This Easter is shaping up to be eggcellent! We see municipal egg hunts, train rides, and brunches out on the town. But for something very special, our sponsor Gilroy Gardens invites {510} Families readers to their Easter Weekend Celebration.
(April 3, 4 & 5) at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
East Bay Easter Egg Hunts and Outings
Special Bay Area Easter Experiences: Advanced Planning Required
Saturday, March 28, Muffins and Photos with Bunny, Livermore. Enjoy a morning filled with muffins, snacks, games, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Advance reservations are required. Two sessions available: 8:30 am or 10:15 am. $12 per person; children 2 years and under are free and don’t require a ticket. Register here >
Sunday, March 29, Bunny’s Breakfast Bash,Concord. Enjoy early access to Dave & Buster’s for a family-friendly morning filled with breakfast, an egg hunt, games with the Bunny, and plenty of photo opportunities. Purchase Tickets >
👉 April 3, 4, and 5, Easter Celebration Weekend at Gilroy Gardens. There will be three Egg Hunts each day, separated by age group: 12:00 pm (ages 3 & under),1:30 pm (ages 4-7), and 3:00 pm (ages 8-12). Each Egg Hunt features pre-show entertainment with Gil, Roy, and Rita “Miss Diva” Rabbit, including kid-friendly games and activities. Guests can also enjoy all the park’s rides, attractions, and gorgeous gardens.
Price: This event is included with regular park admission ($65 online) and is FREE for 2026 Gilroy Gardens members.
Tickets >
April 4 & 5, Bunny Weekend at Children’s Fairyland, Oakland. Fairyland will be filled with special spring touches at this two day egg-ceptional event. Enjoy egg-citing adventures, festive crafts, sweet treats, and springtime fun, perfect for families with children eight and under! Celebrate the season of new beginnings with hands-on activities, a scavenger-style egg hunt, and special performances—all in a magical storybook setting. Details and advanced tickets >
April 4, Spring Carnival at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley. Buy advanced tickets to this luxury egg hunt which includes a visit with the bunny, arts & crafts, and a bounce house. Get details >
April 4, Easter Bunny in a Helicopter, San Carlos. Spend the morning at Hiller Aviation Museum and see the Easter Bunny arrive by helicopter. Receive an egg from the Easter Bunny himself, and enjoy a bounce house, face painting, and a model train display. Advance tickets not necessary. Learn more about the Easter event >
April 4 & 5, Easter Weekend Train Ride, Felton. The Roaring Camp Railroads Easter train sounds delightful, especially if your little one loves trains. Plus there will be plenty of Easter crafts, live music and activities. Learn more about Easter Rides at Roaring Camp Railroads >
April 5, Easter Brunch Train, Sacramento. Take a one-hour train ride on the Easter Egg Express. Then search for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at the Spring festival. Learn more about River Fox Train’s Easter Egg Express >
Thanks to Gilroy Gardens for sponsoring this Easter Activities guide in 2026.
