This weekend is all about egg hunts, Sunday brunches, and Easter bunny sightings.
Plus, don’t miss a milestone celebration in south County…Watsonville’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary!
Happy Easter!
See our picks for the top events each day this weekend:
Friday
WATSONVILLE CELEBRATING 150 YEARS
When: 3/30 at 5:30 pm
Where: Watsonville City Plaza
Happy birthday, Watsonville! The city turns 150 this Friday and everyone is invited to the party at the historical city plaza. There will be live music, cake and special activities for the whole community to enjoy. Look for more celebrations to come throughout the year including a Wine, Beer, and Art Walk, a community concert, and a time capsule event.
Also on Friday
- Minnesota @ The Catalyst
- Alice DiMicele & Force of Nature @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Live Blues @ Aptos St. BBQ
- Bay Station @ New Bohemia Brewing Co
- LIVE MUSIC BY STELLAMARIE AND THE TELEGRAPH WIRES @ Abbott Square Market
- JOINT CHIEFS W/ ALEX LUCERO & LIVE AGAIN @ Flynn’s Cabaret
- Sasha’s Money @ Crow’s Nest
- TANYA STEPHENS + Santa Cruz Reggae All Stars & DJ Spleece @ Moe’s Alley
- Looped Out: A Producer Showcase @ The Crepe Place
- LIL PETE / LIL YASE @ The Catalyst
- Ten O’Clock Lunch Band (Rock, R&B Soul, Blues) @ Severino’s
- Green Dog Band @ Michael’s On Main
- The Unauthorized Rolling Stones @ Michael’s On Main
- Makaha Son Jerome Koko and Daniel Ho @ Pono Hawaiian Grill
- Led Zepplin Listening Party @ Streetlight Records
- Jewel Theatre Presents: COMING OF AGE @ The Colligan Theater
- MCT Presents: “Julius Caesa”r By William Shakespeare @ Mountain Community Theater
- SCREEN PRINTING @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
- Watsonville Farmers Market @ Downtown Watsonville Plaza
- Salsa Night @ Palomar Ballroom
- Guided Elephant Seal Walks @ Año Nuevo State Park
- Look and Listen: A Guided Bird Walk @ Natural Bridges State Beach
- Mission Strategy Game @ Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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Easter on the Farm
When: Saturday, March 31 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Agricultural History Project Center and Museum
Cost: Free
Celebrate the beginning of spring on the farm! Age-based egg hunts will be held every hour starting at 11:15 am and that is just the beginning. Enjoy hat and basket making, hayrides, a puppet show in the new puppet theater, tractor driving, mural painting, and more!
Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 31 at 11:00 am
Where: Capitola Beach – on the sand, in front of the Venetian Hotel
Cost: Free
Kids 12 and under are invited to join in the hunt for candy-filled eggs on the sand in front of the Venetian Hotel. Parents are asked to make sure their children adhere to the 3 egg per child limit. The Easter Bunny will also be in attendance so don’t forget your camera.
Roaring Camp’s Eggstraordinar Easter Egg Hunt
When: March 31 – April 1 at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm
Where: Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton, Ca
Cost: $29 for adults, $23 for children
Take the Eggspress steam train through the redwoods up to the top of Bear Mountain. Once at the top of Bear Mountain the kids will enjoy searching for chocolate eggs at the Eggstraordinary Easter egg hunt. Kids should bring their own Easter egg baskets.
Kennolyn Camp’s 12th Annual Easter Event
When: Saturday, March 31 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Kennolyn Camps
Cost: Free but RSVP
Hundreds of families will descend on Kennolyn Camps’ property to take part in one of the area’s largest hunts. Families can choose from two hunts at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. After your kids have found all the eggs they can carry, stick around for a complementary tour of the campgrounds. RSVP for your free ticket and a chance to win a week of summer day camp.
Boulder Creek Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 31 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Redwood Elementary School
Cost: Free
Bring your little egg hunters for an age-based hunt as well as a field hunt free for all. Enjoy food, games, crafts, a jump house, petting zoo, and bunny photo opps!
Also on Saturday
- Durand Jones & The Indications @ The Catalyst
- Brendan “Lai-Wing” Leung Memorial Tribute Party @ Poet & Patriot Irish Pub
- Trappist One @ Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn
- LIVE MUSIC BY THE LEFTOVERS @ Abbott Square Market
- AJA VU / STEALIN’ CHICAGO @ Flynn’s Cabaret
- The House Rockers @ Crow’s Nest
- LA MISA NEGRA + DJ Rabeat @ Moe’s Alley
- Painted Mandolin – “Under the Full Moon” @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Peer Pressure @ The Crepe Place
- Joint Chiefs (funk, acid jazz and classic R&B) @ Severino’s
- Patio Acoustic’s with Bret Fowler @ Severino’s
- Cosmic Pinball @ Michael’s On Main
- Dan Beck Band @ Lulu Carpenters
- Live Blues @ Aptos St. BBQ
- Jaap Blonk + Nina Dante @ Wind River
- Sycamore Grove Clean-up @ Sycamore Grove
- Aptos Farmers Market @ Cabrillo College
- Santa Cruz Seed Exchange @ 2259 7th Ave, Santa Cruz
- CAFÉ CHARLA: EDUCACIÓN Y MIGRACIÓN @ Abbott Square Market
- Exploring the San Lorenzo River @ San Lorenzo River
- Jewel Theatre Presents: COMING OF AGE @ The Colligan Theater
- SANTA CRUZ ZINE FEST 2018! @ The MAH
- WHAT’S THAT BIRD? @ Big Basin Redwood State Park
- Guided Elephant Seal Walks @ Año Nuevo State Park
- Outlook from Mt. McAbee @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Living History Demonstrations and Ranch Tour @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Guided Redwood Grove Walk @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Snakes Alive! @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Living History Demonstration – What They Wore @ Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
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Chaminade Easter Sunday Brunch
When: Sunday, April 1 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Cost: $64.95 Adults, $18.95 Children 6-12, Under 6 dine free
Chaminade’s Easter Sunday Brunch Menu will include a variety of signature brunch and buffet specials, along with a children’s menu just for your little ones. Choose from special entrees or visit the omelet, seafood or carving stations.
The fun doesn’t end at brunch. Guests will enjoy special Easter activities, including Easter egg hunts and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Easter Sunday Tea Time
When: Sunday, April 1 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Buttercup Cakes
If Easter brunch isn’t your thing, a spot of tea at the delightful Buttercup Cakes might be what you’re looking for. Enjoy afternoon tea service complete with petite sandwiches and plated desserts.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
When: Sunday, April 1 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Westside Film and Cultural Center/Westside Video – 111 Errett Circle
Come check out Westside Video’s new location (at the circle church) and take part in an egg hunt with a twist! All ages are welcome to participate in both a physical egg hunt as well as a contest to find hidden Easter eggs in movies. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s events.
Also on Sunday
- Live Comedy @ Crow’s Nest
- The Box @ The Blue Lagoon
- Grateful Sunday Concert Series @ Michael’s On Main
- Watsonville Nature Walks @ City of Watsonville – Nature Center
- Miggy Mike’s Milagro Makin’ Station @ Serpent’s Kiss Magick Shop & Botanica
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Living History Demonstrations and Ranch Tour @ Wilder Ranch State Park
Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Watsonville Earth Day – Day of the Child
What: Earth Day – Day of the Child
Where: Watsonville City Plaza
When: April 22 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: Free Admission
Come out and celebrate youth and the environment! There will be 50 organizations and community services joining together at the event, each with booths offering fun activities for kids and information about local resources. There will also be a number of local children and teen musical and dance acts to enjoy on the main stage, affordable food options, raffle prizes, and bounce houses!
Ocean Dream Fair
What: Ocean Dream Fair
Where: Dream Inn
When: April 28 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Cost: Free Admission
Ocean-loving dreamers, this one’s for you: A day of artisans, local food and drink favorites, and family fun! The Ocean Dream Fair will strive to be a zero waste event and features a community beach cleanup at Cowells’s from 12-2pm.
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