Egg hunts are happening at parks, churches and community centers across San Diego County from mid-March to Easter, which is on April 5. Many are free and include eggs filled with candy. Some include festivities ranging from bounce houses and petting zoos to games, music and crafts.
ALPINE
Egg hunt at farm: Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, a 20-acre farm with animals, will have Easter egg hunts at 11 a.m. April 3-5. Tickets are $14, plus admission per child, including basket and up to 14 eggs. The farm, at 5178 Japatul Spur, is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Single-day admission is $40; $25 for kids (children younger than 2 are admitted free). Free parking. Visit sanctuaryandfarm.org
CAMPO
Bunny Train: Ride a vintage train through the countryside, meet the Easter Bunny, and join a grand egg hunt at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. March 28-29 and April 4-5, at Campo Railroad Museum, 750 Depot St. Passengers can hop on board a restored 1920s vintage commuter train decorated for Easter or ride first-class in the Santa Fe lounge car No. 1509 with snack bar, attendant and parlor or dining-style seating. Tickets are $18.95 to $39.95. Visit psrm.org/bunny-train.
CARLSBAD
EGGstravaganza Spring Festival: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until eggs run out) April 4 at Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road. Egg scrambles will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and kids race to collect candy-filled eggs. There will be separate fields for children ages 6 and older, ages 5 and younger, and young children or kids with special needs. The event features face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, soak the bunny and a fun zone with bounce houses and other inflatable attractions. Unlimited inflatables wristbands and activity cards cost $8 at city community centers and at the event. Visit carlsbadca.gov.
Egg-stravaganza: The free annual family event is from noon to 2 p.m. April 4 at Las Flores Church of the Nazarene, 1400 Las Flores Drive. There will be crafts, songs, games and the Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt. Come early and bring a picnic. Visit www.lasfloreschurch.com or call 760-563-2847.
CARMEL VALLEY
Bunny Bash Spring Egg Hunt: The free event is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 21 at Carmel Valley Community Park, 3777 Townsgate Drive. Highlights include egg hunts for different age groups starting at 10:45 a.m. along with magic show, jumpers, arts and crafts and face painting. Visit www.sandiego.gov.
CHULA VISTA
Elmo’s Eggstravaganza: The Eggstravaganza is April 4-5 with an Easter Egg Scavenger hunt, Easter Dine with Elmo, photos with the Easter Bunny and Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party, plus park attractions such as Sesame Street Party Parade, rides, stage show, meet and greets and photo opportunities. Tickets are at sesameplace.com.
Special Needs Egg Hunt: A family egg hunt, focusing on participation for children with disabilities, is from 10 a.m. to noon March 14 hosted by Calvary San Diego and City Lights church at Cottonwood Park, 1778 East Palomar St. Participants can search for colorful eggs hidden throughout the park. Highlights include games, train rides, bubbles, caricatures and snacks. Free. Reserve at https://specialneedsegghunt.com/.
CORONADO
Breakfast with Easter Bunny: Breakfast buffet starts at 9 a.m. April 4 at the Coronado Community Center, Nautilus Room,1845 Strand Way. Highlights include a breakfast buffet, an egg hunt, Easter crafts, games and visit with the Easter Bunny. Bring camera and Easter basket. Tickets are $25; $20 for ages 12 and younger. Call 619-522-7342 or visit coronado.ca.us.
DEL MAR
Easter egg crawl & hunt: The Del Mar Foundation hosts a free community Easter event from 9 to 11 a.m. March 29 at the Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd. The egg crawl for little ones up to age 2 is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. The Easter egg hunt is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for ages 3 and older. Participants can make an Easter bag for collecting eggs. There will be a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. Visit https://www.delmarfoundation.org/
Children gathering up eggs in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. (Criselda Yee)
EL CAJON
Fletcher Hills Easter Eggstravaganza: Legacy Church will host a free community family event from 3 to 6 p.m. March 28 at the Fletcher Hills campus, 455 Church Way. Highlights include games, inflatables, crafts, car trunk hunt and bunny, baby chick petting zoo. Visit https://legacysd.org/
Bunny Bash at the plaza: The free, family-friendly event is from 12 to 2 p.m. March 21 at Parkway Plaza shopping center, 415 Fletcher Parkway with crafts, face painting, giveaways and guest characters. Photos with the Easter Bunny are March 21 to April 4. Visit visitparkwayplaza.com.
ENCINITAS
Huge Egg hunt: There will be 20,000 eggs for the event from 10 a.m. to noon April 4 at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. Hunt times are planned for 10:15, 11 and 11:45 a.m.; children ages 4 and younger will hunt in the upper field and kids 5 and older hunt in the lower field. Event features a concert. Admission is free. No sign-up required, just bring a basket. Visit encinitasca.gov.
ESCONDIDO
Egg hunt at church: Community Lutheran Church will hold a free Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 11 years old at 10 a.m. on March 28 at 3575 E. Valley Parkway. There will be crafts for kids; bring a bag. Visit
FALLBROOK
Breakfast with bunny & egg hunt: An egg hunt is at 10:30 a.m. March 28 for children at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane. A hot pancake breakfast for all ages is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the center. Breakfast costs $5 a plate; egg hunt is free. Visit business.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.
IMPERIAL BEACH
Egg hunt at sports park: A Spring Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. March 28 at Imperial Beach Sports Park Softball Field, 425 Imperial Beach Blvd., hosted by the Imperial Beach Athletic Club with city of Imperial Beach. The hunts start at 10 a.m. for ages 2 and younger; 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5; 11 a.m. for ages 6-8; and 11:30 a.m. for ages 9-12. Bring your own basket and arrive at the check-in booth 10 minutes before the start of your age category. Free online registration is required at https://www.imperialbeachca.gov/704/Spring-Egg-Hunt or ibparksandrec.org.
Egg hunt at Veterans Park: St. James Lutheran Church hosts an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. April 4 at Imperial Beach Veterans Park, 1075 Eighth St. Visit stjamesib.org.
LA JOLLA
Spring egg hunt: Free egg hunts for kids ages 1 to 12, face painting, bounce houses and fairy from 9 a.m. to noon March 21 at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. Egg hunts for ages 1-3 start at 10 a.m., ages 4-6 at 10:30 a.m., ages 7-9 at 11 a.m. and ages 10-12 at 11:30 a.m. Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/event/spring-egg-hunt-la-jolla-recreation-center-0
LEMON GROVE
10th Annual Eggstravaganza: From 9 to 11 a.m. April 4 at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, 3131 School Lane. Highlights include egg hunts for various age groups, kid’s zone, food for sale, informational booths and pictures with the bunny. Bring your camera and a basket. Call 619-825-3800.
MISSION BAY
Easter Egg Hunts at Campland: Campland on the Bay will host all-day Golden Egg Hunts that can be redeemed for prizes, along with games and activities for all ages April 3–5 and April 10–12 at Campland on the Bay, 2211 Pacific Beach Drive. There will also be a large Easter egg hunt with more than 10,000 eggs hidden throughout Campland April 18–20, along with bean bag tournaments, pickleball and dodgeball for adults. The free events are open to registered Campland guests. Visit www.campland.com.
MISSION BEACH
Easter Egg Hunt Belmont Park: Fit Social will host a family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt presented by Ralphs Grocery, featuring four timed rounds divided by age group from 1 to 3 p.m. April 5. There will be a craft table and pizza, ice cream and cotton candy vendors. $10 per child. Register at https://www.belmontpark.com/?keyword=events
Underwater Egg Hunt: Kids can hop into the pool and dive for Easter eggs from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 20 at The Plunge San Diego in Belmont Park, 3115 Ocean Front Walk. The underwater egg hunt will include floating and sunken eggs in the shallow end of the pool for participants to collect eggs with their age groups and then turn in eggs for prizes. Highlights include a giant floating obstacle course, underwater and dry-land Easter egg hunts, a Glow in the Dark egg hunt, bounce houses, the Easter Bunny and local vendors. Tickets are at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/plungesandiego1/2069696
Easter egg hunts. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
OCEAN BEACH
Spring Egg Hunt: Free event with egg hunts for up to age 12, face painting, arts and crafts and games from 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 21 at Robb Athletic Field, 2525 Bacon St. Egg hunts are planned for different age groups. Bring a basket. Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/event/spring-egg-hunt-robb-athletic-field-1.
OCEANSIDE
Spring Egg Hunt: The city of Oceanside’s free annual Spring Egg Hunt for kids up to age 11 is from 9 a.m. to noon April 4 at Mance Buchanon Park, 425 College Blvd. The egg hunt for children 2 and younger is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. (parents welcome); egg hunt for children ages 3-11 starts at 10 a.m. (no parents in hunt area). The all egg-bilities hunt for special-needs children is from 10:15 to 10:25 a.m. (parents welcome). Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show. Bring your own egg basket or bag. Visit ci.oceanside.ca.us.
Eastside Egg hunt: A community egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. April 4 at Joe Balderrama Recreation Center, 709 San Diego St. There will be candy along with some golden eggs with prizes and a chance to take photos with the bunny. Bring your own egg basket or bag. Free parking at the center. Visit ci.oceanside.ca.us.
Egg hunt at park: The annual egg hunt is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 4 at John Landes Park, 2855 Cedar Road. There will be face painting, balloon toss, dodgeball and popcorn. Visit ci.oceanside.ca.us.
Community Easter Egg Hunt: Hosted by Lighthouse Christian Church for children ages 2 through fifth grade and their families from 10 a.m. to noon April 4 at 4700 Mesa Drive. Egg hunts will be divided into age groups. The event includes crafts, jumpers and a cupcake hop. There will be food for sale. Admission is free; bring a basket. Visit lightcc.org or call 760-726-0590.
Community Easter celebration: Calvary Chapel Oceanside hosts a family-friendly Easter service at 10 a.m. April 5 with a Kids Zone opening at 9 a.m., for children to enjoy before and after the service. Free tickets are at https://www.calvaryoceanside.org/easteratfrontwave
PACIFIC BEACH
Spring egg hunt: From 9 to 11 :30 a.m. March 21 at the Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St. Along with free egg hunts up to age 11, there will be jumpers, face painters, games and crafts. Bring your Easter basket. Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/event/spring-egg-hunt-pacific-beach-recreation-center-1
Children hunting for eggs at the Pacific Beach Recreation Center in 2025. (Milan Kovacevic)
RANCHO BERNARDO
Spring Egg Hunt: The free event with egg hunt and activities is from 9 a.m. to noon April 4 at Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. Highlights include egg hunts for kids through age 12 starting at 11 a.m., games, arts and crafts, photo with bunny and prizes. Bring a basket for eggs. Visit sandiego.gov.
RANCHO SANTA FE
Easter Eggstravaganza: A family Easter celebration starts at 9 a.m. March 28 at the Village Church fellowship center, 6225 Paseo Delicias. Festivities for kids up to age 12 include an egg hunt, petting zoo and crafts. The highlight is an Easter storytelling led by Village Church’s senior pastor, the Rev. Jack Baca. Breakfast will be served. Cost is $7 per person, including breakfast; free for ages 2 and younger. Reservations are required at https://villagechurch.org/eggstravaganza
SAN DIEGO
Egg hunt at mall: Mission Valley Mall will host an Easter Egg Hunt celebration for families from noon to 2 p.m. March 29 on the lawn at the AMC Court. Highlights include storytime with Trinity Theatre from 12-12:30 p.m., free photos with Easter Bunny, Bubble Fairy show, kids crafts and face painting. Admission is free. Visit https://www.mission-valley.com/event/35696-easter-egg-hunt-at-mission-valley
Easter Carnival: A free Community Easter Carnival & Egg Hunt is from 12:30 to 4 p.m. April 5, hosted by King’s Cross Church after the Easter Sunday service at 10:30 at Kate Sessions Memorial Park, 5115 Soledad Rd. There will be egg hunts, crafts, games, face painting, bounce houses and carnival treats. Visit https://www.kingscrosschurch.us/
Egg hunt with car show: The South Clairemont Recreation Center holds an Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to noon March 28 at 3605 Clairemont Dr. Along with the egg hunt, there will be a car show, visit from the bunny, crafts and food truck. https://www.sandiego.gov/event/eggstravaganza-south-clairemont-recreation-center
Easter Sunday egg hunt: An Easter Sunday egg hunt with thousands of eggs for infants through fifth grade will be held after the 10:30 a.m. Easter services April 5 at Revival Church, 875 Hotel Circle S. Highlights include kids programs, bounce houses, photos with the Easter bunny and family photo station. RSVP at https://revivalchurchsd.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1178989]
Beach Bunny Festival: Join the Beach Bunny for a photo and enjoy live music and festivities from 1 to 4 p.m. March 28 at Seaport Village, 849 W. Harbor Drive. Visit https://www.seaportvillage.com/events/beach-bunny-festival.
Eggstravaganza: Free activities from 10 a.m. to noon March 28 at Nobel Athletic Fields and Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Drive. There will be egg hunts for different ages starting promptly at 10:30 a.m., along with arts and crafts bags, photos with bunny, community resources and food vendors. Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/event/eggstravaganza-nobel-athletic-fields-recreation-center?event-date=Saturday,%20March%2028,%202026,%2010:00am%20-%201:00pm
Easter Eggspress: The Easter Eggspress and Storytime is from 10 a.m. to noon March 28-29 at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado, in Balboa Park. The before-hours event offers kids an “egg quest” around the museum, with special trains running in the Toy Train Gallery, arts and crafts, photos with Easter Bunny and story time, and a chance to tour the museum for the rest of the day. Tickets are $20 for ages 2 and older, including museum admission for the day. Visit www.sdmrm.org/easter.
Easter egg hunts are happening across San Diego County. (Milan Kovacevic)
Egg Hunt: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 at Azalea Recreation Center, 2596 Violet St., City Heights. The event features egg hunts starting at 1 p.m. by age up to 13 along with jumpers, My Little Pony Rides, raffles and arts and crafts. First 250 kids get a treat from the Fiesta Snack Bar. Bring your own basket. Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/event/spring-egg-hunt-azalea-recreation-center-0
Henderson Spring egg hunt: Egg hunts for different age groups will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 at Willie Henderson Sports Complex, 1035 S. 45th St. There will also be jump houses, music, crafts, treats and face painting. Free. Call 619-527-3407 or visit www.sandiego.gov.
Egg hunt at park: Free egg hunt from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 20 with petting zoo, bounce house, rock wall, face painting and laser tag at Cesar Solis Community Park, 4895 Del Sol Blvd. Visit sandiego.gov.
Egg hunt at recreation center: Free egg hunt from 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 28, starting with a magic show and including bounce house, class demonstrations, DJ, and arts & crafts at Ocean Air Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way. Visit sandiego.gov.
City Heights Egg hunt: Free egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon March 28 at City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St. Visit sandiego.gov.
Sweet Eggscape: Free event is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 1 at North Park Recreation Center, 4044 Idaho St. Highlights include petting zoo, crafts, games, photos with Easter Bunny and food and ice cream for first 75 participants. Visit sandiego.gov.
Bunny Bash: San Diego Moms’ Bunny Bash features an Easter egg hunt divided into different age groups, Easter crafts, music, treats, real bunnies, carnival games, scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Basket Donation Drive benefiting Anvil of Hope from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 at AleSmith Brewing, 9990 AleSmith Court. Family tickets are $7 (with other ticket purchase)-$55. Visit https://bunnybashsandiego.com/#row-qBXiHVNp2t
Park de la Cruz egg hunt: Free event with egg hunt for different age groups, games, crafts and raffle from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28 at Park de la Cruz Community Gymnasium, 3735 38th St. A sensory sensitive egg hunt will be offered for all ages and abilities. Call 619-516-3141.
Egg hunt at Southcrest: Free event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 25 at Southcrest Recreation Center, 4149 Newton Ave., with egg hunting, petting zoo, jumpers, crafts, photo booth and face painting. There will also be snacks for kids, while supplies last,. Visit sandiego.gov.
Spring Egg Hunt: Free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28 with lots of eggs, jumpers, face painting, arts and crafts and food vendors at Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center field, 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive. Visit sandiego.gov.
Serra Mesa Spring Festival: From 10 a.m. to noon March 21 at Serra Mesa Recreation Center, 9020 Village Glen Drive. There will be a DJ, jumpers, arts and craft Area and egg hunt for kids up to age 12. Visit sandiego.gov.
Skyline Hills Egg Hunt: Free event featuring an egg hunt, music, games and crafts from 10 a.m. to noon April 4 at Skyline Recreation Center, 8285 Skyline Drive. Visit sandiego.gov
Spring Egg hunt: Free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 at Montgomery Waller Recreation Center, 3020 Coronado Ave., with egg hunting, games, crafts, photos with Easter Bunny, candy and prizes. Bring your own baskets. Call 619-424-0466.
Standley Park egg hunt: Free event from 10 a.m. to noon March 21 at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive. Egg hunts for different age groups up to age 10. There will also be arts and crafts. Bring your own basket. Call 858-552-1652.
Spring Egg Hunt at field: There will be an egg hunts divided into different age groups with different start times, petting zoo, jumper and photo booth from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 at Penn Athletic Field, 2555 Dusk Drive. Call 619-527-3458.
Tecolote Spring Egg Hunt: Free event from 1 to 3 p.m. April 4 at Tecolote Recreation Center, 4675 Tecolote Road. Highlights include egg hunts for all ages, games, raffles and photos with bunny. Bring a basket. Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/.
SAN MARCOS
Spring Egg Scramble: The city of San Marcos hosts a free egg scramble with thousands of eggs and carnival games along with jumpers from 8 to 11:30 a.m. April 4 at Williams Barn at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive. The egg scramble for little ones through age 11 starts promptly at 10:15 a.m. and continues by age group until about 11 a.m. Families are encouraged to come early. Bring a basket. Visit www.san-marcos.net.
Special needs spring fest: A Spring Fam Fest for special needs families is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14, hosted by Escondido-based nonprofit Hope on the Hard Road at Williams Barn, 1950 Sycamore Drive. Highlights include games, prizes, crafts, food, vendors, music and Easter Egg Hunt. $5 entry for kids. Register at https://hopeonthehardroad.regfox.com/spring-family-festival-2026
SANTEE
Bunny Trail: Free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28 at Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr. Families can stroll booth-to-booth collecting eggs and then exchange them for a festive goodie bag. There will be hands-on activities throughout the park, including face painting, photos with The Bunny and entertainment. Visit www.santeespecialevents.com.
SOLANA BEACH
Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt: Free event at 10:30 a.m. April 4 at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave. Children in third grade and younger can collect eggs filled with treats and prizes. There will be jumpers, crafts, games, photos with the Spring Bunny and piñatas. Refreshments include lemonade, coffee, popcorn and cookies. Bring a basket or bag. Visit ci.solana-beach.ca.us.
VISTA
Egg hunt: Free event from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 4 at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive. Festivities include an Easter bonnet contest, crafts, games, face painting, music, and egg hunt for children ages 2-10. The event is sponsored by the Pride of Vista Lions Club. Visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/povlionsca/index.php.
For more neighborhood egg hunts, check your local community centers and churches. Also, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/spring-event-list-flyer-2-26-25.pdf
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