Saturday morning free Easter Egg Hunt at Shoreline A soccer field for kids 3-12 years old - April 4, 2026

Get ready to kick off a morning of fun on the field!

Bring your baskets and get set to score big in our egg hunt—there’s plenty of fun for every little striker. It’s going to be an egg-citing time!

Perfect for kids ages 3–12, and everyone is welcome—so grab your teammates, friends, and family and join the fun!
Shoreline Field A 19030 1st Ave NE
 Saturday April 4, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Don’t miss your shot—it’s going to be a real goal of a good time!

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Berean Bible Church of Shoreline welcomes all to Easter Services

Berean Bible Church of Shoreline welcomes all to Easter Services

Featuring three events beginning with Good Friday Tenebrae Service on Friday evening, Easter Sunday Fellowship early Sunday morning with food and fellowship during a special Bible Exploration Hour, and the main Easter Worship Service following a casual coffee and hot chocolate just prior to the worship service.

All are welcome.

GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE: This year on Good Friday, Berean will be offering a Tenebrae Service, April 3, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tenebrae is the Latin word for 'shadows' and memorializes the increasing darkness facing Jesus on the way to the cross with a combination of candles, scripture reading, hymns, and songs. The room will grow dark, but one lit candle of hope will remind us that 'Sunday is Coming'. This is a powerful and impactful service to invite family and friends to participate.

EASTER SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: We will hold a special Bible Exploration Hour in the gym from 9:15-10:30am on Easter, April 5. This gathering will be a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. It will be a perfect setting to connect before our Easter worship service begins at 11:00am.

Over 2,000 years ago, the most life-changing event in history occurred: Jesus Christ's resurrection. The Apostle John tells us why he wrote about it— “that you may believe.” The resurrection isn’t just ancient history; it’s an invitation to a new life!

Berean Church main entry
Photo by Robert Junell

Where do you stand with Jesus today? Perhaps following Him feels costly because of your reputation or relationships.

Maybe you have believed your whole life, and Easter is the best news you know. Or you might be curious about who Jesus really is, or uncertain if you can trust any of this.

Maybe you carry shame and fear. The disciples who witnessed the resurrection struggled with these same issues. And yet, they found courage, joy, faith, and forgiveness.

Wherever you find yourself, this story can change everything for you, too.

“We hope you will join us for Easter services, or sometime in the future”, stated Pastor John Spooner. “Berean is a welcoming church that is focused on Bible-teaching with a well-balanced ministry for the entire family and all age groups.”

Berean Bible Church is at the corner of N 185th and 1st Avenue, just east of Meridian Ave North (2345 N 185th St, Shoreline) and has been serving the community for over 60 years.

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Easter Sunrise service and pancake breakfast with Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC

Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC

Come celebrate Easter morning with us!
Sunrise Service 6:00 am at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Pancake Breakfast 7:00 –10:00 am - entrance upper parking lot
Church location: corner of NW Richmond Beach Rd. & 15th Ave. NW

Join us after sunrise service for pancakes (including fun Easter shapes for kids!), sausage, fruit, and cinnamon bread. Bring your kids, grandkids, and friends. Everyone is welcome to gather and eat together before worship. 

A Free-will offering will support Washington State Immigrant Network, providing advocacy and resources for immigrant neighbors (cash or QR code).

Easter Worship Celebration 10:00am

A joyful, music-filled celebration including our community “Hallelujah” chorus! Kids in Worship Welcome! Children are invited to fully be part of worship. Wiggles, wonder, and all.

A multisensory activity space will be available in the sanctuary, along with caring support for families who need it.

 
Greet the Dawn! Come hungry! Come as you are! Come celebrate Easter together!

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Easter decor in the neighborhood

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Lawn decorations have expanded to Easter. These look yummy but I don't think they are edible.

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Next we expect to find six foot inflatable bunnies. (Let us know where!)

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Candy-Free Easter Basket Stuffers that are fun and practical

Fill their Easter basket with treats they’ll love even more than candy. Photo: iStock

By Emily Westbrooks

ParentMap

As a kid, Easter mornings were pure magic. My siblings and I would wake up to pastel-colored baskets brimming with foil-wrapped chocolate eggs, M&Ms, jelly beans and sometimes even a few packets of wildflower seeds to plant in the garden. As we grew older, our baskets evolved — lip gloss and hair bows made their way in — but the excitement never faded.

Now that I’m the one playing the Easter Bunny, I’ve noticed how Easter baskets (like Christmas stockings) have been taken to a whole new level. The pressure to fill them with bigger and better goodies can be hard to resist, not to mention expensive. And let’s be real, kids these days seem to get a sugar rush from just about every holiday gathering. While I love seeing their faces light up at a fun surprise, I also know that Easter morning doesn’t have to mean a mountain of candy and a hefty price tag.

So, instead of defaulting to another bag of chocolate eggs or a pack of Peeps, I look for fun, affordable and creative non-candy treats. If you’re looking to do the same, this list of budget-friendly Easter basket fillers will delight your little ones, without breaking the bank (or their teeth).

Wooden bunny toy

Encourage imaginative play and motor skills with this sweet wooden toy. Not a flashing light or beeping button in sight.

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Bookmark and reading light

Have a night owl? Give them this cute bookmark and reading light to help encourage screen-free entertainment (comes in many different animal options).

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Felt hand puppet making kit

Kids will have fun making puppets and putting on a show for the whole family. This kit comes with enough supplies for making 32 puppets, so you can easily break it up between multiple Easter baskets, or save some for next year!

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Hummingbird feeding ring

Spring is here, and it’s time to get up close and personal with nature! If you are looking for an activity that will encourage patience and persistence, toss this into your child’s Easter basket. It might take a little while for a hummingbird to land, but with time and practice, your child might make a new feathered friend.

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Easter bubbles

Kids will have a blast running around blowing bubbles with these cute bunny bubble blowers.

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Easter maze books

When you have a quiet moment on Easter (or in the days or weeks to come) these little maze books are great to have on hand. Kids will love solving puzzles and mazes, all with an Easter theme.

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Easter temporary tattoos

Grab some plastic Easter eggs and stuff them with these temporary tattoos for some extra Easter-morning fun.

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Hair chalk

Color your hair with these fun, bright colors! Kids will love deciding which colors to use, and the fun can continue long after the holiday is over.

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An Easter bunny tale

“It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny” is a classic for a reason. It’s a cute and funny story for little ones and also a great learning tool for beginner readers.

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Flowerpot craft kit

I love adding little gifts that kids can make and create — and then use! This flowerpot craft kit would be a lovely addition to an Easter basket and might even keep your little one occupied while you get the rest of the family dressed for Easter dinner.

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Easter bunny construction kit

This cute Easter Bunny Plus-Plus kit will keep the kids busy and help them work on their fine motor skills. As with your Lego stash, you can add to your Plus-Plus collection and continue building different things all year long.

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Seed packets

Easter is the perfect time to plant sunflower seeds, and growing flowers is a fun STEM project for the kids. It’s also the kind of activity that keeps on giving, as you can appreciate the flowers in the summer, and then harvest and roast your own sunflower seeds in the fall.

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Sunglasses

Unbreakable polarized sunglasses are going to come in handy this spring and summer. Add a cute pair to your kid’s Easter basket and you’ll be one step ahead of things.

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Sidewalk chalk

We all know sidewalk chalk is awesome, but this cute egg-shaped version takes it up a notch and will come in handy when the spring sunshine makes an appearance.

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DIY birdhouse

This sweet wooden birdhouse craft kit would make a great addition to your kid’s Easter basket. The kit will keep them busy for hours, and you’ll get a cute hand-painted birdhouse for your yard.

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Scratch art doodle pad

Art supplies are always an inexpensive crowd-pleaser for holiday baskets. This scratch art doodle pad would be perfect for a kid who has a car ride on Easter Sunday. It’s not too messy but they’ll be entertained scratching off little scenes to reveal the colors.

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Quirky pens

Adding a few items with a little height to an Easter basket makes them look full and even more enticing to kids. The kindergarten set will be thrilled to see these quirky gel pens poking up from their baskets.

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Teether

Easter baskets for babies are a bit ridiculous but a lot of fun to put together. This carrot teether would be so cute in a photo of your baby in their first Easter outfit.

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Bath bombs

These 12 egg-shaped bath bombs will not only bring some fizzy fun to bath time, they also each contain a surprise! Parents will love that they are infused with premium organic coconut oil, shea butter and jojoba oil, and the stain-free dye will not leave residue behind on the tub.

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Easter lip balm

These sweet-scented lip balms will be sure to bring a smile to their faces — and will also come in handy over the spring. Flavors include grape, cotton candy, vanilla and strawberry.

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Egg maracas

Musical instruments that fit the Easter theme are a perfect addition to a baby or toddler’s basket. If you have a bunch of kids or cousins, this set of six egg maracas is an egg-cellent deal.

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Bunny ears

For small kids, there’s nothing cuter than a pair of bunny ears tucked into their basket. This Easter Bunny headband is fuzzy and adorable. (And the pack of four will help you make sure everyone gets a pair!)

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Original ParentMap article here. If you want to give credit to ParentMap, purchase the items from the links in their article.

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Holy Week schedule at Shoreline Free Methodist Church

Shoreline Free Methodist Church, 510 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

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Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Immerse yourself in Holy Week and Easter

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Photo by Robert Chapman

The people at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington, invite you to immerse yourself into Holy Week and Easter as you are able. 

Find community. Contemplate the important things. Experience true joy. 

Our worship services are open for all to experience:

• All races.
• All religions.
• All countries of origin.
• All sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+.
• All genders.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 NE 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026)

We recall Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem and Jesus’ Passion on the cross this day. Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week. We will read the Passion Gospel with different people taking different parts.

Attend at either 8:00am (simpler service) or 10:30am (music, palm procession).

Wednesday in Holy Week or Spy Wednesday (April 1, 2026)

In the New Testament account of Holy Week, after Palm Sunday, the Sanhedrin gathered and plotted to kill Jesus before the feast of the Passover. On the Wednesday before his death, Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the Leper. As he sat at the supper table with his disciples, a woman named Mary anointed Jesus’ head and feet with a costly oil. The disciples were indignant, asking why the oil was not instead sold and the money given to the people lacking resources. Judas Iscariot wanted to keep the money for himself. After dinner, Judas went to the Sanhedrin and offered to deliver Jesus to them in exchange for money. From this moment on, Judas sought an opportunity to betray Jesus.

The only service is at 12:00 noon. It is a simpler service.

Maundy Thursday (April 2, 2026)

Maundy Thursday is the Thursday in Holy Week. It is part of the Triduum, or three holy days before Easter. The name comes from the Latin mandatum novum, “new commandment,” from John 13:34.

Church of the Redeemer does have the optional washing of feet at this service. No one is required to have their feet washed. However, if you plan to participate, wear shoes and stockings that are easy to remove and replace.

The first service is at 12:00 noon. The later service at 7:00pm has music with the stripping of the altar for Good Friday.

Following the stripping of the altar, we invite you to spend an hour watching with Jesus in the garden during the Gethsemane Vigil from about 8:30pm to 9:30pm. "Then [Jesus] came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, 'So, could you not stay awake with me one hour? Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak'” (from Matthew 26).

Good Friday (April 3, 2026)

Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Day, on which the church commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a day of fasting and special acts of discipline and self-denial.

There is a service at 12:00 noon and at 7:00pm.

The Great Vigil of Easter (April 4, 2026)

This liturgy is the first and primary celebration of Easter. If you can only make one service for Easter, this is the one to attend.

The service begins in darkness sometime after sunset. It consists of four parts:

1. The Service of Light.
2. The Service of Lessons.
3. Christian Initiation (Holy Baptism) or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows.
4. The Eucharist.

We start in darkness at 8:00pm with the lighting of the new fire. Hear salvation history. Sing psalms, canticles, and hymns. Rejoice with the announcement of the Resurrection of Jesus! This service takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, but it is worth it to be immersed the joy of our salvation.

The Sunday of the Resurrection, or Easter Day

Church of the Redeemer has two services to rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Day. There is a simpler service at 8:00am. Then there is a festive service at 10:30am with music and joy.

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.

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New location for Calvin Easter Egg Hunt

Calvin Presbyterian has relocated their annual Easter Egg Hunt from Hillwood Park (under construction) to the church grounds at 18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177.

The event, on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10am, is free and will take place rain or shine.

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Shoreline Fire Egg Hunt April 4, 2026

Spring is Here – Join Us for Our Easter Egg Hunt April 4th!

Come join the fun at our upcoming Easter Egg Hunt!

Food truck starts at 12:00 PM
Egg hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM

This event is for children ages 1–10, and we’ll have plenty of Shoreline firefighters on hand to help make it a fun and safe experience for everyone.

Location: Richmond Beach Saltwater Park (lower parking lot)

2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

Parking is limited, so please plan to park off-site and walk down to the event.

We hope to see you there for a fun-filled afternoon!

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