egg Hunt in beautiful Piper Park in Larkspur. Children will be divided into age-specific areas to search for eggs. Keep an eye out of the Golden Eggs which are filled with special prizes. There will also be a small petting zoo and Bunny to take photos with. Free! Location: 250 Doherty Dr, Larkspur.  Event details.
• Fairfax's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
  Bolinas Park
  Saturday, March 31, 10 am–noon
  Egg hunt starts at 10 am sharp! Come join the Easter bunny in a hunt for eggs at Bolinas Park! There will be music by James K, face painting, bubbles, and more fun! For ages 8 and under. Don’t forget your basket! For more info call (415) 458-2340 or visit their website.
• Egg Hunt at Marinwood

  Marinwood Community Center, San Rafael
  Saturday, March 31, 10 am 
  Children will enjoy a free Egg Hunt (at 10 am sharp) hosted by the Las Gallinas Lions Club and the Johnnys Doughnuts food truck will be on hand! Location: 775 Miller Creek Road. Event details.

• Easter Parade and Egg Hunt
  Downtown Sausalito
  Saturday, March 31, 10–11:30 am
  Sausalito's old-fashioned Easter celebration starts with a parade on Caledonia Street at 10 am, followed by an egg hunt at Dunphy Park at 10:15 am. Enjoy music by Tim Cain at 10:30 am and an Easter bonnet contest at 11 am. Dunphy Park is located on Bridgeway between Napa and Litho Streets. Free. Event details.
• Big Bunny's Spring Fling
  San Francisco Zoo
  Saturday, March 31, 10 am–1 pm
  The San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is the place to be Easter weekend! Join us on Saturday, March 31, for a hoppin’ good time! The Zoo is once again partnering with 106 KMEL’s Sana G Morning Show to host four egg hunts on March 31 with thousands of candy-filled eggs! Participation for each Easter egg hunt is limited and will reach capacity. Reservations hold your spot until 30 minutes prior to the egg hunt. If you have not checked in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to your child's reserved date and time, your reservation may be forfeited. There will be a limited number of spots available for in-person registration. Event details.
• Naturally Dyed Eggs
  UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
  Saturday, March 31, 10 am & 12:30 pm
  This hands-on workshop will introduce children to the joy of natural dyes while they make their own patterns on eggs with brilliant plant-based colors. Price includes 4 eggs per participant. Two session times available: 10–11 am or 12:30–1:30 pm. Registration required: Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $15; $12 members. Register by calling (510) 643-2755 or by emailing gardenprograms@berkeley.edu. Event details.
• Eggstravaganza
  Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
  Saturday, March 31, 10 am–3 pm
  Celebrate spring at San Francisco Recreation and Park’s annual Eggstravaganza event at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park. This family-friendly event features egg hunts, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, kids’ activities and free Mobile Recreation activities, including BMX bikes, climbing wall, skateboards, and more. Free. Location: 320 Bowling Green Drive, Golden Gate Park. Event details.
• The Jumpin' Bunny Festival
  Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate, Oakland
  Saturday, March 31, 10 am–3 pm
  This annual celebration features jumpers for tiny tots and older kids alike. The event includes great egg hunts, games, entertainment, face-painting and crafts; as well as a petting zoo, mansion tours, gift shop, food, entertainment by Prescott clowns, tap dancing bunnies, and the celebrated appearance of the Bunny himself! Families are also able to tour the Historic 117-year-old mansion. Location: 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland. Event details.
• 38th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
  Ives Park, Sebastopol
  Saturday, March 31, 10 am
  Kiwanis 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt.  Bring your baskets and find treats and colored eggs specially prepared by Culinary Boot Camp at Analy High School.  Children of all ages are invited.  Don't forget your camera for photos with the Easter Bunny. Location: 154 Jewell Avenue, Sebastopol. Event details.
• Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
  Saturday, March 31, 10:30 am
  Meet us at the Mart for our annual Easter celebration!! Free fun and games include: Easter Basket Decorating at Tutu School, ,Easter Egg Hunt (ages 2-4), visits with the Easter Bunny, egg decorating at the Farmers' Market, Eco Eggs filled with yummy Miette treats, and real, adorable chicks and bunnies at Poppy! Event details
• Easter Eggstravaganza
  Trinity Lutheran Church, San Rafael
  Saturday, March 31, 10:30 am–noon
  You are invited to a free community event at Trinity Lutheran Church that is fun for the entire family (but especially children and youth)! This Easter event offers games, candy and prizes, cookie decorating, crafts, and a special Easter Celebration presentation. Location: 333 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael. Event details.
• Children's Spring Egg Hunt and Camp Fair
  Memorial Park, San Anselmo
  Saturday, March 31, 10:30 am
  Get in the spring spirit by participating in the annual San Anselmo Children's Egg Hunt! We'll split the kids into three age groups for this hunt, and we set the kids off at the sound of the fire truck's siren! Parent assistance is allowed in the 0–2 age group, otherwise please let your kids hunt! For children 7 and under. Egg hunt starts at 11 am sharp. For more info, call the San Anselmo Parks and Recreation Department at (415) 258-4640 or visit their website.
• Spring Faire and Candy Hunt
  Strawberry Recreation District

  Saturday, March 31, 10:30 am–noon
  Come hop into spring with SRD’s annual Spring Faire. Get your photo taken with the bunny, play carnival games, make a basket, bounce in the jump house and gear up for the candy hunt. $9 per child; free for adults. Location: 118 East Strawberry Drive. Event details or call (415) 383-6494.

• San Marin Easter Egg Hunt
  All Saints Lutheran Church, Novato
  Saturday, March 31, 11 am
  Bring your kids, grand kids and family for a traditional Easter Egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny! There will be three age groups: 0–2, 3–5, 6–9. We will also have potato sack race, egg toss and 3-legged race for the kids. Refreshments will be available for sale.
• Easter Celebration
  Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Geyserville
  Saturday, March 31, 11 am–2 pm
  Join Coppola Winery for Easter family fun. Kids will take part in an arts and crafts carnival, featuring multiple games, craft stations, face painting, and even an animal show! Although there won’t be an egg hunt this year, there will be many fun activity stations for the little ones to enjoy at this three-hour Easter event. Special menu available for purchase at the Pool Cafe. Tickets: $12 ages 12 and under; 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity. Limit of 4 tickets per customer and tickets are not required for adults. Location: 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville. Event details.
• Easter Bunny Hops into Bon Air
  Bon Air Center, Greenbrae
  Saturday, March 31, 11 am–2 pm
  Families and four-legged friends are invited to hop into Bon Air for an Easter celebration. Put on free floppy Bunny ears and pose for a framed complimentary instant photograph with the Easter Bunny in its sweetly decorated Bunny Burrow.  Roving Bunny ambassadors will be handing out colorful Easter Eggs filled with special offers, discounts and promotions from Bon Air’s more than 50 merchants and restaurants.  Free balloons for all the children. Time for a new kitten or puppy?  Woodland’s Pet Food & Treats will be hosting a pet adoption fair. Location: Look for the Bunny Burrow in front of Mollie Stone’s Market, just off Highway 101 on Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Greenbrae. Event details.
• Easter Eggstravaganza
  Adobe Christian Church, Petaluma
  Saturday, March 31, 11 am–12:30 pm
  Every year the Adobe Chrisitian Center in Petaluma puts on an Easter Eggstravaganza with a massive egg hunt and tons of other fun activities for the kids. Enjoy games, police and fire vehicles, and giant slide, as well as delicious food available for purchase. Location: 2875 Adobe Road. $5 for the entire family. Event details or call (707) 763-2012.
• Spring Festival at Angel Island
  Angel Island
  Saturday, March 31, 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  Angel Island Ferry's Captain Maggie & Crew invite you to hop on for free family fun duing the 2nd Annual Island Spring Festival. Enjoy the following free activivites: 11:30 am egg hunt, 12–2:30 pm live music and wine and beer tasting. Event details.
• Easter Festival
  Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
  Saturday, March 31, noon–4 pm
  Bring the kiddos to meet the Easter Bunny, face painting, crafts and lots of chocolate. Location: 900 N Point Street, San Francisco. For more info, visit their website.

Sunday, April 1

• Easter Brunch & Egg Hunts
  Ricky's Restaurant, Novato
  Sunday, April 1, 10 am–2 pm
  Bring the family for Easter Brunch and enjoy the festivities. Easter Bunny Arrives at 11 am and will hold Four Eggs Hunts at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm. Face painting and craft stations for kids too. Reservations Recommended (415) 883-9477. Location: 250 Entrada Drive, Novato. For more info, visit their website.
• The 27th Annual Union Street Easter Parade & Spring Celebration
  San Francisco
  Sunday, April 1, 10 am–5 pm
  The 27th Annual Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade celebrates and showcases the diverse community of San Francisco and features some of Union Street’s best restaurants serving attendees in an outdoor bistro setting. A variety of children’s and family activities are the focus of the event and includes large inflatable bounces, kids’ rides and games, a climbing wall, a bubble jump, the Easter Bunny, fun costumed characters, face painting, a petting zoo, a pony ride and musical entertainment! Location: Union Street and Gough to Steiner. For more info, visit their website
• Hunt for the Hare and Brunch
  Safari West, Santa Rosa
  Sunday, April 1, 10:30 am & 2 pm
  Looking for hare-raising adventure this Easter? Join the animals of Safari West (and their human companions) for the Hunt for the Hare! There are two times: 10:30 am brunch followed by an egg hunt and Hunt for the Hare tour; or brunch and egg hunt at 2 pm. Tour and brunch cost $75 for adults and $40 for children 4–12; brunch only $42 adults and $18 children. Prices are all inclusive. For more info, call (707) 579-2551 or visit their website.
• Easter Egg Hunt
  Tam United Methodist Church, Mill Valley
  Sunday, 10:30 am
  Immediately following the 10:30 am service, children will gather for an egg hunt at 11:30 am. Bring your baskets. Loction: 410 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley. For more info, call  (415) 388-4455 or visit their website.
• Easter Brunch Buffet & Free Community Easter Egg Hunt
  Peacock Gap Golf Club, San Rafael
  Sunday, April 1, 11 am–1 pm
  The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap is pleased to continue the tradition of Easter Brunch for your family and friends. Relax and let our talented Chef and attentive staff take care of everything while your children enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny (11 am to 1 pm) and a free Easter Egg Hunt (11 am) on the lawn. The egg hunt starts promptly at 11 am. Easter brunch takes place at the club's Range Cafe from 10 am to 2 pm. Location: 333 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 454-6450 or visit their website
• Easter Egg Hunt
  DoubleTree Berkeley Marina
  Sunday, April 1, noon–1:30 pm
  Bring your little ones to an Easter Egg Hunt on our waterfront lawn! Starts at noon and the event is approximately 1 hour to 1 1/2 hour. Lemonade and cookies will be provided. Event website.
• 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt
  Garden Valley Ranch, Petaluma
  Sunday, April 1, 12–4 pm
  Bring your family and friends to the 1st Annual Easter Hunt at Garden Valley Ranch. Entry is free but please be sure to RSVP here. Featuring fun for the whole family including: live music, delicious food, face painting, games and of course, an Easter egg hunt! Carousel Animals will be on exhibit for great photo opportunities! The Egg Hunt check-in is at 1pm. Activities start at Noon. Location: 498 Pepper Road, Petaluma.  Event details.