Break out the baskets and bonnets, folks — Easter is just around the corner. This year’s holiday falls a little later, on April 20, which is the Sunday after the first full moon of spring. With the extra time hopefully leading to warmer spring days, here’s where to search for colorful eggs and enjoy other festivities around the Puget Sound area this Easter weekend.
Egg hunts around the Seattle area
Teen GLOW Hunt — April 18
Rain or shine, children ages 12-17 can head to Magnuson Park with flashlights for a night of games and egg hunting.
8-10 p.m.; 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free; st.news/teen-glow-hunt
Thomasson Family Farm Bunny Patch — April 18-19
Catch the last weekend of Easter fun at Thomasson Family Farm, which includes egg hunting and photos with the Easter bunny, plus tractor rides and farm animals.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 38223 236th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw; $12-$14, with senior and military discounts available; thomassonfarm.com
Samena Spring Family Festival — April 18-19
On the Eastside, Samena Swim & Recreation Club is hosting a flashlight egg hunt at 8 p.m. April 18, plus an underwater egg hunt and hunts for toddlers and young nonswimmers throughout the day on April 19. A musical production celebrating pollinators will take place at 11 a.m. April 19.
15231 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue; $10-$15 for Samena members, $15-$20 for nonmembers; samena.com/spring-family-festival
Beer Garden Easter Egg Hunt — April 19
Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden will have three different egg hunts throughout the afternoon. The first, at noon, will feature candy-filled eggs for kids ages 4-8; kids ages 3 and younger get to hunt for candy-filled eggs at 3 p.m. At 5 p.m., adults 21 and older can look for golden eggs to exchange for a free beer.
3809 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle; free; ounceswestseattle.com/events
EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt — April 19
Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation invites all kids ages 8 and younger to Jennings Park for egg hunting, photos with the Easter bunny and other festivities.
10-11 a.m.; 6915 Armar Road, Marysville; free; marysvillewa.gov
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt — April 19
Bring your flippers for this egg hunt — certified divers can search for eggs and fun prizes beneath the Puget Sound waves at two locations. Registration is required for the event, hosted by YSS Dive Tacoma and Octopus Gardens Diving.
9-11 a.m.; 3427 Ruston Way, Tacoma, and 24113 Highway 101, Hoodsport; free; st.news/underwater-easter-egg-hunt
Georgetown Easter Egg Hunt — April 20
Search for more than 1,000 hidden eggs at Oxbow Park (home of the Hat n’ Boots) at two children’s hunts organized by volunteers and the Georgetown Community Council. Plus, there will be piñatas, coffee and doughnuts.
Noon-3 p.m.; 6427 Carleton Ave. S., Seattle; free; georgetowncommunitycouncil.com
Tulip Town Easter Egg Hunts — April 19-20
Spend Easter weekend among the colorful blooms of Skagit Valley at Tulip Town. Egg hunts are free with admission for kids ages 10 and younger, and the Easter bunny will be on-site for photos. Adult Easter egg hunts throughout the weekend are $20 plus general admission and come with a glass of wine or beer.
Times vary; 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon; tuliptown.com
More Easter festivities
Easter Swing — April 17-20
Grab your dancing shoes and dance the night away this Easter weekend. The Seattle Swing Dance Club will host West Coast Swing workshops, competitions, social dances and more. New to West Coast Swing? The club offers a free boot camp where you can learn the basics.
Times vary; Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; day passes: $30-$100; easterswing.org
Easter bunny Express — April 18-20
Breathe in the fresh mountain air with a round trip on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad. This two-hour, 25-minute round-trip aboard the train will transport you to and from the Elbe Depot, with a stopover at a museum in Mineral where the Easter bunny and an egg hunt await.
Times vary; 54124 Mountain Highway E., Elbe; $38 for adults, $14 for youth ages 2-17, free for kids 2 and younger; mtrainierrailroad.com
Kla Ha Ya Days Easter Parade Celebration — April 19
At this Seafair-affiliated Easter parade in the heart of Snohomish, expect to see parade floats, marching bands, an Easter bonnet contest and more.
10 a.m.; First Street between Union Avenue and Avenue D, Snohomish; free; klahayadays.com
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