Hippity, hoppity Easter’s on its way. Easter decorations are up, and there is talk of the bunny in the house. There are several Easter egg hunts across the DC Area in 2024!
All Easter egg hunts are not the same. Some are free; some require advanced tickets; others are more forgiving for those of us who are not exactly planners. If you see a hunt location and date that work for you, be sure to check out the details sooner rather than later. Happy egg hunting!
Washington D.C.
Tudor Eggstravaganza | March 23, March 29, March 30
Address: 1644 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007 |
A 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 10:30 AM, and the egg roll begins at 10:45 AM.
White House Easter Egg Roll Lottery | Lottery- Apply through Recreation.gov.
Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500 | Lottery
The White House Easter Egg Roll is a popular event hosted by the White House. The South Lawn of the White House is filled with exciting activities for the whole family, including storytime, games, live entertainment, and the traditional Easter Egg Roll.
National Community Church Eggstravaganza | March 23
Address: Lincoln Park (East Capitol between 11th and 13th in Washington, DC)
This year the Eggstravaganza will look a bit more like it has in the past, featuring an egg hunt, face painting, more games and a few raffles.
Maryland
Bunny Train Ride Walkersville Southern Railroad | March 23, 24, 30
Address: 34 West Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD
April 1, 2 & 8th 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm | Admission: $14 (age 2-12), $18 (adult), $17 (senior) 24 months and under are free
Choo-choo! Enjoy a train ride along with a visit from the Easter Bunny himself, and give each child a gift. If you have a train enthusiast, hop on this opportunity fast! The train rides are 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Bunnyland at Butler’s Orchard | March 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, April 1, 6, 7
Closed Easter Sunday, March 31 Open Monday, April 1
Address: 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD 20876
9 AM to 6 PM (Last reservation at 4 PM | $10 per person (Children under 12 months free)
(closed Easter Sunday, April 17).
Bunnyland features an egg Hunt (eggs are NOT filled and are returned), Giant Slides, 2 Hilltop Hop Jump Pads, Farm Animals, Pedal Tractors, Playgrounds, Hay Rides, and Photo Ops (11 AM-3 PM). Options for also face painting and pony rides for additional fees.
Green Meadows Farm | March 16-17, 23-24, 28-31
Easter Egg hunts all day and sectioned off according to age! After the hunt, visit the petting farm!
Clarkland Farm Egg Hunt Weekend | March 23-31
Virginia
Great Country Farms’ Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Harvest | March 22- April 1
Address: 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 | 10 AM-3 PM
Egg Hunts are $7 in addition to farm admission. Visit the farm and stay to get your own 25 treat-filled eggs in a bucket. Marshmallow Roasting is also available from 10 AM-3 PM next to the egg hunt area.
Family Flashlight Egg Hunt at Glyndon Park | March 22
Address: 300 Glyndon Street NE, Vienna, VA 22180 | 6-8 PM | $3 admission
Enjoy a fun, family evening searching for eggs and prizes in the dark! Please bring a flashlight so you can find the eggs and a basket for storing your eggs. The Easter Bunny will be available for visits before the egg hunt starts. The egg hunt will begin at dark.
Hoppy Egg Hunting | March 30
Address: Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 |
Activities start at 9:30 AM, Ages 5-7 (9.45 AM), Ages 3-4 10:30 AM, Walking-2 (11:15 AM) | Advance registration through Friday, April 15 (5 pm) $9; onsite registration $10 (cash or check only). Activities start at 9:30 am.
Children are invited to bring their parents, cameras, baskets, and egg-hunting shoes for a fun-filled morning in the park. Games, arts and crafts, and music will begin at 9:30 am, along with a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny.
Egg Hunt at Ida Lee Park | March 23
Address: 60 Ida Lee Drive NW Leesburg, VA 20176 | 12 PM-3 PM Ages 1-6, Fee $10 for 1-6 years of age
The hunt is on for Easter eggs at Ida Lee Park! Participants can hop along the bunny trail to the hunt area. Each child will hunt for empty Easter eggs and receive a treat bag at the conclusion of the hunt. The Easter Bunny will also be on-site for socially distanced pictures. All participants may enter the hunt area at their scheduled time. It’s sure to be a time-honored egg-cellent event. There will be no day-of registration. Pre-registration ends Friday, April 8.
Underwater Egg Hunt (Terry L Smith Aquatics Center, Reston Community Center) | March 16
Address: 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191 | 12:30 PM-4 PM, $4 Reston/$8 Non-Reston | Timed Entry for 6 months- 9 years old
McClean Community Center Spring Fest | March 30
Address: 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA 22101 | $5 per person, children under 29 months free; advance registration required.
Join your neighbors as we celebrate the changing of seasons with self-guided arts and crafts, entertainment, and an opportunity for your child to take a photo with our Bunny character. Bring your camera or smartphone for photos! An MCC staff member will be on hand to take a photo of you and your family. Remember to bring your basket for our Parent-Child Egg Hunt (10 egg limit per child).
Easter Egg Hunt at Potomac Overlook Regional Park | March 23-24 and March 26-31 11AM to 4PM
Address: 2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207 | $8 per participating child
Spring is here, and the Easter Bunny has been hard at work making a new egg hunt for 2023! Events take place anytime between 11 am and 4 pm to take part in this ongoing event. Pick up your egg hunt sheet at the nature center, explore the park for different “wooden eggs,” and then return to the nature center with your completed sheet for a prize!
Lee-Fendall House Annual Easter Egg Hunt | March 23 and March 30
Address: 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 | 11-3 pm | Tickets are $15 per child 2-12, under 2 free, accompanying adults are $5
Search for Easter eggs hidden in the Lee-Fendall garden during their popular annual egg hunt! Sessions also include crafts, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
City of Falls Church Easter Egg Hunt | March 30
Address: Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046. | Free, no registration required.
Children ages 1 to 11 will hunt for eggs, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more!
Egg-Streme Teen Egg Hunt | March 28
Address: Blenheim (3610 Old Lee Highway) | $5 per teen Ages 10-14
Enjoy an evening searching for eggs and prizes in the dark! Please bring a flashlight and a bag/basket so you can find and collect eggs. Visit with the Easter Bunny beginning at 7 pm and test your agility on the obstacle course.
Easter Egg Hunt at Colvin Mill | March 30
Address: Colvin Run Mill Location 10017 Colvin Run Road Great Falls, VA 22066 Ages 2-9 years
Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the grounds of Colvin Run Mill Historic Site. Separate hunts by age group. Before the hunt, make egg-cellent crafts to take home. Bring your own basket; program will be held rain or shine. Sign up for slots starting at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Dino Discovery Eggstravaganza at Sully Historic Site | Date TBD
Address: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151 | 2 -9 years | in 2023, there was an $8 Fee (pre-registration recommended).
Bring your basket and hunt (search) for dinosaur surprise-filled eggs. Join the egg roll, see the Easter Bunny, and make a dinosaur craft. Preregistration is highly recommended.
Think we should add another Easter egg hunt in the area to this list? Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected].
This guide was created by Angelle Baugh and has been updated by Jackie Malkes.