Sacramento is best California city for Easter fun, new study says. Here’s why
Celebrating Easter? Sacramento is one of the top spots where you can have an eggcellent time during the spring holiday, according to a new study by WalletHub.
The personal finance website compared the 100 largest cities in the United States based on factors including Easter traditions, weather and the number of kid-friendly activities to find the Best Places to Celebrate Easter in 2025.
“The best cities for Easter cater to the religious nature of the holiday by offering plenty of opportunities for Christians to attend services, and they also provide the resources for people to have a great time with their family regardless of religious affiliation,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo wrote in a Tuesday, April 15, article. “That means lots of places to get some sweet treats or dine out, as well as good weather conditions and nice open spaces for Easter egg hunts.”
About 79% of Americans are expected to celebrate in 2025, with consumers expected to spend nearly $24 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
Although 89% of Americans plan to stuff Easter baskets with candy or chocolate, according to WalletHub, only 53% say they’ll dye Easter eggs in 2025 due to high grocery store prices.
Here’s where Sacramento and other California cities ranked on the WalletHub list.
Why is Sacramento the best California city for Easter celebrations?
A total of 15 California cities made WalletHub’s list of the top cities in the country for Easter celebrations.
Sacramento was the highest ranking California city at No. 15, trailing behind Miami, Florida and Cleveland, Ohio.
California’s capital city was ranked 13th for Easter traditions and was in eighth place overall for weather conditions, according to WalletHub.
Which other California cities made the list?
Bakersfield was No. 16 on the list of the top spots for Easter celebrations in the nation, Wallet Hub said.
Long Beach came in 20th place, WalletHub said, while Anaheim was No. 22 and San Diego was No. 28.
Lower on the list, Fresno was 33rd, while San Francisco landed at No. 34 and Los Angeles was No. 37.
Things to do for Easter in Sacramento area
Wondering about the best way to celebrate Easter in the Sacramento area?
Here are some of the fun, family-friendly activities in store:
Easter Egg Express
18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento
Hop aboard River Fox Train’s Easter Egg Express in West Sacramento on Sunday, April 20. Families can enjoy an hour-long train ride, hunt for eggs, participate in springtime activities and meet the Easter bunny. Rides leave at 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $63.55, or $12 for children 2 and under; get unlimited mimosas for $104.94.
985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento
Popular beer garden Drake’s: The Barn is hosting its third annual Hoppy Hunting event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, featuring brunch, live music by Vonndee and various egg hunts for kids and adults.
North Natomas Aquatics Complex Egg-A-Palooza
2601 New Market Drive, Sacramento
Make a splash at this springtime celebration at the North Natomas Aquatics Complex, 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The event features traditional and in-water egg hunts, plus spring decorations, bunny-themed activities, photo opportunities, snacks and face painting. Tickets cost $9, or $7 for children ages 2 to 17; admission is free for kids under 2.
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Head to Fairytale Town for Spring Eggstravaganza, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This egg-citing weekend event features family fun, games, prizes, spring-themed hands-on activities and visits with Peter Cottontail, plus “Bunny Boot Camp” puppet shows. Tickets cost $18; children under 1 get in free.
What are top 10 places to celebrate Easter in US?
According to WalletHub, these are the top 10 places to observe Easter in the United States:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Buffalo, New York
- Orlando
- Atlanta
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- El Paso, Texas
- New Orleans
- Las Vegas
- St. Louis
How did WalletHub come up with rankings?
WalletHub said it compared the 100 most populous cities the nation based on four factors: Easter observers, Easter traditions, kids’ Easter activities and Easter weather.
The site then used 11 data points to determine the best and worst cities to celebrate Easter, including:
- Share of Christian population
- Churches per capita
- Google search interest for “Easter celebration”
- Cost of a restaurant meal
- Brunch restaurants per capita
- Flower and gift shops per capita
- Forecasted precipitation for Easter
Data came from sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Association of Religion Data Archives, The Trust for Public Land and Yelp.
WalletHub also cited Google, Numebo and AccuWeather.
