Easter is Sunday, March 28, 2027. The Park Authority's egg hunts near Reston from last spring, brunch spots and what is open and closed on Easter Sunday.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the Fairfax County Park Authority, Reston Community Center, the county’s library and park holiday pages and the restaurants’ own sites. We never guess a new date: where 2027 dates are not out, we say which year a date is from.

Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28, the weekend right after Fairfax County Public Schools’ spring break (March 22-26). Egg hunts near Reston are usually held the Saturday before Easter, which in 2027 is March 27. None of the 2027 hunts had been announced when we checked in October; the dates below are from 2026, when Easter was April 5.

Plan ahead

  • Park Authority events and registration: 703-324-8700, Parktakes online
  • Reston Community Center: 2310 Colts Neck Road, 703-476-4500
  • Police non-emergency: 703-691-2131; emergency, 911

Egg hunts

Last year’s Park Authority hunts (2026)

The Fairfax County Park Authority published this list for spring 2026. All need advance registration through Parktakes.

Event 2026 date and time Place
Easter Egg Hunt Sat. April 4, times between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, the closest to Reston
Bubbles & Bunnies (plus a sensory-friendly session, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.) Sat. April 4, times between 9 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Cub Run Rec Center, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly
Baskets and Bunnies (plus sensory-friendly times) Sat. April 4, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Mini Golf Egg-plorations Sat. March 28, times between 12:20 and 2:50 p.m. Oakmont Rec Center
Eggsperiments Sat. April 11, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale

Riverbend Park in Great Falls also held Bluebells at the Bend, a spring wildflower day, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The 2027 hunts will be posted on the Park Authority’s events calendar, usually in March. We will add them here with dates and ages.

Reston Community Center

RCC has held an Underwater Egg Hunt at the Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center at RCC Hunters Woods in past springs; in 2022 it was on Saturday, April 9, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., registered by age group, RCC said. Check RCC’s events calendar in March for 2027.

Churches

Many Reston churches hold egg hunts and Easter services. We list them when the church posts the date on its own website; send us the link.

Easter brunch

These Reston restaurants say on their own websites that they serve weekend brunch. Easter menus, hours and reservations are set by each restaurant, so check before you go. More detail is in our brunch guide.

  • Founding Farmers Reston Station, 1904 Reston Metro Plaza: Farmers Market Buffet Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and most weekday holidays; 703-988-7333.
  • Sixty Vines, 11905 Market St.: brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • North Italia, 11898 Market St.: brunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • Barcelona Wine Bar, 12023 Town Square St.: brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • Makers Union, 1811 Library St.: weekend brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

What is open and closed on Easter Sunday

These are the 2026 Easter hours; the county posts 2027 hours in the new year.

Service Easter Sunday 2026
Fairfax County libraries, including Reston Regional Closed
Park Authority rec centers Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (George Washington Rec Center closed)
Lake Fairfax Park visitor center Open 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm Park Farm open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Park Authority historic sites, including Colvin Run Mill Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-66 Transfer Station Regular hours; the I-95 Landfill Complex is closed
Fairfax Connector buses Sunday service

What this means for you

Easter weekend 2027 comes straight after spring break, so families who travel that week may be back in time for the Saturday hunts. Registration for Park Authority hunts fills fast; watch the county calendar in early March. See also spring break in Reston and kids’ activities in Reston.

Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 2027?

Sunday, March 28, 2027, two days after Fairfax County Public Schools’ spring break ends on Friday, March 26.

Where are the Easter egg hunts near Reston?

The closest Park Authority hunt in 2026 was at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls on Saturday, April 4, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reston Community Center has held an underwater egg hunt in its pool in past years. The 2027 dates are not out yet.

Are Fairfax County libraries open on Easter?

No. The county’s libraries were closed on Easter Sunday in 2026, as they are on other listed holidays; the 2027 closing list is not out yet.

Where can I get Easter brunch in Reston?

Founding Farmers Reston Station, Sixty Vines, North Italia, Barcelona Wine Bar and Makers Union all serve weekend brunch, according to their own websites. Easter menus and reservations are posted by each restaurant, usually a few weeks ahead.