Easter egg hunts and festive events in and around Washington, DC

April 1- April 16 : Great Country Farms Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Harvest
(18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135)
After a long cold winter, nothing chases away the chill like a visit to the farm!  The Easter Bunny has hidden some eggs  filled with treats to enchant the children. Be sure to get advance tickets as the Egg Hunts sell out every year! Come see spring chicks and baby animals, take a wagon ride, and rejoice that it is spring! The annual Easter Egg Hunt is a $7.50 add-on per child with your paid farm admission.

April 2, 3, 9, 10, 14-17: Easter Egg Hunt at Green Meadows Petting Farm
(10102 Fingerboard Rd. Ijamsville, MD 21754)
There will be three weekends of Easter egg hunts! No pre-registration is available. Purchase your admission to the farm/hunts when you arrive.  Hunts will be happening all day, between 10:30am and 3:30pm. Egg hunt areas are sectioned off according to ages 1-3 & 4-12.

April 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23, 24 Closed April 17 from 9:00am-6:00pm: Bunnyland at Butler’s Orchard
(22200 Davis Mill Road Germantown MD 20876)
Enjoy a hayride down the Bunny Trail, race the Rubber Duck Derby, hunt for colorful eggs, exchange eggs for a goodie basket to take home, visit with the farm’s very own Country Bunny, ride pedal tractors, play in Hayromp and Playground, hop in inflatables, ride the giant slides, see bunnies, lambs and chicks, get your face painted and ride a pony.

April 9-18 (various times): Egg Hunt at Clark’s Elioak Farm
(10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
Children of different ages (ages 1 to 3 and 4 to 6) will have a chance to hunt for eggs all day (10 AM, 10:30, 11 AM, 11:30, 12 noon, 12:30, 1 PM, 1:30, 2 PM, 2:30, 3 PM, 3:30, 4 PM, 4:30 and 5 PM) on both Saturday and Sunday April 9-10 and 16-17. On weekdays the hunts will be at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2:30 and 3:30. Our $8 per person admission fee for the farm applies, but there is no extra charge for the egg hunt. The petting farm, rides and play areas are open for you to enjoy. When you are ready to participate in the egg hunt, come to the Egg Hunt area and your child will line up with other children and pick up eggs. The eggs will then be turned in for a goodie bag. The first egg hunt each time will be for the 1-3 year olds. Once they are finished and while they are turning in their eggs for the goodie bags, the 4-6 year olds start their egg hunt.

April 9 from 10:00am-12:00pm: Eggstravaganza! at Tudor Place
(1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007)
Eggstravaganza! is back. Join this spring tradition of the classic Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn.  Make crafts and take a picture with the Easter Bunny.  What to bring: each child must bring a basket, hard-boiled egg and spoon to participate. The egg hunt begins at 10:30AM and the egg roll begins at 10:45AM. This is an in-person program and will take place rain or shine. Dress accordingly. 

April 9 from 11:00am-2:00pm: Eggstravaganza at The St. James Sports Complex
(6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA 22151)
Celebrate the Easter season! Fun for the whole family with games and prizes. 

April 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm: Eggstravaganza! at Tudor Place
(1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007)
Eggstravaganza! is back. Join this spring tradition of the classic Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn.  Make crafts and take a picture with the Easter Bunny.  What to bring: each child must bring a basket, hard-boiled egg and spoon to participate. The egg hunt begins at 10:30AM and the egg roll begins at 10:45AM. This is an in-person program and will take place rain or shine. Dress accordingly. 

April 16 & 17 (various times): The Lee-Fendall House Annual Easter Egg Hunt
(614 Oronoco Street Alexandria, VA)
Find Easter eggs hidden in the Lee-Fendall garden during our popular annual egg hunt! Sessions also include crafts, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Sessions are offered on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM and on Sunday, April 17 at 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Attendance is limited and reservations MUST be made in advance. Tickets are $15 per participating child age 2-12. Accompanying adults are $5 each and infants under 2 are free. Face masks are recommended. Bring your own basket.

April 16 from 10:00am-12:00pm: Eggstravaganza! at Tudor Place
(1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007)
Eggstravaganza! is back. Join this spring tradition of the classic Easter egg hunt and egg roll on the South Lawn.  Make crafts and take a picture with the Easter Bunny.  What to bring: each child must bring a basket, hard-boiled egg and spoon to participate. The egg hunt begins at 10:30AM and the egg roll begins at 10:45AM. This is an in-person program and will take place rain or shine. Dress accordingly. 

April 16 from 10:30am-1:00pm: Bunny Hop Parade at Stead Park
(Stead Park, 1625 P Street, NW)
Join the Friends of Stead Park for the Annual Egg Hunt at Stead Park for 3 hunts. There will be games, crafts, egg hunt and snacks. The event is free with timed entries for safety. Advance registration is recommended- Register here.

April 16 from 12:00pm-3:00pm: Eggstravaganza at Lincoln Park
(East Capitol between 11th and 13th in Washington, DC)
Celebrate the Easter season! Fun for the whole family with games and prizes. 

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Hasn’t been announced yet:
Annual Egg Hunt at Tregaron Conservancy
A Very Hoppy Easter w The Station at Riverdale Park
Ticonderoga Farms Spring Easter Festival (currently closed)

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