Easter + Spring Activities in DC, Maryland & Virginia
- Updated: 04/16/2025
- all ages
Easter is Sunday, April 20, 2025 & we're here to help you prepare with kid-friendly events and things-to-do around DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia! Activities include EGG-stravaganzas, STEM-based egg projects, traditional egg hunts and brunches with a side of play. Make sure to click the links and verify the up-to-date info of each event you intend to visit. Stay tuned for updates too. As new events are released, I'll update this listing! Thanks for checking it out.
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
Events
Washington, DC Easter Activities
- 4/12 at 1:00 pm | Blossoming at the Library at Georgetown Library
- Bring along your plants or seeds to exchange with fellow enthusiasts, take part in various gardening activities and engaging kids’ crafts. Receive a complimentary seeds starter package to kick-start your green journey.
- 4/15 at 1:00 pm | Easter Extravaganza/Egg Hunt at North Michigan Park Recreation Center in NE (Best for ages 3-10)
- 4/15 at 2:00 pm | Spring Celebration at Bellevue Library in SW
- Includes an egg hunt & crafts!
- [Just Added] 4/18 at 1:00 pm | Chocolate City Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
- 4/19 at 9:30 am | Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic at Franklin Park in NW ($)
- 4/19 at 9:30 am | Bunny Hop at Stead Park Recreation Center in NW
- Includes face paint, music, games & food!
- 4/19 at 11:00 am | Breakfast with the Bunny at Hard Rock Cafe DC ($)
- 4/19 at 11:00 am | Roving Leaders’ Spring Fling Dive 2025 at Reservoir Park Recreation Center
- Go diving for eggs, enjoy prizes, games and more!
- 4/19 at 12:00 pm | Family Funday: Easter Egg Hunt at metrobar DC in NE ($)
- Includes story times, egg hunt & activities!
- 4/19 at 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm | Family Craft Along: Make a Tutu! at Made with Love DC in NE ($) (Best for ages 3+)
- [Just Added] 4/19 at 1:00 pm | Easter Egg Hunt at New York Ave. Recreation Center
- [Just Added] 4/21 at 4:00 pm | Egg Hunter at Friendship Recreation Center in NW
- [Just Added] 4/21 at 5:00 pm | Brentwood Easter Egg Hunt and Community Day at Brentwood Recreation Center in NE
- [Just Added] 4/23 at 4:00 pm | Cole into Spring at Joseph Cole Recreation Center in NE
Maryland Easter Activities
Prince George’s County
- 4/14 at 11:00 am | Egg-cellent Egg-stravaganza at Berwyn Heights Community Center ($) (Best for ages 3-10)
- 4/26 at 11:00 am | City of Mount Rainier Springtime Egg Hunt at Mount Rainier Nature Center
- 4/26 at 3:00 pm | Spring Fling at Belair Mansion in Bowie
- Earth Day themed with spring crafts, face painting & tie-dye shirts!
Montgomery County
- 4/5 – 4/27 | Spring Eye Spy Trains at Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks ($)
- 4/12 at 10:00 am | Bunny Brunch at Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring
- 4/12 at 11:30 am | The 4th District’s Annual Egg Hunt at Wheaton Regional Park
- 4/17 at 2:00 pm | Spring Crafternoon at White Oak Library (Best for teens & adults)
- 4/18 at 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm | My Gym Spring Eggstravaganza in Potomac ($)
- 4/19 at 11:00 am | Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Damascus Community Recreation Center (Best for ages 3-11)
- 4/25 at 4:30 pm | Family Concert – New Orchestra of Washington at Germantown Library
- This concert is all about welcoming in the light, vibrant colors, warm weather and the good energy of Spring.
- 4/26 at 1:00 pm | April Flowers! – Make a Colorful Banner to Welcome Spring at Wheaton Library (Best for ages 4+)
More Maryland Events
- 4/12 – 4/13 at 9:00 am | Spring Eggstravaganza for Tots at Robinson Nature Center in Columbia ($)
- Participate in crafts, games and spring sensory fun. Separate egg hunts for toddlers and children 4 yrs +.
- 4/13 at 11:00 am | Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Main Event in Columbia ($)
- 4/13 at 4:00 pm | Spring Themed Cookie Decorating Class & Milkshakes at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar in Ellicott City ($)
- 4/16 at 11:30 am | STEAM Makers: Egg Drop at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 8-11)
- 4/16 at 4:00 pm | Let’s EGGsperiment at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 7-11)
- Who can build the tallest tower, catapult their egg the farthest, or send an egg down a zip line the fastest? Work together to complete these fun STEM challenges with plastic eggs.
- 4/17 at 6:00 pm | STEAM Makers: Egg Drop at Savage Branch Library in Laurel (Best for ages 8-11)
- 4/18 at 9:00 am | Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($)
- 4/18 – 4/19 | Photos with the Easter Bunny at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($)
- 4/19 at 1:00 pm | Family Time on the Towne in Laurel
- Afternoon filled with music, games, crafts, face painting, and special appearances by Peter Rabbit and Shelly the Chick!
- 4/26 at 7:45 pm | Eggstreme Flashlight Egg Hunt at Robinson Nature Center in Columbia ($) (Best for ages 11-15)
Northern Virginia Easter Activities
Arlington County
- 4/6 – 6/15 on Sundays at 10:00 am | MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Series at Metropolitan Park
- Free Spring-themed art workshop series + live music
- 4/12 – 4/20 at 10:30 am | Spring Egg Hunt at Potomac Overlook Regional Park ($)
- 4/17 at 10:00 am | Tiny Tot: Egg-citing Eggs at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($)
- Hands-on learning that may include a variety of activities like songs, games, crafts, and mini-hikes.
- 4/19 at 11:00 am | Mommy/Daddy & Me Easter Treats at Cookology ($) (Best for ages 4-7)
- 4/19 at 4:00 pm | Spring Flower Stroll at Glencarlyn Park ($)
- 4/20 at 4:00 pm | Spring Flower Stroll at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($)
City of Alexandria
- 4/10 at 11:00 am | Bunny Hop! A Storytime Event at Barrett Branch Library in Alexandria
- 4/12 | Mini-Golf Egg-plorations at Oakmont Recreation Center in Oakton ($) (Best for ages 2-9)
- 4/12 at 1:00 pm | Eggsperiments at Hidden Oaks Nature Center ($) (Best for ages 5+)
- Find out what’s cracking (or not) as we do various experiments with eggs and learn about their many amazing properties.
- 4/12 at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm | Underwater Egg Hunt at Chinquapin Recreation Center in Alexandria ($)
- 4/13 at 11:00 am | Princess & Superhero Easter Egg Hunt & Show at Fort Ward Park ($)
- 4/19 at 10:00 am | Egg Hunt & Crafts at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center in Alexandria ($) (Best for gas 2-10)
- 4/19 at 11:00 am | Egg Hunt at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls ($) (Best for ages 2-9)
- 4/19 at 11:00 am | Easter Cookie Decorating at Made in ALX ($)
- [Just Added] 4/20 at 12:00 pm | Come Meet the Easter Bunny at Hops N Shine
More Virginia Events
- 4/12 at 12:00 pm | Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Manassas Mall (For ages 8 & under)
- 4/12 at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm | Aqua Egg Hunt at Herndon Community Center Pool ($)
- 4/12 – 4/20 at 8:00 am | Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville ($)
- 4/13 at 12:00 pm | Easter Bunny Hosts Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
- Includes moon bounces, live magic show, performances, crafts & more!
- [Just Added] 4/16 at 10:30 am | Egg Dying with Belle & Tiana in Springfield ($)
- 4/19 | Baskets & Bunnies Egg Hunt at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($) (Best for ages 1-7)
- There are separate amusements tickets for the carousel, mini train, crafts, games & more!
- 4/19 at 9:00 am | Bubbles and Bunnies at Cub Run Recreation Center in Chantilly ($) (Best for ages 2-12)
- 4/19 at 9:30 am | Hoppy Egg Hunting in Herndon ($)
- 4/19 at 10:00 am & 11:15 am | Sensory Egg Hunt at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax ($) (Best for ages 1-7)
- [Just Added] 4/19 at 1:00 pm | Hop into Spring at Mosaic in Fairfax
- Meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny, and then cozy up for a special screening of Peter Rabbit!
- 4/19 at 6:00 pm | Hop on Over to Family Skate and Dance Night at Franconia Recreation Center ($)
- 4/20 at 12:00 pm | Easter Bunny Hosts Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
- 5/4 at 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm | Woodland Wildlife Egg Hunt at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale ($)
Related Blogs
Spring Theatre + Performances
Newly updated for Spring! Check out our listing of children's theatre and musical performances on the 4DMV Kids Blog. I've included performance reviews, performances for this month & future shows to keep on your radar! Don't forget that traveling performance can make their way back to the DMV so check out the past performance review section as well! Happy planning.
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