Easter Egg Hunts, Events Around Bethesda

BETHESDA, MD — Spring is finally here, which means Easter is right around the corner.

For kids — or, you know, youthful teens and adults — it's never too early to start thinking about hunting for eggs.

Easter comes pretty late this year, falling on Sunday, April 21. (Last year it was on April 11 and the year before that it fell on April 16).

Here's a roundup of some egg hunts and events in and around Bethesda:

Hike & Seek: Egg Hunt — Are you down for a little adventure? Hunt for colorful eggs hidden along a trail through the woods. Then, exchange the eggs you found for a prize. You must be pre-registered to earn a prize. Kids and families can also learn about the region's native bird eggs through a special exhibit in the Locust Grove Nature Center's Program Room. The event is on Sunday, April 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Locust Grove Nature Center is located at 7777 Democracy Blvd. in Bethesda.

Free Spring Carnival — Snap pictures with the Easter Bunny, enjoy refreshments, and check out moon-bounces and games. The event — located at 16501 Redland Rd. in Rockville — is on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt — Kids can get their face painted and their picture taken with the Easter Bunny at this event. Located at 506 South Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg, the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. Admission is free.

Community Easter Party — Don't forget to bring your bag or basket! On Saturday, April 13, the Good Hope Union United Methodist Church is hosting its Community Easter Party. Located at 14680 Good Hope Rd. in Silver Spring, this event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bunnyland — Hop over to Butler's Orchard in Germantown for Bunnyland 2019. Tickets for children 12 months and up (or infants who want a goodie basket) are $9.50. Tickets for adults (or children who don't want a goodie basket) are $7.50. Admission includes a hayride down Bunny Trail, a colorful Easter egg hunt, and pedal tractor rides. Bunnyland is open on April 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Bunny Event — Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks invites children with special needs and their families to check out the Sensory Friendly Bunny Event at the Lakeforest Mall. A ticket gets you a photo session with the Easter Bunny. Visits with the Easter Bunny are free. Photo packages will be available for purchase at the event and prices may vary. The event is on Sunday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Epworth United Methodist Church's 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt — Kids of all ages are welcome to this free event at 9008 Rosemont Dr. in Gaithersburg. The 2-hour celebration starts on Saturday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Highlight Easter Egg Drop 2019 — At last year's Easter Egg Drop, Highlight Church dropped 12,000 eggs out of a helicopter. Who knows what's in store this year? According to the EventBrite.com invitation, the first 500 kids to arrive at the Kona Ice truck will get a free icee. The event, at 18400 Muncaster Rd., is on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The following day, the church is hosting a special Highlight Easter Worship Experience at Shady Grove Middle School. Sunday's worships start at 9:30 and 11 a.m.