SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Easter festivities screeched to a halt last year as pandemic-related, lockdown orders kicked in throughout the Bay Area. This year, things aren't quite back to "normal," but as mandates lift and organizers get creative, a slew of fun, family-friendly events are planned — virtual and in-person — to celebrate Easter, Passover and spring.

Scroll through Patch's annual, city-by-city activity guide to see what's going on near you. Easter in 2021 falls on Sunday, April 4, and many events require advance booking, so hop to it!

NOTE: Always check with sponsors to confirm proceedings as planned. And if you know of other Easter, Passover or spring-focused fests in your neighborhood, share with Patch readers in the comments section.

• AND DON'T MISS: Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: SF Bay Area

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ALAMEDA:

MARCH 21: Passover Storybook Trail. At Jean Sweeney Park.

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BELMONT:

Through APRIL 1: Spring Art Contest for All Ages. Let spring be your inspiration!

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BENICIA:

MARCH 26-28: Downtown Easter Egg Hunt. Free for all, with "egg-citing" prizes.

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BERKELEY:

APRIL 10: Egg-Splore College with Eggster. Free via Zoom & geared for kids 2-12.

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BOULDER CREEK:

MARCH 28: Pictures With Easter Bunny & Petting Zoo. Register to save your spot.

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BURLINGAME:

APRIL 3: Lions Club Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt. Sign up soon, as space is limited.

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CAMPBELL:

MARCH/APRIL: Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Easter Parade. Canceled.

Through APRIL 3: Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt: Pruneyard. Hidden bunny inside each participating store.

APRIL 4: Flights' Easter Family Brunch. Kids under 10 eat free.

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CAPITOLA:

MARCH 19 - APRIL 2: Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Fill your game card & win a prize!

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CASTRO VALLEY:

MARCH 28-APRIL 18: Easter Musical - Virtual: 3Crosses Church. A free, dramatic musical presentation for families.

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CONCORD:

MARCH 26: Fish Fryday Drive-Thru Fundraiser. Held by Queen of All Saints Knights of Columbus.

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COTATI:

MARCH 28: Easter Bunny Brunch To-Go. With breakfast, craft bag & pic with Easter Bunny.

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CUPERTINO:

APRIL 3-11: 'Big Bunny 5K' - Registration includes T-shirt & bunny ears.

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DANVILLE:

APRIL 3: 'Eggstravaganza Bunny Baskets' Easter Event. For ages 3-10. Pre-registration required.

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DAVIS:

APRIL 3: Spring Fantastic Basket. Sign-ups required & for Davis residents only.

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DUBLIN:

MARCH 27-APRIL 4: Spring Easter Egg Eggstravaganza - Virtual. "Flopsy and Glen the Guide have been busy hiding eggs and springtime critters around town for you to find! It's easy as 1, 2, 3…"

APRIL 3: Easter Bunny Meet & Greet With Flopsy. Limited space, so book soon.

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EL CERRITO:

MARCH: Compost Giveaway For Residents. Good boost to get going on your spring garden.

APRIL 4: Easter Celebration Service (9 a.m. & 11 a.m.). With Solano Community Church & registration required, as space is limited.

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FAIRFAX:

MARCH 29-31: Egg Hunt Kit/Baskets Pick-Up. Advance reservations required.

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FAIRFIELD:

APRIL 1-3: Visits & Photos With Easter Bunny: Jelly Belly. Bring your camera for COVID-safe photo op with Mr. E. Bunny.

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FELTON:

APRIL 3-4: Eggstraordinary Easter Weekend: Roaring Camp Railroad. Family-friendly fun with slew of activities.

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FREMONT:

Through MARCH 31: Pacific Commons Easter Giveaway. Winner scores $200 gift card package.

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GREENBRAE:

APRIL 3: Socially Distanced Easter Bunny Hippity Hops into Bon Air. Photo op with the Easter Bunny, plus ballons & jelly beans for little ones.

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HEALDSBURG:

APRIL 3-4: Easter Weekend Vineyard Quiz Walk & Wine Tasting. Fun, annual event at West Wines.

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LAFAYETTE:

MARCH 29: Chocolate Truffle-Making Class - Zoom. Just in time for a sweet Easter!

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LIVERMORE:

APRIL 2-4: Easter Bunny Visits & Photos: Boomers. Enjoy social-distance fun & games, plus visit with some-bunny special.

APRIL 4: Easter Sunday & Live Music: Retzlaff Winery. "Guest appearance by the Easter Bunny!"

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LOS ALTOS:

MARCH 21: Virtual Matzah Factory at Chabad NP with Chabad of Los Altos. Sign up soon to receive baking kit.

MARCH 31- APRIL 21: 'Eggstravaganza' Virtual Easter Egg Display. A re-imagined egg hunt & scavenger hunt, too.

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

MARCH 29-APRIL 3: 'Hoppin' Hounds At Home' For Pets In Need. This year, receive do-it-yourself Hoppin' Hounds At-Home Kit.

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LOS GATOS:

APRIL 1: Kiwanis Easter Picnic To-Go Order Deadline. Place orders from Flights Restaurant for April 3 picnic.

APRIL 3: Kiwanis Easter Bunny Extravaganza: Oak Meadow Park. Prizes, pictures & "the one, the only Easter Bunny of Los Gatos!"

APRIL 4: Flights' Easter Family Brunch. Kids under 10 eat free.

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MARTINEZ:

MARCH 25-26: Pick-Up: Spring Craft Kits For Kids. Reserve your kit & keep the little ones busy!

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MILL VALLEY:

MARCH 26-APRIL 3: Bunny Boulevard, Hunt & Experience. Three events for spring extravaganza.

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MILPITAS:

APRIL 4: Sonesta San Jose's Easter Feast To-Go. Place orders for Easter Sunday pick-up.

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MORGAN HILL:

APRIL 4: Bunny Breakfast: Coyote Creek Golf Club. Save your seats soon!

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NAPA:

APRIL 4: Easter Services 8 & 9:30 a.m. at First Christian Church of Napa. RSVP to join in-person services.

APRIL 4: Easter Jam Live. Free, in-person experience with fun, interactive games & more.

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NEWARK:

MARCH 26: Spring Family Day Drive-Thru. Pre-registration required. Fun activities planned.

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NOVATO:

MARCH 28 - APRIL 4: Easter 'Egg' Scavenger Hunt. At area parks & for children of all ages.

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OAKLAND:

MARCH 28: Peralta Hacienda Easter Egg Hunt & Park Cleanup. Great event for the whole family.

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PACIFICA:

APRIL 2: Reverse Spring Egg Hunt. Create poster & Easter Bunny will come looking for you!

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PALO ALTO:

APRIL 3: Create a Spring Centerpiece for Easter. With Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden.

Through APRIl 3: Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt. At Town & Country Village.

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PINOLE:

APRIL 3: Spring Eggstravaganza Drive-Thru. Take the family on drive through "bunny burrow."

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PLEASANT HILL:

APRIL 3: Underwater Egg Hunt. Kids can search for eggs in the community pool.

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PLEASANTON:

MARCH 27: Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt & Holy Week Celebration. Open to public at 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz in Pleasanton.

MARCH 28: UC Master Gardener Incredible Edible Plant Sale. Online ordering begins for April plant & seedling pick-up.

MARCH 28: Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Virutal Community Seder. Family-friendly via Zoom.

Through APRIL 3: Photos With Easter Bunny: Stoneridge. Schedule a socially distanced visit with the Bunny!

APRIL 4: Easter Egg Hunt: Harvest Valley Church. Aimed at youngsters & fun includes photo booth & food for purchase.

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REDWOOD CITY:

APRIL 3: Drive-Up Nowruz: Spring Equinox. Kits handed out first-come, first-served.

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SAN BRUNO:

MARCH 28: Brunch With The Easter Bunny: Shops At Tanforan. Limited seating, or take brunch to-go.

MARCH 28 & APRIL 2 & 4: Celebrate Palm Sunday & Easter @ FBC. First Baptist Church is at 1005 Crystal Springs Ave.

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SAN CARLOS:

APRIL 3: Easter Bunny by 747: Hiller Aviation Museum. "Search for Easter eggs hiding in the Museum Gallery."

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SAN JOSE:

MARCH 27: Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt: Los Lagos. Get a goodie bag fom the Easter Bunny!

APRIL 2: Seven Trees Drive-Thru Spring Fest. A drive-thru egg hunt, with spring bunny & goodie bags.

APRIL 19-25: sjDANCEco Spring Dance Festival: Virtual. Keep spring going while enjoying five-seven dances per day.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

MARCH 27-28: BURNING MAN-ISCHEWITZ: JewBelong's Virtual Passover Seder. Hosted by comedians via Zoom.

MARCH 31: JFCS Passover Celebration. Connecting San Francisco Bay Area community.

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SAN MATEO:

MARCH 21: Virtual Matzah Factory at Chabad NP. Sign up soon to receive baking kit.

APRIL 3: Eggstravaganza Photo HOP-portunity. Two locations & pre-registration required.

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SAN RAFAEL:

APRIL 3: Lions Club's Drive-Thru Easter Egg-travaganza. Hosted by Las Gallinas Lions Club.

APRIL: Virtual Spring Art Show. Five to six artists a day will be featured

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SAN RAMON:

MARCH 21-28: City Center Bishop Ranch Spring Celebration. Bubble performer & free gelati for kids on Sunday. Pop-up Tulip Garden on display all week.

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SANTA CRUZ:

APRIL 3: West Cliff Outdoor Market. First one of spring, with artisans & specialty food trucks.

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SEBASTOPOL:

APRIL 3: Easter Egg Hunt TO-GO. Egg-hunt kits to be handed out at Toyworks.

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SONOMA:

MARCH 25: Italian Easter Cooking Class - Virtual: Viansa. Learn to prepare classic Easter lamb recipe.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

MARCH 27: Easter Bunny Photo Hop. Includes small-scale egg hunt.

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SUNOL:

Through MAY 2: Virtual Wildflower Season. With videos, virtual programs & more.

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VACAVILLE:

MARCH 27: Underwater Easter Egg Hunt. "An 'egg-straordinary' time in the pool!"

MARCH 27: Kids Kraft Easter One Day FUNshop (Ages 3-5). Easter crafts, games & egg hunt.

APRIL 2-3: Easter Bunny Hip Hop & Drop Off. Sign up soon!

Through APRIL 10: Mr. & Mrs. Bunny Carrot Farm. A reservations-only, pop-up with petting zoo, pony/ train rides & more.

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WALNUT CREEK:

MARCH 26: 'Hop' Outdoor Family Movie Night. Flick tickets include popcorn, sweet treats, 'hot hands' warmers, mini-flashlights & more.

MARCH 29-APRIL 4: 'Clue' Scavenger Hunt For Families. Not Easter-related, but could be fun, family outing.

APRIL 3: Easter Eggstravaganza & Family Picnic. Save spot, as likely to sell out.

APRIL 4: Easter In Garden & Scavenger Hunt: Ruth Bancroft Garden. With Bunny Scavenger Hunt, photo ops & contest, Plus leashed pups OK. RSVPs required.

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WATSONVILLE:

APRIL: Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Runs month of April at city parks.

APRIL 3: Easter Egg Drop. Supplies are limited, so sign up soon.

MAY 15-16: Goat Hill Fair: Santa Cruz Co. Fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale April 1 for return of this popular vintage marketplace.

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