Want to get your child’s photo with the Easter Bunny this year? Want to enjoy an Easter Egg hunt and Easter activities? Check out these Easter events in Orange County for information and times on when to come snap some photos with the Easter Bunny this holiday season.
Easter Events in Orange County
Aliso Viejo
Location: Aliso Viejo Town Center
When: Saturday, March 23rd
Times: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Event Activities: Please register early to make sure you secure your spot. Spots are limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED for all egg hunt sessions. ***YOU MUST BE A CURRENT AVCA RESIDENT TO REGISTER FOR THE EGG HUNTS*** We will verify your home address and if you are not a member of AVCA, you will not be able to redeem your wristband. All other Spring Celebration activities (community booths, face painting, Peter Rabbit photos, etc.) will be open to the public.
Reservations: Register early to make sure you secure your spot. Spots are limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED for all egg hunt sessions. All other Spring Celebration activities (pancake breakfast, community booths, face painting, Peter Rabbit photos, etc.) will be open to the public.
Dana Point
Location: Pines Park, 34942 Camino Capistrano and Sea Canyon Park, 33093 Santiago Drive
When: Saturday, March 30th
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Event Activities: Easter Bunny visits from 9:00am to 10:00am with the egg hunts starting at promptly 10:00am. Make sure to bring an empty basket to pick up the candy and eggs. A pancake breakfast is available at both locations from 8:00am to 11:00am, with proceeds benefiting Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary’s charitable efforts. For more information call the City of Dana Point Recreation Division at 949-248-3636.
Laguna Hills
Location: Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, CA
When: April 23rd, 2024
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m
Event Activities: Enjoy some fun for the whole family! Join us for bounce houses, face painting, crafts, balloon artists, snacks, donuts, drinks, goody bags and a huge egg hunt — all for free!
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Location: Crossline Church, 23331 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA
When: Sunday, March 24th, 2024
Times: 3:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m
Event Activities: Enjoy some fun for the whole family! Join us at Crossline Church for a very special Family Easter Egg Hunt. We’ll have live music, age interval egg hunts, BBQ dinner, face painters, balloon artists, and massive inflatables.
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Location: Laguna Hills Community Center Town Green – 2555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Times: 9AM – 11AM
Event Activities: Hoppin Hills – Celebrate Spring with seasonal-themed fun activities including a bubble party, scavenger hunt, crafts, and donuts.
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Location: BigAir, 23251 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
When: Various dates in March and April(see below)
Times: various
Event Activities: On Palm Sunday, March 24th at 9:30am, we will hold an Easter Egg hunt during Toddler Time ($12 per child ages 6 & under from 9-11am), as well as the Thursday before Easter, March 28th at 10:30am (Toddler Time, $12 per child ages 6 & under from 10-1pm). Easter Bunny will be at both Toddler Times, and throughout the Good Friday-Easter weekend. Closed on Easter. Spring break will be March 29th-April 7th with extended hours (10am-8pm during the week).. Hop on over and enjoy special jump time with the Easter Bunny!
Laguna Niguel
Location: Chapparosa Park – 25191 Chapparosa Park Road
When: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Event Activities: The Bunny Bonanza event will feature a touch-a-truck event, crafts, face painting, entertainment, games, and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny. There is no egg hunt at this event.
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Location: Laguna Niguel Promenade – Aliso Creek Rd & La Paz Rd
When: March 23rd, 2024
Times: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Event Activities: The Bunny Blast event will feature the Easter 🐇, gather Easter eggs from the stores🥚, enjoy a petting farm and more!
Ladera Ranch
Location: Spring Celebration at Founder’s Park
When: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
Times: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Event Activities: Enjoy an afternoon of family activities, crafts, photo opportunities with Peter and Mrs. Rabbit, and more. Kids may hop on over to the Egg Scramble area for some fun treats; please bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. Food will be available for purchase. All games and activities will require an activity wristband. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY WRISTBANDS Activity wristbands are only required for children who participate in the activities. Beginning Friday, March 1st Activity Wristbands will be available for purchase for residents at $10 each. There are no in-person sales available all purchases must be through LaderaLife.com. This price will be available through 5:00 p.m. March 20th, after they will be $18 at the event.
Egg Scrambles (Age 4-13) -Participation passes will be provided for children beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Egg Scramble area. Children must be present to receive a pass. The first Egg Scramble will begin at 12:15 p.m. Parents may watch their children collect eggs from just outside the fenced area. Passes for groups #1 – 10 will be distributed starting at 12:00 pm and groups # 11 – 20 will be distributed starting at 1:45 pm.
Tykes and Toddlers Egg Area ( Age up to 3 years old) – This area will open at 12:15 p.m. and close when all eggs have been collected. A limited number of children and parents will be allowed in at a time to provide a fun experience for all. We kindly ask that all strollers be parked outside the fenced area.
Attractions with a paid wristband include:
- Carnival Games
- Train Rides (36” min to ride without an adult)
- Rock Climbing Wall (42″ or taller, minimum weight: 45 lbs, closed-toed shoes required)
- Inflatables
- Giant Slide (42″ or taller)
- Balloon Artists
- Face Painting
- Air Brush Artists
- Wooden Marbled Egg Craft
- Painting by Pinot’s Palette
Free Attractions include:
- Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rabbit (bring your own camera)
- Egg Scrambles (Age 4 and older)
- Tykes and Toddlers Egg Area
- Spring Themed Photo Opportunities (bring your own camera)
- Bubble Play Area
- Large Lawn Games
- Information Booth Games
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Location: My GYM RSM, 31961 Dove Canyon Dr, Ste E, Trabuco Canyon
When: Sunday March 24th, 2024
Times: 9:30am and 11:00am
Event Activities: Must RSVP here for the event. Games, egg hunt, dancing, treats and more.
Lake Forest
Location: El Toro Park – 23701 Los Alisos Blvd
When: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
Times: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Event Activities: This annual Bunny Blast event is fun for the whole family, packed with activities including game booths, rides, music, and more. Bring your empty Easter baskets or bags to collect candy-filled eggs from themed egg stations using your free egg station card, available to the first 1,000 children. Bring your camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy all the fun activities.
Mission Viejo
Location: The Shops at Mission Viejo, Level 1, near Nordstrom
When: March 1st – 30th, 2024
Times: Various
Make reservations for photos with the Easter Bunny. The Caring Bunny will be there on March 17th. Visitors who find the stuffed baby bunny hiding in the photo area can win a special prize – just tell the photographer where it’s hidden. You can also enjoy story time with the Easter Bunny on select dates.
Reservations: The reservation line is now open for customers to make reservations – and reservations are strongly recommended. https://www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-mission-viejo/stores/bunny-photo-experience
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Location: The Shops at the Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92691
When: March 23rd, 2024
Times: Saturday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Craft Activities: Easter crafts, face painting, Easter Bunny, Bounce House, ❄️ Goodie Bags for the first 50 kids! Dog Friendly, Permanent Jewelry, Sweets & Treats, Music and more.
Reservations: No reservations required
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Location: The Shops at the Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92691
When: March 30th, 2024
Times: Saturday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Craft Activities: Join us on March 30th for an egg-citing Garden Party, complete with egg hunts(11am), cookie decorating, bounce house and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!
Rancho Mission Viejo
Location: Mom Walk Co. RMV Easter Egg Hunt in Collab with Babes & Babies, The Campout, 6 Andanza St., Rancho Mission Viejo
When: March 22, 2024
Times: 4:30 pm. – 5:30 pm.
Activities: All are welcome! Please bring 10-12 pre-filled eggs so there will be lots of eggs for our little to hunt for! A basket or bag for your little one to put their collected eggs in. Mimosas will be provided for all the mamas! This event will be sponsored by Mush so free samples for you all will be provided! We are so excited to come together for a fun Easter event for the kiddos and get some quality time to chat with one another! Click here to register. Can’t wait to see you there!
Rancho Santa Margarita
Location: Central Park Amphitheater, 30842 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
When: Sunday, March 31st, 2024
Times: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Activities: As part of our Easter Celebration, we are hosting a family-friendly movie night at Central Park…ON THE BIG SCREEN. We will be showing Super Mario Bros the night before on Saturday March 30th at 7pm. Bring your bunny ears, blankets, snacks, and join us for this fun event. Everyone is welcome so invite your friends and neighbors.
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Location: Cal Elite, 22982 Avenida Empresa Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
When: Saturday, March 30th, 2024
Times: 6:00pm – 10pm
Activities: Enjoy games, a bounce house, free-play on our gym equipment, Easter treat decorating, an egg hunt and more!🎉 Sign up through our Parent Portal at www.calelitekids.com
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Location: Animals Everywhere, Central Park, 30842 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
When: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
Times: 10:00am – 1pm
Activities: One of the highlights of the event is the petting zoo, where attendees can get up close and personal with a variety of adorable creatures. From fluffy bunnies to curious lizards, there’s no shortage of animal friends to cuddle and pet. Families are invited to take a picture with Peter Rabbit in a whimsical photo opp. And let’s not forget the bounce houses, providing endless entertainment for energetic youngsters. With colorful inflatable mazes and slides to bounce and slide on, kids can burn off their energy while having a blast.
San Clemente
Location: Sensational Spectacular at Vista Hermosa Sports Park
When: Saturday March 30th, 2024
Times: 9 a.m – Noon
Activities:
It’s 3 SENSATIONAL events, 1 SPECTACULAR day! The Sensational Springtacular and Summer Camp Palooza will take place 9:00am-12:00pm on the Meadows at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park, followed by SPLASHtacular from 12:00pm-4:00pm at the San Clemente Aquatics Center. Pre-sale wristbands are available for purchase for Springtacular activities. A $5 discount will apply if you purchase more than one wristband in the same transaction. Enjoy bunny visits, music, spring games, summer camp discounts, & more!
FREE EGG HUNT AT THE MEDOWS!
10:00am: 1 & Under (with Parents)
10:30am: 2-3yrs (with Parents) & 4-6yrs
11:00am 7-9yrs & 10 yrs & Up
UNDERWATER EGG HUNT: with the purchase of SPLASHtacular tickets ($7 pre-registered or $10 at the door)
Shallow Water at Activity Structure
12:30pm: 4 & under
12:50pm: 5-6 years
1:10pm: 7-8 years
25 Yard Activity Pool
1:30pm: 9-10 years
1:50pm: 11+ years
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Location: The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672
When: Saturday March 30th, 2024
Times: 1pm to 3pm
Spring Pop-up: Join us for fun-filled day that will feature a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will be free face painting, balloon twisting, arts & crafts, live entertainment, photos with the Easter Bunny, and exclusive 25% off discounts at participating stores. This event is the perfect way to kick off the Easter season and enjoy a day of shopping and entertainment at Outlets at San Clemente.
San Juan Capistrano
Location: Zoomars, 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA
When: Wednesday March 27th, 2024
Times: 10:30 a.m – 12:30
Activities: Join us on April 3rd at 10:30 for our annual Easter event! Event ticket included Zoomars admission, animal feed basket, an Easter egg hunt, music by Ms. Brooke, arts & crafts, snacks & drinks and a special visit by the Easter Bunny! We will also have a photo area setup to take pictures! Register on our website at www.MagicStepsStudios.com. Adult & children tickets required.
