Easter Events; Lilac Festival; World Of Orchids: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 4.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

"Art+Light" Neon Art Exhibit: Loiter Galleries, Long Beach

Easter at RavensView Ranch: RavensView Ranch, Los Angeles

Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt: Long Beach Towne Center, Long Beach

Easter Story Walk: Riviera United Methodist Church, Redondo Beach

Easterween: Halloween Depot, South Gate

Egg-Stravaganza Egg Hunt: Glendora

Free Sing-a-long Sessions for Senior: Virtual via Music Mends Minds

Los Angeles Stations of the Cross: Multi-Site Guided Pilgrimage: Locations in Claremont and Upland

Milo & Olive's Easter Market: Milo & Olive, Santa Monica

NFT Art: "Fresh Mint": Virtual via bG Gallery

Photos with the Easter Bunny at the Mart: Brentwood Country Mart, Santa Monica

Reopening Weekend: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Santa Barbara

SFC Drive-In: "Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens": at King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

Sound/Stage: Easter Sunrise at the Hollywood Bowl: Virtual via Los Angeles Philharmonic Association

Two New Solo Shows: Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles

Underneath the Freeways of Los Angeles: Virtual via Echo Theater Company

ORANGE COUNTY:

Bora Yoon "Live from Home": Virtual via Chapman University's College of Performing Arts

Bunny Hop Trolley: Dana Point

Bunny Photo Time: The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo

Downtown Disney's Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt: Downtown Disney District/Resort, Anaheim

Drive-In at Mess Hall M: "The Road Warrior" and "Escape from New York": Mess Hall at FLIGHT, Tustin

Drive-Thru Easter Eggstravaganza: Sports Park, Fountain Valley

Drive-Thru Easter Event: Sports Complex at Huntington Central Park, Huntington Beach

Easter Egg-citement: Outlets at San Clemente, San Clemente

Easter Egg-citement: SOCO & The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

Easter Eggstravaganza: Irvine Park Railroad, Orange

Egg-cellent Easter Adventure: Drive-Thru Egg Hunt: Community Center, Stanton

Experience Spring in the Garden: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Foodie Guide to Easter at Disney Parks: Downtown Disney District/Resort, Disneyland Drive, Anaheim

Girl Scout Launch Party: Virtual via Girl Scouts of Orange County

Good Friday Stations of the Cross Walk-Through: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Tustin

Hoppy Easter: Tustin Sports Park, Tustin

Kids Class: Grow Your Own Tomatoes: Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar

Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

MemorialCare Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach Spring Carnival Drive-Thru: Pine Street between Florista Street and Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos

Drive-In at Mess Hall M: "Shoplifters of the World": Mess Hall at FLIGHT, Tustin

Springtacular Drive-Thru: Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente

Zoomars at River Street Ranch: Zoomars, San Juan Capistrano

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Banning Market Night: Banning Chamber of Commerce, Banning

Drive-In Movie at the Park: "Hop": Noble Creek Regional Park, Beaumont

Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt: Riverside Plaza, Riverside

Easter Egg Hunt: Monty's Montessori Academy Calimesa Boulevard, Calimesa

Easter Fun at Boomers: Boomers, Cathedral City

Easter Ham Giveaway: Roosevelt Williams Park, Banning

Fair Foodie Fest: Toyota Arena, Ontario

Interpretative Guided Hike: Chuckwalla Trail: Rancho Mirage City Hall, Rancho Mirage

Live Easter Drive-Thru Family Event: Centro Cristiano Sinai, Moreno Valley

Spring Jamboree and Easter Egg Hunt: Vail HQ, Temecula

Spring On The Love Charity Festival: Coachella Valley Horse Rescue, Indio

Springfest: Castle Park, Riverside

"The Easter Experience" Drive-Thru Family Event: First Presbyterian Church of Upland, Upland

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Easter Brunch: Covewood, San Diego

Easter Brunch Cruise: Flagship Cruises & Events, San Diego

Easter Bunny and Hop and Go Bunny Bundles: Melba Bishop Recreation Center, Oceanside

Easter Community Meal: San Diego Rescue Mission, San Diego

Easter Scavenger Hunt: Grossmont Center, La Mesa

Eggcinitas Eggstravaganza: Participating businesses in Cardiff, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Encinitas

Fireside at the Lake: Lake Jennings, Lakeside

Flower Fields: Flower Fields, Carlsbad

Hoppin' Through The Bunny Trail: Crossing Church, Escondido

Hops on the Harbor: San Diego

Lilac Festival: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel

Maker's Market: St. Michael's by-the Sea Episcopal Church, Carlsbad

Ox Barbecue Series: The Wise Ox Butcher & Eatery, San Diego

Pony Rides Return: Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

Quarantine Confessions: A Comedy Show: Virtual

Spring into Julep: JULEP Venue, San Diego

"Working, A Musical": Virtual via MiraCosta College, Oceanside

World Of Orchids: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Spring Fest; Underwater Egg Hunt; Easter Events: NorCal Weekend

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