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APRIL 12: A woman prays at the St. Agnes Cathedral on Easter Sunday on April 12, 2020 in Rockville Center, New York. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
By Lynn Hackman
3/30/2021Updated: 12/21/2023

For Christians, Easter is one of the holiest days of the year, a celebration of the resurrection of Christ.

With COVID-19 fears still lingering, however, some might not yet be comfortable with attending Easter services and other celebratory activities in person.

Whether a family prefers to experience Easter services and traditions in person, online or in the comfort of their car, there are numerous options throughout Orange County.

Orange County’s COVID-19 orange tier allows for in-person, socially distanced worship services and outdoor activities such as Easter egg hunts.

Here is a brief roundup of some of the county’s Easter services and children’s activities.

Due to limited capacity for physical distancing, advance registration is required for most events.

Aliso Viejo


Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Outdoor and online services

April 4 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

27231 Aliso Viejo Pkwy, Aliso Viejo

Anaheim


Disneyland’s Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt

Now through April 18

1580 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim

Saddleback Church Anaheim

Outdoor services

April 4 at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

2095 E Katella Ave., Anaheim

Buena Park


Drive-thru scavenger hunt and pancake breakfast

April 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park

Corona del Mar


Community church congregational

In-person and online service

April 4, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

611 Heliotrope Ave., Corona del Mar

Costa Mesa


The Crossing Church’s egg hunt and in-person and online services

Egg hunt runs April 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Online Easter streaming begins April 3 at 5:30 p.m.

On campus Easter services are scheduled on April 4 at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

2115 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa

First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa

In person and online services

April 4, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

420 W 19th St.

Bayside Church

Onsite services

April 4, 10:30a.m.

Vanguard University Student Center

55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

Cypress


City of Cypress drive-thru egg hunt

April 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

5700 Orange Ave., Cypress

Dana Point


City of Dana Point Bunny Hop Trolley

April 3, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Various times and locations

Fountain Valley


Drive-thru Easter Eggstravaganza

April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley

Garden Grove


Eggs-cavation at Atlantic Play Center drive-thru

April 3, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m.

13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove

Irvine


Irvine Railway outdoor egg hunt and train rides

Daily through April 3, Weekdays 10 a.m. 4 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

1 Irvine Park Road, Irvine

Tanaka Farms Easter bunny wagon rides

Weekends through April 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

5380 University Dr., Irvine

Newport Beach


Center for Spiritual Living Newport Mesa

Outdoor service and Sunday brunch

April 4, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

3950 Campus Dr., Newport Beach

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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.

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