The upcoming weekend is packed with family-friendly events to celebrate Easter and springtime.
Still planning your weekend? Here’s a look at some of the upcoming seasonal festivities, including a spring plant sale, free arts and crafts and several Easter egg hunts across Arlington and Falls Church.
Easter egg hunts
Astro Beer Hall
When: Sunday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon
The Easter Bunny will pay a visit to this egg hunt where the “golden egg” contains a $100 Astro Beer Hall gift card. An Easter brunch afterward will serve pancakes, Belgian waffles, eggs, mimosas and more.
4001 Campbell Avenue (Shirlington)
Water Park
When: Saturday, April 19 from 10:30-11 a.m., plus more activities until 1 p.m.
The Easter egg hunt includes candy and small prizes for kids and spring-themed cocktails for adults. Stay afterward for activities, like lawn games, balloon animals and face painting.
1601 Crystal Drive (Crystal City)
Cherry Hill Park
When: Saturday, April 19 starting at 9:15 a.m.
This free event includes a free magic show at 10:30, arts and crafts, and a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny. Activities start at 9:15 a.m., and the hunt kicks off at 10 a.m.
312 Park Avenue (Falls Church)
Colada Shop’s egg hunt for dogs
When: Friday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m.
Dogs are welcome to Colada Shop’s patio for a dog-friendly Easter egg hunt during happy hour. A $6 ticket includes a “pup cup,” a surprise egg for your pet and a rum spritzer.
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244 19th Court S. (Crystal City)
Douglas Park
When: Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m.-noon
This annual egg hunt at Douglas Park includes face painting, a bouncy house and pictures with the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt kicks off at 10:30 a.m.
1718 S. Quincy Street (Douglas Park)
Potomac Overlook Regional Park
When: Now through Sunday, April 20
Kids of all ages can complete a daily scavenger hunt of Potomac Overlook’s nature center and park to win a special egg prize. Admission is $8.
2845 Marcey Road
Upton Hill Regional Park
When: Now through Sunday, April 20
In this daily outdoor egg hunt, kids find clues and complete a worksheet to collect treat-filled eggs. Admission is $10 per kid, or $7 if booked in advance online.
6060 Wilson Blvd (Boulevard Manor)
More events
Easter brunch at Skydome Restaurant
When: Sunday, April 20, starting at 11:30 a.m.
Reservations are available for Easter brunch in Skydome’s dining space offering 360-degree views of Arlington and D.C. An all-you-can-eat $80 buffet includes eggs Benedict, crab cakes, a carving station and desserts.
300 Army Navy Drive (Pentagon City)
Make free decoupage eggs
When: Sunday, April 20, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Create free decoupage eggs with the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington while listening to live music by Laurel Halsey. This event is part of a recurring Sunday series at Met Park with live music and crafts.
13th Street S. & S. Eads Street (Pentagon City)
Spring celebration and plant sale
When: Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia will host its annual spring celebration with native and locally propagated plants, used books and more for sale. There will also be all-day kids activities, crafting and an educational tree walk at 1 p.m.
300 S. Kensington Street (Glencarlyn)
Arlington Bunny Hop 5K
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8 a.m.
This annual springtime 5K for charity returns next weekend outside Clarendon United Methodist Church. Participants are encouraged to dress up and the best three costumes will receive medals.
606 N. Irving Street (Ashton Heights)
Photo via Astro Beer Hall/Facebook.
