Gather the family + your baskets — it’s time to hop along the trail of local Easter activities listed below. With underwater egg hunts, exploring the diversity of eggs in the ocean + carnival rides in Santee Trolley Square, this month is full of egg-travagant events around San Diego.
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt | Sat., April 9 | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Plunge San Diego | $20 | Swimmers ages 2-11 can dive for eggs, followed by a visit from the Easter bunny, crafts, open swim + a giant floating obstacle course.
Easter Egg Hunt on the Ranch | Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Graff Ranch, 5982 Stallion Oaks Rd., El Cajon | $15 | Bounce around the ranch with the family + meet farm animals, make crafts, hunt for eggs, and eat donuts.
Hop Down the Bunny Trail | Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Santee Trolley Square, 9850 Mission Gorge Rd. | Free | This Easter-themed community event features an egg hunt, carnival rides, music, crafts + photos with the Easter Bunny. 🐰
Birch Aquarium Eggstravaganza | Sat., April 9-Sat., April 10 + Sat., April 16-Sun., April 17 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Explore the diversity of eggs in the ocean — such as shark eggs, fish eggs, and penguin eggs — and create an egg-themed craft + go on an underwater egg hunt. 🐠
Special Needs Egg Hunt | Sat., April 9 | 1-4 p.m. | Cottonwood Park, 1778 E. Palomar St., Chula Vista | Free | A thoughtfully planned egg hunt to create a fun + inviting environment for people with special needs. Specific egg hunts are available for people with visual impairments, mobility needs, a quiet egg hunt for those with sensory sensitivities, and more. 🌼
Easter Eggspress + Storytime | Sun., April 10 | 9 -11 a.m. | SD Model Railroad Museum | $14+ | Children can participate in an egg quest around the museum, experience special trains running in the Toy Train Gallery, crafts + storytime. Ticket includes event and general admission into museum admission. 🚂
Bowling with the Easter Bunny | Sat., April 16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | NBSD Admiral Robinson Recreation Center | $14 | Spend the weekend morning seeing if you can out-bowl the Easter Bunny. Bowling ball, shoes + two-hour lane rental included with ticket.
Dog Egg Hunt Galore | Sat., April 16 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Puppy Picnic Co., 2850 Womble Rd. | Free | Celebrate with Wolfbowl — a food truck that serves themed dog treats — and enjoy a spring-themed pupnic setup from Puppy Picnic Co. Dogs of all ages are welcome but a reservation is required.
My Gym Egg Hunt | Sat., April 16 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | My Gym Poway, 12222 Poway Rd. | $20+ | Enjoy Easter-inspired games, relays, zipline rides, bubblestorms, and puppet shows for children up to 10 years old. Time slots are organized by age + children will receive themed goodie bags to take home.
Easter Egg Hunt at The Del | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m. + 12 p.m. | Hotel del Coronado | Included with brunch | If you’re brunching at the landmark for Easter, top off the holiday with an egg hunt on Del Beach — with sections marked for different age groups.
Easter Egg Hunt | Sun., April 17 | 2-6 p.m. | Cottonwood Park | Free | A family-friendly community event with music, crafts + Easter games.