Spring is the best season in Portland. This year (finally!) Easter celebrations are back and in full swing this spring throughout the Portland metro area. Check out a variety of festivals, tulip farms, animals, and Easter egg hunts (one is even underwater). Some egg hunts require online advance registration so plan ahead!
Lee Farms
Hunt your eggs this year at Lee Farms! An extremely family friendly event, this well-planned hunt offers plenty of fun for ages 0-12 and they offer multiple dates and time to ensure a safe, limited occupancy events with lots of room to roam and a fun time for your family. Once your child has found all 12 of their eggs, they can pick their special prizes to fill them! There is also play time on the Slide and Haymaze and a sugar cookie to-go to take home and decorate (with white buttercream frosting and rainbow sprinkles). And be sure to check out the animals.
Pre-registration is required for this hunt—and tickets are going fast—so be sure to sign up online before heading out, and know that this happens rain or shine.
The hunt is on at this annual event which supports the community and local businesses. The hunt takes place for two hours in the afternoon. Strict COVID safety guidelines are enforced, so remember your social distancing. Participating retailers will have marking for families to follow. Don't forget to support local and grab a bite or pick up a treat while you are out!
Apr. 16, 2-4 p.m. Bethany Village 4720 NW Bethany Blvd, Portland, OR Online: here
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival and farm is open on Easter and your kids will love wandering the tulip fields (bring your camera for pics!) Stop in the kids play area and let them run themselves silly. There's a tulip tour train and a hay ride. It's the perfect way to work off the sugar high from all of that Easter candy. All tickets must be purchased online for 2022. There is also an Easter sunrise service at 7 am.
Mar. 18-May. 1 33814 S Meridian Rd Woodburn, OR Online: here
Underwater Egg Hunt
This unique hunt is all underwater! Gather your little fishes, get the goggles, and register now for a splashing fun time. Kids from 6 months to 13 years will get the chance to hunt for colorful eggs at the bottom of the pool (or just splash around for fun). The time slots will be separated by age to let everyone have the most fun. But that’s not all-- on land you’ll find lots other activities like a cupcake walk, bunny bingo, a bouncy house, and crafts.
Apr. 9 12:15 - 3:45 p.m. Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center 9985 SW 125th Ave., Beaverton, OR Online: here
Packer Orchards Flyover Egg Drop
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Don't miss the 5th Annual Family-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at The Packer Orchards Farm Place. There will an exciting "flyover egg drop" for kids at 1 p.m. (A quieter egg hunt is available at 10:00 a.m.) Bring your basket and search the Hood River farm for eggs with the Easter bunny! When you purchase your tickets online your child will receive an invitation to the Easter Egg Hunt from the Easter Bunny himself! The event includes a hunt and prizes, cookie decorating, egg decorating, rainbow chicks and more. You can also meet and feed the farms baby animals.
Check the website for times and availabilities. The store will be open and full of delicious Easter treats, drinks, snacks, and our Famous Hot Apple Cider Donuts all day!
April 9, 10 & 16 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3020 Thomsen Road, Hood River, Oregon Online: here
Spring Egg Hunt At Cedar Hills Recreation Center
Help the Easter Bunny find all the eggs he lost! They are scattered all over the park at Cedar Hills Recreation Center! And if your eyes are especially sharp you just might find a special egg with a prize! Besides the hunt, lots of games, activities, treats and rain or shine fun is planned! This hunt takes place at different times throughout the day depending on age and ability. Check to see which hunt is appropriate for your little bunny.