Egg hunts to cruises: Check out 4 family-friendly Sacramento Easter events
Looking for the best place for an Easter egg hunt? Sacramento was ranked as one of the best cities — in the U.S. and among California cities — to celebrate Easter, according to WalletHub.
WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said cities that offer a variety of options for religious and non-religious Easter revelers ranked highest on WalletHub’s list.
“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,” Lupo said.
Where did other California cities rank on the list? What events can you find in Sacramento?
Here’s what to know.
Where did Sacramento land on WalletHub’s list?
California’s capital ranked as No. 14 out of 100 for best major cities to celebrate Easter. Sacramento ranked high in Easter observers, traditions and kids’ Easter events. The city ranked within the top 10 for Easter traditions and Easter weather. It ranked highest among the California cities that made WalletHub’s list.
Long Beach and Bakersfield snuck in to the top 20 with Sacramento, taking the 16th and 17th spots respectively. Riverside ranked no. 29.
Rounding out the rest of the top 100:
- 31: Anaheim
- 32: San Diego
- 33: Fresno
- 35: Los Angeles
- 36: San Francisco
- 44: San Jose
- 49: San Bernardino
- 52: Santa Ana
- 59: Oakland
- 63: Irvine
- 68: Stockton
- 89: Fremont
- 90: Chula Vista
Sacramento Easter events
Easter Eggstravaganza
Come through to Arden Park for the Easter Eggstravaganza. This event will have breakfast, photos with a bunny, games and an egg hunt.
Where: Arden Park, 1000 La Sierra Drive, Sacramento
When: Saturday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $7 per person for breakfast
Kiwanis 42nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Join in the fun for Kiwanis free annual Easter egg hunt. Families can enjoy sack races, music, face painting, tug-o-war, fishing booths and other fun activities. Families are encouraged to bring their own baskets for the egg hunt.
Where: Rusch Community Park, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights
When: Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free
Fairytale Town’s Spring Eggstravaganza
The Land Park amusement park is hosting an egg hunt along with photo opportunities with Peter Cottontail and Mother Goose, spring crafts and the Puppet Art Theater Company’s show “Bunny Boot Camp.” Ticket prices go up on Saturday and seating for the puppet show is limited.
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5
Cost: $15 in advance, $18 Saturday and Sunday. Children 1 year old and younger are free
Sacramento Easter River Cruise
Enjoy the beautiful Sacramento River with the Sacramento Easter River Cruise. The cruise offers wonderful views, photo opportunities, face painting and an Easter egg hunt. Each cruise will last about an hour and can be purchased online.
Where: 1207 Front St., Sacramento
When: Sunday, April 5
Cost: Tickets start at $29 per person
