Seasonal & Holidays

Easter Events In Berkeley: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits & More 2023

Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities in Berkeley & throughout the East Bay.

BERKELEY, CA — Spring is in the air, and the Easter Bunny is out and about as the holiday nears. Easter falls this year on Sunday, April 9.

Peruse Patch's annual guide to Easter egg hunts, bunny brunches, flower extravaganzas, street fairs, spring festivals and more in Berkeley and throughout the East Bay.

NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

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ALAMEDA:

APRIL 8: Easter Bunny Event & Petting Zoo: South Shore Center. Free event.

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APRIL 15: 'Spring Shindig' - Music, Food & Kids' Fun. Celebrate spring

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ALAMO:

APRIL 8: Rotary Egg Hunt. Proceeds support the group's community projects.

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ALBANY:

APRIL 7 & 9: Easter Holy Week Events, Church on the Corner. Egg hunt on Easter Sunday.

APRIL 22: Albany Preschool Spring Fair & Block Party. Fundraiser for the 85-year-old, non-profit co-op.

APRIL 29: Community Expo, Entertainment & Kids' Zone. Food, face painting & more.

MAY 13: Citywide Garage Sale. One's spring cleaning is another's treasure!

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BERKELEY:

APRIL 6, 8 & 9: Breakfast With Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt: Tilden Park Merry Go Round. "Create a storybook Easter experience for your family."

APRIL 8: Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza: Willard Park. Petting zoo, too!

APRIL 9: Easter Bunny Brunch & Egg Hunt: Tilden Park Merry Go Round. Includes festive buffet, carousel rides, surprise gifts, visit from the Easter Bunny & egg hunt.

APRIL 15: Annual Eggster 'Eggventure Time' Learning Fest & Egg Hunt: UC Berkeley. "The largest annual egg hunt & learning festival in Bay Area. "

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CASTRO VALLEY:

APRIL 8: Easter Egg Hunt. At Adobe Park.

APRIL 15: Plant Sale. It's spring-planting season!

THROUGH APRIL 30: 'Hoppy Spring' Spring-Styled Patio Boats At Lake Chabot. Easter treats available for kids & adults, too.

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CONCORD:

APRIL 9: Easter Speggtacular: Pixieland Amusement Park. Easter Bunny is on the way!

APRIL 9: First Presbyterian Church Concord Easter Service. With sanctuary choir, brass quintet & Easter Egg hunt.

MAY 6: Bay Area SpringFest: Todos Santos Plaza. Celebrate start of spring with music, food, plants, art & kids' activities.

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DANVILLE:

APRIL 8: Eggstravaganza, Egg Hunt & Spring Bunny. Pre-registation required.

APRIL 8: Hop Into Spring. Easter Bunny, petting zoo & more at Danville Livery.

APRIL 9: Community Presbyterian Easter Services. Featuring bounce houses, egg hunt & more.

APRIL 9: Easter at Danville Congregational Church. All are welcome.

APRIL 15: Chromatica Concert. Spring show at Peace Lutheran Church.

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DUBLIN:

APRIL 8: Spring Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt: Heritage Park. Tickets on sale for three different time slots.

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EL CERRITO:

APRIL 5-6: Community Passover Seder. RSVPs required.

APRIL 15: Earth Day Celebration. Appreciation lunch at the Community Center.

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EMERYVILLE:

APRIL 8: Healthy Family Festival & Egg Hunt. Pool will be open, too.

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FREMONT:

APRIL 9: Easter Sunday At The Farm: Ardenwood Historic Farm. Pet a bunny, visit chicks & more.

THROUGH APRIL 22: Earth Day Contest Giveaway: Pacific Commons. Ten winners will score $100 gift card & reusable shopping bag.

APRIL 29: Patterson House 'Spring, Gentle Spring' Event: Ardenwood Farm. At historic house with crafts, quilt display & more.

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HAYWARD:

APRIL 8: Annual Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade. At Kennedy Park.

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HERCULES:

APRIL 8: Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt. Free event.

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KENSINGTON:

APRIL 9: Easter Celebration. Worship, egg hunt & games at Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley.

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LAFAYETTE:

APRIL 9: Easter Sunday. Worship includes sunrise service at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church.

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LIVERMORE:

APRIL 8: LARPD Muffins with Bunny. Registration required.

APRIL 9: Easter Egg-stravaganza, Brunch & Egg Hunt: Asbury United Methodist Church. Yard games & crafts, too.

MAY 20-21: Downtown Street Fest, Music & Kidz Zone. "Hometown charm in the East Bay!"

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MARTINEZ:

APRIL 8: Free Easter Egg Hunt for Children 2 to 9. Courtesy of Kiwanis/Lions Club.

APRIL 15: Bay Area Craft Beer Festival. At Waterfront Park.

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MILPITAS:

THROUGH APRIL 8: Photos With Easter Bunny: Great Mall. "A tradition of the season!"

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MORAGA:

APRIL 29: Community Faire & Car Show. Spring tradition featuring kids’ zone, animals, artist alley, food, wine, beer & more.

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NEWARK:

THROUGH APRIL 8: Photos With Easter Bunny: NewPark Mall. "Everyone's favorite fluffy friend."

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OAKLAND:

APRIL 8-9: Bunny Weekend & Easter Egg Hunt: Children's Fairyland. "Your little ones will be egg-static."

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ORINDA:

APRIL 9: Easter Sunday. Worship includes sunrise service at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church.

APRIL 15: Garden Club Plant Sale. Time for spring planting!

APRIL 16: Chromatica Concert. Spring show at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church.

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PINOLE:

APRIL 8: Bike Rodeo With Police Department. Geared toward ages 3-13.

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PLEASANT HILL:

APRIL 6: Easter Celebration & Kids' Fun: Downtown. The Easter Bunny will be there, too.

APRIL 8: 'Egg-Citing' Egg Hunt. "All egg hunters come away with a goody bag & a smile."

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PLEASANTON:

APRIL 8: Free, Downtown Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt. Supplies are limited so get in line early!

APRIL 9: Springtime at Shadow Cliffs. "Learn about animals that lay eggs and play some fun games."

APRIL 9: Easter Sunday Services. At Valley Community Church with pancake breakfast.

APRIL 9: The Amazing Easter Race. Games, challenges, crafts & Easter eggs at GraceWay Church.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

APRIL 8: Castro Easter Eggstravaganza Block Party & Bonnet Contest. "A joyous Easter festival with something for everyone."

APRIL 8-9 & 15-16: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade: Japantown. Grand parade is April 16.

APRIL 9: Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence Easter In Dolores Park & 'Hunky Jesus' Contest. This year’s theme: Peep Show.

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SAN LEANDRO:

APRIL 8: Primavera en México. "Colorful spring performance."

JUNE 3: Cherry Festival & Parade. Mark your calendars for this one!

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SAN RAMON:

APRIL 8: Visits & Selfies With Easter Bunny: City Center Bishop Ranch. Get gussied up in your Easter best!

APRIL 22: Sheep Shearing Day: Forest Home Farms. Tickets on sale.

APRIL 30: Wildcat Color Fun Run. Spring benefit for Dougherty Valley High School track & field team.

MAY 28-29: Art & Wind Festival: Central Park. Springtime's "BEST festival in the East Bay."

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UNION CITY:

APRIL 22: New Haven Schools Foundation 5K Run/Walk. Springtime fundraiser!

APRIL 28: Wow! What A Party: Dance Party For Active Adults n' Boppin' Baby Boomers! Space is limited, so RSVP soon,

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WALNUT CREEK:

APRIL 8: Easter Egg Hunt: Boundary Oak Golf Course. Free event with bounce houses, Easter Bunny visit & more.

APRIL 8: Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt: Rudgear Park. Hosted by Renée White Team with crafts, face paiynting & more.

APRIL 9: Easter Egg Hunt. Registration is $5 per child.

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