2012 Portland-Area Guide to Easter Egg Hunts

Grab your baskets and your bunny ears because Easter is almost here! In true PDX style – there are a lot of options for some great Easter fun this year!

So gather everyone – young and old – and join in on the hunt for some great candy and prize filled eggs!

We know there are lots more that haven’t been posted yet, so be sure to check back closer to the day. And if you know of an egg hunt we haven’t posted please let us know.

Now hop to it!

Portland

Southeast Events

Code Orange Easter Egg Drop
Come join in the fun when 15000 orange eggs drop from a helicopter! there will be 4 age appropriate zones. There will be face painting, activities and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Pre-registration required for this event.
When: April 7, 2012 / 10:00am – Noon
Where: Brentwood Park – 60th Ave between SE Duke and SE Flavel, Portland
Ages: All ages Welcome
Cost: Free!

The Egg-straordinary Egg Hunt at Mount Scott Community Center
Mt. Scott’s first annual egg hunt! Enjoy a pancake brunch hosted by the Mt Scott/Arletta Neighborhood Association.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 9:00am – 11:00am
Where: Mt. Scott Community Center – 5530 Southeast 72nd Avenue, Portland
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: N/A

Spring Open House at Sunnyside Swap Shop
Bring in an Easter stuffed animal and trade it for another you like even better. Decorate your new stuffie for spring. Bring small trinkets with you that fit inside plastic Easter eggs to trade around and go egg hunting geo-cash style.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Sunnyside Swap Shop – SE 35th and Yamhill
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

Southwest Events

Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt at SW Community Center
Bring your basket and leap into adventure! Celebrate the season with a scrumptious breakfast & springtime crafts.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 / 9:00am – 11:00am
Where: Southwest Community Center – 6820 SW 45th Ave, Portland
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: $15

Cedar Hills Artisan Bazaar
The annual Spring Egg Hunt on the same day as our Bazaar. You must pre-register for the Hunt. Comes with a super cute bag too! Hunt starts promptly at 10am, so don’t be late!! After come check out locally handcrafted treasures at the bazaar.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Cedar Hills Rec. Center – 11640 SW Park Way, Portland
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Egg hunt is $7/child, Easter Bunny photos are $5

Easter Brunch at The Benson Hotel
Description: Celebrate with the family this Easter with a special Champagne Sunday Brunch.
When: Sunday April 8, 2012 / 9:30am-3:00pm
Where: Benson Hotel Mayfair Ballroom. 309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: $55 for adults, $27.50 for kids ages 6-12 and kids under age 5 eat free. Reservations recommended.

Easter Brunch Cruise aboard the Portland Spirit
Join us for our special Easter Brunch, which includes our delicious Northwest Buffet and entertainment. There may even be a visit from the Cinnabunny!
When: Sunday, April 8, 2012 / 9:30am-11:30am and 2:00pm – 4:00pm Boarding starts 30 mintutes before
Where: Boards at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland
Ages: All ages
Cost: $58/adults, $53/seniors, $24/children ages 4-12

Easter Bunny Photos at Washington Square
Come celebrate early at Washington Square. Kids receive a complimentary Activity & Coloring Book when they visit.
When: March 15 through April 7. Monday – Saturday, 10am – 9pm. Sunday, 10am – 7pm. Bunny “Carrot” Breaks Daily, 1pm to 1:30pm
Where: Washington Square, Summit Court – 9585 SW Washington Square Road, Portland
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Bunny visits, hugs & smiles are always free. Families can take home this memory by purchasing a special photo of their child with the Easter Bunny.

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN! Easter Egg Hunt at Alpenrose Dairy
Hosting their annual Easter egg hunt. There will be prizes including seven (seven!) six-foot bunnies.

When: Saturday, April 7. Ages 3-5: 10:30; Ages 6-8: 12:30
Where: Alpenrose Dairy – 6149 SW Shattuck Road, Portland
Ages: 3 to 8.
Cost: Free!

Rabbit Romp at the Oregon Zoo
Celebrate the beginning of spring with a candy “egg” hunts. Occurs every 20 minutes. Don’t forget to bring a basket. Games, petting zoo and fun for everyone.
When: Saturday, April 7th / 9am – 3pm
Where: Oregon Zoo – 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland
Ages: 10 and under. Toddlers 2 and under will have their very own candy hunt designed just for them.
Cost: Free with price of admission

Spring Egg Hunt at Cedar Hills Recreation Center
Rain or shine, join us for our hopping Spring Egg Hunt! There will be plenty of eggs and candy for everybody plus, our bunny with be available for photos.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 10:00am
Where: Cedar Hills Recreation Center – 11640 SW Park Way, Portland
Ages: 11mo – 7 years
Cost: $6 per child

Spring Egg Hunt at Garden Home Recreation Center
Come celebrate Spring with us, rain or shine! There is fun for everyone so be sure and bring your baskets to fill with eggs and candy! Don’t be late for this very important date!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 11:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Garden Home Recreation Center – 7475 Sw Oleson Road, Portland
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: $7.00 per person

Northwest Events

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at PlayDate PDX
The Easter Bunny is coming! Come for a fun day of face painting, tattoos and an Easter Egg Hunt.
When: Sunday, April 8, 2012 / 9:00am
Where: PlayDate PDX – 1434 NW 17th Avenue, Portland
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Regular admission rate

The Bunny Hop in the Pearl
Grab your Easter basket and start hopping around participating Pearl businesses for fun treats, activities and prizes.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 / 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: The Pearl District
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

Fun Day! at Child’s Play
Come for an afternoon of Calico Critter fun! There will be an in store egg hunt, Calico Critter coloring activity and free photos with Mrs. Fisher Cat!
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 / 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Child’s Play – 2305 NW Kearney Street, Portland
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

Kruger’s Egg Hunt
Come and celebrate the opening day out at the farm with hay rides, baby chicks and possibly baby pigs!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Kruger’s Farm – 17100 NW Sauvie Island Road, Portland
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

Northeast Events

Community Easter Egg Hunt at Portland Metro Church
Come for a Community Easter Egg Hunt with lots of candy, prizes and treats! Hot Dogs for lunch! Fun for the whole family Bring your cameras and capture those moments!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Portland Metro Church – NE 6th Ave and Alberta, Portland
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza at Green Bean Books
Mark your calendars for a fabulous Easter Egg Hunt. There will be candy filled eggs from Candy Babel and some fun surprises and the Easter Bunny too!
When: Sunday, April 8, 2012 / 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where: Green Bean Books – 1600 NE Alberta Street, Portland
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

Spring Easter Egg Hunt at Fernhill Park
Join in for free, family friendly fun! Sponsored by the Concordia Neighborhood Association and American Legion Post 134.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 – 10:00 am SHARP
Where: Fernhill Park (Near the playground along NE 37th)
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

North Events

Peninsula Park’s EGGstravaganza
A very exciting Spring Egg Hunt at Peninsula Park. Pre-registration by March 30 is required.
When: Wednesday April 4, 2012 / 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: Peninsula Park Community Center – 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland (Meet in the lobby)
Ages: 18 Months to 5 years
Cost: $2.50 per child

St. Johns Flashlight Egg-stravaganza at the St. Johns Community Center
Take a trip through the bunny patch! Find some eggs. Baskets provided. Egg hunt, food, crafts, prizes.
When: Friday, April 6, 2012 / 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: St. Johns Community Center – 8427 N Central St, Portland
Ages: 2-11 years
Cost: $3 per trip

Events within 25 miles of Portland

Blue Lake Regional Park Bunny Bonanza Egg Hunt – Fairview
Bring the family to Blue Lake Regional Park for a fun-filled candy egg hunt rain or shine.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Blue Lake Regional Park – 20500 NE Marine Drive, Fairview
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Free with your annual pass or park entry fee of $5 per car or $7 per bus

24th Annual Wood Village, Walmart Easter Egg Hunt – Wood Village
Rain or shine the Easter Bunny with arrive by helicopter at 9:30am!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 9:30am
Where: Donald L. Robertson City Park – 24300 NE Halsey Street, Wood Village
Ages: 3 – 9 years old
Cost: Free!

Community Easter Egg Hunt at Faith on Hill Church – Milwaukie
A fun event for kids of all ages. Please bring a basket and be ready for a fun time! Open to the community – please invite your friends and family!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 11:00am – 11:45am
Where: Faith on Hill Church – 3615 SE Hill Road, Milwaukie
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Not specified

Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt – Tualatin
Hundreds of treat-filled eggs will be nestled among the wood chips for your furry friend to find!
When: Sunday, April 1, 2012 / 2:00pm
Where: Tualatin’s Dog Park – 8549 SW Tualatin Road, Tualatin
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

Easter Brunch at McMenamins’ Edgefield
Come to McMenamins’ Edgefield – Blackberry Hall with your friends and family for a spectacular holiday feast, using seasonal ingredients. Reservations are required.
When: Sunday, April 8, 2012 / 9:00am – 3:00pm – Egg hunts are at 9:00am and 11:00am
Where: 2126 S.W. Halsey Street, Troutdale
Ages: All ages welcome for brunch- Egg hunt is for ages 1-10 years old
Cost: $25 adults; $14 kids 5-12; free for kids 4 and under – Egg hunt is free

Easter Brunch at McMenamins’ Grand Lodge
Come to McMenamins’ Grand Lodge – Compass Room Theater with your friends and family for a spectacular holiday feast, using seasonal ingredients. Reservations are required.
When: Sunday, April 8, 2012 / 9:00am – 3:00pm – Egg hunts are at 9:00am and 11:00am
Where: 3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove
Ages: All ages welcome for brunch- Egg hunt is for ages 1-10 years old
Cost: $25 adults; $14 kids 5-12; free for kids 4 and under – Egg hunt is free

Easter Egg Hunt at Amazing Kidz World – Forest Grove
Rain or shine (because this is an indoor event!) come enjoy snacks, drinks, door prizes, and more!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Amazing Kidz World Drop-In Day Care – 2735 20th Place Suite B, Forest Grove
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Regular admission applies

Easter Egg Hunt – Tualatin
Come join in for family fun at Tualatin’s 38th annual Easter Egg Hunt!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Tualatin Community Park – 8515 SW Tualatin Road, Tualatin
Ages: 8 years and younger
Cost: Free!

Easter Fun at Bridgeport Village – Tigard
The Ladybug Squad from OVO will be handing out Cirque-inspired Easter gifts. Also free face painting and The Easter Bunny! make sure to bring your camera.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Where: Bridgeport Village – 7455 SW Bridgeport Road, Tigard
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free!

Easter Skate at Gresham Skate World – Gresham
Lights out Easter Egg Hunt! use your glow stick to find the eggs and prizes – Free glow stick with paid admission!
When: Sunday, April 8, 2012 / 3:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Gresham Skate World – 1120 NE Kelly Avenue, Gresham
Ages: all ages welcome
Cost: $3.75 per person

Egg Hunt at the Carver School – Damascus
Join the Carver School for an Easter Egg Hunt, pancake breakfast and showing of the movie “Hop”.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 10:30am – Noon *Bazaar is April 6-7 from 9-5pm
Where: Carver School – 16077 SE Hwy 224, Damascus
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Egg hunt is free – $5 per person for breakfast

Egg Hunt at Rivercrest Park- Oregon City
Bring the family and have a fun filled day at Oregon Cities Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by The Oregon City Police Department and City of Oregon City.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 10:00am
Where: Rivercrest Park – Oregon City
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free

Egg Hunt For Hope at Archer Glenn Elementary School – Sherwood
The McCabe Real Estate Group’s 6th Annual Benefit.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 / 1:30pm
Where: Archer Glenn Elementary School – 16155 Southwest Sunset Boulevard, Sherwood
Ages: 1-10 years old (Hunts will be separated into age groups)
Cost: $3.00 per person

Egg-stravaganza at Eagle Landing – Happy Valley
Join in on a 5,000 egg Easter egg hunt, face painting, balloons and a visit from Miss Bunny!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Eagle Landing – 10220 Causey Avenue, Happy Valley
Ages: 1-11 years old
Cost: $5 per person

Family Bunny Party at the Play Boutique – Beaverton
Come join the Play Boutique for springtime art, refreshments, bunny time and springtime keepsakes.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Play Boutique – 12345 SW Horizon Blvd., Beaverton
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: $10 per child

Family Bunny Party at the Play Boutique – Lake Oswego
Come join the Play Boutique for springtime art, refreshments, bunny time and springtime keepsakes.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Play Boutique – 464 First Street, Lake Oswego
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: $10 per child

The Great Westside Family Easter Event at the Washington Country Fairgrounds
Walkers to 10 Years Old are welcome to join in the fun!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / Gates open at 9:00am – event begins at 10:00am
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro
Ages: Walkers – 10 years old (Egg hunts will be separated into age groups)
Cost: Free!

Hop at the Hunt – Lake Oswego
Come check out the Easter bunny at the Lake Oswego Hunt Club enjoy pony rides, barn tours, hot cocoa and an egg recycle station.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 11:00am
Where: The Lake Oswego Hunt Club – 2725 Iron Mountain Blvd., Lake Oswego
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Not specified

Hop on over to John’s Pizza this Easter – Beaverton
All day buffet and great coupons, plus a hop along day with the IncrediBear throughout the day!
When: Sunday, April 8, 2012 / All day
Where: John’s Incredible Pizza – 9180 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: $15 per person

Peter Rabbit Breakfast and Carnival at West Linn High School – West Linn
All you can eat pancake and sausage feast, join us for family activities that include carnival games for children ages two and up.
When: Saturday March 24, 2012. Breakfast is held from 8:ooam – 11:00am, the carnival will be held from 8:ooam – 12:00pm
Where: West Linn High School – 5464 West A Street, West Linn
Ages: Carnival activities are for children ages 2+ years
Cost: For more information, or for tickets, please call WLCP at (503) 657-5050.

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Clackamas Town Center
The Easter Bunny is hopping in for visits and photos
When: March 17, 2012 – April 7, 2012 / Mon-Sat: 10:00am -8:00pm Sun: 12:00pm – 6:00pm *with periodic breaks
Where: Clackamas Town Center – 12000 SE 82nd Avenue, Happy Valley
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Photo Packages range from $18.99 – $39.99

West Linn Easter Egg Hunt
This free event is held at the West Linn High School Football field on the Saturday before Easter.
When: April 7, time not yet specified
Where: West Linn High School Football Field, 5464 West A Street, West Linn
Ages: Toddlers – 5th graders
Cost: Free

Events 25+ miles from Portland

Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Sandy
Bring your Easter Basket to collect your eggs, gifts, candy and hunt for the Golden Egg!
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 10:00am
Where: Meinig Memorial Park – 17670 Meinig Avenue, Sandy
Ages: 0-8 years old
Cost: Free!

Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Yachats
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Yachats Community Presbyterian Church – 360 W 7th Street, Yachats
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Not specified

Dog-gone Easter Egg Hunt – Eugene
Bring your leashed dogs and baskets for some Easter Fun! Eggs filled with dog treats will fill the grass for hunting fun.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Petersen Barn Park – located at the corner of Royal Ave. and Bertzen Road, Eugene
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: $5 per dog / $10 photos

Downtown Egg Roll and Scavenger Hun at Monteith Riverpark – Albany
Come enjoy in an old-fashioned egg roll and scavenger hunt.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 10:00am
Where: Monteith Riverpark – 489 Water Ave NW, Albany
Ages: 3-12 years old
Cost: Not specified

Easter Egg Hunt in Baker City
Easter Egg Hunt for kids divided by age don’t blink when the whistle blows, you will miss all the gathering.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 9:00am
Where: Baker City, Oregon
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Not specified

Easter Egg Hunt in Brownville
Children are encouraged to bring their own baskets to find multi-colored eggs in Pioneer Park.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 Starts at 1:00pm
Where: Pioneer Park, Brownsville
Ages: 1-12 years
Cost: Not specified

Easter Brunch Cruise on the Portland Spirit – boards from Cascade Locks
Join us for our special Easter Brunch, which includes our delicious Northwest Buffet and entertainment. There may even be a visit from the Cinnabunny!
When: Sunday, April 8, 2012 / 11:00am – 1:00pm Boarding starts 30 minutes before
Where: Boards from Cascade Locks, Oregon
Ages: All ages
Cost: $58/adults, $53/seniors, $24/children ages 4-12

Egg Hunt and Open House at Camp Namanu – Clackamas
Description: Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon at camp. Egg Hunt at 1:00pm, followed camp tours and activities. They’re also giving away a week of camp and other prizes.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 12:30 – 3:00pm. Egg Hunt begins at 1:00pm
Where: Camp Namanu – click here for directions
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free!

Easter Egg-Stravaganza – Evergreen Museum
Join the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum for a special Easter event! Spend the morning making fun crafts, hunting for eggs, and watching the Easter Bunny fly in on a helicopter! RSVP is required for this event.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 / 8:15am – 11:00am
Where: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum – 500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Museum Members: $7, General Public: $10, Photos with Easter Bunny: $10

Easter Egg Hunt at Jaquith Park – Newberg
The Newberg Fire Department recognizes the value in teaching fire prevention to the children of its community and uses the easter egg hunt as an opportunity to reach out to the children and familiarize them to department’s firefighters.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 Hunts begin at 10:00 am and 10:30am (sharp!)
Where: Jaquith Park – Newberg
Ages: 0-10 years old
Cost: Not specified

Easter Egg Hunt at Yaquina Bay State Park – Newport
Afterwards, there is an Easter Brunch being served at the Eagles Lodge located at 106 E Olive Street in Newport. Children 12 years of age and younger eat free.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012
Where: Yaquina Bay State Park, Newport
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Breakfast is $6 for kids over 12.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm – Woodburn
Hosts an Easter egg hunt.
When: April 7, 2012 / 10:00 AM and Noon
Where: 33814 S. Meridian Road, Woodburn
Ages: 0-11
Cost: Free with admission to the Tulip Festival ($10 per carload)

Molalla Aquatic Center Easter Egg Hunt
Come for a fun afternoon of splashing around and searching for fabulous Easter Eggs.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 / 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Moralla Aquatic Center – 432 Frances Street, Molalla
Ages: 6mo – Adult
Cost: Regular admission to the center
Wilsonville Easter Egg Hunt – Wilsonville
Numerous prizes will be given away. Bring your basket and hunt for the perfect egg!
When: April 7, 2012 / 10:00 AM
Where: Wilsonville Memorial Park, Memorial Dr., Wilsonville
Ages: 1-11
Cost: Free!

Events in Washington

Easter Train – Chehalis- Centralia Railroad
Climb aboard for a leisurely Saturday train ride while the “Easter Bunny” and “Chicken Little” hide the eggs.
When: April 7, 2012 Depart times: 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM
Where: 1101 Sylvenus Street, Chehalis, Washington
Ages: Activities will vary for age groups 3 and under, 4 through 7, and 8 through 12. Egg hunt is for children 12 and under.
Cost: Adults: $13.00, Seniors: $12.00, Children (4-15): $10.00, Children three and under ride free with an adult