Easter parades, egg hunts this weekend
Here’s a roundup of some of the many egg hunts and related Easter activities going on this weekend in the South Bay, on the Peninsula and in southern Alameda County. Parades are scheduled for Saturday in Campbell and San Mateo and Sunday in San Francisco. Find more East Bay events at www.mercurynews.com.
• SpringEggstravaganza: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central parkway, Dublin. Photos with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy, arts and crafts, games, bounce houses, entertainment, face painting andmore. Must preregister: http:// bit.ly/2Fj1we8
• Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, 5535 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Load up on pancakes prior to the 9 a.m. egg hunt. $20 per family. ymcaeastbay.org
• Campbell Eggstravaganza & 20th annual Bunnies and Bonnets parade: 9 a. m. Saturday, Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Ave. Egg hunt, bouncy houses, face painting and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Sidewalk chalk- art contest for ages 5-12. Egg hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. for ages 1-12. The Easter parade at noon features marching bands, dancers and community groups. Free.
• 41st annual City of San Mateo Eggstravaganza: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Central Park, 50 East Fifth Ave., San Mateo. Pancake Breakfast 9-11 a.m. Multiple hunts throughout the day, plus a parade at 10:30 a.m. Photos with Easter Bunny and live entertainment including a magician. Ages 0-9. $3-$8. cityofsanmateo.org
• Los Altos Spring Egg Hunt: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, HillviewPark, Soccer Field, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Crafts, face painting and games. Rain or shine. Kids walking to age 10. Mr. Fun E. Bunny will kick things off at 9:30 a.m. Hunt begins at 10 a.m. with staggered start times for different age groups. Free. http:// bit.ly/2FmZjuc
• Epic Easter Egg Drop: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Southridge Church events at Oak Grove High School Football Field, 285 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. Some 25,000 Easter eggs will drop from the San Jose sky over the football field, via hot air balloon. Food, bounce houses and egg hunt. Egg hunts begin at 9 a.m. Free. Volunteer: http:// bit.ly/2p07bur Register: ht tp:// bit . ly/2G6ZCu5
• 27th annual Union Street Easter Parade and Spring Celebration: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Union Street from Gough to Fillmore streets, San Francisco. Easter Bonnet Contest, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Union at Buchanan streets. Easter Parade, 2 p.m., corner of Union and Gough streets. Includes: kids rides and games, a climbing wall, a bubble jump, the Easter Bunny, costumed characters, face painting, a petting zoo, pony ride and musical entertainment. Free. 800310-6563, www.sresproductions.com/events.