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Find an egg-citing trail of Easter happenings in 2023, including egg hunts, Easter Bunny photo opportunities, crafts, brunches, worship services and more. We update this list with more events as they become available, so be sure to bookmark this page!

thursday  |  6

FREE Spring Egg Hunt. 1–3 pm. Scripps Ranch Community Park, 11454 Blue Cypress Dr. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/scripps 

Easter Egg Hunt at the San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm. Celebrate Easter with animals and an egg hunt. Through Apr. 9, 11 am. $12, plus admission. $20–$38; under 2 free. 5178 Japatul Spur, Alpine. Tickets: www.sandiegoanimalsanctuaryandfarm.org

Easter at the Scripps Ranch Farmers Market. Apr. 6, 3:30-7:30 pm. Unique handmade items, food from around the world, fresh produce, baked goods, pictures with the giant bunny, face painting, balloon art, live music and more. 10045 Carroll Canyon Rd. www.facebook.com/scrippsranchfarmersmarket

friday  |  7

FREE Spring Egg Hunt. Arts & crafts, games, egg hunts and more. Bring your own basket. 3:30–5:30 pm. Robert Egger Sr. South Bay Rec Center, 1885 Coronado Ave. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/southbay 

FREE Spring Egg Hunt. Arts & crafts, games, egg hunts and more. Bring your own basket. 2–4 pm. Silver Wing Rec Center, 3737 Arey Dr. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/silverwing

Elmo's Eggstravaganza. Sesame Street Party Parade, special Easter fun, rides and more. Daily, through Apr. 9. Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. Tickets: www.sesameplace.com

saturday  |  8

EGGstravaganza Spring Festival. Egg scramble, face painting, crafts, FunZone and more. 10 am–1 pm. Wristbands and activity cards, $5. Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd. www.carlsbadca.gov 

FREE Easter Egg Hunt. Balloon twisting, face painting and more. 12–4 pm. North County Mall, 272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy., Escondido. www.northcountymall.com  

FREE Spring Egg Hunt. Arts & crafts, games, egg hunts and more. Bring your own basket. 10 am–1 pm. Montgomery-Waller Rec Center, 3020 Coronado Ave. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/montgomery

FREE Spring Harp Fest. Celebrate American Blues harmonica. 10 am–6 pm. Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa. https://www.springharpfest.org

Movies on the Beach: “Hop.” 8 pm. Starting at $25. Del Beach, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. Reservations required: www.hoteldel.com

FREE Standley Park Egg Hunt. Egg hunts by age with arts & crafts, spin art and more. Bring your own basket. 10 am–12 noon. 3585 Governor Dr. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/standley

Bunny Breakfast & Spring Egg Scramble. 20,000 prize-filled eggs, carnival games, jumps and more. Bring your own basket. 8–11:30 am. Breakfast, $7, 8–10 am. Bunny photos, 10:15–11:30 am. Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Dr. www.san-marcos.net

FREE Spring Egg Hunt. 20,000 eggs and live music. Bring a basket. 10 am–12 noon. Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr. www.encinitasca.gov 

Easter Bunny Teas. A spring tea featuring a special hop-in appearance from a fluffy guest. Today & tomorrow, 1–3:30 pm. $65–$95; parking $10. The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave. www.westgatehotel.com

Bunny Train. Train ride, Easter Bunny and egg hunt. 10:30 & 11:45 am, 1:45 & 3 pm. $14–$40. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. www.psrm.org

Easter Egg Hunt at Julian Farm and Orchard. Two egg hunts each day. Apr. 8-9, 12-2 pm. Included with general admission. 4381 Julian Hwy., Santa Ysabel. 

sunday  |  9

Easter

FREE Easter Sunrise Service in Balboa Park. 6:30–7:30 am. Spreckels Organ Pavilion. 858-454-7324

Flagship Easter Brunch Cruise. All-you-can-eat brunch stations, live music and more. 10 am–12 noon & 2–4 pm. Starting at $56.70. 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com  

Easter Brunch at the Del. Celebrate in the iconic Crown Room with a true feast for the senses. 9:30 am. $95–$175; 3 & under free. Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. Reservations: www.hoteldel.com

Easter Brunch on Mission Bay. An impressive buffet with options for everyone. Includes a complimentary ticket aboard the exciting Easter cruise where your family can meet the Easter bunny, join an egg hunt and more. 10:30 am–4 pm. Starting at $60. Bahia Resort Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr. www.bahiahotel.com/easter-brunch 

FREE Spring Egg Hunt. Bunny visit and spin art craft zone. 10 am–12 noon. Standley Rec Center, 3585 Governor Dr. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/standley 

Easter Brunch Cruise. A delicious buffet with San Diego’s most incredible views. 11 am–1 pm. $79.90–$99.90; 3 & under free. Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com

Easter Brunch on the Bay. Pair delicious food with stunning bay views. Includes a complimentary ticket to the special Easter cruise featuring a visit from the Easter bunny, an egg hunt and more. 10 am–3 pm. Starting at $60. Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. www.catamaranresort.com/easter-brunch 

Elmo's Eggstravaganza. Sesame Street Party Parade, special Easter fun, rides and more. Daily, through Apr. 9. Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. Tickets: www.sesameplace.com

thursday  |  13

FREE Spring Egg Hunt. 12–1:30 pm. Doyle Rec Center, 8175 Regents Rd. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/doyle  


saturday  |  15

Teen Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt. Over one thousand glow-in-the-dark eggs filled with candy, gift cards and prizes. 5–9 pm. $5. Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway. Reservations: www.poway.org 

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Updated: April 2023

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