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Pinole & Hercules Easter Event Guide 2022
Find egg hunts, bunny brunches, spring festivals & more in Pinole, Hercules and throughout East Bay communities.
PINOLE-HERCULES, CA — Hop to it, and pull out your calendars! Spring is here, ushering in the annual season of Easter events and spring festivals in Pinole, Hercules and throughout the East Bay.
Peruse our annual Patch guide to Easter fun, bunny brunches and egg hunts, along with springtime gardening events and outdoor fests.
NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted. And if we missed your city or organization's event, share with readers in the comment section.
Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Happy Easter and enjoy the season, from Patch!
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Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
ALAMEDA:
APRIL 9: Alameda Landing Easter Celebration. Fun includes photos with The Easter Bunny, arm painting, balloon maker & more.
APRIL 9: Waterfront Park Launch Fest. "Free, afternoon celebration of the arts."
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ALAMO:
APRIL 16: Rotary's Easter Egg Hunt. With face-painting, carnival games, balloon animals, live band, choir music, candy & the Easter Bunny!
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ALBANY:
APRIL 16: Albany Preschool Spring Fair & Egg Hunt: Memorial Park. Proceeds support the school.
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BERKELEY:
APRIL 3, 10 & 17: Easter Bunny Breakfast & Tea: Tilden Park Merry Go Round. Tickets on sale.
APRIL 16: Spring Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza & Bunny Visit: Williard Park. With petting zoo & crafts, too.
APRIL 16: Eggster’s Annual Egg Hunt & Learning Fest: Campanile Esplanade, UC Berkeley. "The largest annual egg hunt & learning festival in Bay Area," and free with registration.
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CASTRO VALLEY:
THROUGH MAY 1: Hoppin' Into Spring: New Patio Boats At Lake Chabot. Baskets can be added for kids' Easter activities, spring treats & charcuterie.
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CONCORD:
APRIL 2: Bay Area SpringFest: Todos Santos Plaza. Celebrate spring with music, food, plants, art & kids' activities.
THROUGH APRIL 16: Photos With The Easter Bunny: Sunvalley Shopping Center. Reservations are limited, so book soon if interested.
APRIL 17: Easter Speggtacular: Pixieland Amusement Park. Bring your Easter baskets!
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DANVILLE:
APRIL 14: Spring Sip & Stroll: Downtown. Ticket includes small bites, entertainment & trolley rides.
APRIL 16: Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt: Town Green. Expected to sell out quickly, but check for a wait list.
APRIL 22: Vineyard Stroll, Sipping & Supporting for AAUW College Scholarships. At Sky Terrace Vineyards.
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DUBLIN:
APRIL 16: Spring Eggstravaganza: Egg Hunts, Peter Rabbit & Flopsy. Pre-registration required.
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EL CERRITO:
APRIL 16: Spring Egg Splash & Egg Hunt: Splash Park. A special Bunny will available for photos. Register online.
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EMERYVILLE:
APRIL 16: Egg Hunt & Spring Expo. Register online.
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FREMONT:
APRIL 9 & 23: Rabbit Rendezvous: Ardenwood Farm. Meet-n-greet with the farm bunnies.
APRIL 16: Easter Celebration & Photos With Easter Bunny: Pacific Commons. Event is free.
APRIL 24: Spring Craft Show. Shop local crafters, artists, bakers & more.
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HAYWARD:
APRIL 16: Annual Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade. A community tradition in its 77th year!
APRIL 29-30: Morrisson Theatre Chorus Spring Concert. With Cesar Cancino conducting.
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HERCULES:
APRIL 9: Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. With arts, crafts & face painting, too.
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LAFAYETTE:
APRIL 10: Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church's Palm Sunday Egg Hunt. RSVPs requested online.
APRIL 30: Earth Day Festival. Learn to be a climate hero!
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LIVERMORE:
APRIL 9-10: April Showers Bring May Flowers. Shop for Easter, Passover or spring art gifts at LAA Gallery.
APRIL 12: Golden Circle Spring Boutique: Community Center. Time for spring shopping & Mother's Day gifts!
APRIL 16: Muffins With Bunny. Springtime fun! Two sessions, but space is limited & registration required.
APRIL 16: Spring Egg-Stravaganza & Egg Hunt: Sycamore Grove Park. Sign-ups underway.
APRIL 17: Easter At Del Valle: Del Valle Regional Park Visitor Center. Drop-in program; no registration required.
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MARTINEZ:
APRIL 9: Bay Area Craft Beer Festival: Waterfront Park. Sample beers & enjoy the live music, 21+ only.
APRIL 16: Easter Egg Hunt - Free - Ages 2 to 9. Hosted by Martinez Kiwanis & Lions Clubs.
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MILPITAS:
APRIL 9: Welcome Spring Singles Dance Party. At Sonesta San Jose (formerly Crowne Plaza Milpitas.
APRIL 16: Brunch With The Bunny & Egg Decorating. Space is limited, so book soon if interested.
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NEWARK:
APRIL 9: Free Family Day, Egg Hunts & Photos With Bunny. Arts, crafts & egg dying, too.
APRIL 17: Easter Egg Hunt. RSVP by April 14.
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OAKLAND:
APRIL 9: Jack London Easter Celebration. Bring your camera for selfies with the Easter Bunny, plus crafts & storytime with Mother Goose.
APRIL 16-17: Bunny Weekend: Children's Fairyland. With crafts, rides & performance with Mother Goose.
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ORINDA:
APRIL 10: Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church's Palm Sunday Egg Hunt: Lafayette. RSVPs requested online.
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PIEDMONT:
APRIL 2: Bunny Blast & Egg Hunt. Registration required. Includes Spring Bunny & crafts, too.
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PINOLE:
APRIL 9: City Egg Hunt: Fernandez Park. Hosted by Pinole Police Department & Pinole Youth Center.
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PLEASANT HILL:
APRIL 2: Underwater Egg Hunt: Aquatic Park. "Splashy springtime fun for everyone!" Registration in advance required.
APRIL 9: Downtown Pleasant Hill Easter Celebration. Free event, plus selfies with the Easter Bunny.
APRIL 16: Easter Bunny & "Egg"-Citing Egg Hunt. With face-painting & Pleasant Hill Express train, too. Book soon.
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PLEASANTON:
APRIL 9: Easter in Narnia. Petting zoo, games, Easter crafts & story time at Inklings.
APRIL 16: Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt: Downtown. Event limited to first 600 children.
THROUGH APRIL 16: Photos With The Bunny: Stoneridge Mall. "The ultimate Easter tradition is back!"
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RICHMOND:
APRIL 9: Spring Egg Hunt: Nicholl Park. Free for ages 0-14.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
APRIL 9: Breakfast With The Easter Bunny: Neiman Marcus, San Francisco Rotunda. With treats, photo booth, balloon art & elaborate menu.
APRIL 9-10 & 16-17: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival: Japantown Peace Plaza. "One of California’s most prominent celebrations of Japanese traditions & largest Cherry Blossom Festival in West Coast."
APRIL 16: Castro Easter Eggstravaganza Block Party. With petting zoo, Easter bonnet contest, Easter bunny & more.
APRIL 17: Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence Easter Egg Hunt & 'Hunky Jesus' Contest. Children’s Easter from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by main event.
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SAN JOSE:
APRIL 1-16: Easter Photos With Wendell the Bunny. At Westfield Oakridge. Reservations highly recommended.
APRIL 3: Sensory-Friendly Easter Photo Session. Advance reservations required.
APRIL 4: Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny. Don't forget Fido's bunny ears!
APRIL 9-10 & 16-17: 'Just Bunnies!' An Egg-cellent Easter Adventure: San Jose Playhouse. Family fun, geared to ages 4-12.
APRIL 16: 2nd Annual 10k Eggsplosion: Family Life Church. Online registration required.
APRIL 23-24: sjDANCEco Spring DANCE Fest & Free Dance Classes. Admission is free.
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SAN LEANDRO:
APRIL 16: Spring Fest: Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny & Animal Show: Marina Park. Fun includes music, bounce houses, raffles & more. Tickets on sale.
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SAN LORENZO:
APRIL 16: Eggstravaganza SLZ - Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny. A magician will be there, too!
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SAN RAMON:
APRIL 8: Holi Celebration: City Center Bishop Ranch. Celebrate colorful, ancient spring festival of Holi.
APRIL 23: Sheep Shearing Day. "A fun-filled day on oldest homestead in San Ramon."
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UNION CITY:
APRIL 16: Spring Egg Hunt: Kennedy Park. Advance online tickets just $5.
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WALNUT CREEK:
APRIL 16: Eggstra-Special Easter Event: Civic Park. Includes Easter-themed scavenger hunt.
APRIL 16: Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt: Rudgear Park. With face painting, photo booth, coloring table & more.
APRIL 23: Family Art Day. Outdoor, spring event with art activities for all ages.
APRIL 24: Craft Fair - Colors of Spring. At Ruth Bancroft Garden.
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FOR ENTIRE SF BAY AREA LISTINGS: SF Bay Area Easter Event Guide: Egg Hunts, Bunny Brunches & More 2022
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