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AGOURA HILLS: Breakfast with the Bunny, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Reyes Adobe Historical Site. $2 person, eventbrite.com | agourahillscity.org

ALAHAMBRA: Bunny-Hop Walk, 9 a.m. at Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor Ave. Alhambra, CA cityofalhambra.org

ARCADIA: Spring Carnival at Santa Anita Race Track takes place on April 1, 2, 8 & 9.

ARVIN: Easter Egg Hunt, 9-11 a.m. at Smotherman Park. Event is produced by Arvin Chamber of Commerce. Free, facebook.com/ArvinChamber

AVALON: 41st Harbor Underwater Cleanup. Meet at Avalon Pleasure Pier, 1 Casino Way, and get ready to get wet. Call (310) 510-0330

AVENAL: Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Floyd Rice Park.  Over 12,000 eggs for the Egg Hunt, Pony rides, clowns, face painting, train rides, raffles & giveaways, Bicycle Rodeo, inflatables and more. Location: Park & Monterey Streets, Avenal, CA 93204. Free, cityofavenal.com | eventbrite

BURBANK: Egg-stravaganza Egg Hunt at McCambridge Park

CALABASAS: Calabasas Bunny Trail Jr. Egg Hunt, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Calabasas Spring EGGstreme for ages 10 years & younger at Juan Bautista de Anza Park. $5 per child, must be pre-registered: cityofcalabasas.com/register

CALISTOGA: Calistoga Wine & Culinary Experience, 1-4 p.m. at ​ Four Seasons Resort & Spa. Indulge yourself in world-class wines from 30+ legendary and boutique producers, plus delectable bites by local restaurants.​ Location: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, 400 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA. $250, eventbrite.com

CAMERON PARK: Egg-stream Egg Hunt April 1, 2023, 10 a.m. Rasmussen Park. Free, cameronpark.org

CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla Easter Egg Scramble

CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista Firefighters Egg Hunt April 1, 2023, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mount San Miguel Park 2335 Paseo Veracruz Chula Vista, CA 91914 Free

CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista Special Needs Egg Hunt April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Cottonwood Park, Chula Vista, CA. Free

CLOVIS: Big Hat Days April 1-2, 2023, clovischamber.com

CORONA DEL MAR: Bromeliad Plant Show & Sale April 1-2, 2023 at Sherman Library & Gardens. Presented by Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society. Location: 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 $, thesherman.org

CULVER CITY: Culver City Spring Egg Hunt April 1, 2023, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Veterans Park 4117 Overland Ave. Culver City, 90232 Go online and book your child's egg hunt time: culvercity.org

DAVIS: Davis Breakfast with the Bunny, Easter Parade and Egg Hunt April 1, 2023, 9-11:30 a.m. at Odd Fellows Lodge  $13.65 , eventbrite.com davislodge.org

DEL MAR: Goodguys Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals March 31-April 2, 2023. Over 2,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru '87 - cruisin', chrome, awards, autocross racing, nitro thunderfests, burnout competitions, live music and cold beverages at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA $10-25, good-guys.com

DIAMOND BAR: Diamond Bar Easter Breakfast with Bunny April 1, 2023, 9-11 a.m. at Diamond Bar Center $10, pre-registration required, diamondbarca.gov/recregister

DOWNEY: Downey Easter Eggstravaganza - The Incredible Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza of the Year, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at New Season. Incredible time with fun, food, and a field filled with over 10,000 easter eggs! Location: 9001 Paramount Blvd., Downey, CA. $free, newseasonworship.org

EL MONTE: El Monte All Inclusive Eggstravaganza April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mountain View Park 12127 Elliott Ave. El Monte, CA Free, ci.el-monte.ca.us  

FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Walks 2023 Saturday, April 1, 2023 through Saturday, May 27, 2023  at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens each Saturday in April and May at 1 p.m.  gardenbythesea.org

FOWLER: Fowler Easter Eggstravaganza April 1, 2023, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Panzak Park 500 E. Merced Fowler, CA 93625 Free, fowlercity.org

FREMONT: The Hunt, 2 p.m. at Gulu Gulu Learning Academy. Big Easter Egg Hunt. Free, reserve a spot on eventbrite.com

FREMONT:  Easter Traditions, 10 a.m. at Ardenwood Historic Farm. Meet the farm rabbits. Learn why they have big ears. Free, ebparks.org

FRESNO: Egg Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fresno Discovery Center. Entertainment, food trucks and eggs! Location: 1944 N Winery Ave. Fresno, CA 93703 $1, fresnodiscoverycenter.org

GALT: Galt Eggstravaganza & Kite Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  McFarland Living History Ranch 8899 Orr Road Galt, CA 95632 galthistory.com

GLENDALE: Spring Extravaganza April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pacific Park & Community Center 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, California 91204 Free, glendaleca.gov

GOLETA: Eggstravaganza April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Restoration Church 595 N Fairview Ave Goleta, CA 93117 Free, r-church.org

HALF MOON BAY: Boys & Girls Club Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. at Cunha Soccer Complex.  Bring a basket and arrive at around 10:30-10:45 a.m. Location: 600 Church Street, Half Moon Bay, CA. Free, bgccoastside.org/egg-hunt-2023

HANFORD: Spring Festival, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at New Testament Baptist Church. Fellowship, friendship and funship with a small service and Easter Egg Hunt! Free, newtestamentbaptist.net

HAWTHORNE: Hawthorne Bunny/Earth Day April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hawthorne Memorial Park. Event celebrates two holidays with one event. Free, cityofhawthorne.org

HAYWARD: Cherryland Easter Eggstravaganza April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Meek Estate. Free, cca.bod@gmail.com

HOLLYWOOD: PaleyFest iconic television festival March 31-April 4, 2023 at Dolby Theater. Special screenings selected for this event by the producers followed by a conversation and Q&A include Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Grey's Anatomy, Marvelous Miss Maisel, Mandalorian and more. Location: The Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. $20-up, approx.: paleyfest.org

IMPERIAL BEACH: Imperial Beach Spring Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sports Park 425 Imperial Beach Boulevard Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Free, imperialbeachca.gov

INDIO: Indio Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Indio Community Center Park 45-871 Clinton Street Indio, CA 92201 myrecreationdistrict.com 12 Years of Age and Younger Free

INGLEWOOD: Inglewood Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Edward Vincent Jr. Park, 700 Warren Lane Inglewood, CA Free, cityofinglewood.org (310) 412-8750

JULIAN: Daffodil Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mar.31-Apr.2 & Apr.7-9, 2023 at Julian Farm and Orchard. You-Pick Daffodil Flowers, Hayrides, Sunflowers, Petting Zoo, Ax Throwing, and more!  Location: 4381 CA-78, Santa Ysabel, CA. $5 admission, julianfarmandorchard.com

LAKE FOREST: Bunny Blast Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at El Toro Park 23701 Los Alisos Blvd. $10 per wristband sold at event. lakeforestca.gov

LATON: Laton Rodeo March 31-April 3, 2023. latonlionsclub.com
Sponsored by Laton Lions Club, the rodeo is an annual event featuring 7 events. This is a California Cowboys Pro Rodeo Association event. | rodeos

LA VERNE: La Verne Egg Hunt take place in a city park and is sponsored by the City of La Verne. Free, ages 0-12 years.

LEMOORE: Sarah A. Mooney Ice Cream Social  April 1, 2023, 12-3 p.m. to celebrate Sarah A. Mooney's 182 birthday. Ice Cream for $10, bounce house, crafts, live music, vendors. A family friendly event! Please come to our Ice Cream Social to celebrate Sarah A. Mooney's 182 birthday. Ice Cream for $10, bounce house, crafts, live music, vendors. Museum is open for tours  12-3 p.m. Location: Sarah A. Mooney Memorial Museum 542 West D Street Lemoore 93245

LINDSAY: Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival April 1, 2023. Event includes a parade on Saturday at 10 a.m., Fun Run on Saturday at 7 a.m., Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m., cooking contest, horseshoe competition and carnival. Lindsay, California lindsayorangeblossom.org

LODI: Lodi Easter Egg Hunt at Micke Grove Regional Park, sponsored by San Joaquin County Parks

LODI: Lodi Wine Festival Grand Tasting at Lodi Grape Festival Center. Features wine tasting from up to 50 wineries, great food, entertainment, vendors, and much more all under one roof. Location: 413 E. Lockeford, Lodi, CA. $50-70, grapefestival.com

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Community Egg Hunt, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Los Cerritos Park. Public is invited to this free event produced by Calvary Chapel North Long Beach. Free, eventbrite.com

LONG BEACH: Hall Sports Shows March 29-April 2, 2023 at Long Beach Convention Center. $, hallshows.com

LONG BEACH: Bamboo Club Hardcore Tiki Marketplace, 12-5 p.m. Limited-edition Tiki merchandise made locally by SoCal artisans while enjoying The Bamboo Club’s menu of Hawaiian and Polynesian inspired dishes and drinks - like Thai Tea Brined Chicken Sandwich and a Pina Colada. Resident DJs, Polyester & Master Droog. Location: 3522 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804. Info: (562) 343-2534,

LOS ANGELES: L.A. Real, March 30-April 8, 2023 at Plaza de la Raza's Margo Albert Theatre. Location: 3540 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031 $15-35, eventbrite.com | plazadelaraza.org | entertainment

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Beer Festival, 12-8 p.m. at Los Angeles Center Studios. The 15th annual LA Beer Festival features over 80 breweries, 200 beers, 15 food trucks, bands, Power 106 DJ, and much more! Hours: Noon-3 p.m. and 5- 8 p.m. Location: 1201 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA. $50-90, labeerfest.la

MENIFEE: Menifee Spring Fest Egg Hunt, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the new Remington Park. Free, ages 0-12 egg hunt and an inclusive egg hunt for all ages, cityofmenifee.us

MONTEREY: Monterey Easter Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Del Monte Shopping Courtyard near H&M 1410 Del Monte Center. Free, delmontecenter.com

NEWPORT BEACH: City of Newport Beach Mayor's Egg Race 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Civic Center Lawn. Inflatables Train Rides, Egg Roll Races, Photo Ops and more. Free, newportbeachca.gov

OAKDALE: Oakdale Spring Extravaganza Egg Hunt at Bloomingcamp Ranch 10528 Highway 120 Oakdale, CA No admission fee but must pre-register for Egg Hunt only, facebook.com/bloomingcampranch/

OCCIDENTAL: Fool's Parade in honor of April Fool's Day is an annual event that's wacky, crazy, creative and invites you to participate or as they say, "Be a Fool For a Day!" Gather at the Occidental Community Center (OCA) at 12:45 p.m. for the Parade with an after-party 1:30-4 p.m. at OCA. Performing artists from Big Fun Circus, Kids Art Zone, Coloring Contest, Giant Bubbles, Silly Creatures, Live Music, Food & Drinks. Location: 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, CA 95465. Free, occidentalcenterforthearts.org/ fools-parade

OCEANSIDE: Ironman 70.3 Triathlon. Swim the Pacific Ocean, Bike in San Diego County - Camp Pendleton and run the two-loop, 13.1-mile run course begins at Transition above the Oceanside Pier, down onto the Harbor, on The Strand and through coastal neighborhoods through Oceanside. Spectators can watch the excitement! ironman.com/im703-oceanside

OJAI: Pixie Tangerine Celebration, ame: Pixie Tangerine, 12-2 p.m. in fountain area of Libbey Park.  A downtown Ojai celebration event of Ojai's home grown Pixie Tangerines with live music, merchandise and activities.  Pixie tangerine  merchandise and activities from Ojai's Pixies General Store.   Free Admission, (805) 646-8126

PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park Spring Lantern Festival Nightly, March 17- April 30, 2023, 6:30-10 p.m. Location: 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA. $27.95-29.29, livingdesert.org

PLACENTIA: Placentia Easter Eggcitement, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kraermer Memorial Park. Free, admission placentia.org

PLEASANT HILL: Pleasant Hill Underwater Egg Hunt April 1, 2023, 1-2:30 p.m. Check in opens before egg hunts Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill, CA $16 resident, $20 non-resident

REDONDO BEACH: LA International Flamenco Festival with Pastora Galvan April 1-2, 2023, 8 p.m. at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. One of the most sought-after flamenco dancers in the world is joined by Spanish Gypsi pianist Dorantes, Afroz Andre, Antonio Canales and Ana Crisman. $45-165, kalakoa.com/flamenco/

SAN BRUNO: San Bruno Easter Egg Hunt April 1, 2023, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. San Bruno City Park. Free egg hunt, sanbruno.ca.gov $5-8 pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m.

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Plunge Underwater Egg Hunt takes place morning till Noon. $tickets: plungesandiego.com

SAN DIEGO: Egg Hunts and Spring Fests on April 1, 2023 at these locations:  Willie Henderson Sports Complex, Presidio Recreation Center, Golden Hills Recreation Center, Paradise Hills Recreation Center, Skyline Hills Recreation Center

SAN DIEGO: Boots In The Park April 1, 2023, 1-11 p.m. Waterfront Park 1600 Pacific Highway San Diego, CA $129-349, bootsinthepark.com 21+ only | music

SAN JOSE: Southside's Eggcelent Adventure community egg hunt at Southside Community Center. $10 registration, sanjoseca.gov

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Central Coast Orchid Show & Sale, April 1-2, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual flower show event. Door Prizes | Demonstrations | Plant Doctors | Kids' Activity Area Serving Goodies & Lunch at the show A Passion for Food Catering Service. Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA. $Free admission, fcos.org

SAN LUIS OBISPO: SLO Beaver Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Mission Plaza. Celebration of beavers features interactive educational stations for families, presentations from beaver scientists and restorationists, booths from local environmental organizations, and local band! Location: 989 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, downtownslo.com

SANTA ANA: Bubblefest March 31-April 16, 2023. discoverycube.org

SANTA CLARA: Super Toy & Comic Book Show April 1-2, 2023 at Santa Clara Convention Center. 200 tables of vintage to modern toys, comic books, collectibles, artists, video game memorabilia, trading cards and dolls galore. Location: 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054. $15-20, timetunneltoys.com

SANTA CLARA: Breakfast with the Bunny, 9-11 a.m. Senior Center 1303 Fremont St. Santa Clara, CA 95050 Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department $15-19 registration required, santaclaraca.gov

SANTEE: Santee Spring Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Santee Trolley Square 9850 Mission Gorge Road Santee CA cityofsanteeca.gov

SIMI VALLEY: ROUND-UP A Rockin Country Music Extravaganza 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. One day charity music event that offers something for everyone. Great country music, craft and food vendors, a kids area, Large dance floor, line dancing with lessons and more. Line up: Sawyer Brown, Aaron Goodvin, Justin Honsinger feat. Katie Dix, Neon Circus, Jimi Nelson Band $35-50 approx. roundupsimi.com

SOUTH GATE: South Gate Easter Fest April 1, 2023, 10 a.m. Girls Clubhouse. $5, kids age 2 & older, adults free.   facebook.com/CityofSouthGate/

SQUAW VALLEY: WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Music & Brew Festival March 31-April 2, 2023 at Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Squaw Valley Rd. Olympic Valley, CA $150-up, WinterWonderGrass.com | line up

UNION CITY: Union City Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Kennedy Park, 1333 Decoto Road, Union City, CA $7-10

UPLAND: Upland Spring Egg Hunt April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Upland Memorial Park Foothill Blvd. Upland, CA Free, Community Services Division, uplandca.gov

VACAVILLE: Underwater Egg Hunt at Water V. Graham Aquatic Center

VALLEJO: Vallejo Egg Hunt Pool-ooza, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Cunningham Aquatic Complex 801 Heartwood Ave. Vallejo, CA $5, $7 Non-Resident, ages 17 & under, gvrd.org

VALLEY CENTER: Easter on the Farm April 1, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA FREE admission, batesnutfarm.biz

VENTURA:  The (Egg) Hunt April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Plaza Park Downtown Ventura 651 E Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA Free but registration is required: thehuntventura.com

VICTORVILLE: High Desert Home & Garden Spring Show March 31-April 2, 2023 at Victorville Fairgrounds. More than 100 Exhibitors showcasing the latest trends and products for your home and gardens. Victorville, CA. $6 highdeserthomeshows.com

VISALIA: Visalia First Eggsplosion Egg Hunts, 12-2 p.m. at Visalia First Church. Free event, visaliafirst.com

VISTA: Meading at the Garden, 12 p.m. at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. The largest mead festival on the West Coast features over 35 meaderies, cideries, and breweries with 100% of proceeds donated to the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. Location: 1270 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista, CA 92084. $25-90, altavistabotanicalgardens.org

WEST COVINA: West Covina Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Now 2 locations! Del Norte Park and Cortez Park. Free, westcovina.org

WESTMINSTER: Bunny Hop at Bolsa Chica Park and Sigler Park.  Egg Hunt and fun at two parks. One week later on April 8, the fun continues at two more Westminster parks. Free, westminster-ca.gov

WHITTIER: City of Whittier Eggxtravaganza, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Parnell Park. Location: 15390 Lambert Ave., Whittier, CA. $5 Wristbands, cityofwhittier.org 

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