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Easter Egg Hunts & Bunny Brunches: Orange County 2019 Guide
The holiday is nearing, and spring festivities are underway. See what's going on near you, and get hoppin' on your plans!
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Easter is right around the corner -- falling on Sunday, April 21 this year.
But it’s not too early to start making reservations and saving dates for your nearby egg hunts, bunny brunches and other springtime festivities -- as many do begin a week or more ahead of the big bunny day.
For Patch's annual event guide, we have rounded up some of the best activities going on in the Orange County region to get your holiday plans started.
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ALISO VIEJO:
APRIL 6: AVCA Spring Celebration. With an egg hunt for residents, but other spring fun open to the public.
APRIL 13 & 19: Easter Egg Hunt IN the Water: Goldfish Swim School. A 90-degree heated pool. Lanes for every age group!
APRIL 19: Compass Bible Church of Aliso Viejo's Easter Eggstravaganza. "FREE egg hunts, donuts, bounce houses, face painting, balloons, snacks and more!" In Laguna Hills.
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ANAHEIM:
Through APRIL 21: Disneyland's Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt. Search the parks for special hidden "eggs" themed to Disney and Pixar characters.
APRIL 20 & 21: Easter Bunny Brunch in Downtown Disney: Catal. Includes a stuff-your-own bunny activity and a complimentary photo.
APRIL 21: House of Blues Anaheim Hosts: Gospel Brunch. "Soul-satisfying music and all-you-can-eat brunch buffet."
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BUENA PARK:
APRIL 21: Easter Sunrise Service 2019: Knott's Berry Farm. An annual event now in its 67th year.
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CORONA DEL MAR:
APRIL 21: Easter Brunch & Dinner: Five Crowns. World-class menus!
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CYPRESS:
APRIL 20: Spring Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny. Free hot dogs & drinks, too!
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DANA POINT:
APRIL 13: Easter Egg Hunt & Tacos In The Park. Fun time in the park.
APRIL 13: ‘Peeples’ Science WILD Weekend: Ocean Institute. Fun way to blend candy Peeps and science.
APRIL 20: Egg Hunts & Easter Bunny 2019: 2 Parks. Bunny visits & egg hunts!
APRIL 21: Easter Brunch & Carnival 2019: Monarch Beach Resort. Lovely spot to celebrate the holiday.
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:
APRIL 20: Easter Egg Hunt 2019: Sports Park. With carnival games, crafts and all free!
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HUNTINGTON BEACH:
APRIL 20: Traditional Easter Eggstravaganza: Old World Huntington Beach. Enjoy sack races, egg races, egg coloring, egg hunts and more.
APRIL 20: Easter Hunt & Family Fun Day. Live band, pancake breakfast among the activities.
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IRVINE:
APRIL 20: Easter Celebration. "No bunny does Easter quite like Pretend City Children’s Museum!"
APRIL 21: Easter Sunday Lunch & Egg Hunt at Tanaka Farms. Ride a wagon uphill to your brunch-buffet site. And enjoy delecious menu and egg hunt!
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LAGUNA BEACH:
APRIL 15: Sister's Easter Catechism: Will Bunny Go To Heaven? One performance only at the Playhouse.
APRIL 21: Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt 2019: Montage Laguna Beach. Fun for the little ones and an amazing menu.
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LAGUNA HILLS:
APRIL 19: Compass Bible Church of Aliso Viejo's Easter Eggstravaganza. "FREE egg hunts, donuts, bounce houses, face painting, balloons, snacks and more!"
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LAGUNA NIGUEL:
APRIL 13: Bunny Bonanza 2019: Chapparosa Park. No egg hunt, but lots of other fun activities for the little ones.
APRIL 13: Bunny Blast at Laguna Niguel Promenade. "Easter Bunny! Egg Hunt! Petting Zoo! Face Painting!"
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LAKE FOREST:
APRIL 6: Bunny Blast Eggstravaganza - Egg Stations & Petting Zoo. Along with egg stations are game booths, rides and music.
APRIL 20: Etnies Egg-cellent Egg Hunt & Festival of Colors. Heads up: Space is limited!
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LOS ALAMITOS:
APRIL 20: Spring Carnival - Egg Hunts & Peter Rabbit. Food trucks, crafts, entertainment, games and more!
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MISSION VIEJO:
APRIL 20: Bunny Days & Egg Hunt. Featuring carnival games, crafts, interactive bubble making, petting zoo, live band and more.
APRIL 20: Easter Fair. "Spin Art Booth, Petting Zoo, Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Rock Climbing, Inflatable Alley, and MORE!"
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NEWPORT BEACH:
APRIL 13: Annual Mayor's Egg Race . A town tradition!
APRIL 13: Spring Nested Garden Workshop with Shelley Burton. At Roger's Gardens.
APRIL 18: Fresh Easter Floral Workshop with Alison Whiteman. At Roger's Gardens.
APRIL 20: Newport Dunes’ Annual Easter Egg Hunt. An annual, local favorite for hundreds of children.
APRIL 21: Sunrise Service & Easter Brunch: Newport Dunes. A gorgeous way to spend the holiday.
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ORANGE:
Daily through APRIL 20: Irvine Park Railroad's Easter Eggstravaganza. Jam-packed with such fun as egg hunts, cookie decorating, visits with the Easter bunny, a moon bounce and more.
APRIL 18: Bonkers For Bunnies Preschool Program: OC Zoo. Save your spot!
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
APRIL 13: Animals Everywhere with Peter Rabbit. With petting zoo, carnival rides, games & more.
APRIL 21: Easter In The Park . Service & activities with The Bridge Church.
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SAN CLEMENTE:
APRIL 20: Sensational Springtacular & Egg Hunt . Splashtacular and Summer Camp Palooza, too.
APRIL 20: Easter Bunny & Annual Celebration 2019: Outlets. Crafts, face-painting & animal shows.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:
APRIL 13: Spring Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt . Crafts, bounce house and bunny visits.
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SANTA ANA:
APRIL 21: Easter Sunrise Service. "Hear an uplifting Easter message and beautiful music by the Praise Symphony Orchestra and Calvary Church Celebration Choir, with special guest soloist Emily Alvarez."
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SEAL BEACH:
APRIL 13: Easter Egg-Stravaganza 2019: Grace Community Church. Crafts, games & bounce house, too.
APRIL 21: Easter Sunday Brunch & Music 2019: Spaghettini. "Featuring the music of DW3, delicious food, and great giveaways."
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SILVERADO:
APRIL 21: 63rd Silverado Firefighter's Easter Pancake Breakfast. Egg hunts, too!
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STANTON:
APRIL 20: Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast. Bring your camera and Easter basket.
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TRABUCO CANYON:
APRIL 21: Easter Sunrise Service & Breakfast. With Trabuco Canyon Community Church.
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CELEBRATING IN SAN DIEGO? THEN SEE: Easter Egg Hunts & Bunny Brunches: San Diego-Area Guide 2019
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