LA Easter Vevents 2013

Easter is kind of the crazy love child of Halloween and Christmas – candy and presents galore, and egg hunts and activities by the score.  Take those sticky-fingered, Peep-munching, egg-dyeing, candy-hunting little creatures of yours out for some fun all Easter weekend long. A bunny train, several egg hunts, a couple of swellegant brunches, bunnies at the Zoo, bunny cartoons and more; one of these egg-cellent activities (yuk, yuk, yuk – or is it yolk, yolk, yolk?) is sure to make your kids very, very hoppy.  (And now we are done with bad puns.  We promise.)

Downtown

Downtown Easter Fest
Everyone is invited to the 5th Annual Downtown Easter Fest for a huge Easter egg hunt with thousands of eggs, a bounce house, face painting, bubbles, arts and crafts, sack race, popcorn, food, drinks, and much more – all for free! Sun., Mar 31. 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Downtown. Free. All ages. 

Mid-City

Bunny Brunch at American Girl
Enjoy Bunny Brunch at American Girl – an egg-stravagant morning with The Grove’s Easter Bunny. Bring your appetite and your camera! Sat., Mar 30. 9:00 am – 10:00 am. Mid City. $22. Ages 3+

Bunny Bungalow
Hop over and take photos with the Easter Bunny in the park. Don’t forget, the Bunny has to take carrot breaks periodically, so if you’re bringing young or squirmy kids, check the website for break times plan accordingly. Daily through Mar 31. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Mid City. Prices vary. All ages.

Eastside

Big Bunny’s Spring Fling at the Los Angeles Zoo
Move over elephants, gorillas, and lions – the spotlight this weekend is on everything bunny. The kids will enjoy petting a bunny, planting carrots, crafting, taking a photo with Big Bunny, enjoying some music and having their face painted. Fri – Sun, Mar 29-31. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Griffith Park. Free with paid zoo admission.

Beverly Hills

Brunch and Easter Festivities at Scarpetta
Feel like an elegant, worry free, Easter morning? Brunch at Scarpetta should do the trick, followed by an Egg Hunt in the park on the grounds. Fidgity kids stay busy with activities like cookie decorating, Easter crafts, Easter bag decorating, face painting and balloon animals. Sun., Mar 31. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Beverly Hills. $35-$95. All ages. 
Beverly Hills Hotel Polo Lounge Easter Brunch
Another fancy hotel, another fabulous brunch… The world-famous Polo Lounge will be serving a family Easter feast, where you can dine in the elegant dining room or outside on the terrace on a three course pre-fixe menu, including a glass of champagne (no champers for the kiddos) and dessert bar. The Easter Egg Hunt takes place on the grounds in the afternoon. Sun., Mar 31. 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Beverly Hills. $55-$120. All ages. 

Pasadena

Egg-ceptional Celebration at The Arboretum
With an Egg Scramble and Egg-Expedition, make and take activities, refreshments and prizes galore, kids of all ages can celebrate and have a blast. Sat., Mar 30. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Arcadia. $3 suggested donation in addition to admission. All ages. 
Kidspace Egg Hunt
Your little peeps can race through the Kidspace Gardens in search of hundreds of candy-filled eggs. Three egg hunts are scheduled for specific age groups, then stay for art creations like crafting your own bunny-ears. Sun., Mar 31. 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Pasadena. $4 in addition to museum admission.
Descanso Gardens Easter Brunch
This event is best for kiddies who can sit through a tasty brunch cooked up by Patina chefs (so parents can enjoy as well). Each child will get a basket of cookies to decorate during brunch (ought to keep them busy for a bit). Reservations required in advance. Sat & Sun, Mar 30-31. Multiple seatings. La Canada. $55 adults, $19 children 4 – 12.

Westside

Easter Enchanted Fairytale
A special Easter weekend edition of Fairy Tale Theatre returns, as costumed actors invite little ones and their grown-ups to partake in story-telling, sing-a-longs, crafts, face-painting, theater games, refreshments, and re-enactments of fairytales, myths, and legends. Sat & Sun, Mar 30 & 31. 1:00 pm. Santa Monica. $15 per child, adults free. Ages 4-10. 
Malibu Hoppening
Hoppenings are rare. So come enjoy the once-a-year free egg hunt with Easter Bunny, bounce house, photos with the Easter Bunny, spring crafts and cartoon art, and hands on fun. Sat., Mar 30. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Malibu. Free. All ages.
Bugs Bunny Cartoons
It’s wabbit season! Celebrate spring with a thoroughly jolly, rabbit-filled family matinee of classic cartoon Warner Bros. shorts starring the one, the only… Bugs Bunny! There’s also an egg hunt in the movie theater before the show. Sun., Mar 31. 3:30 pm. Santa Monica. $11. Ages 3+.

West Valley

Easter at the Pierce Farm
Gather the family and spend Easter Weekend at the Pierce College Farm taking part in a colorful array of activities that are sure to delight the entire family. Activities include scavenger hunts, Easter crafts, egg painting, animal farm and pony rides. Sat. & Sun., Mar 30 & 31. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Thousand Oaks. All ages. 
Calabasas Grape Arbor Park
Hop to the hills for festivities at this lovely park. Four age-divided egg hunts will bestow baskets full of candy and prizes. There will also be crafts, games, a petting zoo, and for an additional fee, pictures with the Easter Bunny and refreshments. Sat., Mar 30. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Calabasas. Free. All ages.
Bunny Hop
Work off that Easter candy, family! This ranger-led activity consists of a physical fitness obstacle course with prizes awarded at the end. Bring a picnic and your bunny ears and get ready to hop and move. Sun., Mar 31. 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Calabasas. Free. All ages.

Beaches

Huntington Beach Easter Hunt
Thousands of locals and tourists alike attend this beloved annual egg hunt held on the grassy lawns of HB’s Central Park. The festivities kick off early, so bring baskets for the kids to fill with candy and a few extra bucks for the yummy pancake breakfast. You can expect plenty of games, entertainment, and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Sat., Mar 30. 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Huntington Beach. Free. All ages. 
Breakfast with the Bunny
Come for an Easter breakfast (consisting of silver dollar pancakes, sausage, bacon, juice, milk, coffee, tea and fruit), a special holiday puppet show from Jim Gamble Productions, cookie decorating, an egg hunt, a snapshot with the Bunny, music by DJ Ozzie and more. Don’t forget your camera! Sat., Mar 30. 9:00 am. Torrance. $20. All ages. 

Worth the Drive

Easter Eggstravaganza at Irvine Park Railroad
Enjoy plenty of age divided egg hunts each day, so every kiddo gets plenty of eggs filled with candy, stickers, and free train tickets. Leave time for the abundance of additional family activities: Easter-cookie decorating, hay rides, train ride, paddleboat and bike rentals, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Sat., Mar 30. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Orange. $5 per ticket. Ages 2-12.
Underwood Family Farms
It’s a perfect time for a springtime frolic at this bucolic farmstead. There will be an egg hunt, colorful egg dying, tractor-drawn wagon rides, and visits with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera). Underwood also provides free wagons to tote your little ones through the fields of pick-your-own produce. The rows of ruby-red strawberries are sweeter (and healthier) than Peeps! Fri – Sun., Mar 29 – 31. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Moorpark. $6. All ages.
Celebrate Easter at Pretend City
It’s a sensational Easter party filled with sweet treats, story time, Easter games, a bunny hop, beautiful bright Easter hats, and a few egg-travagant surprises. There’s even a special long-eared guest—could it be the Easter bunny? Sat., Mar 30. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Orange. $12.50. Ages 1-10.