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Once again this Easter, children will sprint around in search of pastel-colored eggs while adults spend the days leading up to the holiday hunting for brunch reservations or to-go options.
With Easter falling earlier on the calendar this year, families may be surprised to learn that some egg hunts are already filled to capacity, including ones at Gamble Garden and Rosewood Sand Hill. Depending on the occasion, preregistration or reservations may be required, so don’t delay – get your Easter plans in place with The Six Fifty’s guide below.
Hillsdale Shopping Center Easter Events Take pictures with the Easter Bunny at the mall March 26-29 and April 1-4. The mall is also hosting a petting zoo March 27 and an Easter egg cookie decorating workshop with Mrs. Fields April 1 for the first 100 children.
Photos are March 27-29 and April 1-4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Petting zoo is March 27, noon to 2 p.m. Cookie decorating workshop is April 1, 2-4 p.m. All events are at Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Photo packages start at $28. Petting zoo and cookie decorating workshop are free. hillsdale.com/events.
Stanford Shopping Center Easter Bunny Photos The Easter Bunny will be posing for pictures through April 4. Booking early is encouraged, but walk-ups are also accepted daily until closing time.
Through April 4, times and prices vary, 660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto. tinyurl.com/StanfordShoppingCtrEaster.
Easter at Serramonte Center Families can meet the Easter Bunny and take photos together March 27-April 4. At a Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt March 28, participants can pick up a map and Easter basket and search for hidden bunnies at participating merchants. Return the completed map for a prize and a chance to win other prizes, including a $100 gift card. Easter baskets available while supplies last.
Easter Bunny visits and photos March 27-April 4; times vary. Bunny Hop March 28, 10 a.m to noon. Both events at 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City. Photo prices vary; Bunny Hop is free. serramontecenter.com/events.
Spring Egg Hunt, San Bruno The San Bruno Lions club kicks off the day at San Bruno City Park with a pancake breakfast, followed by staggered egg hunts by age group for kids 10 and under. An accessible egg hunt for all ages, designed for participants who benefit from a paved surface and a smaller crowd, will wrap up the egg hunts.
Attendees can also snap pictures at the bunny photo station, enjoy activities and meet members of the city’s police and fire departments.
March 28 starting at 9 a.m., 251 City Park Way, San Bruno. Free; preregistration encouraged. Day-of registration will be accepted. sanbruno.ca.gov/1142/Spring-Egg-Hunt.
Lemos Farm Egg Hunts, Half Moon Bay The popular family destination off Highway 92 is hosting numerous large Easter egg hunts weekends through April 5. Egg hunts are included in the price of admission, and tickets also include unlimited access to pony rides, a petting zoo, train and hay rides, bounce houses and more kids’ activities. Children should bring their own baskets for eggs.
Weekends through April 5 at 10 a.m. (April 5 event is at 1 p.m.), check in begins a half-hour early, 12320 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Tickets are $17.35 for adults, $31.77-$36.92 for kids. lemosfarm.com/easter-egg-hunts.
Epic Eggventure, Pacifica The city of Pacifica is organizing Easter egg hunts on separate weekends. Registration is required for the April 4 event; children should bring their own baskets.
March 28, 10 a.m. to noon, Fairmont Park, 649 Parkview Circle, Pacifica. April 4, noon to 2 p.m., Frontierland Park, 32 Humboldt Court, Pacifica. Free; registration required for the April 4 event. cityofpacifica.org/departments/parks-beaches-recreation/recreation-services/community-events-special-activities.
Belmont Egg Hunts The city hosts two separate egg hunts. An adaptive egg hunt is April 3 for individuals with disabilities as well as those who would benefit from a sensory-friendly environment and features 2,000 eggs and two golden eggs. The event includes photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.
On April 4, 18,000 eggs and four golden eggs will be hidden for kids ages 3-10, with designated areas in the park for each age division. Families can stick around for kids’ activities, photos with the Easter Bunny and refreshments and learn about summer camp offerings.
April 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Twin Pines Park meadow picnic area, 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Free. Preregistration required; spaces limited. April 4, 10 a.m. to noon (arrive by 9:30 a.m.), Twin Pines Park. No advance registration required. Both events are free; participants should bring their own baskets. belmont.gov/our-city/city-government/city-calendar-events/-curm-4/-cury-2026.
Manresa, multiple locations The local bakery chain has just released its Easter menu, which includes chocolate babka, coconut raspberry layer cake, passion fruit tartlette, a toasted meringue passion fruit tart and a brioche loaf.
Locations in Campbell, Los Gatos, Palo Alto and Los Altos. manresabread.com.
Made Out of Dough Preorders, Belmont Find a wide variety of baked goods for Easter preorder at Made Out of Dough, including quiches, pies, decorated sugar cookie boxes and undecorated cookie kits, and scone boxes with sweet and savory options.
Pick up April 4 or 5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Local Spot, 196 Old County Road, Belmont. Preorder by April 1 in person at The Local Spot or by emailing courtney@madeoutofdough.com. instagram.com/madeoutofdough.
Eggstravaganza, San Mateo Wristband reservations for the egg hunts at Central Park have already run out, but a limited number of wristbands will be available for children the day of the event. The event also includes a costume contest (sign up by March 27), photos with the Spring Bunny, food vendors and performances by PAL Ballet Folklorico and Puppet Art Theater Co.
April 4, 9 a.m. to noon, 50 E. 5th Ave., San Mateo. Free. cityofsanmateo.org/4924/Eggstravaganza.
Campbell Eggstravaganza, Bunnies and Bonnets Easter Parade The 46th annual Campbell Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the day for kids 1-12 with thousands of eggs sprinkled throughout the Campbell Community Center soccer field. The event also includes jump houses, a petting zoo, baton dancers, pictures with the Easter Bunny and face painting. At noon, the annual Easter parade starts in downtown with dancers, marching bands, animals and local organizations.
April 4, Eggstravaganza is 9-10:45 a.m. (egg hunt at 10:30 a.m.), 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Bunnies and Bonnets Parade begins at noon in downtown Campbell. Both events are free. downtowncampbell.com/events.
Spring Egg Hunt, Los Altos Festivities kick off with carnival games, activities and photos with the Easter Bunny, followed by an egg hunt for kids who are walking age to 11 and Character Quest for ages 11-16. Andy Z will perform at 10:20 a.m.
April 4 starting at 9:30 a.m., Hillview Soccer Field, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Free; no registration required. Participants should bring baskets for eggs; limit five eggs per child. losaltosca.gov/332/Spring-Egg-Hunt.
Menlo Park Egg Hunts Besides egg hunts divided into age groups (including sensory-friendly, all-ages egg hunts), this festival includes a petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny, children’s crafts and a Menlo Park Fire Fun Zone.
Advance registration is required for the egg hunts, and slots for children 4 and under are already full. Participants should bring their own baskets for eggs.
April 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Burgess Park, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. (Sensory-friendly egg hunts are at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center.) Egg hunt tickets are free for Menlo Park residents (limit one per child), $5 for nonresidents. All other festival elements are free, no tickets required. menlopark.gov/Citywide-calendar/Community-events/20260404-Egg-Hunt-advance-tickets-required.
Spring Fun Day, Daly City This event at Westlake Park and Pacelli Event Center includes egg hunts for ages 3-12, a car show, a spring market, food trucks, storytime with Lucky the Bunny, games and a photo booth. Preregistration is required for the egg hunts.
April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 145 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City. Egg hunt is $5 for residents, $7 for nonresidents. dalycity.org/iplay.
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Spots for Easter weekend brunch at Navio have nearly filled up. The two-hour a la carte dining experience includes fresh seafood, prime cuts and desserts, among other options.
April 4-5, reservations vary, 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. $255 for adults, $199 for children plus a 20% service charge. Excludes tax, beverages and gratuity. tinyurl.com/navioeasterbrunch.
Easter Bunny at Hiller Aviation Museum The Easter Bunny will arrive at Hiller Aviation Museum by helicopter at 11 a.m. and hand out eggs. Kids can also enjoy face painting, a bounce house and a model train display.
April 4, 10 a.m. to noon, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. $16-$24, free for children 3 and under. hiller.org/event/easter-bunny-arrives-by-helicopter.
Foster City Egg Hunt All spaces have been filled for children 6 and under, but kids 7-11 can still be signed up for the April 4 festivities. Participants can enjoy crafts, prizes, refreshments and a photo with a special guest. All proceeds benefit the Youth & Teen Foundation.
April 4, 10 a.m. to noon, Leo J. Ryan Park meadow, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City. $10. fostercity.org/parksrec/page/egg-hunt-2026.
Half Moon Bay Egg Hunt Children ages 1-11 can participate in egg hunts by age group on the Coastside.
April 4 starting at 11 a.m. (arrive by 10:45 a.m.), 600 Church St., Half Moon Bay. halfmoonbay.gov/771/Egg-Hunt-2026. Free.
Easter at Cityline Activities include photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, kids’ crafts and yoga, children’s storytime, games and prizes, plus live music and singalongs with The Osada 3.
April 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redwood Square at Cityline, McKinley and Murphy avenues, Sunnyvale. Free with RSVP. citylinesunnyvale.com/events.
Bunny Hop, Campbell The Pruneyard Shopping Center’s annual event includes a scavenger hunt for hidden bunnies with a chance to win prizes, plus balloon art, face painting and selfies with the Easter Bunny. Easter baskets are available for kids 12 and under while supplies last.
April 4, 1-5 p.m., 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell. Free. instagram.com/thepruneyard.
East Palo Alto Egg Hunt Families are invited to Joel Davis Park for Easter games, an egg hunt and scavenger hunt, a prize wheel and food available for purchase from Compadres food truck and Mister Softee. Preregistration is required for the egg hunt.
April 4, 2-4 p.m., 1960 Tate St., East Palo Alto. Free. tinyurl.com/EPAEaster.
The Village Bakery, Woodside The Woodside bakery’s Easter to-go menu includes take-and-bake cinnamon rolls, hot cross buns and carrot cake.
Pick up April 4, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 3052 Woodside Road, Woodside. Prices vary. tvb-easter.eventbrite.com.
Che Fico Parco Menlo, Menlo Park Choose the lamb dinner or vegetarian meal for four at home or build your own feast with dishes a la carte. Options include farro risotto, stuffed artichokes, Pane de Pasqua (Italian Easter bread with provolone and pecorino) and more.
Pick up April 4, 1302 El Camino Real, Menlo Park or pay an additional $15 for delivery (available only within 15 miles of Che Fico). Vegetarian dinner is $250, lamb dinner is $275. tinyurl.com/cheficoeaster.
The Baker Next Door, Redwood City Preorder pastries by April 2, including hot cross buns, coffee bundt cake, Easter egg cookies, two types of quiche and an assorted pastry box.
Pick up April 4-5, 851 Main St., Redwood City. All items will also be available for sale in the bakery on a first come, first served basis. Prices vary. the-baker-next-door-105046.square.site.
TETRA Hotel, Sunnyvale If bottomless mimosas and a customizable bloody Mary cart sound like your idea of a happy Easter, Adrestia at TETRA Hotel is your place to be. A curated seasonal brunch menu will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and an egg hunt is slated for 1 p.m.
April 5, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 400 W. Java Drive, Sunnyvale. Prices vary. tinyurl.com/tetraeaster.
Eylan, Menlo Park The upscale Indian restaurant is hosting a five-course, prix-fixe Easter feast featuring dishes like zaffrani paneer kebabs with smoked tomatillo makhani, woodfired shrimp cakes with poached egg and hollandaise and carrot halwa flavored with cardamom and burnt orange.
April 5, reservation times vary, 500 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. $85 each; optional wine pairings available for $75 each. eylanrestaurant.com.
The Ameswell Hotel, Mountain View ROGER Bar & Restaurant at The Ameswell Hotel hosts a garden party indoors and outdoors. Activities include coloring pages, balloon art, face painting and lawn games, plus photos with the Easter Bunny using your own phone or camera.
April 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. $89 for adults, $40 for kids. rogerbarandrestaurant.getbento.com/easter-bunny-brunch.
Mountain View Farmers Market Easter Egg Hunt Eggs will be hidden among the produce at vendor stalls for kids to find while supplies last (usually 15-20 minutes).
April 5, 11 a.m. (arrive by 10:45 a.m.), 600 W. Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. Free. facebook.com/MVFarmersMkt.
The Mountain Winery, Saratoga The Mountain Winery celebrates the holiday with an Easter egg hunt and lawn games, opportunities to visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny, and food stations featuring chicken and waffles, a carrot cake bar and more. Juice and coffee is complimentary; other beverages are available for purchase.
April 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. $40.76 for children 3-12, $66.56 for ages 13 and up. Gratuity and tax not included; seating location is first come, first served. axs.com/events/1362194/easter-on-the-estate-tickets.
Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto Wild Onion Bistro & Bar blends California cuisine with comfort food for Easter with treats, brunch favorites and spring-inspired cocktails.
April 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 750 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Prices vary. tinyurl.com/hotelcitrineeaster.
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale Valley Goat hosts a family-friendly meal with its brunch favorites and a tropical mimosa granita cart. Kids can take part in an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m.
April 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1100 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. Prices vary. treehousehotels.com/silicon-valley/events/easter-brunch-valley-goat.
Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport Waterfront, Burlingame The hotel hosts a buffet by the waterfront featuring seasonal dishes, fresh seafood, elevated brunch classics and housemade desserts.
April 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame. $90 for adults, $40 for children. Reserve a spot by calling 650-292-7333 or emailing sfobg_fb@hilton.com. eventbrite.com/e/easter-brunch-by-the-bay-tickets-1985642605485.
Rosewood Sand Hill, Menlo Park Slots for the Easter Egg hunt have already filled up, but the hotel’s restaurant Madera is also hosting an Easter afternoon tea plus a prix-fixe brunch featuring luxe bites like lobster, caviar and prime rib.
April 5, brunch reservations available from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.; afternoon tea reservations available from 2-3 p.m. 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. Afternoon tea is $118; brunch is $178. tinyurl.com/rosewoodsandhilleaster.
Dinah’s Garden Hotel, Palo Alto Dine on pineapple honey-glazed ham, sourdough French toast, smoked pork loin and a host of familiar brunch and Easter favorites at the poolside restaurant as part of its brunch buffet.
April 5, reservation times vary, 4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. $85; add $25 for bottomless mimosas or bloody Mary bar. tinyurl.com/dinahseaster.
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