California Events
Experience an Old Fashioned Easter in Columbia, CA
Sunday, April 20, 2025
ALBANY/BERKELEY: Spring on Solano April 20, 2025, 12-5 p.m. The "Mile Long" Solano Avenue shopping & dining district comprises 26 blocks of free fun, vendors, and entertainers. solanoavenueassn.org
ARCATA: Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival April 17-20, 2025. Take a tour of the Arcata marsh and participate in many seminars, tours and activities. Registration: godwitdays.org | birding
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Mountain Resort Egg Hunt at April 20, 2025 at Snow Valley.
BUENA PARK Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival March 28 - April 27, 2025 features the return of the annual celebration of the late Walter Knott's beloved Boysenberry.
CAMBRIA: Easter Sunday Egg Hunt in Shamel Park. Annual event presented by civic groups offers a fun holiday activity for kids and their families.
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields Free Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 a.m. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. thefieldschurch.org/easter/
COLUMBIA: Columbia Easter Parade & Egg Hunt festivities begin in Downtown Columbia on Main & State St. Columbia, CA visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
FELTON: Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt April 19-20, 2025, 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Roaring Camp Trains. (831) 335-4484, reservations. $45, $30 child, roaringcamp.com
FRESNO: Prodigal Church Huge Egg Hunt April 20, 2025 at Prodigal Church, Clovis meets at Bullard High School Theater 5445 N. Palm Ave. Fresno, CA Free, prodigalchurchfresno.com
GARBERVILLE: Benbow Historic Inn Easter April 20, 2025. It's a fun filled weekend in Benbow with good food, a surprise visit from a very special bunny, and an Easter egg hunt at KOA. Brunch served 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (reservations recommended). Location: 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA. benbowinn.com
HOLLISTER: Hollister Egg Hunt, April 20, 2025, 12:30 p.m. at Christian Worship Center, 161 Ladd Lane, Hollister, CA. Free, cwchollister.org
INDIO: Coachella Festival (Music & Art Fest) April 11-13, 2024 and April 18-20, 2025 at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $499-599 plus fees, approx., coachella.com
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays and Sundays April 5-May 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. Themed Cottagecore Weekend April 19 & 20, 2025 village artisans and their talents are featured. General admission $40 + $12 parking, renfair.com
JULIAN: Easter Egg Hunt April 19 & 20, 2025 at Julian Farm and Orchard. $12 admission, julianfarmandorchard.com
LAKESIDE: El Monte Spring Egg Hunt April 20, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at El Monte County Park. 4,000 egg hunt starts promptly at 2 p.m. and goes until all eggs are found! BYOB: Bring your own baskets! Enjoy arts and crafts, a touch table with live snakes, and vendors. Location: 15805 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, Parking fee $5. For more information, call the park: (619) 443-1474.
LA MESA: Easter Sunrise Service 6:15 a.m. in Mt. Helix Park Amphitheater. Hosted by Legacy Church, free shuttles begin at 5 a.m. from the parking lot of Grossmont High School, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA. Free, mthelixpark.org
LA PUENTE: Rum Wong Dance 2-5 p.m. at La Puente Community Center. Enjoy traditional Thai exercise accompanied by Thai musicians playing soothing music. Location: 501 N. Glendora Ave., La Puente, CA. Free, facebook.com/ cityoflapuente
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Mountain Pond Skim April 20, 2025, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area - Canyon Lodge. Pond skim is open to ages 18+ only, costume required. Location: 10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes CA 93546. mammothmountain.com
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: Mammoth Lakes Egg-cellent Easter Fun April 20, 2025, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Village 10001 Minaret Rd Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Free, mammothmountain.com Family Fun -- Celebrate Easter
MANTECA: Manteca Egg Hunt at Easter Services April 19, 2025, 4 p.m. + 6 p.m. & Sunday, April 20, 2025, 8:30 a.m. + 10 a.m. + 11:30 a.m. at Crossroads Grace Community Church. Location: 1505 Moffat Blvd., Manteca CA, 95336 Free, crossroadsgrace.org/easter/
MISSION VIEJO: Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. seatings at Oso Creek Golf Course Terrace on the Green. $89.95, $29.95 approx. ages 5-12, plus tax and tip, RSVP
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Kids Easter Egg Hunt at Mountain View Farmers' Market April 20, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: 600 West Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94041
NAPA: Napa Easter Brunch Buffet & Egg Hunt April 20, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Meritage Resort & Spa 850 Bordeaux Way Napa, CA (707) 251-3060 $125, $50 age 4-13 years accompanied by paying adult, meritageresort.com (may sell out, book in advance!)
NEWPORT BEACH: Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach at 6:30 a.m. at 14th Street Beach. Bring a beach chair or blanket. Continental breakfast in the church courtyard follows at Christ Church By the Sea, 1400 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660. christbytheseanb.org
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park Spring Lantern Festival March 20- April 27, 2025, 6:30-10 p.m. Dozens of illuminated lantern displays representing wild places from around the globe. Location: 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA. $20-25, livingdesert.org
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Easter Sunrise Service April 20, 2025, 5 a.m. Celebrate Easter Sunday at 8,516 Feet in the cool mountains above the hot desert valley. Location: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA. (888) 515-8726 pstramway.com
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up April 18-20, 2025 at Tehama District Fairgrounds. Timed Event Slack, Open 4D Barrel Race, more. Location: 670 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff, CA. $24-122, redbluffroundup.com | rodeos
REDDING: Kool April Nites Car Show April 18-27, 2025
ROHNERT PARK: Easter Sunday Egg Hunt April 20, 2025, 12-1 p.m. Rohnert Park Assembly of God 4695 Snyder Lane Rohnert Park, CA, 94928 Free, rpassembly.org
SACRAMENTO: Spring Eggstravaganza at Fairytale Town April 19-20, 2025 at William Land Park. Location: 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA. $, fairytaletown.org
SALINAS: Easter Egg Hunt April 20, 2025, 9:30 a.m. at Salinas Valley Community Church. Location: 368 San Juan Grade Road, Salinas, CA 93906. Free, svcc.net
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show April 16-20, 2025 at National Orange Show Fairgrounds. Carnival, foods, animals, bands, speedway, kids zone and more. Location: 690 S. Arrowhead Ave. San Bernardino, CA. Free-$15, nationalorangeshow.com | fairs
SAN FRANCISCO: Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny at SF Zoo 10 a.m.-1 p.m. San Francisco Zoo Sloat Blvd. at The Great Highway San Francisco, CA sfzoo.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 12-13 & April 19-20, 2025 with Webster Street Stage and the Grand Parade. Over 220,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture each year. sfcherryblossom.org | flowers
SAN FRANCISCO: Mount Davidson Cross Easter Service begins at 6:30 a.m. at the top of Mt. Davidson, where it all began in 1932. This year's citywide celebration atop the City's highest peak (summit elevation 938 ft.) features Rev. Rob Hall. Location: across from 39 Dalewood, San Francisco, CA. mtdavidson.org/ easter-sunrise-service/
SANGER: Sanger Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bethel Church of Sanger. Free, bethelchurchsanger.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Egg Hunt April 20, 2025, 10 a.m. at Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA. Free, thepromisecenter.com/ easter/ 55,000 eggs + free family photo ops
SANTA ROSA: Safari West Easter Brunch and Hunt for the Hare April 20, 2025, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Limited space available. Location: 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, CA. $55 adult; $35 child, safariwest.com
SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 11-May 4, 2025. Annual largest Latin event in Los Angeles. Open Thur-Sun. 12 acres of Live Entertainment, Carnival Games (wrist bands available for purchase), Exhibits, Large Food Court. Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission, lapradaevents.com
WILLITS: Skunk Train Easter Express April 11-20, 2025, 10:30 a.m. train rides begin. Location: 299 E Commercial St. Willits, CA 95490 $74.05 seat or upgrades, skunktrain.com
YERMO: Calico Ghost Town Easter Celebration April 20, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Calico Ghost Town 36600 Ghost Town Road Yermo, CA $ cms.sbcounty.gov/ park/ calico-ghost-town-regional-park/
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK: Easter Service at Yosemite Valley Chapel with backdrop of Yosemite Falls. Easter Day Sunrise Service 7 a.m. at Lower Pines Campground; Easter Day Services 9:15 & 11 a.m. at the Chapel. yosemitevalleychapel.org
YREKA: Yreka Easter Egg Hunt April 20, 2025, 9:45 a.m. Egg Hunt Yreka Church of the Nazarene 415 Evergreen Lane Yreka, CA 96097 Free, ynaz.com
CALIFORNIA: Amazing Easter Services
- CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields Sunrise Service
- HEMET: Easter Sunrise Service at Ramona Bowl
- HERMOSA BEACH: Easter Sunrise Catholic Mass south of Hermosa Beach Pier
- HUNTINGTON BEACH: Sunrise Easter Service at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza
- LA MESA: Easter Sunrise at Mt. Helix Park Amphitheater
- MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: Non-denominational Easter Service
- NEWPORT BEACH: Sunrise Beach Service
- OCEANSIDE: Sunrise on the Shore Oceanside Beach Amphitheater
- PALM SPRINGS: Aerial Tramway Sunrise Easter
- SAN FRANCISCO: Mount Davidson Easter Service
- SANTA BARBARA: Easter Service at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens
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