Seasonal & Holidays

Easter Events In San Rafael: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits & More 2023

Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities in San Rafael & throughout the North Bay.

Spring is in full swing throughout San Francisco Bay Area communities, and Easter is Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Spring is in full swing throughout San Francisco Bay Area communities, and Easter is Sunday, April 9, 2023. (Shutterstock)

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Spring is in the air, and the Easter Bunny is out and about as the holiday nears. Easter falls this year on Sunday, April 9.

Peruse Patch's annual guide to Easter egg hunts, bunny brunches, flower extravaganzas, street fairs, spring festivals and more in San Rafael and throughout the North Bay.

NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

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BENICIA:

APRIL 9: Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt. Free to the community.

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CORTE MADERA:

APRIL 5: Community Passover Seder. Open to all.

APRIL 8: Twin Cities Egg Hunt & Photos With Bunny: Town Park. For all ages.

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DAVIS:

APRIL 8: UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden Split Plant Sale. Spring gardening alert!

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DIXON:

APRIL 8: Living Hope Church Eggstravaganza: Veterans Park. Free, community event.

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GLEN ELLEN:

APRIL 8: Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters Easter' Egg Hunt. Don't forget your basket!

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GREENBRAE:

APRIL 8: Free Photos With Easter Bunny & Marin Humane Fundraiser: Bon Air. Pet adoption event planned, too.

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HEALDSBURG:

APRIL 8: 'Easter Egg Scramble In The Vineyard' Egg Hunt: Comstock Wines. Reservations required.

APRIL 9: Easter Fun, Vineyard Quiz Walk & Wine Tasting: West Wines. "Winetasting, cheese & charcuteries for adults, jelly beans & juice pairing for young ones."

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LARKSPUR:

APRIL 7: Flashlight Egg Hunt: Piper Park. A Corte Madera & Larkspur collaboration!

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MILL VALLEY:

MAY 13-14: Mill Valley Music Festival: Friends Field. Includes Manzanita Market.

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NAPA:

APRIL 7: Good Friday. Stations of the Cross.

APRIL 8: Saturday Farm Open House. Spring event at Connolly Ranch.

APRIL 8-9: Storybook Walk. At Napa Methodist Church with "Twas the Morning of Easter.”

APRIL 9: Easter Service. Fun activities planned for kids, too.

APRIL 9: Easter Sunrise Worship Service. Begins 6:30 a.m.

APRIL 9: Easter Worship Service. "Hear glorious music from Cathedral Choir."

APRIL 9: Easter Sunday Brunch at River Terrace Inn’s ALBA Restaurant. Menu exclusive to Easter Sunday.

APRIL 9: Silverado Resort Easter Buffet. With "sunny breezes and golf course views."

APRIL 9: Easter Brunch Buffet. At Carneros Resort and Spa with egg hunt & Easter Bunny.

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NOVATO:

APRIL 5: Community Passover Seder. Book soon, as space is limited.

APRIL 7: Good Friday Tenebrae Church Service. With Chancel Choir Meditation concert.

APRIL 9: Easter Church Services. At Presbyterian Church of Novato.

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PETALUMA:

APRIL 8: Sheep Shearing Day: Adobe State Historic Park. Explore this springtime tradition.

APRIL 8: Vino & Easter Egg Hunt: Keller Estate Winery. Recreating childhood memory with adult twist.

APRIL 9: Art Play Easter Eggstravaganza. Registration required.

APRIL 22: Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival. "There’s No Place Like Home" — highlighting 40 years of tradition.

APRIL 30: Spring Antique Faire. "Incomparable selection of affordable antiques from over 200 dealers."

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ROHNERT PARK:

APRIL 8: Easter Egg Hunt: Foxtail Golf Course. Annual event hosted by Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers Association.

APRIL 9: Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch: Sally Tomatoes. Book your seats!

MAY 13: Summer Kick-Off Brunch & BBQ. Free community event with food, games & DJ.

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ROSS:

APRIL 16: Chamber Music at Marin Art & Garden Center by EOS Ensemble. A wine reception follows.

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SAN ANSELMO:

APRIL 7: Violin & Cello Spring Concert. In-person & on Zoom.

APRIL 8: Children's Egg Hunt: Memorial Park. San Anselmo Bunny will be there, too!

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SAN FRANCISCO:

APRIL 8: Castro Easter Eggstravaganza Block Party & Bonnet Contest. "A joyous Easter festival with something for everyone."

APRIL 8-9 & 15-16: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade: Japantown. Grand parade is April 16.

APRIL 9: Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence Easter In Dolores Park & 'Hunky Jesus' Contest. This year’s theme: Peep Show.

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SAN RAFAEL:

APRIL 8: Las Gallinas Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt. With special guest, the Easter Bunny.

APRIL 8: Easter Eggstravaganza. With Easter egg hunt, games, crafts, cookie decorating & story at Trinity Lutheran Church.

APRIL 9: Easter Brunch at Peacock Gap. Egg hunt festivities, too!

APRIL 20: Caulbridge Carnival. Spring fundraiser with petting zoo, popcorn station, seed planting, music & more.

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SANTA ROSA:

APRIL 15: The Art of Dessert 20th Anniversary Emerald Gala. Sold out, but waitlist started.

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SAUSALITO:

APRIL 8: Easter Parade & Egg Hunt. "BYOB (bring your own basket) for the egg hunts!"

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SEBASTOPOL:

APRIL 29-30: Apple Blossom Parade & Festival. "Folks come from miles around to enjoy our parade."

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SONOMA:

APRIL 8: Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt: The Plaza. Have your pictures taken with the Peter Rabbit.

APRIL 9: Seven Branches Easter Brunch. With the Easter Bunny.

APRIL 9: Easter Sunrise Service: Cline Family Cellars. A 20+year tradition. RSVPs requested.

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SUISUN CITY:

APRIL 9: Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt. Continuing the city tradition ...

APRIL 22: BrewBash At The Basin. Hosted by the Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Club & City of Suisun City Parks and Recreation.

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VACAVILLE:

APRIL 8: 'Bunnies & Bonnets' Egg Hunt & Petting Zoo. Miss Bunny Bonnet will be there!

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VALLEJO:

APRIL 8: Spring Craft Show, Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt: Downtown. The annual spring fling!

APRIL 8: Thumper's Egg-Stravaganza Egg Hunt: Children's Wonderland Park. Two sessions & registration required.

APRIL 15: Car on the Quad Show. Music, food & more at Jesse Bethel High School.

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YOUNTVILLE:

APRIL 8: Annual Egg Hunt: Community Park. Event is free.

APRIL 9: Bouchon Bakery & Ad Hoc Easter Egg Hunt. Sold out.

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