Venture down the bunny trail with these must-visit Easter egg hunts!
Easter is almost here, which means it's egg-hunting time! Springtime festivities may look different during the pandemic, but many places across the DMV are hosting hippity-hoppity fun in the form of Easter egg hunts, hayrides, and visits with Peter Cottontail. Here are 8 egg-cellent Easter egg hunts for 2021 you won't want to miss!
Washington, DC
Easter Egg Hunt | Grace Covenant Church | Washington, DC
Saturday, April 3 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
FREE of charge! Celebrate the spirit of Easter with wholesome activities, including games, treats, and the classic Easter egg hunt. Fun for all ages! All you need to do is register. Find out more on Grace Covenant Church's website.
Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza 2021 | National Community Church | Washington, DC
Saturday, April 3 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This Easter, National Community Church is bringing the egg hunt to you! Get the supplies you need for a fun Easter activity you can do at home safely! Kits can be picked up from two designated spots in DC and NoVa. You can register for a time slot on the church's website.
Virginia
Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Harvest | Great Country Farms | Bluemont, VA
Friday, March 26 to Saturday, April 3 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At Great Country Farms, a springtime jubilee awaits! Hop on over to hunt treat-filled eggs, visit the farm animals, and go on a hayride. Plus, enjoy Marshmallow PEEPs roasting on an open fire (yum!)! Admission is $10 for kids and $12 for adults; egg hunts are an extra $5 per child. You can buy tickets here.
Adult Egg Hunt | Henway Hard Cider | Bluemont, VA
Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, March 28 | 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A boozy Easter egg hunt? Yes, please! Sip local brews and hunt thousands of treat-filled eggs, with surprises ranging from candy to raffle prizes. Raffle winners will be announced on March 29 on Facebook! Admission is $29 and includes a complimentary drink and egg basket. Hunts will be held in timed sessions. For more information, visit Henway Hard Cider's website.
Egg-stravaganza! | Sky Meadows State Park | Delaplane, VA
Saturday, April 3 | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Trek through the 1,860-acre park for an Easter spectacular! Go on a geocache egg adventure, learn about the park's bluebirds, meet free-range chickens on the Chicken Walk (they also lay eggs!), and so much more. A must for nature-lovers! For more information, check out the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's website.
Maryland
Easter Eggstravaganza | 2 Kids Farm | Frederick, MD
Saturday, March 27 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Make the trek to 2 Kids Farm for the ultimate spring fling! Pet the farm's cuddly animals, enjoy local bites and partake in a 2-hour egg hunt on the grounds. Not to mention a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Don't miss this family-friendly event! General admission is $12 (kids under 2 are free). Check out their Facebook page for more information.
Easter Egg Hunts | Green Meadows Petting Farm | Ijamsville, MD
March 27-28 & April 1-4 | 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Make the trip to Green Meadows Petting Farm for an all-ages Easter bash! Kids can collect eggs in timed hunts and partake in fun on the farm: hayrides, pig races, animal cuddling, and so much more. Make sure to snap a photo with Whiskers, the farm's Easter Bunny! Admission is $16 and can be paid in-person (cards only). Check out the farm's website for more info.
The Hoppening Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt | Historic Savage Mill | Savage, MD
Saturday, April 3 | 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For kids 10 and under. Hop for eggs throughout the shopping complex's courtyard and visit the Easter Bunny in person. Egg hunts are held between 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include a free basket! For more information, check out Historic Savage Mill's Facebook page.
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