The days are stretching out longer and the temperatures are growing warmer, which means spring — and Easter — are right around the corner! Whether it be capturing a family photo with the Easter bunny, bringing your little ones to an egg hunt or enjoying a lavish brunch, these L.A. Easter events will help you and your family celebrate the holiday.
Meet the Easter Bunny as he makes his way through L.A.
What better way to begin your Easter festivities than with a photo op and meet and greet with the Easter bunny himself!
Bunny Bungalows at The Grove and Americana at Brand — Capture family memories set against the pastel color palette of a spring backdrop adorned with florals and Easter eggs. Advanced reservations are highly encouraged.
Valencia Town Center’s Sensory Bunny Event — Children with special needs and their families will have the opportunity to get to know the Easter Bunny and have their photos taken with private photo sessions before the center opens. Find the Easter Bunny in his blossoming spring garden!
The Shops at Montebello — Meet the Easter Bunny at his beautiful springtime home in Center Court and capture the memories with professional photos. Reservations are not required but highly encouraged. Photo packages start at $40.
Fill Those Baskets…
…at these L.A. Easter Egg Hunts!
Our Redeemer Church’s Annual Egg Hunt — There are plenty of eggs to find at this free event! With over 2,000 Easter eggs hidden in areas separated by children’s grade levels, every child is sure to walk away with a bountiful basket. The event will commence with a live band performance, and end with lunch and an Easter basket drawing.
Beyond Blindness’ Beeper Egg Hunt — Beyond Blindess is hosting a sensory-friendly egg hunt at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. Tactile, beeping eggs donated by the Orange County Sheriff Department will be at the soft, grassy lawn area for attendants gathering at the Grand Gazebo. Art and sensory activities, photo booths, games, and food will be provided after the egg hunts. Beyond Blindness kindly requests a donation of $5 per person over the age of 3.
Runway’s Hippity Hop Egg Hunt — This free egg hunt will be filled with excitement and surprises, followed by story time hour.
….with gifts!
Check out our roundup of NAPPA-award winning toys that make great Easter basket stuffers.
Do It All
Leave it to these local L.A. events to become your one-stop shop, providing a multitude of different Easter activities for the whole family.
Irvine Park Railroad’s Eggstravaganza — From egg hunts, train rides and Easter Bunny photos to carnival games, cookie decorating and great food, Irvine Park Railroad has it all. Entrance is free with activity fees starting at $8.
Influence Church’s Egg Hunt Activities — The whole community is invited to this free event of face painting, egg hunts, and food!
Gilchrist Farm’s Spring Fling — Reserve your tickets to participate in the Gilchrist Farm egg hunt, where you can also get to know the baby farm animals, grab a photo with the Easter Bunny or meet their real bunnies! Activities like pony and horse rides, candle making, axe-throwing and archery range from $5-$25 each with the option to purchase a $50 full-day wristband.
GLAZA’s Annual Spring Fling — This Easter weekend, head to the L.A. Zoo for an “Egg-cellent” adventure with egg-laying animals, animal presentations and feedings, themed education stations, story time, musical performances, a visit from Big Bunny, and more. All programming is free, unless noted, with paid daytime admission and for GLAZA members.
To celebrate Easter, Bowlero is rolling out an exclusive two-hour AYCB (All You Can Bowl) Special, promising an epic adventure for all. To secure, sign up with your email online here. Every subscriber will receive the AYCB coupon on Easter morning as they open the rest of their Easter goodies.
Celebrate Over a Meal
Gather the family around the table to enjoy a classic Easter brunch in the local L.A. area, or hop on a day cruise!
Easter Wonderland Tea Party — Enjoy a morning tea party with Easter Wonderland characters whilst munching on a menu set by the Noble Bird Rotisserie. Don’t forget to get a formal photo taken with the Easter Bunny before you leave! $25-$30 depending on age of guest.
Tanaka Farms’ Easter Luncheon — This farm-to-table buffet features tri-tip chicken, ham, house-made vegan ham, grilled seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruits, desserts, and more. A visit from the Easter Bunny, games and activities, and photo ops will follow. Each child will receive a ticket to participate in the egg hunt. $49-$79 depending on age of guest.
Palos Verdes’ Easter Ballroom Brunch — Clink you glasses to bottomless mimosas at Terranea’s annual Easter Brunch and fill your plate with extraordinary culinary creations and house made sweets from their grand buffet spread. $19-$160 depending on age of guest.
Premier Easter Brunch Sea Cruise — Sit back and enjoy the scenic views whilst indulging in unlimited drinks and a freshly prepared array of brunch fare. Hop on the cruise from Newport, Long Beach, San Diego or Marina Del Rey. $70-$130 depending on age of guest and cruise location. Children ages 3 and under are free. Use code EASTER20 for 20% off.
From its vantage point overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach is hosting its Easter Brunch & Bubbles event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on March 31. Anticipate a playful day filled with Easter-themed activities, live entertainment, pictures with the Easter bunny and bottomless mimosas while noshing on seafood displays, breakfast favorites, live action stations and other brunch classics. Menu highlights include an omelet station, avocado toast station, a carving station with spring leg of lamb and slow roasted prime rib and much more. Tickets can be purchased online at $140 per adult, $65 per child ages 5-12.
No holiday would be complete without making a festive dessert at home! Bake up our Chocolate Cadbury Egg Cookie Recipe for an easy treat the kids are sure to love.
Give Back to the L.A. Community
Join Miracles for Kids in assembling and delivering Easter baskets filled with a plethora of goods from household essentials to seasonal gifts. Your volunteering service will help ease the financial burden and spread joy to hundreds of critically ill children and their families.
