Easter egg hunts to roll out across Modesto-area communities. Here’s where and when

Pat Clark

March 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.·3 min read

Get your wee hunters and gatherers armed with their baskets to track down those springtime treasures, Easter eggs.

Several Modesto region communities and organizations are holding Easter egg hunts or other Easter fun from March 22-31.

CERES EGGSTRAVAGANZA – March 22: The Ceres Recreation Department hosts a family event with arts, crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, goody-bag giveaways and more. Food and snacks will be available for purchase. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ceres Community Center, 2701 Fourth St. 209-538-5628.

MODESTO RESERVOIR EGG HUNT – March 23: The Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Department hosts egg hunts at the reservoir. Other activities include face painting, train rides, obstacle courses, crafts and more. Parks Bunny available for photo opportunities. Food vendors also will be on hand. Activities 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hunts are from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., based on age. Each hunt will have special eggs containing tickets with a chance to win a bike or a basket filled with prizes. Modesto Reservoir Regional Park, 18143 Reservoir Road, near Waterford. $15 per carload. www.stancounty.com.

SPRING FESTIVAL – March 23: The city of Modesto offers a festival with egg hunts, a bounce house, bungee run, photos with the Easter Bunny, music, arts and crafts, a water safety life jacket giveaway and more. 1-3 p.m. James Marshall Park, 440 Sutter Ave. www.modestogov.com/calendar.aspx?EID=10898.

TURLOCK COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT – March 23: Kiwanis of Greater Turlock presents this egg hunt with prizes, the Easter Bunny, music and raffle. Events begin at 10 a.m. at Turlock High School, behind the boys gym, 1600 E. Canal Drive. www.facebook.com/kiwanisofgreaterturlock.

RIVERBANK EGGSTRAVAGANZA – March 23: Riverbank will hold an Easter Eggstravaganza for the community. There will be three egg hunting sessions for youth based on age beginning at 10 a.m. Participants can bring their own baskets or purchase a basket at the event. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jacob Myers Park, 23655 S. Santa Fe Road, Riverbank. www.riverbank.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=3245.

EGG-TASTIC AT MADDUX – March 29: The city of Modesto presents a second event with an egg hunt, games, refreshments and prizes. 3-5 p.m. Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive. www.modestogov.com/calendar.aspx?EID=10899.

MODESTO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET – March 30: Special Easter celebration market features egg hunts for ages 1-12. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; hunts begin at 10 a.m. and the event lasts until noon. Live music. 16th Street between H and I streets. modestocfm.com.

COLUMBIA’S VICTORIAN EASTER CELEBRATION – March 31: Dress up in Easter finery to be part of a Victorian-era parade at Columbia State Historic Park. Registration is at 11 a.m. with the parade at 12:30 p.m. Egg hunts begin at noon by age group. Find the golden egg to win a prize. Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia. visitcolumbiacalifornia.com.

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