Although many free community Easter egg hunts have been postponed until next year to curtail the spread of COVID-19, some are still happening virtually, as a drive-thru, outdoors or with the Easter Bunny in a “bubble.”
ENCINITAS
Eggcinitas Eggstravaganza — Participating Encinitas business owners will give out thousands of eco-friendly eggs provided by the city of Encinitas from April 2-4, during business hours, while supplies last. Ten “golden eggs” will be filled with a special prize. No purchase is required to participate. This replaces the city’s annual Egg Hunt, which was canceled this year because of COVID-19 safety concerns. To see participating businesses, visit EncinitasCA.gov/Eggstravaganza.
ESCONDIDO
Hoppin’ Through The Bunny Trail Easter Carnival — 10 a.m. to noon April 3 at Crossing Church, 1001 W. Country Club Lane. Carnival games, inflatable slides and an obstacle course along with trail for Easter egg collecting and photos with the Easter Bunny. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed, such as masks and physical distancing and folks remain in their family groups. Register for either the 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. session and fill out the waiver online. Free. Visit eventbrite.com/e/hoppin-through-the-bunny-trail-tickets-145623613147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
OCEANSIDE
Hop n’ Go Bunny Bundles — Say hi from afar to the Easter Bunny and pick up a “Bunny Bundle” filled with Easter eggs, toys and spring activities from noon to 3 p.m. April 3 for children up to age 12. Choose a time to schedule your drive-thru pickup at Melba Bishop Recreation Center, 5306 N. River Road. Participants are encouraged to decorate their cars. Free; limited space. For questions, email [email protected]. Make sure to register all children who will be picking up a basket at https://bit.ly/3rmWMrc.
RANCHO SANTA FE
Eggstravaganza — An online Easter Eggstravaganza interactive storytime aimed at kids ages 2-10 is set for 9 a.m. April 3 led by Village Church Senior Pastor, the Rev. Jack Baca. Kids are asked to gather items at home to help them walk through the story of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. For information about getting an Easter goodie bag that contains items for the storytime, visit villagechurch.org/visit/special-events/categories/kids-village or email [email protected].
VISTA
Boomers Easter Eggstravaganza — noon to 8 p.m. March 27-28 and April 3-4 at Boomers Vista, 1525 W. Vista Way. Photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts, prizes and a QR Code Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Free. Visit https://www.boomersvista.com
“Easter Bunny in a Bubble” — The Easter Bunny has a new “Bubble” that will allow him to social distance and give everyone a chance to take photos with him from 2:30 to 5 p.m. April 3 at Peppertree Frosty, 270 S. Santa Fe Ave. Highlights include candy-filled Easter eggs for kids. Folks can drive by to wave and honk. Call (760) 726-0732.
To add a North County Easter egg hunt, email [email protected].
