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Scotts Valley Easter Event Guide 2022

Find egg hunts, bunny brunches, spring festivals & more in Scotts Valley and throughout the beach cities and South Bay.

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA — Hop to it, and pull out your calendars! Spring is here, ushering in the annual season of Easter events and spring festivals in Scotts Valley, throughout the beach communities and South Bay.

Peruse our annual Patch guide to Easter fun, bunny brunches and egg hunts, along with springtime gardening events and outdoor fests.

NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted. And if we missed your city or organization's event, share with readers in the comment section.

Find out what's happening in Scotts Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Happy Easter and enjoy the season, from Patch!

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Find out what's happening in Scotts Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

APTOS:

APRIL 2: Monterey Bay Dahlia Society Sale. Spring gardener alert!

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BEN LOMOND:

APRIL 2: Seedling Sale. Benefits Divine Equine Assisted Therapy Center.

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BOULDER CREEK:

APRIL 16: 'Eggstravaganza' Egg Hunt, Bunny Photos & Petting Zoo. Food trucks, too.

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CAMPBELL:

APRIL 1-2: Disaster! - Westmont High School's Spring Musical. "A new disco musical straight from Broadway."

APRIL: Bunnies & Bonnets Parade. Canceled.

APRIL 24: Chris Cain/ Blues Guitarist: Ainsley House Garden. Outdoor, spring concert beverages & light appetizers.

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CAPITOLA:

APRIL 2-16: Photos With The Easter Bunny: Capitola Mall. Freebies for the little ones, while supplies last.

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FELTON:

APRIL 16-17: Eggstraordinary Easter Weekend: Roaring Camp Railroads. Featuring train ride, Easter bunny, crafts & jumbo Easter egg.

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GILROY:

APRIL 10: Free Easter Egg Hunt. Free with registration at Gilroy Center for the Arts.

APRIL 11: Children's Easter Movie at Gilroy Center for the Arts. For all ages. $5 at door.

APRIL 17: Easter Outdoor Lunch & Easter Bunny Visit: Sarah's Vineyard. With live music by Lavender Fields Band, too.

APRIL 22: Christopher High School Choirs Spring Concert. "You won't want to miss out on this fantastic event!"

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LOS GATOS:

APRIL 2: LGHS' Spring Musical: LITTLE WOMEN. The high school's spring musical is back after two-year hiatus!

APRIL 3: Underwater Egg Hunt: LGHS Pool. Be sure to register online.

APRIL 9: Community Easter Egg Hunt: Venture Christian Church. RSVPs required.

APRIL 23: Family Art Day! - All Things Spring: NUMU. Sessions for youngsters 8 to 18.

APRIL 24: 'Spring Into Green' Family Fun & Live Music: Town Plaza Park. With band Hootenanny, rock-climbing wall, flower-crown making & more, all free.
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MILPITAS:

APRIL 9: Welcome Spring Singles Dance Party. At Sonesta San Jose (formerly Crowne Plaza Milpitas.

APRIL 16: Brunch With The Bunny & Egg Decorating. Space is limited, so book soon if interested.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

APRIL 14, 28 & MAY 12, 26: Spring Park Pop-Up: Pioneer Park. First in series at different parks & featuring such activities as lawn games, crafts, music & bubble shows

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PALO ALTO:

APRIL 9: Breakfast With The Easter Bunny: Neiman Marcus. Fun activities & elaborate menu.

APRIL 22-23: Gamble Garden's Spring Homes & Gardens Tour. Five private residences, plus lunch, refreshments & live music.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

APRIL 9: Breakfast With The Easter Bunny: Neiman Marcus, San Francisco Rotunda. With treats, photo booth, balloon art & elaborate menu.

APRIL 9-10 & 16-17: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival: Japantown Peace Plaza. "One of California’s most prominent celebrations of Japanese traditions & largest Cherry Blossom Festival in West Coast."

APRIL 16: Castro Easter Eggstravaganza Block Party. With petting zoo, Easter bonnet contest, Easter bunny & more.

APRIL 17: Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence Easter Egg Hunt & 'Hunky Jesus' Contest. Children’s Easter from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by main event.

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SAN JOSE:

APRIL 1-16: Easter Photos With Wendell the Bunny. At Westfield Oakridge. Reservations highly recommended.

APRIL 3: Sensory-Friendly Easter Photo Session. Advance reservations required.

APRIL 4: Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny. Don't forget Fido's bunny ears!

APRIL 9-10 & 16-17: 'Just Bunnies!' An Egg-cellent Easter Adventure: San Jose Playhouse. Family fun, geared to ages 4-12.

APRIL 16: 2nd Annual 10k Eggsplosion: Family Life Church. Online registration required.

APRIL 23-24: sjDANCEco Spring DANCE Fest & Free Dance Classes. Admission is free.

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SAN MARTIN:

APRIL 16: OFP Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Supports Operation Freedom Paws. Easter Bunny will be there, too.

APRIL 16: VIVE Church Morgan Hill's Helicopter Easter Egg Drop. Register online to attend.

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SANTA CRUZ:

APRIL 3: Passover - Easter Foods with a Vegan Twist. With Chef Akindele Akiva Bankole.

APRIL 23: DTA Kids' Day & Family Fun: Downtown. Includes face painting, music, dancing, bubbles, foosball, crafts & more!

APRIL 23: Omega Nu 'Ducky Derby' - Fundraiser includes family carnival.

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SARATOGA:

APRIL 9: Blossom Festival. With food trucks, music, petting zoo & kids' activities.

APRIL 9: 'Late Nite Catechism: Sister's Easter Catechism': Montalvo Arts Center. "Tackles seasonal questions about pet heaven & significance of those adorable baby chicks!"

THROUGH APRIL 15: Hanami At Hakone: Cherry Blossoms At Night: Hakone Estate. View the garden's beautiful cherry blossoms in the evening.

APRIL 23: ArtSplash! A Montalvo Festival & Open House. Day of art, crafts, tours, scavenger hunt, live music & food trucks.

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

APRIL 6: Succulent Easter Basket Class: Bruno's Bar & Grill. Class includes everything needed to create holiday centerpiece.

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SUNNYVALE:

APRIL 17: Easter Egg Hunt & Silicon Valley Conservatory Performance. Enjoy the festivities at Silicon Valley Conservatory of Music.

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WATSONVILLE:

APRIL 9: 'Easter On The Farm' & Egg Hunt. Free event with Agricultural History Project Center & Museum.

APRIL 16: Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza: Pinto Lake City Park. Wth Easter Bunny, food trucks & more.

APRIL 24: Earth Day & Day Of The Child: City Plaza. Family-friendly & free.

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