In case you already went all out on your kid’s Easter basket, here are free and cheap Easter events. Find an Easter egg hunt or event near your Portland neighborhood or neighboring city.
These events are free unless listed in the description. Make sure you bring your own basket or bag for egg hunts.
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2023 Free and Cheap Easter Events
Free Easter Bunny Photos at Cabela’s – Tualatin
April 1-9 | Hours vary
Hop over to Cabela’s in Tualatin for a free photo with the Easter Bunny. Participants will receive a free 4×6 printed photo, with the option to purchase additional photos.
Cabela’s Tualatin is at 7555 SW Nyberg Street in Tualatin. Reserve your spot.
Easter Egg Hunt at Avamere – Hillsboro
April 7 |3 p.m.
The annual Easter egg hunt at Avamere assisted living hosts a great search on the front lawn sectioned off by age. The event is for ages 2-12.
Avamare is at 2000 Southeast 30th Ave. in Hillsbor0.
Easter Egg Hunt at Bella Organic Farm – Portland
April 8-9 | 10-5 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. Tickets range from $5 to $15 per person.
The farm is located at 16205 NW Gillihan Rd. in Portland. See the full schedule.
Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration – Portland
April 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nordic Northwest is hosting an Easter egg hunt and celebration. Parents, grandparents and friends can enjoy coffee and pastries while kids make crafts and go egg hunting. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Outdoor Kubb and Finnish lawn games will be played.
The event is free. Donations are accepted. The celebration takes place at Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. in Portland.
Egg Hunt at Oaks Park – Portland
April 8 | 11 a.m.
Head to the Easter Egg Hunt at Oaks Park, picnic area 9, for free candy, prizes and visits with the Bunny. If you’d like to rides some of the attractions, the carousel and train are free. For the paid rides, 25% off ride bracelets are available for pre-purchase at oakspark.com/ridetix with coupon code SCHEGGHUNT23.
This event is for kids 12 and younger. Daily parking fees are $3-$5. Oaks Park is located at 7805 SE Oaks Park Way in Portland.
Spring Egg Hunt – Portland
April 8 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Have a hopping good time at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center‘s Spring Egg Hunt. The hunt is open to children of all ages.
You do need to register in advance for this event. The cost is $8-$10.
Cedar Hills Recreation Center is at 11640 SW Park Way in Portland.
Easter Pancake Breakfast – Troutdale
April 8 | 7:30-11 a.m.
Neighborhood Egg Hunt – Portland
April 8 | 9-11 a.m.
Enjoy an egg hunt, face painting and yard games at Fernhill Park, 6100 Northeast 37th Ave. in Portland.
Drive Thru Easter Egg Hunt – Beaverton
April 8 | 10 a.m.-12 p.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.
The church is located at 5525 SW Menlo Dr. in Beaverton.
Egg Walk – Fairview
April 8 | 10 a.m.-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 Egg Hunt – Wood Village
April 8 | 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Mill Park Baptist Church’s Easter Egg Hunt – Portland
April 8 | 11 a.m.
Ages 2-12 years old can enjoy an Easter egg hunt at Mill Park Baptist Church.
Mill Park Baptist Church is located at 1730 SE 117th Ave. in Portland.
Easter Egg Hunt – Gladstone
April 8 | 11 a.m.
Kids 1 to 10 are welcome to join in the fun at the Gladstone Easter egg hunt. Most eggs are filled with candy. Some have prizes inside including ride bracelets to Oaks Park, kids meals at Old Spaghetti Factory, coupons to Bullwinkle’s and more. Edd hunts will be broken into age groups.
There is also a pancake breakfast onsite from 8:30-11 a.m. with pancakes, sausages, orange juice and coffee. The price is $10 for adults, $8 for kids 6-12 and $6 for ages 1-5.
The event is held at Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave. in Gladstone.
Orenco Church Easter Egg Hunt – Hillsboro
April 8 | 12 p.m.
Visit the Orenco Church at 12 p.m. for the annual Easter Egg hunt for children of all ages.
The event is at Orenco Presbyterian Church’s parking lot, 6420 NE Oelrich St. Bring a basket or bag.
Easter Eggstravaganza – Portland
April 8 | 12-2 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 and popcorn. 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.
Easter Drive-Up Event – Gresham
April 8 | 12-1 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 at Gresham Station – Gresham
April 8 | 12-4 p.m.
Gresham Station Shopping Center will be 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. Reservations are required.
Gresham Station Shopping Center is at 1064 NW Norman Ave. in Gresham.
Easter Bunny Express Train Ride – Portland
April 8 | 1-5 p.m.
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 $20 for adults, $15 for kids ages 3 to 13 and free for kids 2 and under.
Bethany Village Easter Egg Hunt – Portland
Bethany Village Centre is at 15160 NW Laidlaw Rd. in Portland.
Easter Skate at Lloyd Center – Portland
April 8 | 2-4 p.m.
Lloyd Center ice rink is hosting a special Easter Skate with the Easter bunny. There will be face painting, crafts, music and giveaways.
Admission is $14 and includes skate rental.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt – Portland
April 9 | 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.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 9:30-10:30 a.m. The egg hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. on the first and second floors of the First Baptist Church Community Center. Stay for the worship celebration at 11 a.m.
The church is located in downtown Portland at 909 SW 11th Ave.
Northwest Christian Church Egg Hunt – Tigard
April 9 | 10-10:30 a.m.
Join us for a fun, outdoor, community-wide Easter egg hunt for kids in 5th grade and under at Northwest Christian Church. Every egg will have a prize and there will be raffle prizes.
The event is held at 13405 SW Hall Blvd. in Tigard.
Easter Crafternoon – Portland
April 9 | 2-4 p.m.
Visit SCRAP Creative Reuse on Easter Sunday to make creative reuse Easter-themed crafts in a fun, family-friendly environment. Tickets are $7.50 per person. Advance registration is encouraged.
SCRAP PDX is at 1736 Southwest Alder Street in Portland.
Easter Fest & Egg Hunt – Vancouver
April 2 | 2-3 p.m.
Enjoy afternoon of delightful discoveries, faith-filled activities, and fellowship with friends and neighbors at First Presbyterian Church Vancouver. Along with the egg hunt, there will be a fun plant project, a scavenger hunt, a community art piece, and a Holy Week-related craft.
The church is at 4300 Main St. in Vancouver.
Spring Celebration Egg Hunt – Beaverton
March 25 | 1-3:30 p.m.
Head to Mountain View Champions Park for a sensory-sensitive event for people who are experiencing developmental, learning or physical disabilities. A sensory egg hunt is 1-2 p.m. and a free-for-all egg hunt is 2:30-3:30 p.m.
There’s also a Rec Mobile, bounce house, crafts, face paint and a scavenger hunt for children.
This event is free, but you need to register in advance.
Mountain View Champions Park is at 5915 Southwest 170th Ave. in Beaverton.
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Here are more events taking place Easter weekend:
Friday, April 7, 2023
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Sunday, April 9, 2023
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