Easter feasts and egg hunt deets 🐰

Once again this Easter, children will sprint around in search of pastel-colored eggs while many adults spend the days leading up to the holiday hunting for brunch reservations or to-go options.

It may come as a surprise that multiple egg hunts in Silicon Valley have reached capacity for some or all kids’ age groups. Brunch reservations are also filling up at local restaurants and hotels. But never fear: The Six Fifty is hear to put the ease in Easter.

We found egg hunts around the region this weekend and next, eateries taking to-go preorders and spots with brunch buffets, plus family-friendly activities including a spring market, petting zoos, kids’ yoga, a costume contest and more. The only hunting you’ll need to do is for the link to the Easter events guide below.

Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com

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Mychal Threets Storytimes: March 28-29 Librarian and “Reading Rainbow” host Mychal Threets is coming to a few Peninsula libraries to share their book “I’m So Happy You’re Here.” Threets will be at the Half Moon Bay Library Saturday at 2 p.m., the Foster City Library Sunday at 11 a.m. and the Redwood City Library’s downtown branch Sunday at 2 p.m.

Nature Loteria: March 28 Nature Loteria is a local twist on the traditional Mexican card game, featuring Bay Area and California plant and animal illustrations on cards designed by San Jose artist David Cipres. At this event, presented by POST, Climate Resilient Communities, Canopy, and Latino Outdoors, find refreshments, community booths, music and a chance to win prizes.

Honeybees & Bouquets: March 28 Explore connections between pollinators, native plants and food systems with beekeeper Dirk Kiehne of Menlo Honey and create a seasonal bouquet with Geo of Local Flower Boy at this event at the East Palo Alto Community Garden.

Hop into Spring: March 29 Springline’s annual spring celebration includes live music, a petting zoo, face painting, games and more.

Library Giving Day Trivia Night: April 1 Taplands is donating a percentage of the proceeds from its April 1 trivia night to the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends.

Spring Flower Frolic: April 1 Naturalists lead a hike to look for early spring wildflowers and newt eggs at Picchetti Ranch Preserve.

Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration: April 2 Join the city of Santa Clara and San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory for a free community celebration of trees at Triton Museum of Art.

Star Party: April 3 Hidden Villa and the San Jose Astronomical Association host an evening viewing of planets, stars, galaxies and other heavenly bodies, with tips on using and maintaining telescopes. Bring your own telescope or binoculars if you have them; SJAA will also have some on hand.

Hoppin’ Hounds Biscuit Hunt: April 4 Bring a pooch on leash to explore Byrne Preserve on a quest for dog treats (there is also a coffee bar serving treats for the humans.) The event supports Pets in Need.

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Carillon Performance: April 4 and 12 Hear the 48 bells of the carillon housed in Stanford’s Hoover Tower chiming out in a free concert.

Jam 101: April 8 Learn about jam making at this workshop from Small Batch Jam Co. and leave with a jar of what’s made during the class.

Redwood City Parcade: Through April 12 Courthouse Square once again transforms into a mini golf course and arcade, featuring an 18-hole course, vintage arcade games and glow-in-the-dark rounds at night.

Stay in Bloom: May 1-2 Musician/producer Dabin returns to Frost Amphitheater for another iteration of the Stay in Bloom festival, featuring multiple artists over the two-day event.

May Day Music & Art Festival: May 2-3 Two days of live music, food and drink vendors, art installations and more come to Pie Ranch for this celebration of spring. There is even the option to camp on-site Saturday evening.

10,000 Memories: Through May 24 The Los Altos History Museum’s “10,000 Memories” exhibition explores the 1947 Partition of the former British Indian Empire into India and Pakistan, during which millions were displaced.

Wildflower Hikes at Edgewood: Through May Edgewood Natural Preserve is known for its rich biodiversity and abundant wildflowers. Free guided wildflower walks are offered throughout spring, including special kid-friendly hikes on select weekends.

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