Easter Weekend Events Vancouver & Portland 2026 | Apr 3–6
Easter Weekend Events Vancouver & Portland Apr 3–6: Easter Egg Hunt, Mario Kart, Hop Into Spring & More
Easter weekend is shaping up to be one of the best weekends of the spring across Southwest Washington and Portland. This week’s picks include a free community egg hunt in Vancouver, a competitive Mario Kart night at a local brewery, a full-day spring celebration at the Oregon Zoo, and a massive snowboard gear clearout just across the river in Beaverton. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a fun night out with friends, or looking to score a deal on gear before next season, there’s something on this list for you.
If you’re newer to the area, Easter weekend is a great time to discover how much the Pacific Northwest has going on — from small community events that feel like the heart of the neighborhood, to bigger outings that make you glad you live here. If you want more local lifestyle reads, check out my guides to Vancouver, Washington, why people are moving to Vancouver, WA, and the pros and cons of living in Portland, Oregon.
Here are four events worth knowing about this Easter weekend.
Free Easter Egg Hunt at Esther Short Park
If you’re looking for a free, festive Easter outing with the kids, this one is hard to beat. Activate Church is hosting their 13th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Esther Short Park, and the scale of it is impressive — 15,000 candy-filled eggs, age-group hunt times to keep things fair, bounce houses, face painting, and raffle giveaways. This is exactly the kind of event that brings the community together and makes spring feel special.
The fact that it’s free and held right in the heart of Vancouver at Esther Short Park makes it one of the most accessible family events of the weekend. If you’ve got little ones who look forward to Easter egg hunts, this is absolutely worth putting on the calendar.
What to Expect
- 13th annual egg hunt with 15,000 candy-filled eggs
- Age-group hunt times for a fair experience
- Bounce houses and face painting on-site
- Raffle giveaways for attendees
- Free admission — great for families of any size
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
With 15,000 eggs and separate age-group times, this event is well-organized — but popular community events at Esther Short Park can still draw big crowds. Arrive a little early, bring a bag or basket for each kid, and plan to stay a while to enjoy the bounce houses after the hunt winds down.
Mario Kart Tournament at Ghost Runners Brewery
Looking for something fun and a little competitive for Easter weekend that doesn’t involve egg hunts? Ghost Runners Brewery is hosting a Mario Kart tournament that sounds like a blast. Thirty-two players compete in a 4-round Grand Prix with a 50/50 Double Elimination bracket, which means your entry fee has a real chance of coming back to you — and then some.
The event is 18+ only, so this is a great call for adults who want a fun, social night out. You’ll need to download the Scoreholio app, choose Cornhole as your game to log in, and search “Mario Kart” to register and find more details. At $15 to play with a 50/50 payout structure, this one has strong date-night or group-outing energy.
What to Expect
- 32-player Mario Kart Grand Prix tournament
- 4-round Double Elimination bracket format
- 50/50 payout — real money on the line
- 18+ only, social and competitive atmosphere
- Craft beer and food available at Ghost Runners
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
Register ahead of time through the Scoreholio app — 32 spots fills up faster than you’d think for events like this. And since it’s at a brewery with food, build in time to eat and settle in before the bracket starts. Make a proper night of it.
Hop Into Spring at the Oregon Zoo
If you’re looking for a full-day Easter outing that goes well beyond a standard egg hunt, Hop Into Spring at the Oregon Zoo is one of the best picks of the weekend. This family-friendly event is designed especially for kids 8 and under, and the lineup is packed — lawn games, animal encounters, magic and puppet shows, crafts, and a bubble party. Costumed characters will be on hand for meet-and-greets and photo ops throughout the day.
The egg hunt participation is $5 and comes with a complimentary train or carousel ride, which is a pretty great deal for families. On-site food options include visiting vendors Getta Gyro and Six Stix Gourmet Pretzels and Candied Apples, and for the grown-ups, mimosas will be available for purchase for guests 21 and over. Travel Portland lists this as an Editor’s Pick, and it’s easy to see why.
What to Expect
- Full-day spring celebration designed for kids 8 and under
- Egg hunt, lawn games, animal encounters, and a bubble party
- Magic and puppet shows, crafts, and costumed character meet-and-greets
- $5 egg hunt includes a complimentary train or carousel ride
- Food vendors on-site and mimosas available for adults 21+
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
The Oregon Zoo draws big crowds on holiday weekends — plan to arrive at or before opening to get the most out of the day. Parking at Washington Park can get tight, so consider taking the MAX if you’re coming from Portland, or build in extra time if you’re driving over from Vancouver.
Snowboard Warehouse Closeout at Westcoast Board and Ski
This one is the bonus pick for gear heads and anyone who’s been thinking about picking up a snowboard or ski equipment before prices reset for next season. Westcoast Board and Ski is opening up their warehouse in Beaverton for a one-day clearout sale, with snowboards, gear, and more at up to 80% off. It’s first come, first served, so arriving early matters if you’re serious about finding the good stuff.
The sale is on Saturday, April 4th from 9am to 4pm at their warehouse location in Beaverton. If you’ve been watching prices on snowboards or need to stock up on gear for next season, end-of-season warehouse sales like this are genuinely hard to beat. Cash and card are both accepted.
What to Expect
- Warehouse clearout with up to 80% off snowboards and gear
- First come, first served — early arrival is key
- One-day-only event, Saturday April 4th
- Cash and card accepted
- Best for gear shoppers, snowboarders, and skiers stocking up for next season
💡 Pro Tip from a Local
End-of-season warehouse sales move fast. If you have a specific board size or boot size in mind, get there as close to 9am as you can. The best deals on popular sizes tend to walk out the door in the first hour. Also — if you’re already heading to the Oregon Zoo that day, Beaverton is a reasonable stop on the way back depending on your route.
Want More Local Events, Lifestyle Tips & Pacific Northwest Favorites?
Sign up for my monthly newsletter to get local happenings, lifestyle stories, relocation advice, and the kind of neighborhood insight that helps you actually enjoy living here.
Join My Newsletter Contact Cassandra
Cassandra Marks (Realtor Cas)
Categories
Recent Posts
GET MORE INFORMATION
Cassandra Marks
Realtor, Licensed in OR & WA | License ID: 201225764
Realtor, Licensed in OR & WA License ID: 201225764