Welcome to the Easter weekend roundup for Salem families! We have several egg hunts happening Saturday, plus some fantastic art exhibits and a cool nighttime cherry blossom viewing to check out on both April 4th and 5th.
See our top picks
Yozakura
Capitol Mall
Free evening picnic opportunity to see illuminated cherry blossoms on Saturday or Sunday.
AudaTours Salem Audio Tour: Echoes of Law, Lore, and Learning
1313 Mill St SE
An interesting historical audio tour available Sunday for indoor exploration.
Lunch with the Easter Bunny!
Chehalem Valley Brewing Co.
A dedicated Saturday morning event for young kids to meet the Bunny.
· April 4
7LUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNY! : Get your little ones ready for a special meal with the Easter Bunny himself. This is a great way to guarantee some photos before the afternoon egg hunts start.It’s a dedicated meet-and-greet opportunity on Saturday morning.
: This sounds like a big community egg hunt happening mid-morning Saturday. Plan to bring baskets for all the hidden treasures this school is hosting.Third annual suggests this is a well-established, popular Saturday morning event.
: McMenamins usually hosts excellent family events. Expect an Eggstravaganza here on Saturday afternoon, perfect for a family outing.McMenamins locations are usually big draws for family activities.
: An afternoon egg hunt organized by the Deepwood community. This takes place a bit later in the day, perfect if you have morning plans.Located at a specific address and offering an afternoon hunt time slot.
FREE : Check out the cherry blossoms lit up at night with Japanese lanterns! It runs through April 6th, so Saturday night is a perfect time to pack a picnic blanket.A unique, free evening activity that captures the beauty of early April nature.
JOY & SOVEREIGNTY: BLACK FOOD & AGRICULTURE : This exhibit runs through mid-April, making this weekend a great time to check out the intersection of food and history. Perfect for older kids interested in culture.It's a current, specific exhibit open on Saturday.
WINDOW SHOW: FURNITURE! : Another exhibit running in Independence this weekend, focusing on furniture design. Check this out Saturday while you're out and about.It runs Saturday and is near the other local art show.
· April 5
5FREE EASTER EGG HUNTFREE : Head downtown on Sunday morning for a free egg hunt! This is a great way to celebrate Easter Sunday morning before any planned family meals.It's a dedicated, centrally located free hunt happening on Easter Sunday.
EASTER SERVICE : For families observing Easter, this service is available Sunday morning.Specific religious service listed directly for Easter Sunday.
AUDATOURS SALEM AUDIO TOUR: ECHOES OF LAW, LORE, AND LEARNING : If the weather is poor on Sunday, take an audio tour covering local history. This runs all weekend and is a different way to explore Salem.Offers an alternative, likely indoor, activity for Sunday.
: See the work of local young artists on Sunday. It’s inspiring for kids who enjoy drawing or painting to see what their peers are creating.A showcase specifically focused on youth creativity is always relevant for family planning.
: This famous musical is playing near Salem through Sunday. If you have tweens or teens, this could be a fantastic cultural night out for the end of the weekend.It's one of the few listed events explicitly running through Sunday that appeals to older kids.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2: This exhibit focusing on the era of 1776 is running all through the weekend. Good historical context if you have kids studying American history.A dedicated historical exhibit open on Saturday.
: Head just outside Salem to Independence on Sunday to see artwork focused on the forest. This is a calm gallery environment.An art showcase running on Sunday, offering a break from egg hunts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Salem this weekend?
The best free option this weekend is the evening Yozakura event at the Capitol Mall, happening Saturday and Sunday from 6 PM to 9 PM to view the illuminated cherry blossoms.
Are there any Easter egg hunts planned for Saturday?
Yes, Saturday is packed with hunts! You can choose between Lunch with the Easter Bunny!, The 3rd Annual Eggstra Awesome Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza!, and the Eggstravaganza at McMenamins.
What can we do on Sunday that isn't an egg hunt?
On Sunday, you could catch the FREE Easter Egg Hunt downtown at 11:30 AM, visit the Young Artist's Showcase, or experience the Yozakura light viewing in the evening.
