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The Dalles, Ore., April 17, 2025 — Hold the Hossenfeffer— There’s no need to stew this Easter! The Dalles is bursting with family-friendly fun, egg hunts and brunches to keep the bunny hopping all weekend long. Whether you’re on the lookout for golden eggs, brunch buffets, or just a photo op with the Easter Bunny, there’s something for every bunny in the Gorge. Here's your basketful of events happening in and around The Dalles this Easter season.
Easter Events in The Dalles
Easter Egg Hunt at The Dalles Art Center
Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 220 E. Fourth Street, The Dalles
Details: Join a $30 Easter egg hunt event at the art center.
The Easter Scramble
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Lewis and Clark Festival Park on Union Street near the Columbia River
Event Highlights:
Easter Egg Scramble with separate scramble times for age divisions 1 through 10
Special appearance by the Easter Bunny
Free child ID kits courtesy of Guild Mortgage
Easter Events in Hood River
13th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt & Safety Fair
Time: Safety Fair from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Egg Hunt begins at 11:00 AM SHARP
Location: Jackson Park, Hood River
Details: A free event open to children ages 2–11, divided into age groups for safety. Participants should bring their own baskets.
Spring Train Easter Edition with Mt. Hood Railroad
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Date: Saturday, April 19
Location: 110 Railroad St., Hood River
Details: A scenic train ride featuring visits from the Easter Bunny, live bunnies, Easter goodies, a photo booth, cheerful music, coloring pages, and optional egg hunts during the layover.
Easter Sunday Brunch Options
Cousins' Restaurant Easter Brunch
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Cousins' Restaurant, 2114 W 6th St, The Dalles
Details: Celebrate Easter with a special brunch buffet featuring a Waffle Station, Fresh Scrambled Egg Station, Boneless Country Style Ribs, Farmhouse Benedict, and Cousins’ Famous Beans & Cornbread. Kids under 5 eat free!
Easter Brunch at the Balch
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Bistro 1907 at the Balch Hotel, 40 Heimrich St, Dufur, OR
Description: Celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch buffet featuring a spread of seasonal favorites. The event is open to all ages.
Reservations: Call the Balch Hotel at (541) 467-2277 to reserve your table.
