Community events in San Diego County: From Indigenous Culture Festival to Earth Day celebrations

Animal sanctuary holds egg hunt
San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm, a 20-acre farm with animals, holds Easter egg hunts at 10.30 a.m. April 18-20. Baskets are $14, including up to 14 eggs. The farm, at 5178 Japatul Spur, is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is required to participate in the egg hunt. Single-day adult admission is $40; $25 for kids age 2-12 (younger than 2 are free). Free parking. Visit .
Railway Museum runs Bunny Train
The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., runs a “Bunny Train” through the countryside at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through April 20. Highlights include the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt. Passengers riding in coach class are seated in restored 1920s vintage commuter train cars decorated for Easter, and first-class passengers ride in the Santa Fe lounge car No. 1509 with snack bar, attendant and parlor or dining-style seating. Tickets are $9.95 to $39.95. Visit /bunny-train.
Queer Roots Habitat Restoration
Nature Collective and The Queer Sol Collective hold a Queer Roots Habitat Restoration event from 9 a.m. to noon April 19 at the San Elijo Lagoon. Volunteers will plant native plants and remove invasive species. Registration is required at /event/natures-allies-a-queer-habitat-restoration-day-2025-04-19.
Community Easter celebration at Flower Fields
The annual Flower Fields Easter Sunrise Service is at 6:30 a.m. April 20 amid the blooming ranunculus at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, 5704 Paseo del Norte. There will be live music, singing, an Easter message of hope and renewal along with breakfast, while supplies last. The celebration is hosted by The Fields Church. Visit /easter.
Writing feedback group meets
A feedback group for nonfiction writers meets from 9 to 10:45 a.m. April 17 at Front Porch Gallery, 2903 Carlsbad Blvd. The group is led by Andrea Susan Glass, nonfiction book coach, author and UC San Diego instructor. Participants receive constructive feedback on nonfiction writing. The free group meets the third Thursday of every month at the same location. RSVP at under Writing/Carlsbad, or email andrea@.
Free nature walk
Batiquitos Lagoon will host a free, docent-led nature walk at 10 a.m. April 19 on “Spring at the Lagoon.” The walk will focus on the plant life at the lagoon, including wildflowers. The walk is open to all ages and will take about an hour and a half roundtrip on the trail. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane. Visit .
EGGstravaganza Spring Festival
The EGGstravaganza Spring Festival is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until eggs run out) April 19 at Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road. There will be ongoing egg hunts from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with groups of 20 to 30 kids scrambling for eggs, and separate fields for children ages 6 and older; ages 5 and younger; and young children or kids with special needs. The event features face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, soak the bunny and a fun zone with bounce houses and other inflatable attractions. Unlimited inflatables wristbands and activity cards cost $8 at city community centers and at the event. Visit .
Candidate for California governor to speak
The Carlsbad Republican Women Federated group hosts Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco, 2026 candidate for California governor, and San Diego Young Republicans leaders at its meeting April 22 at the Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the program begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $46; $41 for CRWF members. Reserve by 5 p.m. April 16 at .
CARMEL VALLEY
Jewish Academy offers community classes
The San Diego Jewish Academy is starting its Spring New Parent and Child classes for the community. The classes range from toddler-parent yoga and Kindermusik for parents/caregivers and their babies or toddlers to prenatal yoga, and Baby and Me Postpartum Wellness Group. To see the schedule or sign-ups for a free preview class, visit .
Egg hunt at community center
The Bunny Bash Spring Egg Hunt is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 19 at Carmel Valley Community Park, 3777 Townsgate Drive. Highlights include egg hunts for different age groups starting at 10:45 a.m. along with a magic show, an inflatable maze, arts and crafts, and face painting. Visit .
CHULA VISTA
Free genealogy class at library
The Chula Vista Genealogical Society will host a free Genealogy Education Class from 1 to 3 p.m. April 15 at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road. The class will focus on tips and tricks in genealogy research. Bring your laptop or tablet. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can register at .
Church hosts Easter egg hunt
Ocean View Church’s Chula Vista campus holds a free Easter event for children through grade 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. April 13 at Memorial Park, Third Avenue and Park Way. There will be an egg hunt, games, music and the Easter Bunny. Call 619-424-7870.
South Bay Earth Day celebration
Chula Vista’s South Bay Earth Day is from noon to 4 p.m. April 12 at Port of San Diego’s Bayfront Park, 980 Marina Way. The event includes live entertainment, a DJ, food trucks, a kids zone, workshops, exhibits, an artists alley and dozens of green vendors with information and resources on being environmentally friendly. Highlights of the zero-waste event include a fix-it-clinic, a tie-dye workshop and a compost giveaway. There will also be a free bike valet and an e-bike and mobile phone/device charging lounge. Admission is free. Visit .
Easter Eggstravaganza at mall
Free Easter-themed activities from noon to 3 p.m. April 13 at Terra Nova Plaza, 394 E. H St. Highlights include an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable bounce houses and children’s crafts along with a DJ playing music, face painting, balloon art, a magic show and photos with the Easter Bunny. Visit .
Climate Symposium
The Del Mar Climate Symposium, “Coastal Climate Threats to our Community,” is from 6 to 9 p.m. April 22 at the Del Mar Civic Center Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar. Local experts will discuss extreme weather, including the Santa Ana winds, the geology of the local coastal hillside, effects that might occur and actions residents can take to prepare and adapt. A reception is at 6 p.m. and food trucks will sell dinners. Presentations start at 6:40. Admission is free; register at .
Music fest and run
Night Nation Run is on April 19 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., and is billed as a blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Highlights include a music-filled course with DJs, light shows, bubble zones, and neon and black lights. Participants cross the finish line into an Epic Main Stage After Party with DJs. Visit .
‘Raiders of the Lost Eggs’ event
Heritage of the Americas Museum hosts a “Raiders of the Lost Eggs” Easter Egg Hunt from noon to 3 p.m. April 19 on the museum’s patios, 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West. Many eggs contain gems or fossils. The event is for children up to fourth grade and costs $5. Museum admission is $6; $4 for adults older than 55; and free for museum members and students 17 and younger. Visit .
Golf tournament benefits Shelter to Soldier
Shelter to Soldier will host its sixth annual “Saving Lives, One Swing at a Time” Golf Tournament on April 25 at Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan, 3007 Dehesa Road. The annual event, sponsored partly by Sycuan Casino Resort, supports the nonprofit’s mission of adopting dogs from local shelters and training them as service dogs for post-9/11 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma or other service-related injuries. Registration opens at 10 a.m.; shotgun start is at noon. Tickets are $310, including a boxed sandwich lunch, seltzers, beers and cocktails, along with event hats, polos, swag bags and a post-tournament dinner buffet. Visit .
Clothes for a Cause event
A Vendors and Clothes for a Cause event benefiting Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12 at United Methodist Chapel of the Valley, 1465 E. Madison Ave. There will be more than 40 community resource booths, small-business booths, breakfast and lunch options, along with children’s activities, giveaways and a clothing donation drive. Get a free raffle ticket for each 13-gallon bag of clothing donated. Admission is free. Visit /events/s/relay-for-life-vendors-for-a-c/1050512883551300/?mibextid=Gg3lNB.
Egg hunt at community park
An egg hunt with 20,000 eggs runs from 10 a.m. to noon April 19 at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. Hunt times are planned for 10:15, 11 and 11:45 a.m.; children ages 4 and younger will hunt in the upper field and kids 5 and older will hunt in the lower field. The event includes a concert. Admission is free. No sign-up required, just bring a basket. Visit .
Indigenous Culture & Art Festival
The Southern California Indigenous Culture & Art Festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 at Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway. The family-friendly community festival presented by the city of Escondido and San Pasqual Band will highlight the traditions, creativity and stories of area Native American cultures. The event will feature Native American speakers, Indigenous arts and entertainment, a modern Indigenous fashion show and a youth art contest along with local food and beverages. Admission is free. Visit .
Hospice holds Wings of Hope event
The Elizabeth Hospice hosts its Wings of Hope event ]from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 27 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Community members can honor loved ones who have touched their lives. Highlights include a butterfly release, live music, uplifting messages from the hospice’s grief support team and sweet treats. Admission is free. Registration is required by April 18 at /wings or 760-796-3708.
IMPERIAL BEACH
Egg hunt at sports park
A Spring Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. April 12 at Imperial Beach Sports Park Softball Field, 425 Imperial Beach Blvd., hosted by the Imperial Beach Athletic Club with the city of Imperial Beach. The hunts start at 10 a.m. for ages 2 and younger; 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5; 11 a.m. for ages 6-8; and 11:30 a.m. for ages 9-12. Bring your own basket and arrive at the check-in booth 10 minutes before the start of your age category. Online registration is required. Visit /704/Spring-Egg-Hunt or .
Egg hunt at Veterans Park
St. James Lutheran Church hosts an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. April 19 at Imperial Beach Veterans Park, 1075 Eighth St. Visit .
Fishing fundraiser at Barrett Lake
A Barrett Lake Bass Fishing Fundraiser is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 19 to benefit the East County Transitional Living Center, an El Cajon-based nonprofit that provides housing, job training and programs to help community members struggling with addiction and homelessness. The event starts with check-in at 6 a.m.; fishing runs from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be breaks at noon for sponsor and community acknowledgements and at 6 p.m. for closing remarks. Participants can rent a boat for a full day of fishing for $1,000 or a kayak for $250, or a half-day of fishing on a boat for $500. Sponsorships for hosting a family at the East County Transitional Living Center for the day of fishing at Barrett Lake start at $100. Visit /events.
Egg hunt at county park
Hundreds of eggs will be hidden at Louis A. Stelzer County Park, 11470 Wildcat Canyon Road, and the egg hunt begins promptly at 10 a.m. April 19. There will be pictures with a bunny and a chance to enjoy a hike or picnic in the park. Visit .
Gardener of the Year to discuss tomatoes, herbs
The La Jolla Garden Club hosts a presentation on “Tomatoes & Herbs” at 1 p.m. April 15 at the La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. The speaker is Roy Wilburn, known as “Farmer Roy,” who was named California Gardener of the Year in 2019 by the California Garden Clubs. Wilburn was a commercial tomato grower for 20 years, later expanding to other crops on the Baja California coast. He now oversees 32 acres of landscaping at SunshineCare in Poway, where he introduced horticulture therapy. Attendees can take home a tomato plant. Guests are welcome. Visit
Teen saxophone virtuoso to lead jazz band
The La Jolla Music Society free outdoor Wu Tsai Concert series presents the Kahlil Childs Quartet at 4:30 p.m. April 16 at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. The jazz band includes some of the top young players in the state, led by teen saxophone virtuoso Kahlil Childs, who won the Jazz Excellence Organization’s Young Artist Grant. Visit /events/qrt-yrd-kahlil-childs.
Family Easter celebration
A community Easter celebration, “Babes & Bunnies: Easter Family Fun,” is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 19 at The Well Community for Women, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive. Highlights include an egg hunt, DIY Easter basket, face painting, story time and photos. Visit /e/babes-bunnies-easter-family-fun-tickets-1294142096849.
LEMON GROVE
Eggstravaganza at recreation center
An egg hunt, games, face painting and other activities will be from 9 to 11 a.m. April 19 at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane. Bring your camera and a basket. Call 619-825-3800.
OCEAN BEACH
Egg hunt at playground
City Tacos’ OB Playground hosts a free Easter egg hunt for kids from 11 a.m. to noon April 19 at 4896 Voltaire St. There will be eggs with prizes, free paleta (Mexican popsicles), churros, tacos and beverages throughout the 10,000-square-foot outdoor area. Easter baskets will be given out while supplies last. Photos can be taken with the Easter Bunny. Visit /ob-playground.
Lifelong learning group meets
MiraCosta College’s LIFE, aka Learning is for Everyone, group meets April 18 in Building 1000’s conference room on the Oceanside campus, 1 Barnard Drive. Debra Erickson will give a presentation on “Wildlife Madagascar” at 1 p.m. There will be a preview of MiraCosta College Theatre’s “The Odd Couple” at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. Visit .
Easter brunch at church
North Coast United Methodist Church hosts a free Easter brunch after the 10 a.m. Easter service April 20 at 1501 Kelly St. All are welcome. Visit
City holds Spring Egg Hunt
The city of Oceanside’s free annual Spring Egg Hunt for kids up to age 11 is from 9 a.m. to noon April 19 at Mance Buchanon Park, 425 College Blvd. The egg hunt for children 2 and younger is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. (parents welcome); egg hunt for children ages 3-11 starts at 10 a.m. (no parents in hunt area). The all egg-bilities hunt for special-needs children is from 10:15 to 10:30 a.m. (parents welcome). Highlights include candy, prizes, crafts and a magic show. Bring your own egg basket or bag. Visit .
Writing group aimed to veterans
The Veterans’ Writing Group of San Diego County meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at the Veterans Association of North County resource center, 1617 Mission Ave., and via Zoom. The group brings together veterans to express themselves through writing and share their experiences. The group is open to area veterans and their spouses who are interested in learning about writing from each other and from published authors, book editors and publishers. No writing experience is required. Visit .
Community Easter egg hunt
A community Easter egg hunt hosted by Lighthouse Christian Church for children ages 2 through fifth grade and their families will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 19 at 4700 Mesa Drive. Egg hunts will be divided into age groups. The event includes crafts, jumpers, a cupcake hop and food. Admission is free; bring a basket. Visit or call 760-726-0590.
Eggstravaganza at park
An Eggstravaganza at Dos Picos County Park is from 10 a.m. to noon April 19 with an egg hunt, arts and crafts, and a bounce house. Bring a basket or bag. After the event, have a picnic, take a hike or visit the pond. The park is at 17953 Dos Picos Park Road. Admission to the event is free; $5 parking fee. Call 760-789-2220.
RANCHO BERNARDO
Parish holds community Financial Freedom Day
Rafael Parish hosts a Financial Freedom Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 as part of its Financial Wellness Program for parishioners and the community. The free event for National Financial Literacy Month is sponsored by the nonprofit Society for Financial Awareness, which aims to end financial illiteracy across the country. Guest speakers will discuss various financial topics. For information, call (858) 487-4314, ext. 1218, or email aestrada@.
World Affairs Council meets
The North County chapter of the World Affairs Council hosts professor Wolfgang Bush of the Salk Institute for a presentation on “Developing Plants for Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sustainability” at 10 a.m. April 17 at the Remington Club retirement community, 16916 Hierba Drive. Bush will discuss a program that the Salk Institute is developing to “mitigate climate change by studying crop and wetland plants that will store more carbon longer to reduce atmospheric CO2.” Visit .
RANCHO SANTA FE
Family Festival Days at animal center
Spring Tails Family Festival Days feature hands-on animal encounters, crafts and games from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13 and April 27 at Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road. The event is recommended for families with toddlers and children in grade school. Visit .
Community members go bald to raise money for kids’ cancer research
The 16th annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Shave-A-Thon” in March at Nason’s Beer Hall in San Diego raised more than $11,290 for childhood cancer research. A dozen San Diegans went bald for the event, which honors children with cancer and their families. Since 2009, the San Diego “Shave-A-Thon” has raised nearly $351,000, and more than 450 San Diegans shaved their heads to help kids battling cancer worldwide.
Local author holds book signing
Local author Mara Altman will introduce her new illustrated children’s book, “A Little Shelf Love,” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 15 at the Book Catapult, 3010-B Juniper St. The book is about growing plants inspired by Altman’s parent’s North County nursery, Altman Plants, in San Marcos and Bonsall. Altman will sign copies and will be joined by the book’s illustrator, Reesa Baxter. Visit /event/2025-04-15/mara-altman.
Children’s Book Party
The 41st annual communitywide Children’s Book Party is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 26 at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The free event, hosted by read4thefuture was started by Roosevelt Brown in 1984 and features free new books for children through 12th grade, along with entertainment and refreshments. The emcee is Jamarr Brown. The goal is to foster a love of reading and help children build their own home library. For questions, call 619 266-4188.
Arab Film Festival at museum
The 14th San Diego Arab Film Festival continues through April 13 at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art, with screenings of films, both features and shorts, created by Arab world filmmakers. The documentary “A State of Passion” is the closing film on April 13. Tickets for individual screenings are $12-$18. The schedule is at .
Easter Sunday egg hunt
An Easter Sunday egg hunt with thousands of eggs for infants through fifth grade will be held after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter services April 20 at Revival Church, 9230 Gold Coast Drive, in Mira Mesa. Highlights include kids programs, photos with the Easter Bunny and a family photo station. RSVP at /people/forms/922774.
San Diego EarthFest at Balboa Park
San Diego EarthFest will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19 at Balboa Park, President’s Way Lawn, Park Boulevard. Highlights include 140 sustainable food, product and service vendors along with environmental groups providing information about planet-friendly lifestyles. There will be live music and DJs along with educational presentations and panel discussions on environmental topics. The international food court will have more than 40 food and beverage vendors. Admission is free. Visit /e/san-diego-earthfest-tickets-964340126277.
Easter Eggspress at Railroad Museum
The Easter Eggspress and Storytime is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 12-13 at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado, in Balboa Park. The before-hours event offers kids an “egg quest” around the museum, with special trains running in the Toy Train Gallery, arts and crafts, and story time, and a chance to tour the museum for the rest of the day. Tickets are $20 for children ages 2 and older. Visit /easter.
Guided bird walk
A guided bird walk for beginning bird-watchers is from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 18-19 at Old Mission Dam led by leaders from Mission Trails Regional Park. Meet in the Old Mission Dam parking lot, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail. Bring binoculars. Visit /events.
Mystery & History Scavenger Hunt
A Mystery & History Scavenger Hunt & Picnic Party In The Park is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at the Museum of Us,1350 El Prado, in Balboa Park. Cost is $25, including hunt and donation to the Balboa Park Endowment Fund. Visit /e/mystery-history-scavenger-hunt-picnic-party-in-the-park-tickets-1225160410769.
Free wellness series starts
Prospera Internal Medicine and Aesthetics starts a free Community Wellness Class series at 6 p.m. April 15 at 4452 Park Blvd, Suite 306. The monthly program will feature expert-led classes on various health topics, with the first session focused on stress reduction by life coach Jan Cerasaro. Visit .
Little Italy farmers market
The Little Italy Mercato (farmers market) is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays across six city blocks. The market includes farm-fresh produce, eggs, meats, nuts, plants and seafood, along with artisan-made breads, sauces, olive oil and more. On Wednesdays, local vendors surround the Piazza della Famiglia, 523 W. Date St. Visit .
City hosts egg scramble
The city of San Marcos hosts a free egg scramble with thousands of eggs and carnival games along with jumpers from 8 to 11:30 a.m. April 19 at Williams Barn at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive. The egg scramble for babies through age 11 starts promptly at 10:15 a.m. and continues by age group until about 11 a.m. Families are encouraged to come early. Visit .
SOLANA BEACH
Children’s Spring Festival
A free Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt is at 10:30 a.m. April 19 at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave. Children in third grade and younger can collect eggs filled with treats and prizes. There will be jumpers, crafts, games, photos with the Spring Bunny and piñatas. Refreshments include lemonade, coffee, popcorn and cookies. Bring a basket or bag. Visit ci.solana-.
Singalong at senior center
A Karaoke Sing-Along with Dean Delavara is at 12:30 p.m. April 16 at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center in the Park Terrace Cafe, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. There will be “tunes, laughs, and sweet treats.” Visit /residents/senior-services.
Earth Day Festival at botanic garden
An Earth Day Festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at the 14-acre Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive. Highlights include numerous kids’ activities, live music, folklorico dancers, a GrowGetters plant sale, food for sale and vendors. The Amigos de Vista Lions will prepare a barbecue lunch. Vendors sell treats, art, jewelry and home decor. There will be information about how to be environmentally friendly. Visit .
Nonprofit offers free medical screenings for kids in need
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a nonprofit that helps children with physical deformities get reconstructive surgery, will provide free medical screenings for underserved children in need. The first screening clinic of the year is from 4 to 6 p.m. April 16 at Vista Community Clinic’s Vale Terrace Pediatrics site,1000 Vale Terrace Drive. Children will be evaluated for procedures such as cleft lip and palate repair, scar revision, ear reconstruction and other reconstructive surgeries caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease. Families can walk in or register in advance by visiting and selecting “apply for help,” or calling 760-448-2018.
Sorority celebrates Founder’s Day
The Hidden Valley Vista City Council of Beta Sigma Phi International will celebrate its 94th Founder’s Day themed “Cheers to Sisterhood” at 10:30 a.m. April 26 at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. The group will install new officers and honor award recipients. Cost of lunch is $34.50. Beta Sigma Phis must reserve by April 16 at 760-889-3552. To become a member, call 858-484-8752.
Egg hunt and more at park
The Pride of Vista Lions Club sponsors Easter festivities including an egg hunt for children ages 2-10, an Easter bonnet contest, face painting and music from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 19 at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Visit /sites/povlionsca/.
Food distribution at senior center
The San Diego Food Bank will be distributing food for seniors from 11 a.m. to noon April 15 in the upper parking lot of the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. For eligibility information, visit or call 866-350-3663.
For a guide to San Diego area Easter egg hunts, visit /2025/03/26/where-to-find-easter-egg-hunts-in-san-diego-county-heres-a-guide-to-dozens-and-many-are-free.
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