Monterey and San Benito area of California Find a local Easter Egg Hunt in Monterey and San Benito area of California!

Find a local Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Parade, Easter Brunch, etc.

Did you miss Easter egg hunts this year? PLAN B: hold your own, see this page!

Looking for a local Easter egg hunt for your children? Or an Easter parade, Easter brunch or breakfast or other Easter events in Monterey and San Benito area of California? Scroll down this page and you will see all of those in Monterey and San Benito area of California, sorted by county. ALWAYS either see their website or call before you go to confirm the info, there are often last minute changes which they do not report to us! If you have missed the Easter egg hunts in your area (or they were canceled), see this page about how to easily have your own backyard or local park Easter egg hunt.

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Updates for April 2024

Easter egg hunts are back! We've started updating the info for this year. Unfortunately MOST wait until the last minute (often just a week before) to publish their dates, times and details. We're updating their information daily as it comes in. We expect pages to be up to date by mid-March.

When we CONFIRM an event for 2024, the date will be highlighted in pink, like this passage to make them easy to find as you scroll down the page.
Hunts that were held in the past year or 2 but not yet confirmed for this year are in orange.
The ones NOT in either orange or pink are more dubious - held in the past but not confirmed in the past few years, so just our best guess! These you must call or email to confirm before you go.

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ALWAYS click the links to check date and time with the event's own website, as there are often last minute cancellations, postponements or changes to locations due to weather (like heavy rains) or logistical problems, just click on the link to the event's website and (in most cases), you want to click on the "events" link or "calendar" link on their website. Or use their site search for "Easter". Do let them know you found them here, so they will update us next year. Since many egg hunts do not publish the current year's dates until the very last minute, or simply never respond to email, we may not get their current information, which is why we have links to their websites, Facebook pages and calendars. Besides egg hunts, there are also Easter breakfasts and brunches and Easter parades to watch!
If you need to add your egg hunt or update your existing information, click on these links.

Easter Egg Hunt, Parade and Event Listings

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Monterey County

Aromas Community Center Foundation - Easter egg hunt, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Children's music and storytelling, There is an admission fee, Bring a basket to collect the eggs, Baskets are provided, Other activities, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), petting zoo
300 Aromas Road, Aromas, CA 95004. Phone: (859) 321-3797. Event date and time: Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 12 pm to 3 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. The Aromas Sports Park is hosting an egg hunt fundraiser . Come enjoy outdoor games, a petting zoo, live children's music, and a visit with the Easter Bunny! Food concessions provided by Aromas Soccer Club to support the new soccer field. Tickets day of the event will be $12 at park.
PRESALE Child Tickets are $10 per child for the event. Tickets available at Marshall’s Market in Aromas.
OR purchase tickets online . (ADDED: April 01, 2019)
Carmel Hacienda Spring Jamboree - Easter Egg Hunt, egg painting, and more
7180 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel, CA 93923. Phone: 831-293-8133. Email: events@haciendacv.com. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, right before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00 am.
fun at this special event.
Carmel Host Lions Club - Pancake breakfast, Bunnyland,
Devendorf Park Junipero Street and Ocean Avenue, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8:30 am-12:00 pm. PANCAKE BREAKFAST IN BUNNYLAND. Join the Carmel Host Lions Club and Mr. Bunny himself for a wonderful Breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. $5 for children 12 years old and younger, $10 for adults, and $25 for families (2 adults and 2 children). After breakfast, visit "Bunnyland" for family fun where you can snuggle with real bunnies, climb through an obstacle course, get creative with themed craft, jump in the Photo Booth with the Bunny, and so much more! $10 per child for all-inclusive access to Bunnyland (breakfast not included!). Please note there is no egg hunt at the event.
Marina Easter egg hunt - Easter egg hunt,
Los Arboles Sports Complex, Marina, CA. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 11:00 am.
Easter Egg hunt for children 10 years and younger at Los Arboles Sports Complex in Marina.
Marina Rock Han Community Center - Easter event, Pancake Breakfast,
Rock Han Community Center, 211 HIllcrest Ave, Marina, CA. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 am-10:30 am. Family Easter Pancake Breakfast and Easter Bunny March Sponsored by Marina Kiwanis Club
Marina Los Arboles - Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Los Arboles Sports Complex, Marina, CA.Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 11 am. Sponsored by Marina Lions Club & Marina Volunteer Fire Fighters Association For Children 10 yrs and younger 11:00AM. Kids will be divided up into the following age groups: Under 3 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years.
Monterey Colton Hall - BUNNY HOP PHOTOS
Colton Hall Lawn, 570 Pacific Street. Monterey, CA. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, a week before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10 am-1:30 pm. Annual Bunny Hop Photo Op on Saturday! This year we have moved the event to Colton Hall Lawn. It will be decked out for the perfect photo op and we have added face painting, games and activities. We hope you will join us! Bunny Hop Photo Op is by appointment only. The photo op will happen Rain or Shine. We will make adjustments for inclement weather. For those who participated in 2022, the photo op/backdrop will be updated but our Bunny friend will remain the same.
Fee: $10 per child includes two dozen pre-filled eggs, a Spring plush toy and an opportunity to snap a photo with Peter Cottontail!
Registration is required in advance. Please note this is not an egg hunt.
Monterey Del Monte Easter Eggstravaganza - Easter egg hunt, Easter bunny parade
Del Monte Shopping, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA. Email: info@delmontecenter.com. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, a week before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is FREE. Bring your camera to capture photos with the Easter Bunny. The Egg Hunt takes place in the courtyard outside Macy's. Register near Guest Services to receive your Scavenger Map. From 12 Noon- 2 or 3 p.m. enjoy face painting, entertainment, balloons and more!
Monterey Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Jacks Ballpark, E Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940. Phone: 831-646-3900. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10 am. Located across from the Monterey Sports Center. Hippity-Hop on down to the City of Monterey’s 40th Annual Spring Egg Hunt to be held at Jacks Ballpark across from the Monterey Sports Center. Children, tots through third grade, are invited to take part in the Easter Egg-citement festivities co-sponsored by KWAV Radio and the City of Monterey Recreation. The hunt begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Over seven thousand eggs will be hidden; one hundred of the eggs have been deemed as “prize” eggs. Lots of prizes and fun for all ages! Arrive early and enjoy face painting, Bunny photos and a visit from the Wheelie Mobilee. Come early, parking is free at the Downtown West Parking Garage located at 340 Tyler Street between Franklin Street and Del Monte Avenue.
North County Recreation - Easter egg hunt
11261 Crane Street , Castroville, CA. Phone: 831-737-9217. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 am. Bring baskets, win prizes, and find the golden egg. Ages 2-6 at 9:00 am, ages 7-12 at 11 am. Children must be able to hunt for eggs alone, no adults.
Pacific Grove - Easter egg hunt,
Pacific Grove Golf Links 77 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, a week before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 8:30 am-10:30 am. Community egg hunt with Face painting, balloon animals, special treats, and the Easter Bunny.
Pacific Grove Peninsula Church - Easter egg hunt
520 Pine Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Email: info@penchurch.com. Event date and time: No update yet for 2024, if they DO hold it, based on past years, it MIGHT be on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 11 am to 2 pm. We will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ at our 9AM and 11AM services and we hope you can come and celebrate with us. Following the 11AM service we will head across the street to Robert Down Elementary School for an Egg-stravagent Easter Egg Hunt for ages 0-12. For More information visit our website.
Salinas Downtown -
Downtown, Salina, CA. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, right before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 11:00 am.
Hop into Downtown Salinas, explore the treasures in local shops and get treats from local businesses.
Salinas, Hearts and Hands Preschool - Easter egg hunt,
Hearts and Hands Preschool, Salinas, CA. Event date and time: Last year's date was a Saturday, a week before Easter, so it may be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11 am-1 pm. Arts, crafts, games, Easter Egg hunt, and more.
Salinas Cypress Church - Easter egg hunt,
Cypress Community Church, 681 Monterey/Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908. Email: info@cypresschurch.org. Event date and time: Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 11:30 am 1 pm. Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30am on the lawn! There will be over 5,000 eggs hidden!! This event is for all children. Directly after the hunt, there will be a $5/person or $15/family Chik-Fil-A lunch! We hope you to see you and all your friends there!
Seaside’s Annual Golden Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt
Oldemeyer Center,986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955. Phone: (831) 899-6800. Email dmeewis@ci.seaside.ca.us. Event date and time: Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm. The City of Seaside will be holding its annual Golden Egg Hunt on Saturday. This event will take place at the Oldemeyer Center located at 986 Hilby Avenue in Seaside, CA. Toddlers to 5th graders can participate in the Golden Egg Hunt. For the first time ever, we are introducing a low-sensory Easter Egg Hunt option for children with special needs. This event features fun activities, arts & crafts, bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, over 18,000 eggs and a special a visit from the Easter Bunny! This event is FREE for the community.