Easter Egg Hunts in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia

Looking for a good Easter egg hunt in or around Washington, DC? Family Easter fun can be found in the city and around the region in Maryland and Virginia.

White House Easter Egg Roll
April 13, 2009, 8:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m. White House Lawn, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC (202) 456-7041. Bring the kids to hunt for Easter Eggs and enjoy a morning of storytelling and a visit with the Easter Bunny. This is a special Washington, DC tradition that dates back to 1878.

Eggstravaganza at Tudor Place
April 11, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Children of all ages enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt and a thrilling Egg Roll Contest. After the exciting games, spend the morning decorating festive eggs and building a spring basket. Visitors also enjoy a self-guided tour of Tudor Place’s gardens. Bring your own basket, spoon, and one hard-boiled egg per child. Admission: Member Children: $7, Nonmember Children: $10, Adult Chaperones: $3.

Gadsby's Tavern Museum Easter Egg Hunt for History
April 11, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. 138 N. Royal Street Alexandria, Virginia (703) 838-4242. Guests are invited to bring their own Easter basket and help find the Tavernkeeper's Easter eggs while learning about Alexandria history. Tours last 30 minutes. Reservations are required and specific tour times apply, as this popular event fills up fast. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 per child ages 2 to 17.

Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee Park
April 4, 2009, from 1 - 4 p.m. Rt. 15/North King Street. Leesburg, Virginia (703) 777-1368. Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an annual Easter Egg Hunt of more than 15,000 eggs throughout Ida Lee Park. For ages 7 and under. Separate hunts for each age group. Other activities include a moon bounce, jumbo slide, fire truck train, and balloon artists. Admission is $6 per child in advance and $8 at the gate.

Easter Egg Hunts at Reston Zoo
April 18-19, 2009. 9 a.m - 4 p.m. 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, Virginia (703)757-6222. Visit this small family friendly zoo and enjoy an easter egg hunt with pony rides, raffle tickets, candy, face painting, Easter pictures, and more!

Bunnyland at Butler's Orchard
April 9-13, 18 & 19, 2009, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, Maryland (301) 428- 0444. Welcome spring with a hayride down the Bunny Trail, hunt for colorful eggs, Visit with the farm’s very own Country Bunny, ride a pedal tractor, play in Kiddie Hayromp and Castle, see live bunnies, lambs and chicks. Admission: $7 per child and $5 per adult.

Meadowside Nature Center's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 10, 2009, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, Maryland (301) 924-4141. Search for Easter Eggs through meadows and woods. Then decorate the eggs and visit with a rabbit and learn some bunny facts. Bring your own basket. Admission: $5 per child. Reservations are required.

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