California Events
California celebrates Easter Sunday (April 9, 2023) at theme parks, churches, parks & more!
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park March 16-April 28, 2024, 6:30-10 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo. Hundreds o illuminated lanterns showcase the wonders of wildlife from across the globe. $, livingdesert.org
PASADENA: Pasadena International Film Festival April 4-11, 2024 Laemmle Playhouse 7 673 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, California 91101 pasadenafilmfestival.org | film
Past events
ARCADIA: Spring Carnival at Santa Anita Race Track takes place on April 1, 2, 8 & 9.
BISHOP: Bishop Easter Egg Hunt, 1-3 p.m. at Elks Park on West Line St. Free, call (760) 873-3221 for info.
BREA: Brea Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 9, 2023, 10:30 a.m. Brea Crosspoint Church 217 E Birch St, Brea, CA Free, crosspointe.com/easter/
BUENA PARK Knott's Boysenberry Festival March 20-April 19, 2020 (updated) Buy tickets
CALISTOGA: Calistoga Easter Egg Hunt, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley. $35, fourseasons.com/napavalley | opentable
CAMBRIA: Cambria Easter Bunny Hunt April 9, 2023, 12-2 p.m. at Shamel Park. Designed for Ages 8 and under, cambriachamber.org
CAPITOLA: Capitola Village Scavenger Egg Hunt March 24-April 9, 2023 Capitola Village FREE, capitolavillage.com
CARMEL: Easter Brunch with Easter Bunny, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Quail Lodge & Golf Club. Pre-fixe menu includes Thai Shrimp Cakes, Lobster Benedict, Brioche French Toast, Carrot Cake, Cheese Cake and more. Egg Hunts at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., as well as Easter Egg Decorating from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $79, $39 for age 12 & under, quaillodge.com | opentable.com
CONCORD: Easter Sunday, 2000 Egg Hunt and Free BBQ, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Victory Outreach Concord. Free, voconcord.com
CUPERTINO: Cupertino Egg Hunt April 9, 2023, 10-10:30 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church held between services.
EXETER: Easter at the Park April 9, 2023, 9 a.m. Exeter City Park Exeter, CA Free, rockyhillexeter.com/easter
FRESNO: Easter at The Park, 10:30 a.m. Clinton-Brawley Park. Bring your family for Easter at the Park presented by Harvest of Harmony Int'l Church, "Church without Walls."
FULLERTON: Easter Brunch Egg Hunt, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Coyote Hills Golf Course. $30-50, coyotehillsgc.com | eventbrite.com
GARDENA: Spring Carnival, April 7-9, 2023 at Mas Fukai Park. $30 Wristbands for rides, cityofgardena.org
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens Easter Celebration April 9, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gilroy Gardens 3050 Hecker Pass Highway Gilroy CA $theme park ticket required, gilroygardens.org
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 8-May 21, 2023. Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. renfair.com
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
LOS ANGELES: Hoods Up! for the Holidays April 7-10, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Petersen Automotive Museum. They're lifting the hoods on some their most iconic vehicles for your viewing pleasure! Treat your family to an intimate viewing of the complex motors that power some of the rarest cars in the world! Location: 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. $19.95, $17.95 age 62+, $12.95 ages 12-17, $10.95 ages 4-11 years, petersen.org
MALIBU: Malibu Egg Hunt at Farmers Market.
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Lakes
Eggcellent Easter, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 10001 Minaret Rd.,
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Free, mammothmountain.com
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Easter & Golden Egg Hunt all day at Palisades Tahoe. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram stories throughout the day as clues are provided on the hour to help you find where the Golden Egg is hidden for a chance to win a 2023/24 season pass! There's one Golden Egg hidden on each mountain. Kids Easter Egg Hunt at each mountain too! palisadestahoe.com
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
SALINAS: Easter Egg Hunts at 2 churches between or after services: Salinas Valley Community Church and Compass Church
PINECREST: Dodge Ridge Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. at Dodge Ridge Mountain Ski Resort. Location: 1 Dodge Ridge Road, Pinecrest, CA. Free, dodgeridge.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 8-9 & 15-16, 2023. Webster Street Stage and the Grand Parade return in 2023. sfcherryblossom.org | flowers
SANGER: Sanger Easter Egg Hunt with 15,000 Eggs! 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bethel Church of Sanger. Free, bethelchurchsanger.com
SANTA ANA: Bubblefest March 31-April 16, 2023. discoverycube.org
SANTA ROSA: Safari West Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt. Limited space available $52 adult; $32 child, safariwest.com This event is for guests staying overnight in the African safari tents or for the day 0n the 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. tours.
SONOMA: Larson Family Winery Easter April 7-9, 2023. Easter Bunny makes an appearance today. Sonoma, CA. larsonfamilywinery.com
SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 7-23, 2023. Annual largest Latin Event in Los Angeles. Open Wed-Sun, including Easter. Live Entertainment, Carnival Games (wrist bands available for purchase). Exhibits, Large Food Court. Hours Thursday 5-10 p.m.; Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 2-11 p.m.; Sunday 2-10 p.m. Free Parking. Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, So El Monte, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission - pay cash at gate, lapradaevents.com
TRUCKEE: Tahoe Donner Downhill Dummy
Contest
SUPERHEROES theme at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort,
11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA.
tahoedonner.com
VALLEJO: Super Sunday Easter Weekend Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. alongside Vallejo People’s Garden and Mare Island’s Global Center for Success. Easter Bunny is hosting a FREE Easter Egg Hunt at the top of every hour! Grab your family and friends! Delicious food, amazing drinks, live music, shopping, artisans, handcrafted goods, and a Kids Zone! Location: 1055 Azuar Drive, Vallejo 94592. Free, aquarianplants.com
YERMO: Calico Ghost Town Easter Celebration April 9, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Calico Ghost Town 36600 Ghost Town Road Yermo, CA 92398 Festival admission is $15 for adult, $10 kids, under age 3 free
YOUNTVILLE: Yountville Egg Hunt, 9-11 a.m. at Bouchon Bakery Ad Hoc & Addendum Garden. $, eventbrite.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.