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2018 Easter Egg Hunts in Hawai‘i
Saturday, April 20
Easter Egg Hunt at Gunstock Ranch
Activities begin at 8 a.m. Hunt begins at 10 a.m.
- Visit a petting zoo, get your face painted or jump in a bounce house ($2) before hunting for more than 10,000 hard-boiled and plastic eggs at this Lā‘ie ranch. Keiki will sent to age-specific sites and are limited to seven eggs, but special spray-painted eggs can be redeemed for prizes. After that, kids can ride horses for $3. Parent tip: Arrive early. Traffic is typically bad getting to the ranch and most activities only run before the egg hunt. Bring your own basket to the hunt. Gunstock Ranch will also sell its grass-fed beef at the event.
- Gunstock Ranch, 56-250 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, (808) 293-2026, gunstockranch.com
Diamond Head Easter Egg Hunt
9:30 a.m. Hunt begins at 10 a.m.
- For kids 3 to 12 years. Kids will receive prizes and goodie bags. Games and activities will occur after 11 a.m.
- Kaimukī Community Park, 3521 Wai‘alae Ave., (808) 768-6721, honolulu.gov
P.F. Chang's Waikīkī Easter Bunny Brunch 🥕
10 a.m. to noon
- Take photos with the Easter Bunny, decorate an Uncle's cookie, get your face painted and search for eggs in Waikīkī. Kids 6 years and younger are free for the event and buffet that includes pancakes, Portuguese sausage, fried rice, corn dogs and fruit. $25 per person.
- P.F. Chang's, 2201 Kalākaua Ave., (808) 628-6760, hnltix.com
Afternoon Tea with the Easter Bunny at The Veranda at the Kāhala Resort 🥕
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Children can take free photos with the Easter Bunny after snacking on a kid-tailored menu of finger sandwiches and sweets. Adults can enjoy a menu that includes king crab and bacon deviled egg sandwiches, roast chicken and avocado salad on nine-grain, and five desserts. Tickets are $60 for adults and $35 for children ages 3 to 10. Bring your own camera for the Easter Bunny photos. Reservations are required.
- The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, 5000 Kāhala Ave. Call (808) 739-8760 for reservations. kahalaresort.com.
Sunday, April 21
Easter Brunch and Keiki Egg Hunt at Waimea Valley 🥕
Seatings are at 9 a.m. and noon. The egg hunts are at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Have brunch on the North Shore then watch the kids hunt for eggs. The price includes admission into the valley so you can explore the Hawaiian games, walk through the botanical gardens and visit the waterfall after you eat. $52.95 for adults, $26.50 for kids 4 to 12 years, kids 3 years and younger are free.
- Waimea Valley, 59-684 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa. (808) 638-7766, waimeavalley.net
Easter Egg Hunt at Wet'n'Wild Hawai‘i
9:30 to 4 p.m.
- Receive Easter eggs then search around the park for five golden eggs containing season passes. Every child 12 years and younger will also receive a raffle ticket for prizes and the first 500 to enter before 10:30 a.m. will also snag cookies and treats from Diamond Bakery. The Easter Bunny will be there for photos in the morning. Download the coupon for discounted kama‘āina rates of $19.99 for up to four people before noon.
- WetʻnʻWild Hawai‘i, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. (808) 674-9283, wetnwildhawaii.com
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Turtle Bay Resort 🥕
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Dine on made-to-order omelets, maple brined pork loin, a waffle station with toppings and desserts. Each adult receives one complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Keki options include macaroni and cheese, mini pizza and corn. Buffet seating starts at 11 a.m. The family Easter egg hunt with the Easter bunny starts at 1 p.m. on Kuilima Point lawn. Scheduled to appear is Pono, the hotel’s official canine ambassador. Free for keiki 3 and younger; $30 per child 4-11; $80 per person 12 and older.
- Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, (808) 293-6020, eventbrite.com
Easter Champagne Brunch Cruise 🥕
Noon to 2 p.m.
- Make lei, learn to play ‘ukulele and watch the island sail by before an Easter egg hunt on the Star of Honolulu. Kids 3 to 11 years can also win prizes. The buffet includes salt-crusted roast beef, miso-glazed fish, fried saimin and Elvin's Bakery poi rolls. $73 for adults, $44 for keiki 3 to 11, kids 2 years and younger are free.
- Star of Honolulu departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8, (808) 983-7730, starofhonolulu.com
Past Events
Saturday, April 6
Breakfast with the Bunny at California Pizza Kitchen
8:30 to 10 a.m. at CPK Kāhala Mall; 9 to 10:30 a.m. at CPK Ala Moana Center and CPK Mililani.
- All ages welcome. Guests can enjoy a specialty breakfast pizza (choice of Sausage and Bacon Pizza, Burrito Pizza or California Sunrise pizza). Free for children ages 3 and younger. $12 per person.
- Various locations; California Pizza Kitchen at Kāhala Mall, Ala Moana Center and Mililani. Email dgonzales@cpk.com for reservations. cpk.com
Sunday, April 7
Breakfast with the Bunny at California Pizza Kitchen
8:30 to 10 a.m. at CPK Kāhala Mall; 9 to 10:30 a.m. at CPK Ala Moana Center and CPK Mililani.
- All ages welcome. Guests can enjoy a specialty breakfast pizza (choice of Sausage and Bacon Pizza, Burrito Pizza or California Sunrise pizza). Free for children ages 3 and younger. $12 per person.
- Various locations; California Pizza Kitchen at Kāhala Mall, Ala Moana Center and Mililani. Email dgonzales@cpk.com for reservations. cpk.com
Kamehameha Park Easter Egg Hunt
9 a.m.
- All ages are welcome. There will also be activities for kids. Volunteers are needed, call (808) 768-6763 if you can help.
- Kamehameha Community Park, 1400 Kalihi St. (808) 768-6763, honolulu.gov
Saturday, April 13
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Dave & Buster's
8 to 10:30 a.m.
- An egg hunt, balloon twisters and airbrush tattoos are part of the keiki activities at this buffet. Kids can eat scrambled eggs, mini waffles, fried rice, fresh fruit, then take photos with the Easter bunny. Admission comes with a $5 power card for post meal play. $28.49 adults, $16.49 kids 3 to 10 years, kids 2 years and younger are free.
- Dave & Buster's, 1030 Auahi St., (808) 589-5005, eventbrite.com
Kalākaua Park Easter Egg Hunt
9 a.m. Hunt begins at 10 a.m.
- 12 years and younger will be separated into several age groups. All kids will receive goodie bags. Look for "lucky eggs" for additional prizes.
- Kalākaua District Park, 720 McNeil St., (808) 768-6757, honolulu.gov
Spring Fling at the Hawai‘i Children's Discovery Center
10 a.m.
- Join an Easter egg hunt in the center's courtyard, crafts and games. $15 per person, members receive a $5 discount. Register by March 31.
- Hawai‘i Children's Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St., (808) 524-5437, form is available on Facebook.
Looking for more Easter brunches? Read the roundup on honolulumagazine.com.
Sunday, April 14
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Dave & Buster's
8 to 10:30 a.m.
- An egg hunt, balloon twisters and airbrush tattoos are part of the keiki activities at this buffet. Kids can eat scrambled eggs, mini waffles, fried rice, fresh fruit, then take photos with the Easter bunny. Admission comes with a $5 power card for post meal play. $28.49 adults, $16.49 kids 3 to 10 years, kids 2 years and younger are free.
- Dave & Buster's, 1030 Auahi St., (808) 589-5005, eventbrite.com
Mānoa Easter Egg Hunt
Crafts are 9:30 a.m. to noon. Hunt at 10 a.m.
- Kids 12 years and younger can make free crafts and take photos with the Easter bunny.
- Mānoa Valley District Park gym, 2721 Ka‘aipū Ave., Mānoa. (808) 988-0580, honolulu.gov
Hālawa Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m.
- For kids 12 years and younger. Several age groups. First 200 kids will also receive a goodie bag.
- Hālawa District Park, 99-795 Iwaiwa St., ‘Aiea. (808) 483-7850, honolulu.gov
Kalihi Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt
12:30 p.m.
- For all ages but kids are asked not to bring their own boxes or baskets for the hunt. Parking is also limited. Volunteers are also still needed, call (808) 768-6762 in the afternoon if you want to help.
- Kalihi Uka Community Park, 2329 Kalihi St. (808) 832-7807, honolulu.gov
Donʻt see your Easter Egg hunt here? Email the information to info@honolulufamily.com.