Seasonal & Holidays
Easter In San Juan Capistrano: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits & More 2023
Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities in San Juan Capistrano & throughout OC.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — Spring is in the air, and the Easter Bunny is out and about as the holiday nears. Easter falls this year on Sunday, April 9.
Peruse Patch's annual guide to Easter egg hunts, bunny brunches, flower extravaganzas, street fairs, spring festivals and more in San Juan Capistrano and throughout Orange County.
NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.
Find out what's happening in San Juan Capistranofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Enjoy the spring season, and Happy Easter, from Patch!
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Find out what's happening in San Juan Capistranofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
ALISO VIEJO:
APRIL 28: Arbor Day Celebration For AVCA Members. Children can join in & help plant trees in the community.
APRIL 29: JamFest & Summer Camp Expo. "Some country western fun!"
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ANAHEIM:
THROUGH APRIL 25: Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. An epicurean extravaganza!
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BREA:
APRIL 15: Fisherman's Festival. Attention, anglers. Save the date!
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BUENA PARK:
APRIL 8: Spring Eggstravaganza & Pancake Breakfast. With bounce houses & candy scramble.
THROUGH MAY 7: Boysenberry Festival: Knott's Berry Farm. Celebrate spring in historic, tasty style.
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CORONA DEL MAR:
APRIL 8: Open Baptism at St. Mike's CdM Episcopal Church. "This Easter, the Sacrament of Baptism is open to all children or adults denied this sacrament elsewhere."
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COSTA MESA:
APRIL 8: Easter Floral Basket Arrangement Workshop. With Hadley and Ren at SOCO & The OC Mix.
APRIL 9: Family-Friendly Easter Service, Bayside Church. "Easter Bunny, egg hunt & fun for whole family!"
APRIL 21: Discovery Day At The Farm: OC Fair & Event Center. Free event with seed planting, chicks & livestock displays.
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CYPRESS:
APRIL 8: Spring Egg Hunt. Pre-registration required.
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DANA POINT:
APRIL 8: Easter Bunny, Pancake Breakfast & Egg Hunts: 2 Parks. Pancake breakfast at both sites benefits Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary’s charitable efforts.
APRIL 8: Family Easter Journey & Egg Hunt. At South Shores Church with bounce houses, crafts & more.
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:
APRIL 8: Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Sports Park. "Come join in all the activities planned."
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HUNTINGTON BEACH:
APRIL 8: Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Day. Fun-filled event typically draws 10,000 attendees.
APRIL 8: Easter Maker Market & Egg Hunt: Bella Terra. Petting zoo, crafts, music & more.
APRIL 8: Easter Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt: Biergarten at Old World HB. Tickets on sale.
APRIL 29: 'Running Is For The Birds' Run & Walk: Bolsa Chica State Beach. Sign-ups underway.
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IRVINE:
APRIL 8: Easter-Inspired Dreamer’s Market Pop-Up Shop, TRADE Marketplace. Hop on over!
APRIL 8: Apple Tree Or Stone Fruit Tree Root Stocks $10 Each. At Great Park - Food Farm Lab.
APRIL 9: Easter Sunday Luncheon & Egg Hunt: Tanaka Farms. Reservations underway.
APRIL 21: Earth Day Wildflower Adventure w/ Ron Vanderhoff, UCI Ecological Preserve. Limited to 25 participants.
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LA HABRA:
APRIL 8: Spring Family Eggstravaganza & Helicopter Egg Drop. Wristbands on sale.
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LAGUNA BEACH:
APRIL 9: Easter Sunrise Service at the Beach. A 10 a.m. service also planned at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church with egg hunt.
MAY 6: Garden Club Gate & Garden Tour. Mark your calendars. Tickets on sale.
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LAGUNA HILLS:
APRIL 7: 'Eggstravaganza' Egg Hunt & Bounce Houses. Free community event hosted by Compass Bible Church.
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LAGUNA NIGUEL:
APRIL 5-9: Faith Episcopal Church. Holy Week services planned.
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LAKE FOREST:
APRIL 22: Pet Expo & Spring Boutique: Sports Park & Rec Center. Family fun with food trucks, local artisans & adoptable critters
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LOS ALAMITOS:
APRIL 8: Spring Carnival, Egg Hunt & Peter Rabbit. Annual MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach event at Little Cottonwood Park.
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MISSION VIEJO:
APRIL 8: Easter Pet Portraits & Egg Hunt. The egg hunt is for people!
THROUGH APRIL 8: Photos With The Easter Bunny, Shops at Mission Viejo. Times offered for pets, too.
APRIL 9: Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt: Oso Creek Golf Course. With balloon artist, face painting, music & more.
APRIL 9: Easter Services at Mount of Olives Church. Featuring live music, petting zoo & more.
APRIL 9: Easter at Mission Viejo Christian Church. With egg hunt, games & more.
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NEWPORT BEACH:
THROUGH APRIL 8: Photos With The Easter Bunny: Fashion Island. "An Easter experience on the Atrium Lawn."
APRIL 8: Supporting Wildlife & Habitat Gardens Event. At Roger's Gardens.
APRIL 9: Easter Service, Community Church of OC. With live music & egg hunt.
MAY 21: Annual Balboa Island Artwalk. A spring tradition in its 28th year.
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ORANGE:
THROUGH APRIL 8: Easter Eggstravaganza: Irvine Park Railroad. An iconic destination for OC families.
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:
APRIL 8: 'Encanto' Movie In The Park. Part of The Bridge Church Easter weekend celebration.
APRIL 9: Easter In The Park 2023: Central Park Amphitheater. No egg hunt this year, but there will be obstacle course & games.
APRIL 16: Rancho Arts & Crafts Fair. Hello, spring!
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SAN CLEMENTE:
APRIL 8: Springtacular Egg Hunt & Carnival Games. "Enjoy bunny visits, live music, spring games, summer camp discounts & more!
APRIL 8: Hop & Shop Fun Day & Free Easter Bunny Photos: Outlets at San Clemente. With food trucks & train rides, too.
APRIL 15: GardenFest. With crafts for kids, plus bee-keeping & butterfly displays.
APRIL 29: Family Fest. Put on your spring calendars! Carnival games, bouncers, entertainment planned.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:
APRIL 8: Native American History & Crafts: Mission San Juan Capistrano. The mission will be open Easter Sunday, too.
APRIL 8-9: Zoomars at River Street Ranch. The playground & petting zoo will be open over the holiday weekend.
APRIL 9: Easter Worship Service. At REIGN Christian Fellowship church.
THROUGH APRIL 23: Strawberry U-Pick at The Ecology Center. Open Easter Sunday!
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SANTA ANA:
APRIL 9: Easter Sunrise Service, Dove Release & Easter Bunny: Fairhaven Memorial Park. Music by The Praise Symphony Orchestra & Calvary Church Choira.
APRIL 16: Japanese Cherry Blossom. Spring festival at Bowers Museum.
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SEAL BEACH:
APRIL 29: Annual Classic Car Show, Old Town. "The perfect setting for Southern California’s most scenic and beloved Classic Car Show."
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TRABUCO CANYON:
APRIL 9: Easter Sunday Sunrise Service: Trabuco Canyon Community Church. Outdoor service at 6:15 a.m., followed by breakfast.
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TUSTIN:
APRIL 8: Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt. With train rides, BMX bike show, petting zoo & pancake breakfast.
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YORBA LINDA:
APRIL 8: 'Egg-Citement' Egg Hunt, Petting Zoo & Games. Free & no registration required.
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