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7 Free & Cheap Things To Do This Easter

By Courtney Daly-Pavone March 19, 2021

Free Events & Ideas

FREE Photos with the Easter Bunny. Go to Seaport Village to get photos with the Easter Bunny. Apr. 1–2, 11 am–4 pm & Apr. 3, 11 am–3 pm. 855 W. Harbor Dr. www.seaportvillage.com

FREE Egg Hunts at Belmont Park. Three egg hunts daily inside the park. Additional fun activities all weekend long. Apr. 2–4; 12 noon, 3 & 6 pm. 3146 Mission Blvd. Visit www.belmontpark.com for details.

FREE Easter Eggstravaganza. Pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, prizes and a QR code Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Through April 4. Boomers! Vista, 1525 W. Vista Way. www.boomersvista.com

FREE Family Health & Wellness Drive-Thru Event. For ages 2–18. Free Easter baskets while supplies last. Apr. 3, 9–11:30 am. Registration required. To register, call 760–451–4728. Fallbrook Family Health Center, 1328 S. Mission Rd. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

Click Here For Free Easter Crafts From Crayola! Keep kids busy and engaged at home with these amazing arts and crafts ideas to get kids in the holiday spirit.

Have An Egg Hunt In Your Backyard Cost Under $5

Scatter plastic eggs from the dollar store with stickers and treats.No backyard no problem! 

Have An Easter Egg Hunt In A Local Park 

I personally love Presidio Park and Heritage Park. Both parks are usually empty, and you will even see real rabbits scampering about.

Have An Egg On A Spoon Race

It costs pennies to get some plastic spoons, and a dozen eggs, but it's priceless fun for all ages. We had so much fun when we did this one Easter.

5 PAID EVENTS

Hop Aboard the Bunny Train. See the Easter Bunny and ride the rails! Apr. 3. Adults, $18; Ages 3–12, $9. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. For train times and reservations visit www.psrm.org.

Easter Egg Hunt. This hunt has 900 eggs! Happening Apr., 4, 11 am–2 pm. $20–$38 admission, plus $10 per Easter basket. Children’s Nature Retreat, 5178 Japatul Spur, Alpine. Reservations required at www.childrensnatureretreat.org.

Visit The Carlsbad Flower Fields 

The Flower Fields will be open from March 1 through May 9, 2021. 9 am – 6 pm daily

See a spectacular displays of natural color of flowers located on fifty acres. Flowers are blooming from early March through early May. Celebrate the arrival of spring here in Southern California. Advance ticket purchase and reservations are required.

Easter Brunch with Hornblower. Meet the Easter Bunny on an Easter Cruise, dine on delicious food, and create positive memories with the whole family. Apr. 4, 11 am–1 pm. Adults, $84; Ages 4–12, $63; 3 & under free. Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr. downtown. Reservations at www.hornblower.com.

Easter Brunch Cruise. Enjoy an Easter brunch cruise while taking in the beauty of San Diego's skyline. Taste a gourmet brunch buffet. Apr. 4, 10 am–12 noon & 2–4 pm. Adults, $84.50; Ages 4–12, $50.70. Flagship Cruises & Events, 990 N. Harbor Dr., downtown. Make your reservations online at www.flagshipsd.com.

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