Camila Barriga admires her collection of Easter eggs from the egg hunt. Children of all ages, from toddlers to teens, take part in a free egg hunt at Valley Plaza Recreation Center in North Hollywood on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The event also featured game booths, arts and crafts, and relay races. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Here is a sampling of upcoming events in Los Angeles County
MARCH 21
Spring Jubilee – County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation: Celebration of springtime with activities that include egg hunts, crafts, games, performances and food tasting, through March 28. Two events on March 21: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at El Cariso Community Regional Park (13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar; 818-367-5043), and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Crescenta Valley Park (3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta; 818-249-5940). Free admission. No registration required to attend. parks.lacounty.gov/spring/. Complete list of County of Los Angeles parks and recreation centers holding events (hours, activities and programs vary): Facebook: tinyurl.com/3zz3b3jh
Mason Park Recreation Center’s Barnyard Egg Hunt: The event includes arts and crafts activities, games, music, and moonbounce, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Timed egg hunts for ages 12 and younger only. Children should bring a basket for the egg hunt. Schedule: ages 1-2 (with 1 adult only) at 11:30 a.m.; ages 3-5 (only children at this, and the following two hunts) at noon; ages 6-9 at 12:30 p.m.; ages 10-12 at 1 p.m. Location, 10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. 818-998-6377. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2t9jd74p
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Spring Events: Check out the events, arranged by LA City Council District, here: tinyurl.com/pwr4kb7c
MARCH 28
City of Alhambra’s Peeps and Pedals – Welcoming Spring: The event includes live entertainment, inflatable bounce houses, crafts, photo booth, a bike rodeo, and a petting zoo, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Explore Alhambra Police Department and Alhambra Fire Department vehicles and equipment in the event’s “Pedal Power Pavilion.” Free admission. Food trucks. Alhambra Park, 500 N. Palm Ave. 626-570-3242. Click on the city’s calendar to see the event flyer: www.alhambraca.gov
Spring Equinox – Chatsworth Nature Preserve: The LADWP presents the event that begins with a Native American blessing ceremony, followed by guided nature hikes, live animal exhibitions, interactive storytelling, and community and environmental resource information, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. What not to bring: dogs, cigarettes of any kind, bikes or scooters, drones. Free admission. Street parking available with limited on-site parking. Use the entry gate on Valley Circle Boulevard, west of Plummer Street, Chatsworth. Details, parking instructions, the flyer (register to attend requested): ladwp.com/chatsworthopenhouse
Spring Egg Hunt at Granada Hills Recreation Center: Event includes arts and craft activities, contests, games and jumpers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Children should bring a basket. Schedule of timed egg hunts and by age groups: ages 2 and younger, noon; 3-5 at 12:10 p.m.; 6-7 at 12:20 p.m.; 8-9 at 12:30 p.m.; 10-12 at 12:40 p.m. Location, 16730 Chatsworth St. 818-363-3556. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2uc9xs2s
APRIL 4
“Egg” straordinary Spring Celebration: City of San Gabriel and San Gabriel Kiwanis Club present the 81st annual event, 7-11 a.m. Schedule: Coloring contest, 7:30 a.m.; pancake races, 9 a.m. (for ages 7-16 and adults; bring your own pancake turner/spatula); egg hunt, 10 a.m. (for ages 12 and younger; bring your own basket). Breakfast charge, $5 per plate. Smith Park, 232 W. Broadway, San Gabriel. 626-308-2875. sangabrielcity.com/1404/Eggstraordinary-Spring-Celebration. Flyer for the event on Facebook: tinyurl.com/3pyj5sh5
City of Gardena hosts Bunny Brunch Buffet and Egg Hunt: The breakfast is at 8:30-11 a.m. Crafts and an Easter egg hunt, ages 12 and younger. Egg hunt, 11 a.m. (children need to ring a basket). Tickets $10 for ages 2 and up pre-sale; $12 day of event (if available). Children under 2 admitted free (without a meal). Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St., Gardena. 310-217-9537. cityofgardena.org/events
Egg Hunt in the Heights – Long Beach: Belmont Heights Community Association, in partnership with the Port of Long Beach, present the event that has has more than 4,000 eggs hidden, 9 a.m.(sharp). Separate areas for very young and older children. In addition, Belmont the Bunny will be photo-ready. Location, Red Car Greenbelt, Sixth Street and Tremont Avenue and East Sixth Street and Tremont Avenue, Long Beach. See the post on March 5: facebook.com/mybelmontheights. Reservations requested on the website link: https://www.mybelmontheights.org/events-1/egg-hunt-in-the-heights-2026
City of Baldwin Park’s Spring Fest and Egg Hunt: The event includes a bunny craft activity, photos with the Bunny, a magic show, inflatable play areas and a bubble zone, a butterfly exhibit and egg hunts, 9 a.m.-noon. Egg hunts begin at 10:45 a.m. (arranged by age groups in designated areas). Children need to bring a basket for the hunt. Parents and bystanders will not be allowed in the “hunt zones.” Free admission. Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd. 626-813-5245, Ext. 311. Email: srecreation@baldwinparkca.gov. baldwinpark.com. See the flyer posted on March 11: facebook.com/BaldwinParkCAGov
Hoppin’ Good Time Egg Hunt – City of Gardena: The event includes crafts and games, 10 a.m.-noon. Egg hunt begins, 11 a.m. Children need to bring a basket. Rowley Park, 13220 S. Van Ness Ave., Gardena. 310-217-9537. Click on Upcoming Events to see the flyer: cityofgardena.org/events
Giant Egg Hunt – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Event begins with welcoming words by Pastor Gregory Barth, music, and a song by the preschoolers, followed by egg hunts (arranged by age groups, 5th graders and younger) in designated areas, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Children need to bring a basket for the hunt. Location 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. our-redeemer.org
This list will be updated. In addition, some churches have egg hunts on Easter Day, celebrated on April 5, following services. Send listings in advance to be considered to handres@scng.com.