Eggster puts on the largest annual egg hunt and learning festival in the Bay Area, held every spring on the UC Berkeley campus. UC Berkeley student volunteers run 30+ hands-on learning booths covering science, arts, technology, and cultural activities, all completely free for Bay Area families. Members take on roles in event planning, finance, design, outreach, and volunteer coordination to produce the one-day festival, which drew over 2,000 attendees at its 32nd annual event.
2,000
Annual attendees
1,000+
Families served
30+
Learning booths
100+
Volunteers
$10,000
Funds raised for local nonprofits
1995
Year founded
Events They Host
Annual Eggster Egg Hunt and Learning Festival
Free one-day carnival held each spring at Campanile Esplanade, UC Berkeley. The 32nd annual festival, themed 'Dinosaur Eggscavation,' was held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10am to 3pm. Features 30+ learning booths run by UC Berkeley student organizations, egg hunts for all ages including toddlers and children with different needs, performances, and a community mural. Open to all Bay Area families at no cost.