April 8
5K Bunny Run and 1 Mile Kids Walk
The city of Tomball’s seventh annual event begins at the historic Depot and winds throughout the downtown area. The event includes prizes for best “blinged-out” bunny ears, music, a mascot dash and vendors. 8 a.m. (5K), 9 a.m. (1 mile). $15 (ages 10 and younger), $20 (1 mile), $25 (5K). Historic Tomball Depot, 201 S. Elm St. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

April 8
Baskets and Bunnies
The city of Katy hosts the Easter event with games, activities and crafts for children. The Easter Bunny is also available for photos. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Katy VFW Park, 6202 George Bush Drive, Katy. 281-391-4840. www.cityofkaty.com

April 8 
Morning with Mr. Bunny 

This annual event includes an egg hunt with more than 15,000 eggs to find around Carl Barton Jr. Park, games and prizes. The event is tailored for children ages 18 months old to 12 years old and participants are encouraged to bring their own basket. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Carl Barton, Jr. Park, 2500 S. Loop 336 East, Conroe. 936-522-3900. www.cityofconroe.com

April 8
EGGstravaganza
The 33rd annual EGGstravaganza egg hunt and festival is free and includes egg hunts, the Easter Bunny, carnival games, a petting zoo, and arts and crafts. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Eldridge Park, 2511 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land. 281-275-2885. www.sugarlandtx.gov/eggstravaganza

April 8
Hop Into Spring with LaCenterra
The public can “hop into spring” with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a musical performance by ViVi Melody & Family. 4-6 p.m. Free. LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, Heritage Square, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. Parents are invited to bring cameras and enjoy an afternoon of fun for all ages. 281-395-5533. www.lacenterra.com

April 9
Bunny Bash and Flashlight Egg Hunt
This event for all ages will include a flashlight egg hunt for children age 5 and younger first, followed by an egg hunt for children age 6 and older. There will be snacks, crafts, games and music for all to enjoy. 7-8:30 p.m. $20 per child (residents), $25 per child (non-residents), $5 sibling discount. Terramont Park, 8500 Terramont Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. Pre-registration is required: www.apm.activecommunities.com/wcscparksandrec/Activity_Search/bunny-bash-featuring-a-flashlight-egg-hunt/34567

April 14
Animal Egg Hunt
The Houston Zoo hosts the Easter-themed event during which animals throughout the zoo will be given eggs of their own to play with. In addition to treats for the animals, the zoo will also host a scavenger hunt starting in the zoo's front plaza, with a prize for those who can complete the list. The scavenger hunt and animal exhibits are included with the price of admission. Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive. 713-533-6500. www.houstonzoo.com

April 14-15
EggTivities
Children can create a bunny mask, dye eggs, decorate egg carton baskets and create a bunny box to carry eggs. Visitors can bring their own cameras for Easter Bunny pictures. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $6. The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 West Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

April 15
Eggstravaganza
Hosted by Wildwood United Methodist Church, the event includes bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, free food, entertainment, crafts and an Easter egg hunt with 10,000 eggs. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Wildwood UMC, 8911 FM 1488 Road, Magnolia. 832-934-0100. www.wildwood-umc.org

April 15
Easter Egg Hunt
First Baptist Church of Pearland’s second annual event features an Easter egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs and activities for toddlers through sixth-graders. After the hunt, local food trucks are available for lunch. 10:30 a.m. Free. First Baptist Church Pearland, 3005 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. 281-997-9000. www.fbcpearland.org

April 15-16
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Boardwalk at Towne Lake hosts the Easter Bunny for photo opportunities. 1-3 p.m. $7 (one 4x6 photo), $10 (two 4x6 photos). Boardwalk at Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 713-690-0000. www.boardwalktl.com/photos-easter-bunny-boardwalk