Easter 2022: Upcoming Egg Hunts And More In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — Easter is right around the corner in Arlington. The Christian holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, is April 17 — less than a month away!

Believe it or not, Easter eggs were used by early Christians to symbolize parts of the Easter story, representing the empty tomb from which Jesus resurrected, according to The History Channel.

As for the Easter bunny, it first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase,” The History Channel says.

Looking for Easter egg hunts or the Easter Bunny in Arlington for 2022? Here's where to find them:

• Hop to It! It's Bunny Photo Time!: From April 1-16, the ultimate Easter tradition is back: Photos with the bunny at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (1100 S. Hayes St. in Arlington). Click here for time and details.
• Potomac Overlook Easter Egg Hunt: Spring is here, and the Easter Bunny has been hard at work making a new egg hunt for 2022! Come to the Potomac Overlook Regional Park on April 9, 10, and 12-17 anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to take part in this ongoing event. Pick up your egg hunt sheet at the nature center, explore the park for different "wooden eggs" and then return to the nature center with your completed sheet for a prize! Hop on over and experience a brand-new kind of egg hunt for you and your family!
• Waycroft-Woodlawn Neighborhood Egg Hunt: Weather permitting, guests will gather by the field at Woodlawn Park (1325 N Buchanan St. in Arlington) on Saturday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. and begin the hunt around 3:45 p.m. Organizers said they will use the large field divided into sections - one side for the younger kids (3 years and younger) and one side for the older kids (4 years+). They'll also have a small area for the littlest ones (under 18 months). Kids will also have an opportunity to enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny!

Know of any other upcoming egg hunts or Easter Bunny meet-and-greets in Arlington? Let us know in the comments section.