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Easter is nearly upon us, bringing egg hunts (of a different variety than the grocery store hunt for an elusive carton of eggs in 2025) and brunch feasts to Silicon Valley.
Many cities and businesses have their own unique Easter traditions, like Campbell with its Easter Eggstravaganza (30,000 eggs!) and its Bunnies and Bonnets Easter Parade downtown, or the Easter Bunny arriving by helicopter at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. And you can count on local restaurants to offer luxe holiday meals featuring everything from lobster eggs Benedict to prime rib.
Whether you’re looking for an Easter restaurant reservation or an egg hunt for the kids (and even one for adults – bring your own baskets!), you’ll find all that and more in our guide to local Easter festivities.
Egg hunts, Easter Bunny appearances and more
Town & Country Village Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt, Palo Alto: Now through April 19, join a scavenger hunt at the Palo Alto shopping center to find the bunny cutout. Get at least 15 stamps to earn a free ice cream scoop from The Penny Ice Creamery and enter the grand prize giveaway.
Through April 19 at Town & Country Village, Free. instagram.com/townandcountryvillage.
Downtown Los Altos Easter Egg Hunt: Find thousands of candy-filled eggs on Main and State streets, plus crafts, a balloon artist and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Limit five eggs per child 10 and younger.
April 12, 10 a.m. to noon in downtown Los Altos. Free. downtownlosaltos.org/event/downtown-los-altos-easter-egg-hunt.
Easter at Hillsdale Shopping Center: The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos April 12-13 and April 15-19 during mall hours. Kathy’s Creative Kakes will host Easter egg decorating workshops April 13.
Easter Bunny photos April 12-13 and 15-19 at Macy’s Center Court, times vary; prices start at $20. Egg decorating workshop April 13, 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Kathy’s Creative Kakes; $25 per egg. Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. hillsdale.com/events.
Half Moon Bay Egg Hunt: The annual egg hunt will be held at the Cunha Soccer Complex and is geared toward children 1-11 years old.
April 12, 11 a.m. (arrive by 10:45 a.m.) at the Cunha Soccer Complex, 600 Church St., Half Moon Bay. Free. half-moon-bay.ca.us/771/Egg-Hunt-2025.
Epic Eggventure, Pacifica: The city of Pacifica will host two Epic Eggventure days April 12 and April 19, featuring egg hunts, games, inflatables, live music, face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny. Registration is required for the April 19 event.
April 12, noon at Fairmont Park, 649 Parkview Circle, Pacifica and April 19, noon (egg hunts at 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.) at Frontierland Park, 32 Humboldt Court, Pacifica. Free. tinyurl.com/epiceggventure.
Spring Egg Hunt, San Bruno: Enjoy a pancake breakfast, join in the egg hunts, take photos with the Easter Bunny and play games with San Bruno firefighters and police officers.
April 12, 10 a.m. at the Recreation & Aquatic Center, 251 City Park Way, San Bruno. (Pancake breakfast at the San Bruno City Park concessions stand, Crystal Springs Road and Oak Avenue.) Free. instagram.com/sanbrunorecreation.
Silicon Valley Conservatory of Music Easter Egg Hunt, Sunnyvale: Participate in the egg hunts while enjoying teacher performances. There will also be egg decorating in the recital hall.
April 13, 2-5:30 p.m. (egg hunts at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at the Silicon Valley Conservatory of Music, 575 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. Tickets are $15 each. tinyurl.com/conservatoryegghunt.
Spring StoryWalk, Sunnyvale: Kids and their caregivers can enjoy reading “Everybunny Dance!” by Ellie Sandall along the Washington Park trail, plus an egg hunt and craft (while supplies last).
April 16, 4-6 p.m. at Washington Park, 840 W. Washington Ave., Sunnyvale. Free. tinyurl.com/sunnyvalestorywalk.
Belmont Egg Hunts: The city of Belmont will host an adaptive egg hunt for individuals with disabilities featuring 2,000 eggs April 18 (preregistration required) and an egg hunt for kids 3-10 with 20,000 eggs on April 19 (no registration required). The Easter Bunny will also be on hand for photos.
April 18, 4:30 p.m. and April 19, 10 a.m. at Twin Pines Park, 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Free. tinyurl.com/belmontegghunts.
Easter Eggstravaganza and Bunnies and Bonnets Easter Parade, Campbell: Campbell’s 45th annual Easter Eggstravaganza will include an egg hunt with 30,000 eggs, 50 face painters, a petting zoo with bunnies, a baton and dance demo, a live DJ, six jump houses and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Coffee, bagels and doughnuts will be provided.
The annual Easter parade features marching bands, dancers, animals, community groups and more. The parade will start at the east end of downtown by the VTA light rail tracks and run along Campbell Avenue to Third Street. Those interested in participating have until Friday, April 11, to submit their application.
April 19, Easter Eggstravaganza from 9-10:30 a.m. (egg hunt at 10:30 a.m.) at the Campbell Community Center soccer field, 1 West Campbell Ave., followed by the Bunnies and Bonnets Easter Parade at noon in downtown Campbell. Free. downtowncampbell.com.
Easter at Cityline, Sunnyvale: Kids can join an Easter egg hunt in Redwood Square at 1 p.m., followed later by an egg hunt for adults with prizes like Visa gift cards, gift certificates to local retailers and one golden egg with cash. Families can also pose for photos with the Easter Bunny. Cityline will also be hosting its Springtime Soirée on McKinley Avenue with over 40 artisan vendors and kids’ activities.
April 19, noon to 5 p.m. (kids’ egg hunt at 1 p.m., adult egg hunt at 3 p.m.) at Cityline Sunnyvale, 241 Taaffe St., Sunnyvale. Free. citylinesunnyvale.com/easter-at-cityline.
Menlo Park Egg Hunt: The city of Menlo Park’s Easter festival includes egg hunts grouped by age, a free petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny, children’s crafts and more. New this year: Tickets are required to participate in the egg hunts and are available while supplies last. A sensory-friendly egg hunt will also be offered.
April 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (egg hunts from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park, and Burgess Field and Burgess Park, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Egg hunt tickets are free for Menlo Park residents (limit one ticket per resident child) and $5 per nonresident child. All other elements of the festival are free. tinyurl.com/menloparkegghunt.
Easter Bunny Helicopter Fly-In, San Carlos: Hiller Aviation Museum will host a morning of kids’ activities, including face painting plus a bounce house and obstacle course (weather permitting). The Easter Bunny will arrive by helicopter at 11 a.m. and hand out Easter eggs. Model trains will also be on display as part of the Trains and Planes program.
April 19, 10 a.m. to noon at Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos; 650-654-0200, Instagram: @hiller_aviation_museum. Admission is $22 for adults, $14 for seniors 65 and up and youth 4-17, free for children 3 and under. hiller.org/event/easter-bunny-arrives-by-helicopter.
Foster City Egg Hunt: Find egg hunts grouped by age, prizes, craft stations, refreshments and photos with the Easter Bunny at this event benefiting the Youth & Teen Foundation. Egg hunt preregistration is required. Egg hunts are for kids 11 and under, and spaces are full for children 6 and under.
April 19, 10 a.m. to noon (egg hunts from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) at the Leo J. Ryan Park meadow, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City. Egg hunt tickets are $10 per child. fostercity.org/parksrec/page/egg-hunt-2025.
Central Park Eggstravaganza: Bring the kids to Central Park in San Mateo for a small egg hunt for kids 3 and under and a large egg hunt for kids 4-11, plus live entertainment, photos with the Easter Bunny, food trucks, a costume contest and more. All children participating in the egg hunts must have a wristband; register online at sanmateorec.org. Limited wristbands will be available without reservation the day of the event.
April 19, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Central Park, 50 E. 5th Ave., San Mateo. Free. cityofsanmateo.org/1749/Eggstravaganza.
Spring Fun Day, Daly City: Kids ages 3-12 can join small group egg hunts throughout the day (preregistration required). A spring market with small businesses will also be held.
April 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westlake Park and Pacelli Event Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City. Egg hunt is $5 for residents, $7 for nonresidents. dalycity.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=937.
Mountain View Farmers’ Market Easter Egg Hunt: Kids can hunt for Easter eggs and earn prizes.
April 20, 11 a.m. to noon at the Mountain View Farmers’ Market, 600 West Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. Free. tinyurl.com/farmersmarketegghunt.
Easter Bunny at Shoreline Lake, Mountain View: The Easter Bunny will visit Shoreline Lake from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 20 to hand out treats for kids and offer hugs and photos. The American Bistro will be open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a kids’ menu and special additions (see details in the section below.)
April 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shoreline Lake, Mountain View. Free. shorelinelake.com/upcoming_events.html.
Ameswell’s Easter Egg Hunt: The Ameswell Hotel will host two Easter egg hunts: the first for kids 6 and under, followed by one for children 7 and up. Families can also take photos with the Easter Bunny.
April 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (egg hunts at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) at The Ameswell Hotel, 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View; 650-880-1000, Instagram: @theameswellhotel. Tickets are $7.18 each. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. eventbrite.com/e/ameswells-easter-egg-hunt-tickets-1279686820729.
Brunch, dinner and food for pickup
Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse, Burlingame: Dine in for a three-course meal on Easter or bring home a prime rib meal pack ($130, serves 3-4) or a salmon meal pack ($100, serves 3-4) served with potatoes, grilled asparagus and a baguette with garlic butter. Add-ons including sides and dessert available. Orders must be placed by 3 p.m. April 14.
Pick up April 18-19 between noon and 5 p.m. at Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse, 60 Bay View Place, Burlingame; 650-342-9844, Instagram: @kincaidsofficial. Open from 3-9 p.m. Easter Sunday. kincaids.com/event/easter-to-go.
Manresa Bread, Campbell, Los Altos, Los Gatos and Palo Alto: Manresa Bread has a wide variety of baked goods available for Easter, including breads, pastries and holiday specials like quiche, strawberry almond tarts and hot cross babka. Preorders close at 3 p.m. April 17.
Pick up April 19-20 at Manresa Bread, multiple locations; Instagram: @manresabread. Prices vary. manresabread.com/preorder-1.
The Village Bakery, Woodside: Preorder Easter treats and pick them up April 19 at a preselected time. Offerings include The Easter Bunny’s Carrot Cake (10-12 servings, $76.72), a dozen hot cross buns ($39.35) and take-and-bake cinnamon rolls (six-pack for $39.35).
Pick up April 19 at The Village Bakery, 3052 Woodside Road, Woodside. eventbrite.com/e/easter-pre-orders-tickets-1297308738359?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Made Out Of Dough, Belmont: Preorder quiches, pies scones, sugar cookies and other baked goods from Made Out Of Dough by April 13.
Pick up April 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Made Out Of Dough, 196 Old County Road, Belmont; Instagram: @madeoutofdough. Prices vary.
Navio, Half Moon Bay: Brunch reservations at Navio, located in The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, are already booked up for Easter Sunday, but limited spots are available April 19. The meal will include fresh seafood, prime cuts, brunch favorites and holiday-inspired desserts.
April 19-20, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Navio, 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. $255 per person. opentable.com/r/navio-half-moon-bay.
The American Bistro, Mountain View: The lakeside restaurant will offer a kids menu’ Easter weekend plus special holiday additions, including Nouveau smoked salmon eggs Benedict, a truffle brunch burger and carnitas street tacos. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
April 19-20, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The American Bistro, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View; 650-965-1745, Instagram: @shorelinelake. Prices vary. Email bistro@shorelinelake.com or call 650-965-1745 for reservations. shorelinelake.com/upcoming_events.html.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Palo Alto: Fleming’s will offer a three-course brunch menu April 19-20. Starters include potato leek soup or strawberry fennel salad. For entrees, choose from shellfish Louie salad, sliced tenderloin with a French onion frittata, filet mignon or rack of lamb. Dessert is a lime cheesecake tart. Additional sides and featured cocktails are available, and the dinner menu and children’s three-course menu will also be available all day.
For those hosting at home, the steakhouse also has a catering bundle for six that includes a salad, sides and dessert with choice of entree starting at $51 per guest.
April 19-20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 180 El Camino Real, Suite 2, Palo Alto; 650-329-8457, Instagram: @flemingssteakhouse. Brunch starts at $55 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity; prices vary. flemingssteakhouse.com/promotions/easter.
Fairchilds Public House, Mountain View: Fairchilds will have a special brunch menu for Easter, with entrees including omelets, eggs Benedict, prime rib, pancakes and more. Kids under 4 eat free.
April 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairchilds Public House, 409 San Antonio Road, Mountain View; 650-948-1234. $52 per guest, $25 per child 4-11, kids under 4 eat free. fairchildspublichouse.com.
The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse, Palo Alto: Dine on a three-course brunch for Easter at the Palo Alto steakhouse. In the first course, choose from a spring chopped salad, shrimp and polenta, Campari tomato soup or oysters Rockefeller. For entrees, choose from filet mignon, chicken breast with risotto, a croque-monsieur or Japanese A5 wagyu. Desserts include ube tiramisu, mochi doughnuts and guava cheesecake. Additional sides, starters and a kids’ menu are available.
April 20, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse, 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto; 650-213-1111, Instagram: @theseabyash. $95 per person excluding tax and gratuity; kids’ menu is $23. Prices for additional starters and sides vary. theseausa.com.
Quattro Restaurant and Bar, East Palo Alto: Quattro at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley will have an all-day buffet with salads, charcuterie, a caprese chicken ballotine station and choice of entree: beef medallion, Hokkaido scallops or asparagus tarte tatin. There will also be a dessert buffet with everything from pistachio ricotta cannoli and carrot cake macarons to nougat apricot entremet.
April 20, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed 4-5 p.m.) at Quattro Restaurant and Bar, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto; 650-566-1200, Instagram: @fspaloalto. $155 per adult, $60 per child under 12 excluding 20% service charge. The mimosa and bloody mary station is an additional $70. opentable.com/quattro-restaurant-and-bar-four-seasons-hotel.
The Village Pub, Woodside: The Michelin-starred Woodside restaurant will offer separate three-course brunch menus for adults and children, featuring dishes such as lemon ricotta French toast, butter-poached Maine lobster Benedict, soft-rolled French omelets and grilled American lamb saddle.
April 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Village Pub, 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside; 650-851-9888, Instagram: @thevillagepubwoodside. $135 per adult, $45 per child 12 and younger, excluding tax and gratuity. thevillagepub.net/easter.
Camper, Menlo Park: Camper’s prix-fixe Easter brunch menu includes an entree choice of French toast, shakshuka verda, the Early Riser breakfast plate or Parisian herb gnocchi. Kids can choose from chicken tenders with fries or cheesy eggs with bacon. Fruit, seasonal greens and a pastry basket will also be served for the table. Vegan and gluten-free options are available, as well as additional sides.
April 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camper, 898 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park; 650-321-8980, Instagram: @campermp. $45 per adult, $25 per child excluding tax and gratuity. tinyurl.com/campereaster.
Porta Blu, Menlo Park: The Menlo Park restaurant inside Hotel Nia will offer an Easter brunch buffet with salad, prime rib, lemon ricotta pancakes, vegetable frittata and more.
April 20, reservations available starting at 10 a.m. at Porta Blu, 200 Independence Drive, Menlo Park; 650-304-3800. $78 per person. portablurestaurant.com.
Madera, Menlo Park: Rosewood Sand Hill’s Easter egg hunt is sold out, but brunch reservations are still available. The multicourse menu starts off with hot cross buns, Marin gem oysters and deviled eggs, followed by Dungeness crab Louie. The entree includes your choice of brioche French toast, Maine lobster eggs Benedict or Flannery dry-aged prime rib. For dessert, there’s carrot cake or a strawberry rhubarb galette.
April 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Madera, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park; 650-561-1500, Instagram: @maderarestaurant. $150 per person. tinyurl.com/maderaeaster.
Selby’s, Redwood City: For the first time ever, Selby’s is opening for brunch with a spring-inspired menu. The Michelin-starred Redwood City restaurant will have a three-course menu for kids as well as adults. Lamb chops, Dungeness crab Benedict, soft-rolled French omelets and lemon ricotta pancakes are among the dishes guests will be able to choose from.
April 20, reservations available from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Selby’s, 3001 El Camino Real, Redwood City; 650-546-7700, Instagram: @selbysrestaurant. $135 per person, $45 per child 12 and under excluding tax and gratuity. selbysrestaurant.com.
Hurrica, Redwood City: The waterfront restaurant will offer a three-course lunch and dinner, plus kids’ menus for children 12 and under. Guests will have their choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.
April 20, lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner from 4-8 p.m. at Hurrica, 150 Northpoint Court, Redwood City; 650-499-4858, Instagram: @hurricarestaurant. $86.10 per person for lunch, $104.55 per person for dinner. hurrica.restaurant.
Alhambra Irish House, Redwood City: Alhambra Irish House will have an Easter brunch buffet and Irish dancing performances. The buffet menu includes an omelet station, a carving station with Irish bacon, glazed ham and prime roast beef, a dessert station and a hot buffet line with eggs, pastries, Irish sausages and more.
April 20, reservations start at 11 a.m. at Alhambra Irish House, 831 Main St., Redwood City; 650-366-4366, Instagram: @alhambra_irish_house. $70 per adult, $35 per child, kids under 5 free with a paying adult. alhambra-irish-house.hrpos.heartland.us/menu.
Pasta Moon, Half Moon Bay: The downtown Half Moon Bay eatery will have a set three-course brunch menu and a separate two-course children’s menu. Kids can choose from pizza and pasta for their entree and triple chocolate sorbet or a vanilla ice cream sundae for dessert. Entrees for adults include smoked salmon eggs Benedict, pancetta-wrapped pork tenderloin, lasagna and more.
April 20, reservations available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pasta Moon, 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay; 650-726-5125, Instagram: @pastamoonhmb. $65 per adult, $25 per child 12 and under excluding 20% holiday gratuity. pastamoon.com/holidays-1.
