Fun Easter Activities in Orange County This Season
Bring the family for a scrumptious pancake breakfast followed by loads of activities for children, including a petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, train rides, games, and much more.
Henry Boisseranc Park at 7520 Dale St., Buena Park. April 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information, visit www.buenapark.com
Enjoy a buffet including carvings stations, a raw bar, desserts, and more. Children can also participate in two egg hunts, arts and crafts, and other kid-friendly activities.
Montage Laguna Beach at 30801 South Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. April 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $65 and up.
Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride around the colorful, Irvine-based farm surrounded with lush crops ready to be plucked, friendly animals, a delicious barbecue lunch with dessert, and much more. For the kids, the farm is hosting an Easter egg hunt, plenty of arts and crafts, and meet and greet with photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.
5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine. April 9, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets $49 to $79.
This “hippity hoppity good time” consists of searching high and low throughout the Disneyland resort for characters painted on eggs.
To play participants, pick up a game board and stickers for $10 at Acorns Gifts and Goods located in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. From there, search for hidden Disney-themed “eggs” placing corresponding stickers on your game board.
Once finished participants return their game board—even if it is incomplete—to Disney’s Pin Traders at Downtown Disney to receive a keepsake—one of six collectible eggs.
Downtown Disney at 1580 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. March 13 to April 9, All Day. Tickets $10.
Go back in time to visit one of the state’s oldest Spanish missions, where priests and monks gathered with Natives to spread their faith. This outdoor tour will take participants on an expedition through the mission’s gardens, statues, and much more.
26801 Old Mission Rd., San Juan Capistrano. Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $20 and up.
Hop on over with family and friends to enjoy a day of Easter festivities at Irvine Park, where children can have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny, hunt eggs, go on hay rides, participate in Easter egg paint parties, and much more. All ages are welcome.
1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange. Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entry. Activity tickets from $15 to $90. For more information, visit www.irvineparkrailroad.com
Running daily through April 16, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual food and wine celebration featuring scrumptious fare with a boysenberry twist including savory plates and desserts, wines, and craft beers.
Festivities also include local crafters, live music, musical stage shows, and fun activities for all ages.
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Times and prices vary. For more information, visit https://www.knotts.com
