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3/28/19 - By Toby B

I hope you've planted your eggs, because Holy Peeps! It's Easter this weekend! Or maybe it's just... April Fools! Or maybe, to extend this prank, it's Not Even April yet—but in the ultimate unexpected double switcheroo plot twist, Easter is starting, at least as far as the plethora of spring/ egg/ bunny activities that come our way this time of year.

Starting now, you can ride the rails, work the fields, ride the rides, and most importantly meet the bunnies—all in the name of vernal appreciation.  

For other fun, be sure to check our calendar for some berry fine opportunities. You can round the bases with the boys of spring or find your Irish side with the mujeres mariachi, Wonder of wonders, you can see an elephant fly, explore the space between heaven and earth, and perhaps the greatest wonder of all: you can see your world.... unplugged.

For the record, Easter is April 21. You've got time. Ish.

Keep reading for our springiest picks for this weekend.....

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Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms
Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms

ALL WEEKEND

Easter Eggstravaganza (Irvine Park Railroad)

Orange
The bunny trail leads to Irvine Park Railroad where kids can meet the Easter Bunny and have pictures taken with him, participate in egg hunts, ride the train, and enjoy other ticketed activities. READ MORE

Easter on the Farm

Dumbo (PG)

Hollywood
I've seen about everything when I've seen a live-action elephant fly into the El Capitan. READ MORE

Bubblefest

Santa Ana
Things are popping at Discovery Cube OC as crowd-favorite Bubblefest returns for another Spring Break. A highlight is the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show, starring renowned bubble artist Melody Yang. This fun and exciting stage show combines music, lasers, and bubble artistry. 2024's production debuts an all-new bubble technology that fills the theater with even more bubbles than ever before. READ MORE

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

Buena Park
If you want to celebrate the boysenberry, Knott's is the berry best place. This year's Festival coincides with the grand unveiling of the new Knott’s Hotel. READ MORE

Cirque du Soleil's Corteo

Inglewood
The latest production from Cirque du Soleil plunges the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy, and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. READ MORE

Kiddee Matinees

Hollywood
On Saturdays and Sundays, families can catch a matinee screening of a kid-friendly movie at the New Beverly Cinema.   READ MORE

Urban Ocean Festival

Long Beach
The Aquarium of the Pacific invites families to explore and celebrate Southern California’s coast during its annual Urban Ocean Festival. READ MORE

James and the Giant Peach (Morgan-Wixson)

Santa Monica
The Morgan-Wixson  presents a family friendly musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. READ MORE

LA Zoo Spring Fling

Griffith Park
The LA Zoo springs into fun with this jubilant celebration of nature’s renewal. Spring Fling includes egg-citing activities, fascinating education stations, pollinator spotlights, live story readings, special animal feedings, and photos with Big Bunny. READ MORE

LA Spring Fair

South El Monte
It's the largest spring festival in Los Angeles County, with 12 acres of amusement rides, games, arts & crafts, and international food, as well as live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays. READ MORE

WonderCon 2024

Anaheim
Wonders never cease! WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center. WonderCon is a celebration of all things pop culture, with a heavy emphasis on fantasy/sci fi movies and television, comic books, video games, and animation. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Mariachi Women’s Festival
Photo courtesy of Mariachi Women’s Festival

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Earth Hour

Third Rock from the Sun
Earth Hour is a worldwide effort in which people around the world simply switch off their lights for one hour in March. READ MORE

CANCELED: Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair

Arcadia
UPDATE:  This event has been canceled. What better place to learn about green living than the Los Angeles County Arboretum? Young people, their families, and educators can discover the latest hands-on activities, ready-to-use lesson ideas, and useful resources that are easily incorporated into everyday life from leading organizations that promote environmental education and awareness.  READ MORE

Easter Bunny Arrival at Montclair Place

Montclair
Montclair Place welcomes the Easter Bunny with a range of springtime activities and entertainment for children and their families. READ MORE

Drag Queen Story Hour

Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock Public Library presents Drag Queen Story Hour with Miss Barbie-Q. READ MORE

Saturday Morning Stories and More

West LA
Erin go bookstore! Luke Robertson visits Children's Book World for a St. Patrick's Day storytime. Every Saturday morning Children's Book World offers free children's entertainment March 2020 schedule:      March 7: Andrew & Polly Mini-Concert (all ages) March 14: St. Patrick’s Day Storytime with Luke Robertson (ages 4 – 7) March 21: Kevin Noble Maillard Storytime & Signing (ages 3 – 7) March 28: Roda Ahmed Launch Party & Signing (ages 4 –... READ MORE

Author Event: Seth Fishman

Manhattan Beach
Barnes & Noble Manhattan Beach welcomes local author Seth Fishman, who reads from his new picture book, POWER UP: Your Incredible, Spectacular, Supercharged Body.  Young readers can learn about energy and the human body.  READ MORE

The Silent Treatment Film Series

Griffith Park
The Autry shows silent films the way they were meant to be seen—on the big screen with live musical accompaniment. February's film was directed by and stars William S. Hart, and is shown with live musical accompaniment by Cliff Retallick.   READ MORE

7th Annual Mariachi Women’s Festival

San Gabriel
The Mission Playhouse and Mariachi Women’s Foundation present the 7th Annual Mariachi Women’s Festival.  This year’s Mariachi Women’s Festival celebrates the love of Mariachi in Japan through a performance by Tokyo’s Mariachi Samuri and Japanese mariachi singer Sawaka Katalyna.   READ MORE

Cesar Chavez Day of Community Service and Celebration

Cypress Park
Mujeres de la Tierra, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), Anahauk, and LA Works team up for the Annual Cesar Chavez Day of Community Service and Celebration. READ MORE

Touch-a-Truck (OCMP)

Costa Mesa
The wheels on the truck go to the Orange County Market Place. READ MORE

Books & Trails-Storytime and Nature Walk

Beverly Hills
Kids can join a Franklin Canyon Docent for a nature-themed storytime followed by a guided nature walk around the lake at Franklin Canyon. READ MORE

The Story Pirates Present: This Show Is Missing!

Santa Monica
 Story Pirates want to celebrate the release of their latest book with a show…but the script has vanished! Help is needed from the children in the audience to get to the bottom of it.  READ MORE
Art Without Walls. Photo courtesy of Hammer Museum
Art Without Walls. Photo courtesy of Hammer Museum

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Torrance Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival

Torrance
The Annual Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival is a free cultural festival. Families are invited to bring a blanket and sit among the blossoming cherry trees to enjoy an eclectic mix of cultural performances.  READ MORE

Journey to Oz (La Mirada)

La Mirada
The yellow brick road leads to Journey to Oz, an interactive adaptation inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original stories. Children in the audience take on key roles, including Munchkins, Winkies, and even Dorothy. If you are in the room, you are in the show! READ MORE

Kids Run the Bases - Dodgers Home Game

Echo Park
Kids 5 - 14 get to run the bases after most daytime Dodger home games on Sundays.  Please note that the game originally schedule for August 20 has been rescheduled to August 19 due to the expected rain. READ MORE

Art Without Walls: Togetherness Café (Hammer)

Westwood
What meals bring your family together? Participants re-create their favorite dish out of clay and other materials, taking inspiration from artist Allen Ruppersberg, then write a recipe for togetherness.  READ MORE

Easter Bunny and Brunch

Fairfax
American Girl fans and their parents can celebrate Easter with brunch at the American Girl store. Kids can meet special guest the Easter Bunny and pose for a photo in the Cafe. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Anaheim Convention Center
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
American Girl Store at the Grove