Easter Events in Douglas County 2026: The Complete Guide
Easter in Douglas County 2026
Easter falls on Sunday, April 5th this year — and Douglas County is going all out. Egg hunts in Parker, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, and Castle Pines. Underwater hunts, alpaca farm adventures, sensory-friendly options, and brunch spreads worth reserving now.
Here's everything happening, organized by date so you can plan your Easter weekend.
This Weekend (March 28)
Castle Rock
Castle Rock Special Egg Hunt — Front Range Church
Front Range Church's 10th annual hunt with 25,000 eggs. Includes a Quiet Hour (10:30-11:30am) designed for kids with sensory, vision, or mobility needs. Traditional hunts run 12:45-1:45pm. Free registration required — registered kids get a free meal.
- Time: Quiet Hour 10:30am, Traditional 12:45pm
- Price: Free
Sterling Ranch
Sterling Ranch Eggstravaganza — Prospect Park
Egg hunt, Easter Bunny, face painting, games, photo ops. Multiple time slots available. RSVP required.
- Location: 8158 Monte Vista Circle
- Time: 2:30-4:30pm
- Price: Free (RSVP for time slot)
Sterling Ranch Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt — Sterling Ranch
Sponsored by Miles 4 Madison. A calmer egg hunt experience designed for kids with sensory needs.
- Time: 1:00-2:00pm
- Price: Free
Friday, April 3rd
Parker
Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration — Kidz Gym Parker
FREE community event for children of all abilities. Inclusive Easter egg hunt, open gym play, bounce house and games, sensory-friendly activities, community resource booths, and refreshments. All abilities welcome.
- Time: 1–6pm
- Price: Free
Highlands Ranch
My Gym Easter Egg Hunt — My Gym Highlands Ranch
Easter egg hunt with bunny-tastic games, rides, and activities. Two sessions: Younger Kids (ages 4mo-4yrs) at 4pm, All Ages (4mo-12yrs) at 5pm.
- Time: 5pm
- Price: $29 per child
Saturday, April 4th
Saturday is stacked. Here's what's happening across the county:
Parker
Dads of Parker Easter Egg Hunt — O'Brien Park
The big one. 36,000 eggs scattered across H2Obrien Park in downtown Parker. Multiple age-group hunts, face painting, games, activities.
- Time: 9am–12pm
- Price: Free
Egg Splash and Dash — Parker Recreation Center
A pool egg hunt. Kids collect eggs floating in the water. Unique, fun, and your kids will talk about it all year.
- Time: Sessions at 9am, 10am, 11am
- Price: $24-26 (registration required)
Highlands Ranch
2026 Easter Egg Hunt — Westridge Recreation Center
HRCA's big annual event. Easter Bunny photos, crafts, activities, and egg hunts every half hour (10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm). Vendors with home decor and food.
- Time: 10am–1pm
- Price: Free
Lone Tree
Lone Tree Family Egg Hunt — Fairways at Lone Tree Golf Course
City of Lone Tree hosts multiple age-group hunts, Easter Bunny photos, and family activities on the golf course grounds. Arrive early for parking.
- Time: 9–11am
- Price: Free
Castle Pines
Castle Pines Egg Scramble — The Ridge Golf Course
Photos with the Easter Bunny, free donuts and hot chocolate, thousands of eggs. Three age groups (0-4, 5-8, 9-11) with staggered start times.
- Time: 10am
- Price: Free
Castle Rock
Hop & Shop at the Outlets — Outlets at Castle Rock
Free Easter Bunny photos, scavenger hunt (find the Golden Egg for a prize), face painting, petting zoo with farm animals, food trucks. Elite Rewards members get free coffee and pastries.
- Location: 3rd & 4th Street East courtyards
- Time: 11am–2pm
- Price: Free
Eggstravaganza at Bison Park — The Meadows
Egg hunts by age group, inflatables, 4-H petting zoo, face painting, food vendors, Easter Bunny. Pick up wristbands at The Grange beforehand or at the event.
- Time: 11am–1pm
- Price: Free
Roxborough
Roxborough Easter Egg Hunt — Roxborough Softball Field
Community egg hunt in Roxborough. All ages.
- Time: See event page
- Price: Free
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Easter Egg-stravaganza — Evans Park
Different activities by age: egg roll for infants, egg launch for 3-5, traditional hunt for 6-8, scramble for 9+.
- Time: 3pm
- Price: Free
Franktown
Crazy Hair Alpacas Easter Egg Hunt — Franktown
Easter egg hunt at a working alpaca farm. Kids hunt for eggs among friendly alpacas. Multiple time slots throughout the day. Also running Easter Sunday.
- Time: 9am–4:20pm (appointments every 20 min)
- Price: $40 family + 1 child, $10 each additional
Easter Sunday, April 5th
Egg Hunts
Crazy Hair Alpacas Easter Egg Hunt — Franktown
Continues Easter Sunday. Same deal — alpaca farm egg hunt. $40 family + 1 child, $10 additional.
Easter Brunch in Douglas County
Looking for a sit-down Easter meal? Here are the best brunch options across Douglas County and the south metro area. Book early — these fill up fast.
Sedalia
Easter Brunch at Wide Open Saloon
Unlimited brunch buffet with prime rib, turkey, and ham carving station. Fresh seafood including smoked salmon, ahi tuna, and jumbo shrimp. Waffle station, omelette bar with 20+ add-ons, dessert station. Live music by Steve Thomas 10am–1pm.
- Time: 10am & 12pm seatings
- Price: $30 adults, $15 kids under 12
- Reservations: Required via Eventbrite
Larkspur
Easter Brunch at Spruce Mountain Ranch
Upscale brunch at one of Colorado's most stunning venues. Gourmet buffet with mountain views. Perfect for a special family celebration.
- Time: 10:30am–1pm
- Price: $300-500 per table
- Reservations: Book well in advance
Lone Tree
Blue Island Oyster Bar — 10008 Commons St.
Not typically open for brunch, but opening early at 10:30am for Easter. Fresh seafood focus with specials like Coastal Eggs Benedict (choice of smoked salmon or crab cakes), Lobster Frites, and crab-crusted Chilean sea bass. Peach-thyme Bellinis and Salty Girl Espresso Martinis at the bar.
- Time: 10:30am–3pm
- Price: À la carte
- Note: Reservations almost full — book ASAP
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille — Park Meadows (8433 Park Meadows Center Dr.)
Opening early at 11am with Perry's famous Double-Smoked, Triple-Glazed Ham Special. Brunch cocktails 11am–4pm, Sunday Supper 4pm–9pm. Family-style meals available for takeout all weekend.
- Time: 11am–9pm
- Price: À la carte
- Reservations: Via OpenTable
Fogo de Chão — Park Meadows area
Brazilian steakhouse serving their signature churrasco-style brunch. Gaucho-carved meats tableside plus the Market Table & Feijoada Bar with sides, salads, and Brazilian specialties.
- Time: 11am–9pm (brunch service until 3pm)
- Price: See website for current pricing
- Reservations: Recommended
Seasons 52 — Park Meadows
Fresh, seasonal American cuisine with lighter preparations. Known for their mini indulgence desserts. Open for Easter reservations.
- Time: Opens 11am
- Price: À la carte
- Reservations: Via OpenTable
Parker
American cuisine in a converted garage space. Open Easter Sunday for reservations.
- Price: $
- Reservations: Via OpenTable
Upscale American tavern fare. Open Easter Sunday.
- Price: $
- Reservations: Via OpenTable
Tips for Easter Brunch
- Book NOW. The best spots are already filling up.
- Consider off-peak times. 10am and 2pm seatings tend to be easier to snag than noon.
- Check cancellation policies. Plans change — know what you're committing to.
- Ask about kids' pricing. Most buffets offer reduced rates for children.
Happening Now Through Easter
Castle Rock
Easter Scavenger Hunt at the Outlets — Outlets at Castle Rock
Running through April 5. Pick up a card at Customer Service, find Easter characters in store windows, return the completed card for a prize. Free.
Lone Tree
Pictures with the Easter Bunny — Park Meadows Mall
March 13 - April 4. Book your Easter Bunny photo session at Park Meadows. Reservations recommended.
Easter Egg Sticker Hunt — Vistas at Park Meadows
March 13 - April 4. Hunt for Easter egg stickers throughout the Vistas shopping area. Ages 1-8. Free.
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny — Park Meadows Mall
Mondays & Tuesdays, March 16-31. Bring your furry friend for photos with the Easter Bunny.
Easter Bunny Photos at Cabela's — Cabela's, Lone Tree
March 21-22 and March 28 - April 4. Free photos with the Easter Bunny.
Easter Shopping (Local Alternatives)
Skip Amazon and shop local for Easter baskets:
Castle Toys — Downtown Castle Rock (309 3rd St)
Spring & Easter collection. Puzzles, plush, games. Free gift wrapping.
Sugar Spoon Candies — Downtown Castle Rock
Chocolate, candy, ice cream.
Fuzziwigs — Outlets at Castle Rock
Candy store if you're already out there.
Quick Reference by City
| City | Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Ranch | Eggstravaganza | Mar 28 | 2:30pm |
| Sterling Ranch | Sensory Friendly Hunt | Mar 28 | 1:00pm |
| Castle Rock | Special Egg Hunt (25K eggs) | Mar 28 | 10:30am |
| Parker | Inclusive Sensory Egg Hunt | Apr 3 | 1pm |
| Highlands Ranch | My Gym Easter Egg Hunt | Apr 3 | 5pm |
| Parker | Dads of Parker (36K eggs) | Apr 4 | 9am |
| Parker | Egg Splash and Dash (pool) | Apr 4 | 9/10/11am |
| Highlands Ranch | HRCA Easter Egg Hunt | Apr 4 | 10am |
| Lone Tree | Family Egg Hunt | Apr 4 | 9am |
| Castle Pines | Egg Scramble | Apr 4 | 10am |
| Castle Rock | Hop & Shop (Outlets) | Apr 4 | 11am |
| Castle Rock | Eggstravaganza (Meadows) | Apr 4 | 11am |
| Roxborough | Easter Egg Hunt | Apr 4 | See event |
| Elizabeth | Easter Egg-stravaganza | Apr 4 | 3pm |
| Franktown | Alpaca Farm Egg Hunt | Apr 4-5 | 9am |
| Lone Tree | Park Meadows Bunny Photos | Ongoing | See event |
| Lone Tree | Cabela's Bunny Photos | Ongoing | See event |
| Castle Rock | Outlets Scavenger Hunt | Ongoing | See event |
| BRUNCH | |||
| Sedalia | Wide Open Saloon | Apr 5 | 10am/12pm |
| Larkspur | Spruce Mountain Ranch | Apr 5 | 10:30am |
| Lone Tree | Blue Island Oyster Bar | Apr 5 | 10:30am |
| Lone Tree | Perry's Steakhouse | Apr 5 | 11am |
| Lone Tree | Fogo de Chão | Apr 5 | 11am |
| Lone Tree | Seasons 52 | Apr 5 | 11am |
| Parker | Parker Garage | Apr 5 | See event |
| Parker | Black+Haus Tavern | Apr 5 | See event |
Need-to-Know Tips
- Arrive early. Popular egg hunts (Dads of Parker, HRCA, Sterling Ranch) get crowded. Plan for parking.
- Register ahead for events that require it (Special Egg Hunt, Sterling Ranch, pool hunt, brunch spots).
- Check age groups. Most hunts separate by age — know your time slot.
- Sensory-friendly options exist. Castle Rock Special Egg Hunt (Quiet Hour), Parker's Inclusive Egg Hunt, and Sterling Ranch Sensory Friendly Hunt are designed for kids who need a calmer experience.
- Brunch reservations fill fast. Book Spruce Mountain Ranch now if you want it.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter 2026?
Easter Sunday is April 5, 2026.
What is the biggest Easter egg hunt in Douglas County?
The Dads of Parker Easter Egg Hunt at O'Brien Park features 36,000 eggs — the largest in the area. It's free and runs April 4, 2026 from 9am-12pm.
Are there sensory-friendly Easter egg hunts in Douglas County?
Yes, three options: Castle Rock Special Egg Hunt has a Quiet Hour (March 28, 10:30am), Parker's Inclusive Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt at Kidz Gym (April 3, 1pm), and Sterling Ranch Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt (March 28).
Where can I get Easter brunch in Highlands Ranch or Lone Tree?
Lone Tree has several options: Blue Island Oyster Bar (10:30am), Perry's Steakhouse (11am), Fogo de Chão (11am), and Seasons 52 (11am). Parker has Parker Garage and Black+Haus Tavern. Book reservations now — they fill fast.
Are Easter egg hunts in Douglas County free?
Most are free, including the big ones in Parker, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, and Castle Pines. The Egg Splash and Dash pool hunt ($24-26) and Crazy Hair Alpacas farm hunt ($40/$10) are paid events.
What Easter activities are in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock has the Special Egg Hunt with 25,000 eggs (March 28), Eggstravaganza at Bison Park (April 4), Hop & Shop at the Outlets (April 4), and an Easter Scavenger Hunt at the Outlets running through April 5.