Easter Guide for Sacramento Kids 2012

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Celebrate Spring with the Easter Bunny, hunting for eggs, and much…much more!  The family-friendly fun starts this weekend and continues through Easter weekend.
Remember to B.Y.O.B…BRING YOUR OWN BASKET to Easter Egg Hunts!

Friday, March 30th – Sunday, April 1st

Funderland Easter Bash
When: Friday-Sunday, March 30th, 31st, and April 1st (weather permitting)
Where: Funderland Amusement Park, 1350 17th Ave., Sacramento
What: Easter Egg Hunts held each hour for age groups 2-4, 5-7, 8-12 all day long.  Visit the Easter Bunny and have your picture taken.  Coloring Contests, Raffles, and FREE crafts!
Cost: $3.00 per child for egg hunt.  (Purchase egg hunt tickets earlier in the day or week before all their spaces are sold out.)  Bring in a new game or unused art supplies and receive free ride tickets.
Info: Click here

William Land Park Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 31st; 9:30-11:30am
Where: William Land Park, 3800 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento
What: Easter egg hunts at 10:30am sharp.  Games, face painting, hat parade (wear your best!), music with Mister Cooper, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here

Orchard Park Spring Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 31st; 2:00pm
Where: Orchard Park, 2936 West River Drive, Sacramento
What: Egg hunts, arts & crafts, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here

Tuesday, April 3rd – Wednesday, April 4th

Bunny Bounce
When: Roseville: Tuesday, April 3rd; 3:00-4:30pm OR Rancho Cordova: Wednesday, April 4th; 3:00-4:30pm
Where: Bounce U, Roseville or Rancho Cordova location
What: Bring the whole family for a day of bouncing, with a new twist on the traditional egg hunt, and a special visit from a really big bunny!  Be on the look out for the “special” eggs as you could win a big prize.  Adorable bunny gift bag craft, photo opportunity with Easter Bunny, and snacks.
Cost: Admission: $8.95 first child, $7.95 sibling. Parents and children under 2 are FREE with a paying child. Tickets must be prepaid in advance.
Info: Click here for Roseville, Click here for Rancho Cordova

Friday, April 6th – Sunday, April 8th

Easter Fun at Funtastic
When:
Friday, April 6th; 4:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Funtastic PlayCenter, 9882 Waterman Road, Elk Grove
What: Easter games, Easter egg hunt, cookie decorating, and play on the indoor playground.
Cost: Included in the regular admission price of $8.00 per child
Info: Call (916) 685-4335

3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
When: Friday, April 6th; 6:00-8:30pm
Where: A Magical Place, 85 Enterprise Ct., Galt
What: Huge egg hunt, listen to stories told by Mrs. McGregor, create fun crafts, and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. You can also meet Amanda Cottontail and Cuddlez the Bear, and play on the inflatables and in the arcade.
Cost: $8.50 for children, $5.00 for adults
Info: Click here or call (209) 745-2850

Folsom Eggstravaganza
When: Saturday, April 7th; 8:00-11:00am
Where: Lembi Community Park, 1328 Riley Street, Folsom
What: Pancake Breakfast, Kiddie Carnival, and entertainment.  Egg Hunt at 10:00am sharp.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here

Easter Eggstravaganza
When: Saturday, April 7th; 8:00am-1:00pm
Where: Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
What: Egg hunt for children 0-13 years old, morning breakfast and carnival.
Cost: FREE Egg Hunt; $10 wristband for unlimited carnival games and inflatables, one (1) choo-choo ride, and one (1) face painting.Carnival tickets are also available for purchase for 50¢ each.
Info: Click here

Spring Extravaganza
When: Saturday, April 7th; 8:30am-11:00am
Where: Hagan Community Park, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
What: Egg hunt for kids 10 and under.  Petting Barn open.  Kid Zone with face painting, bounce house, music, crafts, and games.  Pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Cost: FREE Easter Egg Hunt, $4.00 parking fee inside the park or free parking front of the park
Info: Click here

Spring EGGstravaganza
When: Saturday, April 7th; 8:30am – 2:00pm
Where: Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove
What: Spring activities with the Easter Bunny and a pancake breakfast.  Egg hunt, carnival games, egg scramble, and puppet show.  Food vendors available on-site.
Cost: All activities have a minimal fee.
Info: Click here

Roseville Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 7th; 9:00am
Where: H.C. Elliott Park, 1421 Cushendall Drive, Roseville
What: Easter egg hunt and clothing drive to help local families.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here

Southside Park Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 7th; 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Southside Park, 2115 6th Avenue, Sacramento
What: Egg Hunt, crafts, raffles, and more.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here

Fairytale Town
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 7 & 8, 11:00-3:00pm
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
What: Fun-filled family weekend featuring egg hunts, prizes, spring themed hands on activities, and pictures with Peter Cottontail (additional cost). Daily egg hunts will be held at 12PM, 1PM & 2PM, promptly. Hunt areas are separated by age groups as follows, 0 – 3yrs, 4 – 6yrs & 7 – 12 yrs. Puppet Art Theater will be performing Bunny Boot Camp in the Children’s Theater. , show times are at 12:30PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM.
Cost: Admission Fees: $5 weekends & holidays, children 1 and under are admitted free; Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers; Photos with Peter Cottontail are $5
Info: Click here or call (916) 808-7462

Egg-cellent Adventure
When: Saturday, April 7th; 12:00pm-1:30pm
Where:
Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA  95814
What: Look at different kinds of eggs, from ancient giant emu egg carvings to sparkly Fabergé eggs. Spend time together decorating papier mâché eggs with paint, fabric, and beads, then have fun hunting for eggs in the E. Kendell Davis courtyard.
Cost: Fee for one child and one adult $15.00, fee per additional family member $7.00
Info: Click here or call (916) 808-1182

Easter Egg Express
When: Saturday – Sunday, April 7th and 8th
Where: Sacramento River Train, 341 Industrial Way, Woodland (also have West Sac boarding times)
What: Take a special 10-mile train trip with the Easter Bunny and make memories you’ll never forget. Hundreds of eggs will be there for the hunting and entertainment and snacks are provided along the way; the trip takes around three hours and is appropriate for all ages.
Cost: Kids 2-12 $29.00, Adults $36.00
Info: Click here

Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast
When: Sunday, April 8th; Breakfast served at 9:30am, Egg Hunt 11:00am sharp
Where: Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, 3645 Fulton Ave., Sacramento
What: Annual family friendly pancake breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt.  Free golf clubs, stuffed animals, and other prizes for children under 10 along with a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Cost: FREE for kids under 10.  Parents can join complimentary breakfast when accompanied by a child.
Info: Click here

Written by Keilah Woodard

Keilah Woodard

My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!