Events
Eggs-cavation at Atlantis Play Center
April 4. Event activities include egg hunts, a petting zoo, inflatable obstacle courses, face painting, carnival games, train rides, and crafts. Please note, only children ages 2-10 will participate in the egg hunts. Each age group will have exactly one egg hunt throughout the course of the event so please note the times listed in your receipt. All other activities will be open to all event attendees. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. 13630 Atlantis Way Garden Grove. More Information
Spring Eggstravaganza
April 4. The City of Buena Park will be hosting Spring Eggstravaganza at Boisseranc Park. Bring your basket and camera to enjoy this free event filled with spring fun for everyone. Bring your basket and camera to enjoy a petting zoo, bounce houses, games, crafts, entertainment and photo opportunities. Pancake breakfast starts this Saturday at 8 a.m. Boisseranc Park, 7520 Dale Street, Buena Park. More Information
Annual Easter Hunt and Family Fun Day
April 4. The City of Huntington Beach Community and Library Services Department together with the Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach presents this annual Easter Event. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, a public official dunk tank, live music, public City booths, and food trucks and vendors. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sports Complex, 18002 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach. More Information
Bubblefest at Discovery Cube OC
Until April 12.A milestone year brings Bubblefest back to Discovery Cube Orange County, where families can explore the science and spectacle behind bubbles through hands-on exhibits and live entertainment. The experience includes interactive discoveries on how bubbles float, reflect light, and shift in color, alongside the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show, a high-energy performance that combines bubble artistry with lasers and music. Select dates,, with the Bubble Zone open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and showtimes varying by day. 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. discoverycube.org
Easter Dining Specials
A Farmhouse Easter
April 5. Celebrate Easter Sunday with a beautiful garden brunch at Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens, where guests can enjoy seasonal brunch favorites surrounded by the lush landscape of Roger’s Gardens. The Sunday Brunch menu features dishes such as the Seasonal French Toast, Green Chile Pork and Eggs with grilled vegetables and tortillas, and house-baked breads served with cultured butter. Sunday, served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. 949.640.1415.farmhouserg.com
An Extended Run of The Popular Avant Garde Menu
Dates Vary. Per the team at Darkroom, “The good news is that everyone who has tried our Avant Garde prix fixe meal at Chrysalis has loved it. We’ve heard comments like “the best meal ever, and I’ve never eaten anything like this.” They’ve decided to give 2 last weeks so that everyone who hasn’t had a chance to try it can have the opportunity to do so. Sort of like an extended run of a Broadway show. Tickets are limited Details are here: 3751 South Harbor Boulevard, STE C, Santa Ana. More Information
ILYA
April 5. Helmed by acclaimed chef and restaurateur Charbel Hayek, this stylish destination offers a modern take on Mediterranean cuisine, blending vibrant coastal flavors with refined technique. Guests can enjoy a menu centered around wood-fire cooking, fresh seafood, and house-baked breads, all thoughtfully crafted to highlight the essence of the Mediterranean. Sunday, 4-9 p.m. 1502 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. More Information
Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar
April 5. Treat your family to Easter Brunch at Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar. Located in historic Old Towne Orange, this beloved establishment is offering a Sunday Easter Brunch featuring fresh, awe-inspiring ingredients. They’ve got something for everyone, including brunch-y beverages — Mimosas with fresh orange juice, famous Irish Coffee, and Haven Bloody Marys with housemade Bloody Mary mix. Hours vary. 90 S. Glassell Street, Orange. More Information
Arts + Culture
A Perfect Night of Dance!
April 9-12. Sylvia features the perfect marriage of sumptuous choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton and one of ballet’s most beautiful scores composed by Léo Delibes! With ABT’s roster of international ballet stars and our own Pacific Symphony performing live, don’t miss the romance and grandeur of the soaring mythological tale! 5 performances only, April 9–12 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787. scfta.org
First Thursdays Artwalk
April 2. Come for the first Thursdays Art Walk, featuring classical guitar by Nick Yrizarry. Held on the first Thursday of every month, this cultural event celebrates the diverse cultural art scene of Laguna Beach and is free to the public. First Thursdays Art Walk is funded by member galleries, local art institutions, lodging establishments, and the City of Laguna Beach. Thursday, 5-9 p.m. 307 Cliff Dr., Laguna Beach. More Information
California Watercolor Exhibition Opening Day
April 4. California Watercolor: A Changing Scene, 1930–1980 explores the dynamic evolution of watercolor painting as California transformed throughout the 20th century. As the state urbanized and artistic perspectives shifted, a new generation of painters embraced watercolor for its immediacy, portability, and ability to capture the vivid light and rapidly changing environments around them. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana. More Information
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