Seasonal & Holidays

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

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

MILPITAS, 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 Milpitas and throughout the South Bay and beach towns.

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

Find out what's happening in Milpitasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Enjoy the spring season, and Happy Easter, from Patch!
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APTOS:

APRIL 15: Monterey Bay Dahlia Society Annual Sale. Spring flower time!

Find out what's happening in Milpitasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

APRIL 16: Tour Outstanding Rhododendron Garden. At Monte Toyon Camp & Conference Center.

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BOULDER CREEK

APRIL 8: Eggstravaganza - Egg Hunt, Bunny Photos & Petting Zoo. Tickets on sale.

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CAMPBELL:

APRIL 8: Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt. With 23,000 eggs, jump houses, photos with the Easter Bunny & more.

APRIL 8: Bunnies & Bonnets Easter Parade. A community tradition in its 22nd year.

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CAPITOLA:

THROUGH APRIL 9: Capitola Village Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Win prizes!

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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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CUPERTINO:

APRIL 8: Big Bunny 5K & Kids' Fun Run. For competitive runners, first-time runners, walkers or even hoppers!

APRIL 29-30: Cherry Blossom Festival. "A Bay Area favorite family event."

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FELTON:

APRIL 8-9: Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade: Roaring Camp Railroads. All aboard for a hoppin' good time.

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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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GILROY:

APRIL 1-2: Growing Natives Garden Tour. Admission is free for self-guided tours.

APRIL 8: Gilroy Center for Arts Easter Egg Hunt. Reservations required.

APRIL 9: Gilroy Gardens Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration. Free with park admission.

THROUGH MAY 29: Gilroy Gardens "Fantastical Flowers: Spring Celebration." Gardens are "larger than life" in limited-time event.

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HAYWARD:

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

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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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LOS ALTOS:

APRIL 8: Spring Egg Hunt: Hillview Soccer Field. Free event with carnival games & performance by Andy Z.

APRIL 21: St. Paddy’s Beer Stroll … In The Spring: Downtown. Was postponed from original March date.

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LOS GATOS:

APRIL 23: 'Spring Into Green' Festival: Town Plaza Park. With slew of family-friendly activities, live music & tree-planting ceremony.

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MENLO PARK:

APRIL 8: Free Easter Egg Hunt & Event. Fun-filled day with egg hunt, photos with the bunny, fire engine rides, food trucks, corn hole toss, carrot toss & more.

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MILPITAS:

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

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

APRIL 9: Easter Bunny Visit & Photo Op: Shoreline Lake. Don't miss the brunch specials.

APRIL 16: Classics Through The Ages Spring Recital: Performing Arts Center. Event is free.

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PALO ALTO:

APRIL 8: Easter Eggstravaganza at Peninsula Bible Church. Free event with egg hunt & more.

THROUGH APRIL 8: Photos & Visits With Easter Bunny: Stanford Shopping Center. Reservations advised.

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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 JOSE:

APRIL 8: Annual '10k Eggsplosion' Easter Egg Hunt: Family Life Church. Registration required.

APRIL 29-30: sjDANCEco Spring Dance Festival. The Art of Ancient Aztec Dance opens the free event.

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SAN MARTIN:

APRIL 8: Operation Freedom Paws Annual Easter Egg Hunt. With bouncy house, face painting, egg hunt & Easter Bunny.

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SANTA CRUZ:

APRIL 9: Easter Festivities at Peace United. With egg hunt, music, choir & "Resurrection Ringing" of bells.

APRIL 22: Ducky Derby. Annual spring fun & carnival at Harvey West Park.

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SARATOGA:

APRIL 8: Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your Easter basket!

THROUGH APRIL 14: Hanami At Hakone: Cherry Blossom Night Viewing: Hakone Estate. Nightime event at the stunner gardens.

APRIL 28, 29, 30 & May 5-6: Saratoga High School Drama "MAMMA MIA!" - Enjoy the spring musical.

APRIL 29: Blossom Festival - Kids' Fun & Petting Zoo. Free to the public.

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

APRIL 8: Eggapalooza Egg Hunt at GateWay Bible Church. Food trucks, petting zoo, music, Easter story & more planned, too.

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SUNNYVALE:

APRIL 9: Easter Egg Hunt & Performance: Silicon Valley Conservatory of Music. Limited spots, so book soon.

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WATSONVILLE:

APRIL 8: Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza: Franich Park. The Easter Bunny will be there, too!

APRIL 8: Easter On The Farm: Agricultural History Project, Santa Cruz Co. Fairgrounds. Free event with crafts, hayrides, tractors, face painting, puppet show, Easter Bunny & egg hunts.

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WOODSIDE:

APRIL 4-7: Spring Flora Party at Filoli Estate. Sold out, but summer sessions offered in July.

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