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The Best Egg Hunts in the Lower Peninsula

Your Guide to All the Egg Hunts in the Palo Alto - Redwood City - Woodside - Portola Valley Area

By Tien J - Macaroni KID Palo Alto April 14, 2025

Spring is in full bloom, and that means it’s time to grab your baskets and hop into some festive fun! From Menlo Park to Los Altos, the Peninsula is bursting with family-friendly Easter egg hunts perfect for kids of all ages. Whether you're after candy-filled adventures, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, or simply a sweet day in the sun, here’s your guide to all the egg-citing events happening this week across Palo Alto, San Carlos, Stanford, Redwood City, Woodside, and Portola Valley. Let the hunt begin! 


šŸ“ Menlo Park

Spring Festival & Egg Hunt at Burgess Park
Celebrate the season with crafts, a petting zoo, and the Easter Bunny! Separate egg hunts by age group ensure everyone has a fair shot at the goodies.
šŸ—“ļø Saturday, April 19, 2025
šŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
šŸ“ Burgess Park, 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, CA
šŸŽŸļø Get Tickets or Info


šŸ“ Los Altos

Spring Egg Hunt at Hillview Soccer Field
Bring your own basket and join the fun! Kids can enjoy carnival games, crafts, photos with the Spring Bunny, and an egg hunt.
šŸ—“ļø Saturday, April 19, 2025
šŸ•˜ Starts at 9:30 AM
šŸ“ Hillview Soccer Field, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA
šŸ’” Event Info


šŸ“ Stanford

Stanford Easter Celebration
An exciting campus-wide celebration featuring egg hunts, food trucks, live performances, and family-friendly activities.
šŸ—“ļø Sunday, April 20, 2025
šŸ•š 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
šŸ“ Stanford University Campus, Stanford, CA
šŸ”— Event Details – Stanford Events (search “Easter” closer to the date)


šŸ“ San Carlos

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Burton Park
This annual favorite returns with age-grouped egg hunts and family fun. Be sure to arrive early and bring your own basket!
šŸ—“ļø Saturday, April 19, 2025
šŸ•› 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
šŸ“ Burton Park, 1017 Cedar St, San Carlos, CA
ā„¹ļø More Info


šŸ“ Palo Alto

Annual Bunny Hop at Town & Country Village

Participants will “HOP” their way around Town & Country Village through the participating merchants in search of the hidden bunny inside each participating store. Once the bunny has been spotted, participants will take their map to the front desk to get it stamped, and then hop to the next location. Return  maps to Books Inc. to be entered in a grand prize giveaway. After turning in your completed map at Books Inc, receive an egg with a free scoop card inside from The Penny Ice Creamery, while supplies last.

šŸ—“ļø April 9 to Saturday, April 19, 2025
šŸ•› store hours

šŸ“ Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 

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