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60+ Easter Events for Your Little Bunnies in San Diego (April 2023)


60+ Easter Events for Kids in San Diego April 2022

Hop on over to these fun + FREE Easter Events in San Diego!!


ALL THE EASTER FUN FOR KIDS IN SAN DIEGO

There are SO many Easter events happening this year and this list isn't even all of them! But, it's all I was able to put together on my own time. Several local churches have public community egg hunts and celebrations so check out your local churches for more Easter fun.


In addition to the usual egg hunt, most of these events have other activities like face painting, bouncy houses, live music, wine tasting, tractor rides and more! Click each event to see all the fun they have lined up.


(Disclaimer: Check details directly before you go...info is subject to change and to human error, but I do my best. ;)


Contents:



 

🐣 BALBOA PARK - EASTER EGGSPRESS & STORYTIME

April 1 & 2, 2023 from 9:30-11am. Easter Eggspress & Storytime will immerse children with an egg quest around the museum, special trains running in our Toy Train Gallery, arts & crafts, and storytime (from 10:30-11am). After you’ve finished your search for eggs and eaten some candy, enjoy a day of museum admission.


COST: $20 for ages 2+; free for under 2 (doesn't include eggs or crafts)


Ticket includes: easter egg hunt, storytime, crafts, goodie bags, special morning early access and all day museum access. $19.50 for adults (regular entry fee). Discount for members. Reservations required.


RSVP: required

San Diego Model Railroad Museum @ Balboa Park

📍 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

💻 website



 

🐣 CHULA VISTA - SPECIAL NEEDS EGG HUNT

Sat, April 1, 2023 from 10am-12pm. FREE Special Needs Egg Hunt with Calvary San Diego at Cottonwood Park. This event has been thoughtfully planned out to create a fun and inviting environment for people with special needs. This includes specific egg hunts for people with visual impairments, mobility challenges, a quiet egg hunt for those with sensory sensitivities, and more. Each egg will be filled with toys or snacks catering to specific dietary restrictions.


We will have 5 egg hunt options, games, train rides, caricatres, bubbles, fire & police, photo ops and gluten-free snacks.


COST: Free


RSVP: strongly encouraged to ensure availability and to better accommodate specific needs.

Cottonwood Park

📍 1788 East Palomar St., Chula Vista

📞 619-421-1100

💻 info / website



 

🐣 SANTEE - BUNNY TRAIL

Sat, April 1, 2023 from 10am-1pm. Hop to participating stores to collect their eggs, other giveaways and treats. Return the eggs to the City of Santee booth to receive a goodie bag! Primo DJ, Crafts & Activities, Bunny Hats, Egg Hunt Bags, and more. Easter Bunny Photos - (1) 5"x7" - $12 or (2) 5"x7" - $20. Bunny Trail Egg Hunt. Carnival Rides (Swings & Frog Hopper). Giveaways.


COST: Free

Santee Trolley Square

📍 9850 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee

📞 619-258-4100

💻 website



 

🐣 LAKESIDE - OMA'S FAMILY FARM EGGSTRAVAGANZA

(Updated for 2023: They're not having an Easter event for the public this year. I'll leave this info here as a placeholder and hope they bring this back next year.)

BYO Basket because Easter eggs are hidden throughout the farm for you to collect while you play. A maximum of 10 eggs can be returned for a goody bag at the end! Petting zoo, wagon rides and food trucks (Oma's Coffee Shop, Italian ice & waffles).


COST: $20/child, $9/adult. Register Online.


Wagon Rides are $5/pp only at 11am, 12pm and 1pm

Oma's Family Farm

📍 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside

📞 619-531-1539

💻 website


 

🐣 VALLEY CENTER - BATES NUT FARM

Sat, April 1, 2023 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Easter on the Farm with bunny photos, tractor rides, pony rides, face painting, scavenger hunt and food trucks.


🐰 Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny 10 am to 12 pm

🚜 Free Tractor Hayrides 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

🎨 Face Painting ($7-$20) 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

🐴 Pony Rides ($12) 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

📜 Scavenger Hunt - Pick up in the Store 9:30 am - 12:30 pm


COST: varies, see above

Bates Nut Farm

📍 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082

📞 760-749-3333



 

🐣 VALLEY CENTER - HOP N' HUNT

Sat, April 1, 2023 from 10-12pm. Animal interactions, Games, Crafts, Music, Easter Bunny. 2 time slots available: Easter Egg Hunt is for ages 10 and under, Scavenger Hunt is for ages 10+.


COST: $10/participating child. Register Online.

The Happy Heart Haven

📍 Valley Center, CA

📞 619-531-1539


 

🐣 IMPERIAL BEACH - SPRING EGG HUNT

Sat, April 1, 2023 from 10am-1pm. The City of Imperial Beach and Imperial Beach Athletic Club are partnering up to bring this FREE event for kids 12 and under! Register on-site for each age timed hunt. COST: Free


Imperial Beach Sports Park

📍 425 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach

💻 info




 

🐣 MISSION BEACH - UNDERWATER EASTER EGG HUNT

Sat, April 1, 2023 from 9:30-12pm. Join us for our annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at The Plunge Pool at Belmont Park.


This event features open swim, a giant floating obstacle course, underwater and dry-land Easter egg hunts, bouncy houses and local vendors. Plus, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for meet and greet photo opportunities! **The underwater egg hunt will include both floating and sunken eggs in the shallow end of the pool (2.5-3 feet of water) and a more challenging area for older children & adults in 6 feet of water.


COST:

General Admission: $20-$30

VIP: $40-$50; Includes 1 easter basket per 2 tickets and access to VIP deck including drinks & snacks.

Free for ages 2 and under with paid adult admission.


All guests require a ticket, even if you're not swimming.

All attendees will receive a complimentary day pass to return to Plunge San Diego ($25 value).


RSVP: required

The Plunge at Belmont Park

📍 3115 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach

📞 858-779-1630

💻 info / website


 

🐣 CAMPO - EASTER BUNNY TRAIN RIDES

April 1, 2 & 8, 2023. The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo, always puts on fun holiday train rides throughout the year. Complete with a train ride, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and an Easter egg hunt, the Bunny Train event at the Museum is perfect for the whole family.


The celebration kicks off with a train ride. The Easter Bunny will board the train at the Campo Depot and visit with all of the passengers on the train before it travels through San Diego’s beautiful east-county mountains. After enjoying the 45-minute journey, the train stops at the Museum’s Display Building where more fun awaits. Two Easter egg hunting areas will be open for the children. One is geared towards our smallest travelers with eggs in plain sight; the other takes up the entire Display Building with eggs carefully hidden by the Easter Bunny. The children may turn in the plastic eggs they find to Museum volunteers for sweets and other prizes. The best part – entrance into the Display Building and both Easter egg hunts is included in the price of your train tickets!


COST (coach, 1st class):

Adults: $18, $28

Ages 3-12: $14, $20

Ages 65+: $15, $25

Toddler under 3 (on parents lap): $5, $8

Locomotive Cab Ride (ages 6+): $40


1st Class: Ride in our Lounge Car ATSF 1509 and enjoy a premium atmosphere, a soft drink and light snacks in addition to the great program listed above.


Locomotive Cab Rides: Cab rides are $40 per person for ages 6 and up. Kids ages under 6 are allowed to ride the train, but not in the locomotive. Only two locomotive cab ride spaces are available per train.


RSVP: yes


WHEN: Trains depart at 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:45pm, 3pm


-->Arrive 30 minutes before to get your tickets. *Passengers arriving less than 30 minutes before their scheduled departure time are not guaranteed a visit with the Easter Bunny aboard the train.


Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

📍 750 Depot St., Campo

📞 619-478-9937



 

🐣 TEMECULA - PELTZER SPRING FESTIVAL

Sun, April 2, 2023 from 9:30am-2pm. Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny, shaved ice & trains rides on the Farm! Sign up for your kids' age group online and BYO Baskets. Dress in your Sunday best to snap a photo with the Easter Bunny in front of the Crush House. Food trucks for breakfast & lunch with coffee, pizza, shaved ice and more; with an open bar for adults.


COST: $6 per child, include shaved ice


Egg Hunts: 9:30-11:55am

Easter Bunny Photos: 10am-2pm, these are FREE!


Peltzer Farm

📍 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula

📞 951-695-1115



 

🐣 DOWNTOWN - EASTER BUNNY TEA

April 8 & 9, 2023 at 1pm & 3:30pm. A Westgate tradition. Celebrate spring in elegance with our scrumptious signature Parisian-style afternoon tea. Delicious proof of our generations-long love of afternoon tea, our Easter tea is served with a delicious selection of house-made sweet delicacies, yummy child-friendly petit-fours, savory tea sandwiches and pastries. All accompanied with a choice of freshly brewed fine teas and a special hop-in appearance from a fluffy guest. Each child receives a keepsake Easter basket.


COST:

Adults: $95

Ages 2-12: $65

Ages 1 & under: free

Includes keepsake Easter basket.


Parking: $10


RSVP: yes

The Westgate Hotel, downtown

📍 1055 Second Ave., San Diego

📞 619-238-1818 💻 website




 

🐣 DEL MAR - EASTER BUNNY TEA

Sat. April 8, 2023 from 12-4pm. Put on your favorite Easter hat and join us for a festive Easter Bunny Tea. Savor a delicious selection of petit fours and sweet delicacies, kid friendly treats along with tea and glass of champagne with friends and family.


$125 per adult, $63 per child from 4-11 (plus tax and gratuity)

Children (0-3) complimentary with paid adult


COST:

Adults: $125

Ages 4-11: $63

Ages 0-3: free w/ paid adult

(plus taxes & gratuity)


RSVP: yes

The Fairmont Grand, Del Mar

📍 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct., San Diego, CA 92130

📞 858-314-2000

💻 website




 

🐣 TEMECULA - PETER RABBIT'S VINEYARD

April 7-9, 2023. Peter Rabbit invites you and your family on a fun horse-drawn carriage ride to his Vineyard Vegetable Garden. The 20 minute horse drawn carriage ride down the bunny trail includes a ride through the barnyard animal exhibit, socially distanced visit and photo with Peter Rabbit, and a short private egg hunt in the small garden. Your own private carriage seats up to 6 guests at a time.


COST: $75 per group of 6 guests


Temecula Carriage Co.

📍 Temecula

📞 844-369-1852

💻 info / website




 

🐣 ALPINE - CHILDREN'S NATURE RETREAT EASTER EGG HUNT

(NOW CALLED: San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm)

April 6-9, 2023 at 11am. We encourage you to hop on over to the Children’s Nature Retreat to join us! Eggs will be spread all around the Retreat so guests will be able to start hunting as soon as they have a basket in hand. We have a total of 4,000 eggs! They’re full of stuffed animals, toys, and other goodies. We hope to see you there!


COST: $12/basket + Regular Admission.


Regular Admission: Ages 13+: $38; Ages 2-12: $20; Ages 60+: $28; Discounts of 10% for military, first responders, veteran families, teachers and Alpine residents.


RSVP: yes


Children's Nature Retreat

(now called: San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm)

📍 5178 Japatul Spur, Alpine

📞 619-320-4942 call/text




 

🐣 LAKE POWAY - EASTER CAMPING

April 7-8, 2023 starts at 6pm. Little bunnies and chicks of all ages can enjoy a ranger-led egg hunt and spring crafts starting at 6pm on Friday, April 7.


COST: $26 per car


RSVP: yes, here


Lake Poway

📍 5178 Japatul Spur, Alpine

📞 858-668-4772



 

🐣 SORRENTO VALLEY - EASTER EVE MOVIE IN THE PARK: "PETER RABBIT"

April 8, 2023 from 7:30-9:30pm. Join us for a FREE, family friendly, outdoor Easter Eve Movie in the Park. Featuring Peter Rabbit. Pack your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and celebrate Easter with us under the stars. Start time is approximate.


COST: free


El Camino Memorial Park

📍 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92121




 

🐣 LA MESA - GROSSMONT CENTER EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Sat, April 8, 2023 from 11am-2pm. Free, family-friendly fun! Kids can solve clues guiding them to stores in our mall-wide scavenger hunt and find egg-cellent Easter prizes along the way! We'll also have face painting, balloon animals, games and more in the Courtyard, plus it's the last day to get photos with the Easter Bunny before she hops away!

The clue sheet will be posted at GrossmontCenter.com/Easter-Extravaganza at 11am on April 8th when the scavenger hunt begins. You can also pick one up in-person at the Guest Services booth at that time. The scavenger hunt will continue until 2pm, while supplies last. This is a BYOB event: Bring Your Own Basket!

Prizes are limited to children 12 and under, while supplies last.


COST: Free


Grossmont Center Mall

📍 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942



 

🐣 CORONADO - EGG HUNT & BUNNY BREAKFAST

Sat., April 8, 2023 at 9am. This Easter, your family can enjoy a breakfast buffet in the Nautilus Banquet Room of the community center. Children will create Easter crafts, spin the prize wheel, visit with the Easter Bunny, and participate in a personalized Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your camera to capture your little ones with the Bunny and an Easter basket to collect eggs in.


Bunny Breakfast:

Ages 13+: $16

Ages 0-12: $12


RSVP: yes, call to buy tickets 619-522-7342


Coronado Community Center

📍 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118

💻 website




 

🐣 SAN MARCOS - SPRING EGG SCRAMBLE & BUNNY BREAKFAST

Sat, April 8, 2023 at 8-11:30am. Children are invited to this community “scramble” where 20,000 prize-filled eggs will be scattered throughout the park. Guests are highly encouraged to come early for a free children’s carnival with games, jumpers and activities.


Bunny Breakfast: 8-10am for $7 per person + DIY bunny photos. RSVP required.



Spring Egg Scramble: 8-11:30am. See flyer for age group times. (Accessible time slot at 11:05am, caregivers encouraged.)



Walnut Grove Park

📍 1950 Sycamore Dr., San Marcos



 

🐣 VISTA - EGG HUNT & BREAKFAST

Sat., April 8, 2023 from 7-11am. Pancake breakfast, egg hunt, games, bounce houses and Easter Bunny photos.


COST: $10


Vista Optimist Club

📍 600 Optimist Way, Vista




 

🐣 VISTA - EGG HUNT

Sat., April 8, 2023 from 9-11:30am. Festivities include an Easter bonnet contest, face painting, music and an egg hunt for children ages 2-10. The event is sponsored by “Santa” and the Pride of Vista Lions Club.


COST: Free


Brengle Terrace Park

📍 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista



 

🐣 OCEANSIDE - SPRING EGG HUNT

Sat, April 8, 2023 from 8:45-11am. Entertainment begins at 8:45am, and the hunt will begin promptly at 10:00am. There will be lots of candy, prizes, entertainment, and of course, an opportunity to take photos with the Bunny! Bring your own egg basket or bag. Families are encouraged to come early.


COST: Free for kids ages 3-11.


Mance Buchanon Park

📍 425 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA




 

🐣 CARLSBAD - SPRING FESTIVAL

Sat, April 8, 2023 from 10am-1pm. Carlsbad's largest egg hunt features the Egg Scramble activity where kids race to collect candy-filled eggs (this event is on-going until the eggs run out). They'll also have face painting, crafts, soak the bunny, cookie decorating, fun zones and more. An activity card is required to participate in the egg scramble. See event info below for details.


COST: $5 Activity Cards and $5 unlimited Fun Zone Wristbands are required for some activities and can be purchased presale at local community centers, or at the event. Food & drinks are available for purchase.


Poinsettia Park

📍 6600 Hidden Valley Park, Carlsbad

📞 442-339-2843



 

🐣 ENCINITAS - SPRING EGG HUNT + HULLABALOO

Sat, April 8, 2023 from 10am-12pm. It's all about the kids! The City of Encinitas presents its annual Spring Egg Hunt. Adding to the fun in addition to the 20,000 eggs, this year's event will feature live music with Hullabaloo. No sign-up is required for this event, just bring your basket and enjoy the fun! Check time slots for different ages.


COST: Free


PARKING: Overflow event parking and shuttle bus are available at the San Dieguito Academy High School Parking lot at the corner of Nardo Road and Melba Road.


Encinitas Community Park

📍 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas



 

🐣 ESCONDIDO - WESTFIELD MALL EASTER EGG HUNT

Sat, April 8, 2023 from 12-4pm. Hop on over to the North County Mall for an EGGcellent Easter with an afternoon full of family fun with the Bunny! Free balloon twisting, face painting, music by a live DJ, and an in mall Easter Egg Hunt! Be on the lookout for special eggs with special surprises inside! The event will kick off at Center Court, near Old Navy level 1.

The first 250 children to be registered for the event will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt around the mall!

Participating retailers will include: Coast Coffee, Fabulous Nails, JCPenney, LensCrafters, Let's Play VR, Native Hands, North County Public Market, Oscar's Famous Pie, Pioneer, Starbucks, Tea Monks, Thread and Bloom, Victoria Secret, Windsor, and more!


Westfield North County Mall

📍 272 East Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, 92025




 

🐣 LEMON GROVE - EGG HUNT & BUNNY BREAKFAST

Sat, April 8, 2023 from 8-11am. Annual Easter Egg Hunt. BYO Basket and hop over to the Lemon Grove Rec. Center. Bunny photos from 9-9:30am, games, activities, face painting and family fun. Click Instagram link below for age time slots and details.


COST: Free


Bunny Breakfast: 8-9am for $7 per plate. Join Benny the Bunny and the Lemon Grove Fire Dept as they serve up breakfast. All proceeds benefit the Lemon Grove Firefighters.


Lemon Grove Rec Center

📍 3131 School Lane, Lemon Grove




 

🐣 RANCHO BERNARDO - FANDORY FACTORY EGG HUNT & PLAY

Sat, April 8, 2023 from 10am-4:30pm. Bring your little ones for some egg hunt fun and special prizes at Fandory Factory. Kids will hunt for hidden eggs and after they're done they can play at their indoor play area. Please check your ticket for time length and appropriate age of your child (if you have 2+ kids of different ages then choose the age that you think is the most appropriate). Limited number of tickets are available so get yours today. Fandory Club Members log in for your discount, must be logged in to get the savings.


COST: $35


RSP: yes


Fandory Factory

📍 16787 Bernardo Center Dr., Rancho Bernardo




 

🐣 RAMONA - EGG HUNT

Sat., April 8, 2023 from 10am-12pm. Holiday-themed activities include arts and crafts, nature hike, a bounce house, an egg hunt (for kids under 12 only), a scavenger hunt and more. Plan ahead: the egg hunt will start at 12 p.m. This event will take place in the Day Use Area. Be sure to make a stop at the Live Well Resource Bus while you’re there! At the park, you’ll find a campground with spots for tents, RVs and ADA cabins, picnic areas, open lawn areas, restrooms and fishing opportunities.


COST: Free for kids under 12 only


Dos Picos County Park

📍 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd., Ramona, CA




 

🐣 JULIAN - EASTER WEEKEND EGG HUNT + DAFFODILS

April 8 & 9, 2023 from 10am-4pm. Join us Easter weekend for free Easter Bunny photos, eggs hunts twice a day (include a golden egg) and u-cut daffodils! Other activities they have are tractor rides, petting zoo, yard games, axe throwing.


Egg Hunts: 12pm & 2pm


COST:

General admission: $5

Activities: pay per activity or buy $20 unlimited


*well-behaved dogs are welcome, see pet policy online



Julian Farm & Orchard

📍 4381 Julian Hwy, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

💻 website



 

🐣 ESCONDIDO - EASTER SUNDAY FUNDAY EGG HUNT + WINE

Sun, April 9, 2023 from 10am-1pm. Join us Easter Sunday for an Egg-Stravagant egg hunt out at the ranch! Enjoy a special visit from the easter bunny himself along with 3 egg hunts. Featuring Mr. Ryan's puppet show, live music, two bounce houses, hayrides, and more! Enjoy LIVE music, organic wine tastings, tasty bites, bounce house fun, and FREE tractor hay rides through the working cattle ranch and vineyard.


Egg Hunts: 10am & 12:30pm


Puppet Shows: 10:30am & 12pm


COST: Free + cost of food

Please RSVP via the link below to help them plan.



Rancho Guejito Vineyard

📍 17224 San Pascual Valley Rd., Escondido




 

🐣 SERRA MESA - EGG HUNT

Sun, April 9, 2023 from 1-3pm. Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Over 2500 eggs will be hidden with two different hunts (ages 3 and under and another for ages 4+). The Bubble Pirate will be visiting for a performance with a coloring station for the kids.

Egg Hunt will start promptly at 1:15pm with bubble shows in between the hunts to entertain the kids.


COST: Free


Cabrillo Heights Park

📍 8308 Hurlbut St., San Diego, 92123




 

🐣 LAKESIDE - EGG HUNT

Sun, April 9, 2023 arrive before 12pm. This egg-mazing day at El Monte County Park is going to be filled with family-friendly activities for all ages, with the search beginning promptly at noon. We hope you’ll hop on over:


COST: Free


El Monte County Park

📍 15808 El LMonte County Park, Lakeside

619-443-1474



 

🐣 POWAY - TEEN GLOW-IN-THE-DARK EGG HUNT

Sat., April 15, 2023 from 5-9pm. Join the quest for over one thousand glow-in-the-dark eggs filled with candy, kickin’ gift cards, and tons of boss prizes. Don’t miss out on the fun-bring your friends and get your hunt on!


COST: $5 per participant, ages 11-16 only


RSVP: yes, online here


Poway Community Park

📍 13094 Civic Center Rd., Poway, CA 92064