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🐰 2023 Easter Fun & Egg Hunts in Douglas County

Easter Fun in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker, and surrounding communities

March 12, 2023

Easter is April 9! Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree has been hopping about collecting information on all the Easter events in the area so you won’t miss out on any of the fun!

Our goal is to keep you informed about all the egg-citing hunts, Easter crafts, and other seasonal events happening in Douglas County, as well as a few special ones elsewhere on the Front Range!

Stay tuned... we will be updating this list regularly with more Easter events as we find them!

Click the title of any event to see the complete calendar listing, including address, registration requirements, and more. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event information. However, we recommend checking with the venue to ensure an event is not changed or canceled.

Know of an event not listed here? Use the Submit an Event Form to tell us all about it!


Pictures with The Bunny at Park Meadows, Lone Tree
All AgesMarch 18-April 15
Photo packages are $39.99-$49.99.
Get egg-cited... someone special is hopping into town! Make memories to cherish forever with this great family tradition. Don’t miss out on your chance to meet the Easter Bunny — reserve your place today to secure a spot and skip the line!

  • Bunny Cares Sensory-Friendly Day: March 26 from 9:30-10:30 AM
  • Pet Photos: March 20 and 27 from 4:00-7:00 PM

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Cabela's, Lone Tree
All Ages  April 1-9
FREE! but reservations are recommended
Get a free 4x6 photo with the Easter Bunny, plus crafts, activities, and more Easter fun! Additional photos are available for purchase.

Sensitive Bunny Photos at Town Center at Aurora
All Ages  March 26 from 10:00–11:30 AM
Photo package prices vary.
Children with special needs or sensitivities are invited to a private photo session where extra care is taken to support their sensory, physical, and other developmental needs. This year, each family can reserve a 15-minute time slot for photos to allow ample time to capture a great photo and create lasting memories.

Breakfast with the Bunny at Park Meadows, Lone Tree
All Ages  9:00–10:00 AM
FREE!
Enjoy crafts with Crafty Chasis, Bunny fun and treats, and visits from the Spring Princess balloon artist AND the Easter Bunny!

Kids Spring/Easter Treats at PACE Center, Parker
Ages 6-12 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Parker Residents: $47 • Non-Residents: $51
Kids will be hopping to make these delicious treats: Easter Basket Cookies, Bunny Rolls, and Bird’s Nests. Students will enjoy their creations and leave with delicious recipes to share with their families.

Community Egg Hunt at Thrive Church, Lone Tree
Ages 2-11 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
FREE! but registration required
Enjoy grilled food, sweet treats, and Easter festivities. Age-specific waves for egg hunts will begin at 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM. Bring your family and friends, and enjoy a spring day outside together.

Kids' Workshop: Build a Bunny Planter at participating Lowe's stores
Ages 5-12 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
FREE! but registration may be required
Celebrate spring when you bring your little builder to create a Bunny Planter. It’s a great way for kids to grow new skills and take home a fun garden project!

Indoor Easter Egg Hunt at Parker Fieldhouse
Ages 2-12  2:00–4:00 PM
FREE! but registration requested
We know how Easter in Colorado can be, so here's an opportunity to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt INSIDE. Your kiddos will enjoy hunting for eggs in three age groups (kiddos up to 12 years old and special needs kids of any age), complimentary face painting, goodie bag, and candid photos with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Egg Hunt with Farm Animals at Sky View Farm, Castle Rock
Ages 2-1112:00–3:00 PM
$10 per child
Visit with horses, chickens, sheep, and goats while hunting for eggs! Your participation supports Robin's Nest Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization that supports the mental health of our community.

Easter Egg Hunt at Auto Mart USA, Parker
All Ages  1:00–4:00 PM
FREE!
Enjoy some Easter fun, including pictures with the Easter Bunny, an Easter Egg Hunt, games, and other activities.

Easter Egg Decorating with a Cop at Westridge Recreation Center
All Ages 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
FREE!
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Highlands Ranch Community Association to bring great events to the Highlands Ranch Recreation Centers. Enjoy an afternoon of decorating Easter eggs with local law enforcement officers!

Egg Hunt Exchange at Larmer Park, Elizabeth
Ages 0-5  10:00–11:00 AM
FREE!
Egg exchange Easter egg hunt! Please bring twelve candy-filled or toy-filled eggs per child hunting. Parents will hide eggs upon arrival. Please bring your own food to enjoy for a picnic after the hunt.

Easter Egg Hunt at My Gym, Highlands Ranch
Ages 0-2 3:30–4:20 PM
First Child: $29 • Siblings: $15
Head to My Gym for exciting Easter activities, bunny-tastic games, rides, and much more. Dress up, bring the whole family, and make memories that will last a lifetime. 

Easter Egg Hunt at My Gym, Highlands Ranch
Ages 0-10 4:30–5:20 PM
First Child: $29 • Siblings: $15
Head to My Gym for exciting Easter activities, bunny-tastic games, rides, and much more. Dress up, bring the whole family, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Party with My Peeps® at Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch
Ages 3-8  6:00–7:30 PM
$18 per child
Kids will enjoy playtime, a variety of Peeps-themed crafts and snacks, plus a pack of Peeps to take home!


Egg Splash and Dash at Parker Recreation Center
Ages 0-15 Sessions at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 11:00 AM
Parker Resident: $24 • Non-Resident: $26
Enjoy this twist on the traditional egg hunt as kiddos splash and dash for tons of fun-filled plastic eggs in the Activity Pool. There may even be an appearance by a special some-bunny! Egg hunts will take place at the beginning of each 50-minute session. Children of all swimming abilities are welcome.

Alpaca Easter Egg Hunt
All Ages
9:00 AM–4:30 PM
$30 per family with 1 child • $10 for each additional child
Bring your little people to hunt Easter eggs in your own private pasture. Each pasture will have 16 eggs per child stuffed with small toys, stickers, chewy candy, and chocolate. Egg hunts are available in 30-minute timeslots. After the hunt, you will get to visit with alpacas up close.

1st annual Dads of Parker Easter Egg Hunt at O'Brien Park
All Ages10:00 AM–12:00 PM
FREE!
Bring the whole family out to the Dads of Parker 2023 Easter Egg Hunt! Meet and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Don't forget to bring a basket to collect your eggs.

Easter Egg Hunt at Northridge Park, Highlands Ranch
Ages 1-910:00 AM–11:00 AM
FREE!
Hop on over for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Remember to bring your basket to collect all the goodies and your camera because there is even a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Parking is limited. The hunt begins at 10:00 AM sharp. The event is held outside — rain, snow, or shine!

Egg Scramble at The Ridge, Castle Pines
Ages 1-1110:00–11:00 AM
FREE!
Celebrate the beginning of spring with a festive egg hunt. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, and photos with a special big-eared guest. The egg hunt begins promptly at 10:00 AM – rain, snow, or shine!

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Bayou Gulch Dog Park, Parker
All Ages10:00–11:00 AM
FREE!
Bring your furry friends out to have some fun. There will be treats, bunny ears for pics, Easter Bunnies tossing dog toys in the park, and a drawing for an awesome Pet Prize Pack! Hosted by Aspen Grove Church.

Easter Eggstravaganza at Trinity Lutheran Church, Franktown
All Ages10:00 AM–12:00 PM
FREE!
Enjoy an egg hunt for all ages, crafts, games, and a bounce house! The event is free and open to all. Please consider bringing a canned food donation for the Parker Task Force. Bring your own Easter basket or bag to collect eggs.

Special Egg Hunt at Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock
All Ages10:30 AM–1:00 PM
FREE! but registration requested
This fantastic community event for kids of all ages, especially those with special needs, features 25,000 eggs. There will be egg hunts designed for sensory, vision, and mobility needs, as well as age-specific traditional egg hunts.

Egg Hunt & Horse Show at Zuma's Rescue Ranch, Littleton
All Ages  11:00 AM–1:00 PM
$5
Grab your spring basket and enjoy an egg hunt, hayrides, face painting, a horse show, kids' activities, food trucks, local vendors, and more!

EGGstravaganza 2023 at Bison Park, Castle Rock
All Ages1:00–3:00 PM
Egg Hunt: FREE! • Rides/Inflatables Wristband: $5 for Non-Meadows Residents
This annual spring celebration features kiddie trains, large inflatables, the Easter Bunny, and food vendors. The egg hunt is for children ages 0-10 years old. Bring your Easter basket and your camera!

Hop and Shop at Outlets at Castle Rock
All Ages1:00–3:00 PM
FREE!
Visit with piggies and ponies at the petting zoo, complete an Easter scavenger hunt, get pictures with the Easter bunny, and more!

Easter Egg Hunt at Connections Church, Highlands Ranch
Ages 0-10  9:00–9:30 AM
FREE! but registration required
Enjoy a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 AM sharp. In addition to the traditional eggs, there will be 50 GOLDEN EGGS with special gifts and prizes for the kids and plenty of coffee and donuts for the parents. All are invited to stay after the hunt for a special Easter Worship Service.

Easter Br-EGG-fast at Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch
Ages 3-8 9:00–10:30 AM
$18 per child includes playtime, parfait, and bunny ears
In addition to playtime, kids can make a yogurt parfait and take home their own set of bunny ears!

Alpaca Easter Egg Hunt
All Ages
9:00 AM–4:30 PM
$30 per family with 1 child • $10 for each additional child
Bring your little people to hunt Easter eggs in your own private pasture. Each pasture will have 16 eggs per child stuffed with small toys, stickers, chewy candy, and chocolate. Egg hunts are available in 30-minute timeslots. After the hunt, you will get to visit with alpacas up close.


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