Los Angeles Easter Egg Hunt / Events, 2011

Bunny's Spring Fling at the LA Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Kids can make bunny ears, pet bunnies and have their photo taken (for a fee) with Big Bunny and other cartoon characters at this three-day event at the LA Zoo. There will be crafts, face painting, music and more.
When: Easter Weekend, Fri-Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Where: the LA Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA, in Griffith Park, off the I-5 and 134 

Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street

The Merchants of Olvera Street and a cow decorated with flowers lead a procession of gaily decorated animals past a priest delivering the blessing. The procession with Cardinal Roger Mahoney begins at 2 pm. Animals and their owners assemble on the north side of the Plaza.
When: Saturday before Easter, noon to 5 pm
Where: El Pueblo Historic Park at Olvera Street
Cost: Free
Parking: For a fee in area lots
Info: www.elpueblo.lacity.org, (213) 625-7074, (213) 485-8372

Easter Festival at the Orange County Marketplace

A treasure hunt, a puppet show, free face painting and free photos at this annual event.
When: Saturday before Easter, 10 am-2:30 pm
Where: Orange County Market Place, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost: Free
Info: www.ocmarketplace.com, (949) 723-6616

Beatrix Potter In The Garden: An Easter Celebration at The LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Beatrix Potter themed activities for children of all ages include crafts, games, stories and photo opportunities. Easter baskets are provided for every paid child; no outside baskets will be allowed.
When: Saturday of the weekend before Easter, 10 am - 2 pm, Arboretum hours 9 am - 5 pm
Where: LA County Arboretum, 310 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
Cost: General admission, plus fee per child to participate in Easter event.
Info: www.arboretum.org, (626) 821-5897

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Descanso Gardens

A buffet brunch in the Rose Pavilion with Easter baskets provided children under 12 to participate in the 

Easter Egg Hunt. 

When: Saturday and Easter Sunday, 3 seatings 9 am - 1:30 pm, Garden hours 9 am - 5 pm
Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive , La Canada CA , 91011
Cost: $50 adults, $18 children 4-12, free under 4, discount for members. Reservations required.
Info: www.descansogardens.org, (818) 949-4200

St. Sophia Greek Easter Picnic

The Greek Easter celebration is a family event with Greek food, drinks and desserts, live Greek Music and dancing and activities for the kids.
When: April 24, 2011 - 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Where: Brookside Park, next to the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
Cost: $10, Children 6-12 $3, Free for kids under 6
Info: www.stsophia.org , (323) 737-2424

Giant Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, Apr 23 10:30a
Where: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Winnetka
A Giant Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 8520 Winnetka Ave. in Winnetka on Saturday, April 23rd beginning at 10:30am.

Easter Feast at Cafe Sierra 

When Sunday, Apr 24 10:00a
Where: Cafe Sierra, North Hollywood
Join us for our Easter Feast and enjoy... Shrimp, Crab Legs, Oysters, Crawfish, and Mussels on Ice Carving Prime Rib of Beef, Turkey, Ham.

L.A. Easter Egg Hunt 

Where. Descanso Easter Brunch by Patina 

When: Saturday, Apr 23 10:00a
Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge
Enjoy this Descanso spring tradition: A delicious brunch prepared by the chefs at Patina Group. Little brunchers are invited to participate in an Easter egg hunt (open only to children with reservations)

Healthy Kids Day 

When: Saturday, Apr 16 9:00a
Gardena-Carson YMCA, Gardena
Where: On Saturday, April 16, the Gardena-Carson YMCA is holding YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day™ – the nation’s largest health day for families.

THE HOP- Easter EGGstravaganza at the Crystal Cathedral

SWhen: aturday, Apr 16 10:00a
Where: Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove
Join us for a morning of free food, egg hunts, prizes, games and a live DJ! Fun will be had by all at this event for all ages!