Easter in Washington, DC

Washington, DC hosts several big events for Easter each year. Here is a guide to celebrating the holiday in the nation’s capital including the schedules and suggested venues for Easter brunch, Easter egg hunts, religious services and other special events.

Easter Brunch in Washington, DC
Many of the area’s finest restaurants offer an elegant Easter Brunch. Find recommendations in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

White House Easter Egg Roll
April 13, 2009, 8:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m. The popular annual event is open to the public and celebrates the holiday with an Easter Egg hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny on the White House lawn.

Easter Egg Hunts
Dates vary. Special Easter events for children are held at a variety of venues around the region.

Marian Anderson Tribute Concert at the Lincoln Memorial
Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. The special event is a part of the Lincoln Bicentennial celebration. The concert will honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and Anderson, with performances by opera singer Denyce Graves, the Washington National Opera, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and the Chicago Children’s Choir.

African American Family Celebration at the National Zoo
April 13, 2009, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each year on the Monday after Easter, the Zoo hosts this special event with an Easter egg roll/hunt, crafts, live entertainment, a food bazaar, and family-friendly fun.

Easter Services

Here is a list of some of the larger churches in downtown Washington, DC. Please check their websites for times and more details.

Washington National Cathedral - Wisconsin & Massachusetts Avenues, NW Washington, DC (202) 537-6200.

Basilica of the National Shrine - 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC (202) 526-8300.

St. Mathews Cathedral -1725 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington, DC (202) 347-3215.

St. John’s Church - 525 H Street NW, Washington DC (202) 347-8766.

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St, NW Washington, DC (202) 347-2635.

Georgetown Presbyterian Church - 3115 P Street, NW, Washington DC (202) 338-1644.