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Egg hunts are happening at parks, churches and community centers across San Diego County in April. Most are around Easter, which is April 20. Many are free and include eggs filled with candy. Some include festivities such as bounce houses, games, music, entertainment, face painting and crafts. Check venue websites to confirm times.
ALPINEEaster egg hunts at farm: 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 .
CAMPOBunny Train: Ride a train through the countryside, meet the Easter Bunny and join an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 5-20, at Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St. 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.
CARLSBADEGGstravaganza Spring Festival: 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, with 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 .
CARMEL VALLEYEaster Eggstravaganza: Free Easter-themed activities will be held from noon to 3 p.m. April 12 at Piazza Carmel, Carmel Creek Road and Valley Center Drive. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, DJ playing music, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon artist and magician showing tricks along with photos with the Easter Bunny. Visit .
Bunny Bash Spring Egg Hunt: The event 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 magic show, inflatable maze, arts and crafts and face painting. Visit
CHULA VISTAElmo’s Eggstravaganza: Easter Egg Scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, Sesame Street Party Parade, rides, stage show and Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party on select dates from through April 20 at Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle. Included with admission. Tickets are 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 Easter Bunny. Call 619-424-7870.
Special Needs Egg Hunt: A family egg hunt, focusing on participation for children with disabilities, is from 10 a.m. to noon April 5 at Cottonwood Park, 1778 East Palomar St. Participants can search for colorful eggs hidden throughout the park. Free. Reserve at
Easter Eggstravaganza: Free Easter-themed activities from noon to 3 p.m. April 13 at Terra Nova Plaza, 394 East H St. Highlights include Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable bounce houses and children’s crafts along with DJ playing music, face painting, balloon art, magic show and photos with Easter bunny. Visit
Spring egg hunt with bunny: Otay Lakes County Park’s spring celebration is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 20 with games, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny and then an egg hunt. Bring a basket for egg collecting. The park is at 2270 Wueste Road. Day-use parking is $5. Call 619-482-7361.
CORONADOBreakfast with Easter Bunny: Breakfast buffet starts at 9 a.m. April 19 at the Coronado Community Center, Nautilus Room,1845 Strand Way. Highlights include a breakfast buffet, an egg hunt, Easter crafts, games and visit with the Easter Bunny. Bring camera and Easter basket. Tickets are $22; $18 for ages 12 and younger. Call 619-522-7342 or visit .
Eggstravaganza at the Plaza: 1 to 3 p.m. April 5 at Parkway Plaza shopping center, 415 Fletcher Parkway. Festivities include balloon art, scavenger hunts, crafts, giveaways and photos with the Easter Bunny along with 3D-printed eggs, while supplies last. First 100 registrations will receive bunny ears and a special goodie bag. Register at /event/easter-eggstravaganza.
ENCINITASBig Egg hunt: There will be 20,000 eggs for the event 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 hunt in the lower field. Event features a concert. Admission is free. No sign-up required, just bring a basket. Visit .
ESCONDIDOEggstravaganza: The event is from 10 a.m. to noon April 19 at Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane. Festivities include an egg hunt, arts and crafts, games, face painting and a light breakfast. After the event, families can explore the park’s open lawns, play equipment and short creek trail. Visit .
Egg hunt at church: Community Lutheran Church will hold a free Easter Egg Hunt for children up to fifth grade at 10 a.m. April 12 at 3575 E. Valley Parkway. There will be crafts and goodies for both kids and adults; bring a bag. Visit .
Egg hunt and breakfast with bunny: An egg hunt is at 10:30 a.m. April 12 for children at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. Egg hunt for ages 3 and younger starts at 10:30 a.m.; ages 4-6 start at10:40 a.m.; ages 7-9 start at 10:50 a.m.; and ages 10 and up at 11 a.m. A pancake breakfast for all ages is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the center. Breakfast costs $5; egg hunt is free. Visit .
IMPERIAL BEACHEgg 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 .
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 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 or .
JULIANEgg hunt at farm: Julian Farm and Orchard hosts Easter egg hunting for children up to 12 years old from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for different age groups April 19-20 at 4381 Julian Highway, Santa Ysabel. The big hunt starts at noon. Cost is $12 per child. Bring your basket. Extra cost for hayrides and petting zoo. Registration required online by April 5. Visit .
Hippity Hop egg hunt: Egg hunt, crafts, games, music, inflatable bounce house and a visit from the Easter Bunny are slated for 9 a.m. to noon April 19 at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. 858-552-1658.
LAKESIDEEgg hunt: 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 .
LEMON GROVEEggstravaganza: From 9 to 11 a.m. April 19 at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane. Highlights include egg hunt, games, face painting and other activities. Bring your camera and a basket. Call 619-825-3800.
OCEAN BEACH
Easter egg hunt: 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.
Spring Egg Hunt: Free event with egg hunts for up to age 12, arts and crafts, and jumpers from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 5 at Robb Athletic Field, 2525 Bacon St. Egg hunts are planned for different age groups. Bring a basket. Visit /park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/robb.
OCEANSIDECommunity Easter Egg Hunt: Hosted by Lighthouse Christian Church for children ages 2 through fifth grade and their families, 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 basket. Visit or call 760-726-0590.
Eggstravaganza: Mission Marketplace puts on a free event from noon to 3 p.m. April 19 at 471 College Blvd., featuring an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, pony rides and bounce houses along with children’s crafts, face painting, balloon art and a magician performing tricks. Visit .
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 .
Egg hunt: A community egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. April 19 at Joe Balderrama Recreation Center, 709 San Diego St. There will be candy along with some golden eggs with prizes and a chance to take photos with the bunny. Bring your own egg basket or bag. Free parking at the center. Visit .
Egg hunt at park: The annual egg hunt is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 19 at John Landes Park, 2855 Cedar Road. There will be face painting, balloon toss, dodgeball and popcorn. Visit .
PACIFIC BEACH
Spring egg hunt: From 9 a.m. to noon April 5 at the Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St. There will be a bounce house, face painting, games and arts and crafts. Bring your Easter basket. Visit
Teen Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Hunt: The event for teens in grades 6-9 is from 5 to 9 p.m. April 18 at Mickey Cafagna Community Center’s Sycamore Hall, 13094 Civic Center Drive, featuring a thousand glow-in-the-dark eggs filled with candy, gift cards and prizes. Cost is $6. Register early; space is limited. Registration is at /?eid=2663.
RAMONAEggstravaganza at Dos Picos County Park: 10 a.m. to noon April 19 with an egg hunt, arts and crafts and 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. Free event; $5 parking fee. Call 760-789-2220.
RANCHO BERNARDOSpring Fling Egg Hunt: The free event with egg hunt and activities is from 9 a.m. to noon April 19 at Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. Highlights include an egg hunt, games, music, an inflatable bounce house and face painting. Visit .
RANCHO SANTA FEEggstravaganza: Easter celebration starts at 9 a.m. April 12 for kids ages 2-10 at the Village Church fellowship center, 6225 Paseo Delicias. Festivities include an egg hunt, a petting zoo and crafts. The highlight is an interactive Easter story led by Village Church’s senior pastor, the Rev. Jack Baca. Breakfast will be served. Cost is $5 per person; free for ages 2 and younger. Registration is required at /eggstravaganza.
Spring Tails Family Festival Days: Hands-on animal encounters, crafts and games from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5, 13 and 27 at Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road. Recommended for families with toddlers and children in grade school. Visit .
SAN DIEGOEaster 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 family photo station. RSVP at /people/forms/922774.
Spring egg hunt: Egg hunts for different age groups will be from 5 to 7 p.m. April 11 at Willie Henderson Sports Complex, 1035 S. 45th St. There will also be jump houses, music, crafts, treats and face painting. Call 619-527-3407 or visit
Underwater Egg Hunt: Kids can hop into the pool and dive for Easter eggs from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 11 at The Plunge San Diego in Belmont Park, 3115 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach. The underwater egg hunt will include floating and sunken eggs in the shallow end of the pool for participants to collect eggs with their age groups and then turn in eggs for prizes. Highlights include a giant floating obstacle course, underwater and dry-land Easter egg hunts, a Glow in the Dark egg hunt, bounce houses, the Easter Bunny and local vendors. Tickets are $5-$75 at .
Special needs Easter Bunny photos: A “Caring Bunny” photo experience for children with special needs and their families is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 6 at Fashion Valley mall. Reservations are required at
Easter Eggstravaganza: Free Easter-themed activities from noon to 3 p.m. April 5 at Mesa Town Center, 8915 Mira Mesa Blvd. Highlights include Easter egg hunt, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon creations, magician and photos with the Easter Bunny. Visit /people/Mesa-Town-Center.
Beach Bunny Kite Festival: See dozens of kites in the sky, join the Beach Bunny for a photo and enjoy live music from 1 to 4 p.m. April 12 at Seaport Village, 849 W. Harbor Drive. Visit .
Spring Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12 at Azalea Recreation Center, 2596 Violet St., City Heights. The event features egg hunts starting at 1 p.m. by age up to 12 and a raffle along with jumpers, and arts and crafts. First 300 kids get a raspado. Bring your own basket. Visit /park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/azalea.
Bunny Hop & Go: Community egg hunt is from 10 a.m. to noon April 12 at Paradise Hills Recreation Center, 6610 Potomac St. Visit .
Egg hunt at park: Free egg hunt from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 1 at Cesar Solis Community Park, 4895 Del Sol Blvd. Visit .
Egg hunt at recreation center: Free egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon April 12 at Ocean Air Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way. Visit .
Eggstravaganza: Free activities from 10 a.m. to noon April 5 at Nobel Athletic Fields and Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Drive. There will be egg hunts for different ages starting promptly at 10:30 a.m., along with arts and crafts bags, photos with bunny, community resources and food vendors. Visit /park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/nobel.
Spring Egg Hunt at Scripps Ranch: Free event from 1 to 3 p.m. April 3 at Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress. Call 858-538-8085.
Community Egg Hunt: Free community celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12 with games, an egg hunt, face painting and entertainment at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 6401 Skyline Drive. Visit /park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/mlk.
Egg hunt at Linda Vista: Free event from 10 a.m. to noon April 5 at Linda Vista Recreation Center, 7064 Levant St. Visit .
City Heights Egg hunt: Free egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon April 5 at City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St. Visit .
‘Eggtravagent’ Spring Egg Hunt: Free event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12 at North Park Recreation Center, 4044 Idaho St. Highlights include inflatables, arts and crafts, a photo booth, games and the Easter Bunny. Participants will receive a candy bag. There will be three golden eggs in each age division. Visit /park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/northpark.
Serra Mesa Easter Egg Hunt: An Easter egg hunt is from 9 to 11 a.m. April 12 for ages 1-12 at Serra Mesa Recreation Center, 9020 Village Glen Drive. There will be different egg hunt times for different age groups. Bring your basket. Visit .
Easter Eggspress: The Easter Eggspress and Storytime is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 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
Spring Egg Hunt: Free event featuring an egg hunt, egg decorating, egg relay races, a bunny hop and outdoor games from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at Skyline Recreation Center, 8285 Skyline Drive. Visit
Egg hunt at recreation center: Free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at Montgomery Waller Recreation Center, 3020 Coronado Ave. Bring your own baskets. Call 619-424-0466.
Bunny Bash: San Diego Moms’ Bunny Bash features an Easter egg hunt divided into different age groups, Easter crafts, music, treats, real bunnies, carnival games, scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Basket Donation Drive benefiting Anvil of Hope from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13 at AleSmith Brewing, 9990 AleSmith Court. Family tickets are $20-$40. Visit /2025/02/bunny-bash.
Egg hunt at Southcrest Recreation Center: Free event from 5 to 8 p.m. April 16 with egg hunting, a petting zoo, jumpers, crafts, photo booth and face painting. There will also be food and ice cream for kids, while supplies last, at Southcrest Recreation Center, 4149 Newton Ave. Visit .
Easter Eggsperience: Starting at 10 a.m. April 19 at the Kroc Center Education Building, 6845 University Ave. Highlights include an Easter egg hunt, visit with the Easter Bunny, crafts, Easter story, games and goodie bags. There are 20-minute time slots. Tickets are $15 per child and preregistration is required at
Spring Egg Scramble: Free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12 with lots of eggs, music, jumpers, arts and crafts at Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center field, 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive. Visit .
Egg hunt at sports complex: Free event from 5 to 7 p.m. April 18 at Willie Henderson Sports Complex, 1035 S. 45th St. The event features an egg hunt for various age groups. Highlights include games, activities, photo and opportunities. Call 619-527-3407.
Tecolote Spring Egg Hunt: Free event from 1 to 3 p.m. April 19 at Tecolote Recreation Center, 4675 Tecolote Road. Highlights include egg hunts for all ages, games, raffles and photo opportunities with the Spring Bunny. Bring a basket. Call 858-581-9930.
Park de la Cruz egg hunt: Free event with egg hunt for different age groups, games, crafts, a raffle and a castle jumper from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 12 at Park de la Cruz Community Gymnasium, 3735 38th St. Call 619-516-3141.
Standley Park egg hunt: Free event from 10 a.m. to noon April 12 at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive. Egg hunts for different age groups up to age 10. There will also be arts and crafts. Bring your own basket. Visit /park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/standley.
Spring Egg Hunt at field: There will be an egg hunt, an inflatable bounce house and carnival from 9 a.m. to noon April 5 at Penn Athletic Field, 2555 Dusk Drive. Call 619-527-3458.
Spring 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
Santee’s Bunny Trail: Free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12 at Santee Trolley Square, 9850 Mission Gorge Road. The Easter Bunny will be there for photos, along with music, crafts, carnival rides and a bunny trail egg hunt. Visit
SOLANA BEACHChildren’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt: Free event 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 .
Egg hunt: Free event from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 16 at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Festivities include an Easter bonnet contest, face painting, music, and egg hunt for children ages 2-10. The event is sponsored by the Pride of Vista Lions Club. Visit /sites/povlionsca/.
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