Easter is just around the corner, and the DMV is packed with events to celebrate the holiday. From egg hunts to decorating an easter basket cake, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Easter with the whole family.
Great Country Farms Easter Egg Hunt
- Location: Great Country Farms, 34345 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA
- Date: 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. March 21, 28 and April 4
Celebrate Easter at Great Country Farms! See baby animals, take a wagon ride and participate in the egg hunt. Tickets start at $7.99.
Underwater Egg Hunt
- Location: Dulles South Rec Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, VA
- Date: 9-10:45 a.m. March 21
Enjoy Easter underwater with this underwater egg hunt. Kids can dive into the fun and search for eggs at the bottom of the pool. Perfect for kids of all ages who love swimming.
Eggstravaganza at Tudor Place
- Location: Tudor Place, 1644 31st St., Washington, DC
- Date: 10 a.m.-noon March 27
Take photos with the Easter bunny, collect Easter eggs, create art, enjoy face-painting, Storytime and more at Eggstravaganza at Tudor Place. This outdoor event happens in rain or shine, and tickets start at $10.
Spring Egg Hunt
- Location: Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria, VA
- Date: 10 a.m.-noon March 28
Celebrate Easter with crafts and an egg hunt. Ages are restricted to 3-10, and tickets start at $25.
Lee-Fendall Easter Egg Hunt
- Location: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA
- Date: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 28
Have fun collecting Easter eggs all around the Lee-Fendall garden. This event includes crafts, games, a cupcake walk, gift shop deals and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Reservations must be made in advance, and tickets are $15 per participating child. Don’t forget your basket!
Easter Basket Buttercream Cake Decorating Class
- Location: Fran’s Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main St., Fairfax, VA
- Date: 10 a.m. April 4
Learn new skills while decorating an Easter-themed cake at Fran’s. Guests will be guided through in-person step by step instruction and participants must be at least 13 years old.
Parent & Me Class: Easter Bunny Fondant Cake Decorating Class
- Location: Fran’s Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main St., Fairfax, VA
- Date: 2:30-5 p.m. April 4
Parent and child teams will receive a crumb-coated cake and learn how to apply buttercream, practice piping techniques, cover the cake with fondant, create fondant accessories and much more.
The White House Easter Egg Roll
- Location: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
- Date: April 6
This Easter Egg Roll is based on a lottery system, and tickets must be requested for a chance to attend. Entrants need to specify the number of adults and children on the ticket request and the preferred times. Each household will be limited to one lottery application for a maximum of six tickets.
Eggstravaganza
- Location: Garfield Elementary, 7101 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA
- Date: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12
Enjoy free Easter fun for the whole family. Eggstravaganza includes egg hunts, prizes, games, the Easter Bunny and more.
