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Looking for a fun way to celebrate Easter with the whole family? Find an Easter egg hunt or event near your Portland neighborhood or neighboring city.
From religious ceremonies to secular festivities, Easter is a time when families and communities come together to mark the end of winter, embrace the beauty of new beginnings and revel in a shared experience.
To make your Easter extra special this year, I’ve gathered a list of happenings across the metro area.
Most of the events listed below are free. Some charge to participate in Easter activities. If you’re attending an egg hunt, pack along your own basket or bag.
When is Easter 2026?
In 2026, Easter is Sunday, April 5. Most events listed below are happening on Saturday. Be sure to follow the links for full details before you visit.
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2026 Free and Cheap Easter Events
Easter Annual Fair at Avamere – Hillsboro
April 2 | 3-4 p.m.
Avamere assisted living hosts an Easter egg hunt sectioned by age, from 2-12 years old.
Avamare is at 2000 Southeast 30th Ave. in Hillsbor0.
Easter at Gresham Station – Gresham
April 4 | 2-6 p.m.
Gresham Station Shopping Center is hosting a free, family-friendly Easter event, including a free photo with the Easter Bunny, interactive meet n’ greet with reptiles and baby goats. Guests can bring a canned good to donate to the SnowCap Community Charities “Fill A Bag” campaign. The event is free but reservations are required.
Gresham Station Shopping Center is at 1064 NW Norman Ave. in Gresham.
Easter Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt – Troutdale
April 4 | 8 to 11 a.m.
Northwest Christian Church Egg Hunt – Tigard
April 4 | 9-10 a.m.
Join a fun indoor communitywide Easter egg hunt for kids 5th grade and under at Northwest Christian Church. Every egg will have a prize inside. There’s also raffle prizes, donuts and coffee.
The event is held at 13405 SW Hall Blvd. in Tigard.
Concordia Neighborhood Egg Hunt – Portland
April 4 | 10 a.m.
Enjoy a free egg hunt hosted by the Concordia Neighborhood Association at Fernhill Park, 6100 Northeast 37th Ave. in Portland.
Egg Walk – Fairview
April 4 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The City of Fairview is hosting an Egg Walk with games, activities, visits with the Easter Bunny and a special needs area.
Easter Extravaganza – Wood Village
April 4 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Spring Egg Hunt – Portland
April 4 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Have a hopping good time gathering candy-filled eggs and participating in themed activities at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center‘s Spring Egg Hunt. There are egg hunts for children ages 12 and younger as well as an inclusive all abilities egg hunt in the gym.
Advance registration is required. The cost is $10 per child.
Cedar Hills Recreation Center is at 11640 SW Park Way in Portland.
Easter Egg Hunt – Gladstone
April 4 | 11 a.m.-noon
Kids 1 to 10 are welcome to join in the fun at the Gladstone Easter egg hunt. The egg hunts are separated into age groups. There’s also a pancake breakfast supporting the high school robotics team from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. It is a donation-based breakfast.
The event is held at Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave. in Gladstone.
Drive Thru Easter Egg Hunt – Beaverton
April 4 | 10 a.m.
Head to Westside Church of Christ for pictures with the Easter bunny, treats and a bag of eggs and goodies to take home for your own egg hunt, while supplies last.
The church is located at 5525 SW Menlo Dr. in Beaverton.
Easter Drive-Up Event – Gresham
April 4 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Drive up and receive Easter treats for each child at Gateway-Gresham Elks Lodge #1805. All are welcome!
Gateway-Gresham Elks Lodge #1805 is at 3330 NE Division St. in Gresham.
Easter Egg Hunt at Esther Short Park – Vancouver
April 4 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This event, hosted by Activate Church, features 15,000 candy filled eggs, free photos with the Easter bunny and separate egg drops for ages 0-12.
Esther Short Park is at 605 Esther St. in Vancouver.
Easter Eggstravaganza – Portland
April 4 | 12 to 2 p.m.
Head to the park for an Easter Eggstravaganza, including Bible story, Easter egg hunt, candy, bounce houses, hot dogs, a fire truck, the Easter bunny, popcorn and prizes. All ages are welcome but only babies through 6th grade are allowed to hunt for eggs.
The event is taking place at Wilshire Park, 4116 Northeast 33rd Ave. in Portland.
Bethany Village Easter Egg Hunt – Portland
Bethany Village Centre is at 15160 NW Laidlaw Rd. in Portland.
Easter Bunny Express Train Ride – Portland
April 4-5 | 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
While this event is not cheap, I am including it here so you know this is also an option on Easter weekend. Take a round trip train ride along the east side of the Willamette River with the Easter bunny. At the Easter Bunny Express train ride, kids will enjoy an Easter scavenger hunt and other activities. Tickets are $24 for adults, $17 for kids ages 3 to 12 and free for kids 2 and under.
Easter Egg Hunt at Bella Organic Farm – Portland
April 4-5 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids and adults of all ages are welcome at Bella Organic Farm’s Easter Egg Hunt. There will be several hunts for specific age groups, including an adult egg hunt and allergy friendly egg hunt. All-inclusive tickets, including the egg hunts and activities, are $30. There’s also lots of fun farm activities happening both days of the event.
The farm is located at 16205 NW Gillihan Rd. in Portland. See the full schedule.
Topaz Farm Easter Harvest Festival – Portland
April 4-5 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
This year, start a new tradition at Topaz Farm. There’s egg hunts, visits with farm animals, Ukrainian egg decorating and more family activities. Tickets are $15 per person for all ages.
The event is held at Topaz Farm, 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd. in Portland.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt – Portland
April 5 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church is hosting brunch and egg hunt on Sunday. Brunch is provided by board members of the Cambodian Children’s Ministry from 9:30-10 a.m. The egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church. Stay for the worship celebration at 10:30 a.m.
The church is located in downtown Portland at 909 SW 11th Ave.
Easter Egg Hunt – Portland
April 5 | 11:30 a.m.
Grace Christian Fellowship hosts an Easter egg hunt for ages 1 to 11. There is also a free pancake feed. Register here.
Grace Christian Fellowship is at 7325 N Bank St. in Portland.
Easter Bike Ride
April 5 | 2-4 p.m.
Join Kidical Mass PDX for a special Easter bike ride. Put on your bunny ears for this family-friendly ride from the Irving Park playground to Grant Park and back. The route follows neighborhood greenways and quiet streets. There is an Easter egg hunt at the end.
The ride is a loop with a break at the playground in the middle. Kids should wear a helmet, be able to ride in a straight line, start and stop. Or bring the kiddos in cargo bikes, tandems, trailers or tag-a-longs. The ride happens rain or shine.
Irving Park is at NE 7th Ave. and NE Fremont St. in Portland.
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