Hippity Hop to 7 Egg Hunts at County Parks
Get your basket ready! County Parks is offering seven different egg hunts around the County in the next two weeks.
That means thousands of eggs for the picking. The big bunny himself may also make an appearance so have your camera handy too!
The fun begins Saturday, March 12 at San Dieguito County Park. Three other egg hunts will get rolling the following weekend and another three the weekend after that.
See below for details.
Saturday, March 12
Spring Eggstravaganza
San Dieguito County Park
10 a.m. – noon
Arts and crafts, moon bouncing, games and two egg hunts at this County park in Del Mar. One hunt will be for ages 1 to 5 years old, the second for children ages 6 to 12. Keep your eyes peeled for those special golden eggs this year! Parking is $3.
Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20
Spring EGGucation
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
1 – 4 p.m.
A traditional egg hunt and a look at the sorts of critters that hatch from eggs like reptiles, birds and insects. Kids can also get their faces painted and take part in a trivia hunt along the loop trail for a chance at winning some candy-filled eggs.
Saturday, March 19
Annual Egg Hunt and Breakfast
Spring Valley Community Center
8 a.m. Breakfast
10 a.m. Egg Hunt
A hearty pancake breakfast starts the day off right for the annual egg hunt at the Spring Valley Community Center. Sausage, juice, coffee and milk are also on the menu and the food is all served by the Spring Valley Kiwanis Club. The egg hunt is sponsored by the Spring Valley Community Center Booster Club.
$4 ages 2 – 11
$5 ages 12 and up
$5 photos with the bunny
Sunday, March 20
Spring Eggstravaganza
El Monte Regional Park
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Egg hunts, egg decorating and more at this park in Lakeside. The El Monte rangers will be on hand for some fun facts about eggs and they’ll also talk about some of the wildlife at the park. Pack a lunch and have a picnic while you’re there. Parking is $3.
Saturday, March 26
Annual Egg Hunt and Breakfast
Fallbrook Community Center
7:30 – 11 a.m.
The bunny starts this day off early with breakfast at the Fallbrook Community Center and you can too. The Fallbrook Firefighters Association will be serving up pancakes. Once everyone is fortified, let the egg hunting begin! Afterward, stick around for some fun games and contests.
$4 up to age 11
$5 age 12 and over
$2 photos with the bunny
Saturday, March 26
Spring Eggstravaganza
Dos Picos County Park
10 a.m. – noon
The bunny also plans to hop on over to Ramona that morning for Dos Picos’ Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring the whole family and don’t forget your baskets. The egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp. The event is free but donations are accepted. Parking is $3.
Saturday, March 26
Spring Eggstravaganza
Louis A. Stelzer County Park
10 a.m. – noon
The bunny will sure be busy that Saturday! He’ll also make an appearance at the Spring Eggstravaganza at Stelzer County Park in Lakeside. Be sure your kids meet him if they’re not too busy picking up one of the more than 2,000 eggs that will be hidden at the park. Hunts will be separated by age groups. The first will be for children up to 2 years old. The second for children from 3 to 5 years old and the third for kids 6 and older. A $1 donation for each egg hunter would be appreciated. Parking is $3.