It’s time for kids to grab those baskets and get ready for the hunt in the greater Modesto region.
Easter eggs are the target and there will be plenty of places for little ones to run around in search of the treasures.
Many community Easter egg hunts feature more activities, including visits by the Easter Bunny. Following is a look at just some of the places holding events in the area, with most on Saturday, but also a couple on Easter day itself.
EASTER EGG HUNT AT THE MARKET – April 19: The Modesto Certified Farmers Market offers a special Easter event that features egg hunts for ages 1-12. Registration begins at 9 a.m. next to the information booth; hunts begin at 10 a.m. and the event lasts until noon. 16th Street between H and I streets. modestocfm.com.
RIVERBANK COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT – April 19: Riverbank will hold a celebration with three egg-hunting sessions for youth based on age, beginning at 11 a.m. Also planned are food and vendors. Event is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Riverbank Sports Complex, 2119 Morrill Road. www.riverbank.org/225/Special-Events
EASTER EGG HUNT – April 19: A hunt is open to the public at Heritage Self Storage in Ceres. There will be pictures with the Easter Bunny, treats, games and children’s activities. 11 a.m. 2105 Fairview Drive, Ceres. Free. 209-538-4387.
COLUMBIA’S VICTORIAN EASTER CELEBRATION – April 20: Dress up in Easter finery to be part of a Victorian-era parade at Columbia State Historic Park. The parade on Main Street begins at 1 p.m. Egg hunts will be by age group during the event, which runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Find the golden egg to win a prize. Thaddeus E. Hare (i.e., the Easter Bunny) will walk around town handing out goodies to kids. There will be a raffle for filled Easter baskets at 3 p.m. in front of the Johnson’s Livery stable. visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND EASTER EGG HUNT – April 19: Breakfast 8-10 a.m. Free egg hunt 10 a.m. (bring your own baskets). Prize baskets for each age group. Geneva Presbyterian Church, 1229 E. Fairmont Ave., Modesto. 209-524-6841.
EASTER KIDZ BLITZ – April 19: Neighborhood Church puts on this community hunt. There will be a trackless train ride, bubble zone, bull ride, face painting, an Easter Bunny photo booth and more. 9 a.m.-noon. Neighborhood Church, 5921 Stoddard Road, Modesto. Check website for entry details. www.yourmnc.com/kidzblitz.
EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY – April 19: Easter egg hunt, bounce house, games, food. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. North Modesto Church of God, 1918 Sherwood Ave. Modesto. Free. 209-521-9148.
EGG HUNT – April 20: An egg hunt follows 10 a.m. Easter service. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. 209-522-9046.
This story was originally published April 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM.