Old Mountain View’s Egg Crawl Brings Joy, Community Spirit to Spring Morning
Old Mountain View was buzzing with excitement on Sunday, March 29th, as neighbors gathered for the fifth annual Neighborhood Egg Crawl — a beloved spring tradition that feels a bit like Halloween, but with colorful eggs instead of candy bags.
This year’s event welcomed 316 young “Hunters,” along with their families, who set off along seven thoughtfully designed routes winding through the neighborhood. Each route featured about 12–14 volunteer “HIDER” homes, with a total of 95 participating households opening their yards for the occasion.
Armed with maps and plenty of enthusiasm, participants traveled by foot, scooter, and skip from home to home. At each stop, children searched for and collected just one special treat-filled egg — a simple rule that keeps the experience moving, fair, and fun for everyone. By the end of their route, each child gathered around a dozen eggs, each one a small treasure from a different neighbor.
The magic of the Egg Crawl begins well before the first egg is found. Families register in advance and receive maps guiding them to around a dozen “HIDER” yards — generous volunteer neighbors who transform their lawns into treasure-filled destinations. These early-rising hosts prepare treat-stuffed eggs and hide them throughout their yards, creating moments of delight for every child who visits.
Behind the scenes, the event is a labor of love, requiring thoughtful planning and coordination. But for two bright hours on a Sunday morning, all that effort pays off. Streets fill with laughter, neighbors reconnect, and the simple joy of community takes center stage.
In a fast-paced world, the Neighborhood Egg Crawl offers something refreshingly timeless: a chance to slow down, come together, and celebrate the spirit of togetherness — one egg at a time.
