Come Sunday, many families will be gathering to enjoy a meal and each other’s company for Easter.
For families with children hoping to get another day of celebrating, or needing help putting together an egg hunt for their kids, these Saturday events in Long Beach and Signal Hill offer free egg hunts, Easter Bunny photo opps, games and more.
Egg Hunt in the Heights: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Kids are invited to hunt for more than 4,000 hidden eggs around the Red Car Greenbelt during this egg hunt. Families can also take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Children should arrive before 9 a.m. to participate, as the event is first-come, first-served. There will be a separate area for babies. Free.
The Great Egg-Scape: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Local business Paniq Room Long Beach is inviting children 8 and younger to look for hidden eggs all throughout their downtown building (327 Pine Ave.). These eggs contain all types of prizes, with an additional chance to win bonus prizes and there are no limits to how many eggs you can find. Space is limited, so visitors must register ahead by calling 562-644-6583.
2nd District Easter Egg Hunt: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children can bring their own baskets to hunt for eggs at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave.) and meet the Easter Bunny. Free.
Spring Fest: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Signal Hill’s Park, Recreation & Library Services is hosting this community celebration at Signal Hill Park (2175 Cherry Ave.), with an egg hunt, pictures with the Spring Fest Bunny, and other games and activities. Children participating in the egg hunt should bring their own baskets, and be lined up by 12:30 p.m. Photos with the bunny will also end at 12:30 p.m. Those participating in activities will require a $5 wristband.
Eggstravaganza: Noon to 2 p.m. The St. Anthony Neighborhood Association is hosting this Easter celebration at Gumbiner Park (880 E. Seventh St.), featuring free Easter baskets for the first 100 kids, an Easter Bunny, egg hunts for those 13 years and under, a bounce house, face painting, hands-on art, mural painting and pet adoptions. Free.
Residents should note that several major retailers in California are opting to close Sunday for the first time in years, including Target, TJ Maxx, Sam’s Club, Costco and more.
