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Best Family Events For Easter In Sacramento

By Katherine Bostick

The Easter Bunny will soon be here with lots of goodies for the children. The children will be waiting patiently to hear mom or dad say the magic words: let's go hunt some Easter eggs. All across America, cities, organizations, and churches will be having egg hunts, face painting, and other activities to allow children to enjoy the Easter holiday. Check out this list of family-friendly Easter activities to enjoy together.

Easter Eggstravaganza
Fair Oaks Park
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 966-1036
www.fairoakspark.org

Date: March 31, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come out to Fair Oaks Park and enjoy a day of family fun. There will be an Easter egg hunt for the children, pictures with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, and craft tables so the children can have some fun. There will even be an adult egg hunt for a participation fee of $3 per person ages 16 and up. The fee for the carnival games, train ride, inflatables, and face painting are $.50 per ticket or $10 for a wristband.

Spring Egg Hunt 2018
Curtis Center, Sierra 2 Center
2791 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 452-3005
www.sierra2.org

Date: March 31, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Festivities at the Sierra 2 Center begin at 9:30am with a pajama parade. The Easter Bunny will then visit Curtis Hall for photos with his young fans for a cost of $5 for a 5x7 photo. There will be three egg hunts that begin at 10:30am. The egg hunts will be divided into 3 age groups: 0-2, 3-4, and 5+, with all three hunts going on at the same time. So, swing on by for a fun-filled morning with the family.

Easter Egg Express
Sacramento River Train
400 N. Harbor Blvd.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(800) 866-1690
www.sacramentorivertrain.com

Date: March 17, 18, 24, 25, 2018  at 1 p.m. and March 31, 2018 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Treat your family to an unforgettable afternoon train ride. Take a relaxing 2.5-hour trip on the Sacramento River Train in one of their historic train cars. There are also kid-friendly activities happening throughout the day. In addition to an Easter egg hunt, the Easter Bunny will be appearing for the delight of the children. So, hop on to the Sacramento River Train for a train ride you will remember for many years to come.

Related: Best Family-Friendly Easter Events In Sacramento

Spring Eggstravaganza
Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 808-7462
www.fairytaletown.org

Date: March 31, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 1, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If the weather cooperates, Fairytale Town will play host to the 2018 Spring Eggstravaganza. Egg hunts will take place in three areas: Mother Goose Stage lawn, Pooh Corner, and on the grass behind King Arthur's Castle. Once the egg hunts are over, children can turn in their prize eggs at Mr. McGregor's Garden for some cool prizes. Children can also get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny for only $5.00 over on the Mother Goose Stage until 2:30 p.m.

Easter Eggstravaganza
Funderland Park
1350 17th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 456-0115
www.funderlandpark.com

Date: March 23, 24, 25, 2018 at 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Funderland Park is hosting the 2018 Easter Eggstravaganza on March 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2018 from 10am till 5pm. There will be egg hunts, arts & crafts booths, vendors, amusement rides, and coloring contests. And what Easter activity would be complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny! Happy the Squirrel will also be making an appearance throughout the day at the festivities. Tickets are required for the amusement rides and the egg hunts. Get your tickets to the egg hunt soon though because each time slot is limited to 30 children at a time.

Related: Best Easter Day Events In Sacramento

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