San Diego County parks have set four Easter egg hunts, but are keeping the affairs secular by renaming the featured hopper the “Spring Bunny.”
Events over the next two weeks will feature different activities at each location. Some feature face painting and others pancake breakfasts.
“But the constants at all of them will be a chance to meet the Spring Bunny and lots of eggs – thousands of them!” says the county, whose news release doesn’t use the word Easter.
Last year’s release also avoided any religious references.
“Spring has sprung and all our parks are bursting with color,” says County Parks Director Brian Albright. “Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a fun family outing.”
A county spokeswoman said Spring Bunny is not a new term locally.
Why Spring Bunny?
“Sign of the times,” said Michael Workman, county communications director. “It’s the prudent course of action. Our goal has always been to include all in the communities we serve.”
Egg Hunt Schedule
San Dieguito County Park “San Dieguito Egg Hunt”
Saturday, April 12
10 a.m. – noon
1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar
(858) 755-2386
Come enjoy an egg hunt, games, face painting and meet the Spring Bunny and park staff! Parking is $3. The event is free.
Dos Picos Regional Park “Spring Egg Hunt”
Saturday, April 19
10 a.m. – noon
17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona
(760) 789-2220
Come look for more than 4,000 goodie-filled eggs, hidden in zones arranged by age groups. You can get a picture taken with the Spring Bunny too. Donations of $1 are requested. Parking is $3.
Fallbrook Community Center “Pancake Breakfast & Spring Egg Hunt”
Saturday, April 19
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook
(760) 728-1671
Join the Spring Bunny for a tasty pancake breakfast then let the egg hunts begin! They will be arranged by age groups, and kids can also enjoy games and contests. Breakfast is $4 for adults and $2 for kids under the age of 12.
Spring Valley Community Center “Breakfast with the Bunny & Spring Egg Hunt”
Saturday, April 19
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
8735 Jamacha Boulevard, Spring Valley
(619) 479-1832
Join the Spring Bunny for a pancake breakfast then break out the egg baskets for egg hunts arranged by age groups. Hang around afterward to get a picture taken with the Spring Bunny. Breakfast is $5 for adults and $4 for kids under the age of 12.
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