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Eden Elisse (left), Celeste Alisse and Rell Gentzler pretend to be bunnies as they wait for face-painting at the Spring Eggstravaganza in San Francisco. Photo: Alex Washburn / The Chronicle

Have you and the little ones in your life been longing for community Easter egg hunts? Well, its time to dapper up, don your frilliest frocks and dust off that Easter bonnet, because they are back in full force in 2022.

For those seeking sweets with less hunting involved, note that many local bakeries plan to offer special spring and Easter-themed treats. Take for example, the limited-edition doughnut hole Easter eggs and other seasonally inspired flavors that North Bay native Johnny Doughnuts will be whipping up just for the holiday weekend. Be sure to check in with your favorite neighborhood shops and support local businesses.

Check out The Chronicles guide to the Bay Areas public Easter egg hunts, which cater to the under-12 set along with their adoring caregiver paparazzi.

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Bring the family out for an afternoon event featuring an Easter egg hunt for the little ones, with eggs hand-painted by members of the SOMA Pilipinas community, a photo booth, Easter egg tag and scavenger hunt, a petting zoo and more.

1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 10. Free, registration required for egg hunt. Kapwa Gardens, 967 Mission St., S.F. kapwagardens.com

A morning event featuring egg hunts, face-painting, carnival games, balloon animals, live music, candy and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

9 a.m. Saturday, April 16. $5 donation. Livorna Park, Livorna Road and Miranda Avenue, Alamo. 925-718-6601. alamorotary.org

Enjoy a day filled with fun activities, including a petting zoo; a visit with the Spring Bunny; arts and crafts activities; an interactive kids carnival; and Bunny Hop dance lessons. Participating youths will receive a basket to collect their goodies. There will be egg hunts for kids ages 1-10 and a scavenger hunt for prizes for children over 10.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Williard Park, 2730 Hillegass Ave., Berkeley. 510-981-2489. cityofberkeley.info

The Easter Bunny will lead a parade with young participants wearing their homemade bonnets. A bonnet competition with multiple categories and an egg hunt will follow the parade. Bonnet contest participants must be 6 years old or under, and bonnets must be worn by the participants during the parade to qualify.

9 a.m. Saturday, April 16. Free to attend. Registration required to march in parade and enter the bonnet competition. Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. 510-881-6768. haywardrec.org

Enjoy springtime fun with egg hunts at 9, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.; visit and take photos with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy, participate in arts and crafts activities, games and more.

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16. $15-$18, registration required. Heritage Park and Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. 925-833-6650. dublin.ca.gov

The annual spring-themed event will feature a community parade, live entertainment with Andy Z and the Puppet Art Theater Company, magic shows, egg hunts for those ages 4-9, Easter Bunny photo ops and more.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Free. Registration required for egg hunt. Central Park, 50 E. Fifth Ave., San Mateo. cityofsanmateo.org

Take photos with the Easter Bunny and participate in an egg hunt divided by age for kids under 11.

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16. Free. Corte Madera Town Park, 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera. townofcortemadera.org

Kids ages 3-10 are invited to bring their own baskets and help the bunny find 10,000 eggs hidden around the park.

9:15-11 a.m. Saturday, April 16. Free. Twin Pines Park, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. 650-595-7441. belmont.gov

Event will feature childrens games, arts and crafts, story time, a silent auction, live music and an egg hunt.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Sports Field at Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany. 510-600-3416. albanypreschool.org

Get an Easter egg right from the big bunny after they arrive to the outdoor site by helicopter at 11 a.m.. The after is also set to include face-painting, a bounce house and slide, and a model train display.

10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16. Included with museum admission. Registration encouraged. Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. hiller.org

The parade begins at 10 a.m. down Caledonia. Lineup begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Johnson Street Fire Station. The egg hunt starts at 10:15 in Dunphy Park, followed by live childrens music with In Harmony Music and an 11 a.m. Easter bonnet competition judged by the Sausalito Womens Club.

10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16. Free. Johnson Street Fire Station, 333 Johnson St., Sausalito. Dunphy Park, Bridgeway and Napa streets, Sausalito. 415-289-4152. sausalito.gov

Join the family-friendly East Cut event with egg hunts for kids 5 and younger and 6 to 12, food and beverage vendors, live music, craft activities, photos with Mr. Bunny and more.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Free, registration required for egg hunts. The Crossing at East Cut, 250 Main St., S.F. 415-536-5880. theeastcut.org

Visit the farmers market on Easter weekend and pet chicks and bunnies, work on some Easter crafts for kids, pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny and more.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Free, registration required for Easter bunny visits. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. marincountrymart.com

The free, fun and educational event organized by UC Berkeley students consists of activity booths, live performances and egg hunts, with the goal of inspiring younger children to explore the benefits of higher education. The event is wheelchair-accessible, and there are hunts especially suited for toddlers and children in wheelchairs.

10 a.m.-noon, 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Free, registration encouraged. Campanile Esplanade, UC Berkeley. 510-519-1856. eggster.org

Enjoy vendor booths; bounce houses; childrens arts and crafts activities, including egg-decorating, Easter bunny visit and photo op; egg hunt; raffles; Fur, Scales and Tales live animal show; live music and more.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 16. $5, registration encouraged. Marina Park, 13801 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro. 415-571-9718.

Get the jump on registering the kids for summer camp and swim lessons. Enjoy local food vendors; Oakland mobile library; free bicycle tune-ups; community resources; youth arts and crafts activities and more.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Free, registration required for egg hunt. Emeryville Center, 4727 San Pablo Ave., Emeryville. 510-596-4300. ci.emeryville.ca.us

Score a table for brunch and enjoy live entertainment, Easter bunnies and treats. If there are no seats, visit with the Easter Bunny for a photo op and factory tour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 8-15 and 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 16.

10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16. Limited seating; email jbevents@jellybelly.com to reserve a table. Jelly Belly Visitor Center, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. 707-399-2390. jellybelly.com

A spring event for the family features egg hunts, live entertainment, official city trucks and vehicles to explore, kids activities and food trucks. Free bike valet parking courtesy of the San Francisco Bike Coalition.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Free. Crocker Amazon Park, 799 Moscow St., S.F. 415-831-6834. sfrecpark.org

Experience a display of beautiful blooms and celebrate with the Easter Bunny, as the zoo hosts a holiday event with four egg hunts organized by age (for those 3-8) featuring chocolate treats and toys. Learn fascinating facts about different animal eggs while strolling around the grounds and take a crack at prizes with their online Eggs Gone Wild quiz.

11 a.m. Saturday, April 16. Included with zoo admission. Reservations required. San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Boulevard at the Great Highway, S.F.415-753-7080. sfzoo.org

Both events include a private Easter egg hunt and basket scavenger hunt, buffet-style breakfast or afternoon tea and snacks, unlimited rides on the carousel, visit/photos with the Easter Bunny.

9-11 a.m. breakfast; 3-5 p.m. tea party Sunday, April 17. $35-$55, reservations required. Tilden Park Merry Go Round, Central Park Drive, Berkeley. 510-559-1004. tildenmerrygoround.org

Join the Easter Bunny and hunt for surprises where the Pacific Ocean meets up with Golden Gate Park. A holiday menu with Easter- and spring-inspired specials will be available for dine-in or to-go dining. The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

10-11 a.m. Sunday, April 17. Free for egg hunt, registration required. Dining reservations are highly recommended. Park Chalet, 1000 Great Highway, S.F. 415-386-8439. parkchalet.com

The event includes an arts and crafts event at Unity, followed by an Easter egg hunt across the street in the mini-park.

11 a.m. Sunday, April 17. Unity, 240 Page St., S.F. 415-474-0440. unitysf.com

Have your little ones, ages 1-8, bring a basket to collect treats as they disembark from rides for a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 17. Pixieland Amusement Park, 2740 E. Olivera Road, Concord. 925-676-9612. pixieland.com

Get your young children, ages 1-8, ready to hop into action, rain or shine, with egg hunts, face-painting, games, craft activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, April 17. City Park, 150 Military W, Benicia. 707-580-4572. beniciakiwanis.org

Children are invited to join an Easter egg hunt to celebrate the holiday. It will take place around the outdoor plaza.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 17. Free, registration encouraged. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. 415-749-6300. gracecathedral.org

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Where to find public Easter egg hunts in the Bay Area in 2022 - SF Chronicle Datebook