Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Meet-Ups & More 2021: San Diego County

San Diego CA

25 March, 2021

11:23 PM

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA—Easter festivities screeched to a halt last year as pandemic-related, lockdown orders kicked in throughout San Diego County. This year, things aren't quite back to "normal," but as mandates lift and organizers get creative, a slew of fun, family-friendly events are planned — virtual and in-person — to celebrate Easter and spring. Scroll through Patch's annual, city-by-city activity guide to see what's going on near you. Easter in 2021 falls on Sunday, April 4, and many events require advance booking, so hop to it! NOTE: Always check with sponsors to confirm proceedings as planned. And if you know of other Easter or spring-focused fests in your neighborhood, share with Patch readers in the comments section. AND DON'T MISS: Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: San Diego County -------------- BONITA: Through APRIL 3: Easter Bunny Visits: Westfield Plaza Bonita. Snapshots With Mr. E. Bunny! ------------ CAMPO: MARCH 27-28 & APRIL 3: Bunny Train: Pacific Southwest Railway. Sure to sell out, so book soon. The Easter Bunny will be there, too! ------------ CARLSBAD: APRIL 4: Easter @ New Song Community Church. With egg hunt for little ones. ----------- DEL MAR: Through APRIL 4: 'Jurassic Quest' Dinosaur Drive-Thru: Del Mar Fairgrounds. Not Easter-y, but ... if you are looking for a family outing, tickets are still available. --------- ENCINITAS: APRIL 2-4: Eggcinitas Eggstravaganza. Through Cardiff, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Encinitas. APRIL 3- MAY 2: World Of Orchids: San Diego Botanic Garden. Immerse yourself in beautiful orchids - all in full bloom. --------- ESCONDIDO: APRIL 3: Bunny Trail & Easter Egg Hunt: Crossing Church. Carnival-style fun & RSVPs required. Through APRIL 3: Easter Bunny Visits: Westfield North County. Photos available in the Enchanted Spring Garden. Through MAY 9: Spring Safari & Butterfly Jungle: SD Zoo Safari Park. Heads up: This year, Butterfly Jungle is a paid, ticket reservation. ------------ LA JOLLA: MARCH 31: 'All Together for Animals' Benefit Concert. Spring fundraiser for Birch Aquarium. APRIL 8 - MAY 7: Springtime Tea at La Valencia Hotel. A new brunch tea with scones, quiche, tea sandwiches, mini pastries and glass of bubbly. APRIL 11, 18 & 25: 'Boozy Garden Tea Time': Estancia. Space is limited, so book soon. -------------- LA MESA: Through April 5: Easter Scavenger Hunt: Grossmont Center. Find the dinos & win a prize! ----------- LAKESIDE: MARCH 26, APRIL 2 &9: Fireside At The Lake: Lake Jennings. Save a spot for spring outing with fire pits, Adirondack chairs and add-ons of s'mores, tailgate & date-night feasts, light sticks, glow necklaces & more. --------------- NATIONAL CITY: Through APRIL 3: Easter Bunny Visits: Westfield Plaza Bonita. Snapshots With Mr. E. Bunny! -------------- OCEANSIDE: MARCH 25: Mission Marketplace Easter Bunny. Sold out. APRIL 3: Easter Bunny & 'Hop & Go Bunny Bundles.' Reserve your time slot soon. APRIL 4: Easter @ New Song Community Church. With egg hunt for little ones. -------------- POWAY: APRIL 9-10: Family 'Spring-In' To Camping: Lake Poway. A spring adventure — near home — for the whole clan. APRIL 17: Teen: Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Hunt. "Over one thousand, glow-in-the-dark eggs filled with sweet candy, kickin' gift cards & tons of boss prizes." ------------- RANCHO PENASQUITOS: APRIL 3: EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT. One day only. ----------- SAN DIEGO: MARCH 28: 'Easter Eggsperience': Salvation Army Kroc Center. Likely to fill up, so sign up soon! MARCH 29 - APRIL 3: Easter Golden Egg Hunt: Westfield UTC. "One of the Easter Bunny's eggs went missing and we need your help to find it!" APRIL 3: Easter Community Meal. Free to attend at San Diego Rescue Mission. APRIL 4: Easter Brunch Cruise. Book soon: two departure times. Through APRIL 4: 'Sea of Treats Candy Trail': SeaWorld. "Scoops of goodies delivered through physically-distanced candy chutes straight into your candy bag!" Through APRIL 11: San Diego Zoo's Spring Mission Adventure & Live Music. With entertainment, animal visits, fun food & "mission adventures." Through MAY 2: SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival. Dine on international specialties for Easter weekend. ----------- SAN MARCOS: MARCH 31: Spring Craft Pick-Up. With kits for crafts & egg hunts. ------------- SANTA YSABEL: APRIL 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25: Lilac Festival: Fort Cross. With hayrides, scenic loop, petting zoo & more. ---------- SANTEE: MARCH 26: Selfies With The Easter Bunny. At-home, egg hunt kits included, too. MARCH 27: 'Hop-Through Bunny Stop' Easter Drive-Thru. Reservations required. ---------------- UNIVERSITY CITY: MARCH 29 - APRIL 3: Easter Golden Egg Hunt: Westfield UTC. "One of the Easter Bunny's eggs went missing and we need your help to find it!" -------------- VALLEY CENTER: APRIL 3: Pony Rides Return 2021: Bates Nut Farm. What kid doesn't love a pony ride? Plus stay & shop for nuts & other Easter treats. -------------- ALSO SEE: Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: San Diego County