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Easter Egg Hunts, Parades and Other Easter Fun in Washington in 2011!

Want to take Your Children to an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Train Ride or other Easter event in 2011?

Here's Where to Find Easter Fun in Washington!

There are Easter Eggs hunts all over Washington in 2011!  They are great fun for families with children!  Most allow children from babies through elementary school to participant in the actual hunt, but almost all also have many other activities, music, food and entertainment for adults and older children.  The egg hunts are usually right around Easter (obviously), often late March or early April - just click on the link to the event's website to find this year's date! There are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch! And if you would like to make your own natural organic Easter Egg dye, here's how to do it!

 

Always confirm dates and times via the contact information provided - they often change or cancel and do not tell me!

Note: On the Easter Egg Hunt sponsor's website, usually, you will want to click on their calendar to see the details!

Washington State

Pierce County

  • Jim's U-Fish at Old McDebbie's Farm - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, >Baskets are provided, Farm animals are present, Fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    4924 268th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Phone: 253-875-0356. Alternate Phone: 253-370-5124. Email: mcdebbie@msn.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Easy access, 1 block off Highway 7 past Spanaway and exactly 6 miles from the Roy Y. Click here for a map and directions. Open March through October Thursday through Sunday 10am to 6 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Trout fishing, no license required. Individual hunts for families at their leisure. Eye Spy Nature Trail. Pony rides, Duck races. Trout fishing. (ADDED: June 15, 2010)

King County

  • Alki Spring Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 23, 2011 at  10 am.
    Alki Community Center, 5817 S.W. Stevens Street, Seattle, WA. Phone: 206-684-7430.  Easter egg hunt eggs with candy and prizes for ages 1-11 by age group, Admission is free. (UPDATED: March 24, 2011)
  • Argosy Cruises Easter Brunch Aboard the Roal Argosy - Sunday, April 24, 2011; from 12pm-2pm
    Royal Argosy, Pier 56, Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, WA 98101. Enjoy Easter Brunch with the family this April on the beautiful Royal Argosy. Guests will have fabulous views of the Seattle skyline during their cruise, a delicious brunch buffet and live music. Plus a special "kids' area" (unsupervised) with arts and crafts, as well as an on-board Easter Egg Hunt for small children! There will also be an Easter bunny for photos. Brunch Buffet: Fresh Fruit Salad, Waldorf Salad, Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salmon Salad, Prawn Cocktail, Northwest Egg Scramble, Country Fried Potatoes, Uli's Chicken and Rosemary Sausage, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, Fresh Pastries, Chef's Ham Carving Station. (Coffee, tea and soda are also included). Rate: Adults and Seniors $59pp, Children aged 5-12 $20, Children 4 and under no charge. (Dining Room service charge and applicable taxes additional at time of booking)
  • Baxter Barn - Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Held indoors in bad weather, There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Farm animals are present, Fresh eggs, gift shop, porta-potties, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    31929 Se 44th St, Fall City , WA 98024. Phone: 425-765-7883. Email: baxterbarn@hotmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. by appointment year round. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Farm tour and visits are by appointment and we ask for $5 per person. (ADDED: September 27, 2011)
  • Bonney Watson Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, - see their website or call - they are still showing last year's dates
    Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 98188. Phone: 206-242-1787. Fax: 206-242-1791. Email: seatac@bonneywatson.com. How fun this event is! When the children arrive with their baskets in hand, they are greeted by our friendly staff. Each child and parent receives a raffle ticket. Next they are greeted by the most important participant of all. Yes, you guessed it: “The Easter Bunny!” After the children meet the Easter Bunny, they are separated by age groups and lined up for a race to gather eggs that have been hidden in rows of straw across our grassy hillside. After all of the eggs have been found, the children are served more refreshments & cookies. Then the raffle begins. The raffle includes wonderful prizes for children and adults. This is an event our entire staff, and anyone who has attended before, looks forward to each year. Our entire staff and our families look forward to this event each year, because it’s so much fun to host and attend. We welcome all of you join us next year, and we can’t wait to see you there.  This annual event is a free for our community families.
  • Bothell Community Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. SHARP! -
    Doug Allen Sportsfields (Formerly Westhill Sportsfields), 19417 88th Ave. N.E., Bothell, WA. Phone: 425-486-7430. Alternate phone: 425-471-4871. Join the City of Bothell and the Northshore YMCA at Doug Allen Sportsfields to scramble for candy and
    treat filled plastic eggs. Fields are divided by age groups and this event begins right on time, so don’t be late! Participants are encouraged to bring canned food donations for Hopelink. For more information, call.
  • Brier Egg Hunt - Saturday before Easter, April 23, 2011 from 10 a.m.
    Brier Park, 2903 228th Street S.W., Brier, WA. Traditional Egg Hunt, Brier Park. 10:00 am start, by age groups; up to 10 years old
  • Country Village Eggstravaganza - Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm.
    Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell, WA. Phone: 425-605-0425. You'll love this family Eggs-travaganza held from 10:00-2:00! Its fun - participating shops will have a special Easter basket with candy or prize filled eggs for the kids and our information booth will have coupon books for you! Each coupon book will include specials throughout the Village; some of them have random prizes including a gift certificate from Country Village or one of the participating shops (one coupon book per family). You might be the lucky one to draw a $20.00 gift certificate good at any Country Village shop. Visit all 29 participating shops Saturday April 3rd & collect your eggs.
  • Des Moines Spring Egg Hunt -  Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 9-11 a.m.
    Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Avenue S., Des Moines, WA. Phone: 206-870-6527. Fee: $5. Prizes for every child! Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny! Children grade 6 & under. Children under age 5 need to be accompanied by an adult.
  • Easter Brunch Cruise - Sunday, April 24, 2011
    Waterways Cruises, 2501 N. Northlake Way, Seattle, WA. Phone: 206-223-2060. Celebrate Easter and the long-awaited coming of spring in Seattle. Easter Brunch Cruise from Seattle or Easter Brunch Cruise from Renton includes a 2 hour cruise, a champagne toast upon boarding, and a gourmet spread of classic Northwest brunch favorites enhanced by a Chef-attended Prime Rib station. Live music and your Captain’s narration of sights along the way will add to your enjoyment of this very special cruise.
  • Fox Hollow Family Farm - Easter egg hunts for infant, Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with the Easter Rabbit, Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, There is an admission fee, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals are present, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, Bouncy pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals
    12031 Issaquah Hobart Road Se, Issaquah, WA 98027. Phone: (425)996-0575. Fax: (208)379-7601. Email: foxhollowfamilyfarm@gmail.com. Open: Over the Easter holiday, please check website for hours. Event updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch is open October 1st through 31st;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. hay bale maze, pony rides, animal interactions/petting zoo, Fall treats, mini-tractors, and of course, a pumpkin patch!. (ADDED: September 21, 2011)
  • Gilman Village Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA - Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 11 am to 2 pm.
    Gilman Village, 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, WA. Phone: 425-392-6802. Admission is free.  from 11 am to 2 pm. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and you can snap a great family memory. Plus, have your kids visit participating shops and businesses for Easter Egg treats, too. The Easter Bunny will be available for your photos . Gilman Village will be officially closed on Easter SUNDAY, but a number of restaurants will be open for special Easter SUNDAY Breakfast and Brunch. For more information, you can find links to Village restaurant web sites at our "Stores" page. Directions: Gilman Village is located at 317 NW Gilman Blvd. in Issaquah. To get to Gilman Village, take Exit 17 off I-90, turn right on Gilman Blvd and left into Gilman Village just past the railroad tracks.
  • City of Mercer Island Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 5:00 PM to  6:00 PM
    Mercerdale Park, 77th Avenue SE and SE 32nd Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Hop on over to Mercerdale Park for the annual Eggs-travaganza egg hunt just for the little ones! Our resident bunny has been hard at work putting together eggs, candy and prizes for everyone and plans to make a special visit to the egg hunts to say "hello". Bring a basket and your sweet tooth and get ready to hunt for goodies. Find a golden egg for an "eggstra" special surprise. A special area will be reserved for 1-3 year olds. Please no children over 6. NO parents on the field.
  • Redmond Eggstravaganza - Saturday, April 23, 2011, Free Egg Hunt 10am sharp
    Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E., Redmond, WA. Phone: 425-556-2300. Hop on over to Redmond's favorite Egg Hunt! Enjoy face painting, arts & crafts, and Mr. Bunny photos for a $3 donation. Ticketed Pancake Breakfast:
    8am-10am (#35398) and 10am-Noon (#35399)
    Pre-Event Ticket Price:
    Adults $10 , Kids (3-12) & Seniors $8, Kids 2 and under are free
    At the Door Price:
    $12 Adults, $10 Kids & Seniors
    Contact: Nicole Wiebe, Events & Marketing Coordinator at 425-556-2395.
  • Sammamish Eggstravaganza - No update for 2011 yet - be sure to call to confirm before you go!) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Avenue S.E., Issaquah, WA. Phone: 425-391-4840. Admission is free. there will be egg hunts, activities, bounce house, mini-golf, swimming, the Easter Bunny.
  • Seattle Parks Easter Egg Hunts - Saturday, April 23, 2011. At several locations:
    Yesler Community Center, 917 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122. Phone: 206-386-1245. Free! Starts at 10 am. Ages 11 & Younger. Come on down toYesler for the annual SpringEgg Hunt. Hunting begins at 10am sharp.Please bring a bag or basket to collectgoodies. We always need volunteers tohelp, please call your community center to find out how you can help with this fun event!
    Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199-3240. Phone: 206-386-4235. Free! Bring your baskets for this annual fun hunt. Children 12 and under. Egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. starting with the younger kids first.
    Nathan Hale Track, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125. At 10pm – 12am.
  • Seattle Parks Community Center Spring Egg Hunts - Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 10 am sharp
    Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA. Phone: (206-684-7441). Spring Egg Hunt - Free.
    Girls and boys ages 3 to 11 will have a great time at the spring egg hunt, searching for chocolate eggs, candy, and prizes. The hunt will begin at 10 am sharp. Please come early to find the hunting area for your age group. Bring a bag or basket for the eggs you find.
    Locations:
    Delridge Community Center
    Hiawatha Community Center
    High Point Community Center
    South Park Community Center
    Southwest Community Center
  • Woodland Park Zoo Bunny Bounce and Easter Baskets for Animals - Saturday, April 23, 2011 from  10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
    5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA. Phone: 206-548-2500. Hop, skip and jump to the 10th annual Bunny Bounce. Fun for the whole family, the day includes egg hunts for ages 1 to 8 years, crafts, bunny encounters, and eggs-citing zoo programs throughout the day. All activities are free with zoo admission or membership. A free Bunny Bounce egg hunt bag will be provided for children, while supplies last. Egg hunt times are as follows: Age groups 3-5 and 6-8 (North Meadow) 10:00 a.m. , 10:30 a.m. ,11:00 a.m. , 11:30 a.m. , Noon, 1:00 p.m, 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. . Self-serve toddler egg hunt: under age 3 (Picnic Shelter near North Meadow) 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  There is zoo admission $8-$11

Snohomish County

Pierce County

  • Tacoma Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza - Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 9:00 AM - NOON
    3425 176TH ST E, Tacoma, WA. Phone: 253-305-1022. Largest hunt in Pierce County. Admission is free. 

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