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21 Easter Egg Hunts & Events Happening In San Diego!

By Courtney Daly-Pavone April 9, 2022

Saturday April 9, 2022

Ride The Bunny Train!

Take a train ride, a visit from the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt. April 9, 10 & Apr. 16; 10:30 & 11:45 am, 1:45 & 3 pm. $14–$40. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, 750 Depot St., Campo. www.psrm.org


Eggstravaganza 2022 @ The Birch Aquarium

Explore the diversity of eggs in the ocean, create an egg-themed craft, go on an underwater egg hunt and discover how ocean animals take care of their eggs. Today, tomorrow & Apr. 16–17, 10 am–3 pm. Adults, $24.95; Ages 3–17, $19.95; 2 & under free. Registration required. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu


*Free Special Needs Egg Hunt @ Calvary San Diego!

Special Needs Egg Hunt. Join Calvary San Diego for a free special needs egg hunt from 1-4 pm. This family-centered event will focus on active participation for children with various disabilities or limitations. Participant spaces are limited, so sign up early to secure your space. www.calvarysd.com/egghunt The event is free but pre-registration is encouraged. Register online now by clicking the button below. Participant spaces are limited, so sign up early to secure your space. Please register all hunters for their desired area/s.


*Free Egg Hunt @ Tecolote Community Park

FREE Spring Egg Hunt at Tecolote Community Park. Egg hunt, games, crafts, cake walks and more. 10 am–12 noon. 4675 Tecolote Rd. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/sclairemont


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

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 Hop Down the Bunny Trail. Crafts, activities, Easter Bunny photos, carnival rides and more. 10 am–1 pm. Santee Trolley Square, 9850 Mission Gorge Rd. www.cityofsanteeca.gov


FREE  Photos with the Easter Bunny at PetSmart. Whether furry, scaly or somewhere in between, all pets (and kids!) are welcome to partake in this special photo opportunity. In addition, PetSmart stores will host a Small Pet Show and Tell approximately every 30 minutes that will feature a guinea pig or hamster. 12–3 pm. To book a photo, visit www.petsmart.com/easterphotobooking.html

Sunday April 10, 2022

Easter Eggspress & Storytime. This ticketed before-hours event will immerse children with an egg quest around the museum, special trains running in our Toy Train Gallery, arts & crafts and storytime. 9–11 am. Ages 2 & up, $20; Adults, $13.50, under 2 free. Reservations: www.sdmrm.org/easter

wednesday | 13

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

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FREE Scavenger Hunt Egg-Stravaganza. Sand tube, egg dying and more. Pick up map & directions at front office. 10 am–12 noon. Nobel Rec Center, 8810 Judicial Dr. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/nobel

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. 9 am. Adults, $16; 12 & under, $12. Reservations required. Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way. www.coronado.ca.us

FREE Spring Festival. Egg hunt, arts & crafts, photo booth, bounce house and more. 9 am–1 pm. North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/northpark

FREE Egg Hunt at Pacific Beach Rec Center. Egg hunts by age plus fun activities. 10 am–12 noon. 1405 Diamond St. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/pacificb

EGGStravaganza Spring Festival. Egg hunt featuring the Egg Scramble activity, face painting, crafts, soak the bunny, cookie decorating, fun zones and more. Wristbands and activity cards are required for some of the activities. 10 am–1 pm. Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd., Carlsbad. www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec

FREE Spring Egg Hunt. Egg hunts by age and Kathryn the Grape live in concert. Bring your own basket. 10 am–12 noon. Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr. www.encinitasca.gov

Easter Egg Hunt at Fandory Factory. Kids hunt for hidden eggs then stay and play. 10 am–4:30 pm. $25. 16787 Bernardo Center Dr., Ste. 7. Reservations: www.fandory.com/event-info/easter-egg-hunt-at-fandory-factory



April 17, 2022 Easter

Easter Brunch at the Del. Celebrate in the iconic Crown Room with a true feast for the senses. 10 am. $95–$175; 3 & under free. Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. Reservations at www.hoteldel.com.

Easter Brunch Cruise. Enjoy a delicious buffet, classic cocktails and San Diego’s most incredible views. 11 am–1:30 pm. $74.90–$94.90; 3 & under free. Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com

San Diego Zoo Easter Brunch. Enjoy a festive and delicious spring brunch. 11 am–1 pm. $70–$90; 2 & under free. Zoo admission not included. San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr. www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org

FREE Easter Egg Sky Drop. Fire Station 39 will drop 2,500 eggs from 19 feet in the air following Sunday services. 10:15–10:45 am & 12–12:30 pm. Newbreak Tierrasanta, 10791 Tierrasanta Blvd. www.newbreak.church/easter

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