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Easter egg hunts 2021

Your Guide to Hoppin’ Easter Egg Hunts and Activities

Easter egg hunts are back for 2023. Grab your baskets and go have some fun!

Easter egg hunts, updated April 2023:

There’s good news for little bunnies everywhere: Easter egg hunts and other Easter activities are happening soon! A harbinger of spring for many young ones, Easter events are plentiful this year. Although most are free, some do charge a fee and require advance ticketing. Always check websites before making family plans and have a hoppin’ good time!

Seattle

Spring Egg Hunts at Seattle Community Centers

Take a look at the list and find one near you! Most egg hunts are for kids 11 and younger but always check before hopping down. Bring your own bag or basket to collect goodies and eggs!

Saturday, April 8, 2023

The Brig/Amphitheater at Magnuson Park
What: Egg hunt, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 6344 NE 74th St, Building 406, Seattle, WA 98115

Delridge Community Center
Ages: 12 and under
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Green Lake Community Center
Ages 1-3: 10 a.m.
Ages 4-6: 10:30 a.m.
Ages 7-10: 11 a.m.
Where: 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N, Seattle, WA 98115

Loyal Heights Community Center
Ages: Infant-11
When: 10 a.m. sharp
Where: 2101 NW 77th St, Seattle, WA 98117

Van Asselt Community Center
Ages: 10 and under
When: 10 a.m. sharp
Where: 2802 S Myrtle St, Seattle WA 98108

Yesler Community Center
Ages: 5-12
When: 10 a.m. sharp
Where: 917 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

Ounces Taproom and Beer Garden
Bring a canned food item to donate to the food drive and participate in an egg hunt. Great for ages 10 and under. Saturday April 8, 3 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Free Bunny Photos at Westlake Park

Come get FREE Easter Bunny photos at  Westlake Park in downtown Seattle on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy live music and grab lunch from a food truck, plus get free Easter candy while supplies last. Photos will be provided as a digital download and no registration is required. Go HERE to learn about more fun Easter activities!

Eastside

APRIL 1

Beat the Bunny 5K Run/Walk

Run or walk the annual Beat the Bunny 5K race! Great for ages 6+, this fun, family-friendly event is one where everyone wins a prize. The race includes a FREE kids’ dash at 9:30 a.m., prior to the start of the 5K race at 10 a.m. on April 1. The race lasts from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sign-up required.

Pysanky Egg Decorating (Bellevue)

KidsQuest is offering a workshop (ages 7 and older) to learn this ancient folk art from Ukraine. Eggs are decorated with images and designs using beeswax and dyes, resulting in a lovely keepsake typically given to friends or family. Create your own beautiful keepsake; pre-registration is required: $35/member, $40/non-member. April 1, 10-11:30 a.m.

APRIL 8

Eastridge Church

A community celebration and egg hunt. Bring the whole family for massive Easter Egg Hunts April 8 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Issaquah and at 10 a.m. at West Seattle’s Lincoln Park (south meadow). Each hunt includes 15,000 eggs and age-appropriate groups for maximum fun. Families will hear the Easter story, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, win big prizes, and more. The Issaquah hunt also includes hayrides and a bunny petting zoo. The West Seattle hunt includes field games and inflatables. The event is free, open to the public, and designed for families with children through 5th grade. FREE

Easter Bunny Photos at Bellevue Square

Visit the Easter Bunny at Bellevue Square between March 24 – April 8 during shopping hours. Take a stroll through the Flower Patch to meet the Easter Bunny and have your photo taken with him. After your visit, receive a free coloring tote with surprises inside, while supplies last. Available during shopping hours. Photo packages start at $35. Receive four complimentary wallet-sized photos with purchase from March 24-26.

Underwater Egg Hunt in Issaquah

Join the annual underwater egg hunt in Issaquah at the Julius Boehm Pool (happy to be back after a two-year break) on April 8. Egg hunts are divided into age groups so be sure to register for the appropriate age.0-5 years: 2-3 pm (parent is required to be in the water for this age group) REGISTER 6-8 years: 3-3:45 pm REGISTER 9-12 years: 3:45-4:30 pm REGISTER  Bring your swimsuit and basket to collect eggs at the Underwater Egg Hunt. Cost: $11-$13

APRIL 9

Brunch by the Sea and an egg hunt! Start your Easter Sunday with a special brunch at Packers Kitchen + Bar then join in for an Easter egg hunt! You don’t have to be a guest at the hotel to participate in either activity, but make reservations at the restaurant for a morning of fun! April 9, brunch starts at 8 a.m. and Easter egg hunt begins at 10 a.m.

 

North of Seattle

APRIL 8

Join the Traditional Egg Hunt

Located at Brier Park for children up to 10 years old join in on the fun and collect candy-filled eggs. The Easter bunny will be there too. Bring a canned food item for donation to the food pantry. April 8, 10 a.m. – egg hunts will be held at staggered times.

Snohomish Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Contest

The 41st Annual Snohomish Easter parade in downtown Snohonmish will feature floats, bands, dance and drill teams, decorated vehicles, sports teams, animals, and more. Don’t forget to enter the Bonnet Contest immediately following the parade (happening near the gazebo at First and A). No cost to enter the Bonnet Contest, all ages are welcome, and pets with bonnets, too! April 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Snohomish. Want to be part of the Snohomish Easter parade? Entry deadline to be part of the parade is March 26th. Go to the Parade website to download a PDF form to enter to march in the parade. FREE

South of Seattle

APRIL 1

Hide & Peep Egg Hunt at the Outlet Collection Seattle (Auburn)

Collect your eggs around the mall. On April 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. check-in at the Easter egg station (near Nordstrom) to collect your goodies and bag. Then walk around the mall to find the retailer with large East Egg decals in their windows to collect your eggs. Tickets are recommended but not required. One ticket per child. The event is designed for children ages 3-11. Tickets are free and while supplies last.

Highlands Community Church Easter Egg Hunt (Renton)

Join the festivities: an Easter egg hunt, carnival games, bouncy houses, and food trucks offering coffee and donuts. See the website for a breakdown of the egg hunt schedule based on the age of your kiddo. April 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

APRIL 8

Thomasson Family Farm Bunny Patch (Enumclaw)

A ticket to this event offers family access to egg hunts (ages 1-12), one laser tag game, human foosball, playground activities, a tractor/train ride, hay barn, indoor activities, photo opportunities and visits with the farm animals! Tickets are $12 per person in advance or $14 onsite. March 29-April 2 and April 5-8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Auburn’s Peter Cotton Trail

Hop along Auburn’s parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny, who’ll be hidden in various locations. Find the bunny and have a chance to win prizes! A fun and safe event for families and anyone looking to get outside and get active. Search for bunnies April 7-10, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. (The list of parks and trails where bunnies are hiding will be announced April 6 at 8 p.m.)

 

Kent Station

There’s fun for everyone at this Kent Easter event. Kids ages 6 and younger are invited to participate in an egg hunt, while those ages 6 through 12 will enjoy an egg scavenger hunt with clues. Photos with the Easter bunny will also be available. See website for details on each event. April 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m

Sunrise Village Easter Egg Hunt

This afternoon event includes an egg hunt (six eggs per child, 5 and younger), an egg scavenger hunt (6-12), face painting and photos with the Easter bunny (taken with your camera). Saturday, April 8, 3-5 p.m.

City of Fife Easter Festival

Fife is putting on an Easter Festival where children of all ages will have a chance to find eggs full of candy, win prizes, play games and enjoy a giant inflatable slide, bouncy house and obstacle course. Photos with the Easter bunny will be available. April 8, 10 a.m. FREE Held at Dacca Park.

 

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