Hop on Over to These Egg-Cellent High Desert Easter Celebrations

Easter is hopping its way to the First District, and with it comes a season of renewal, joy, and of course, everyone’s favorite – Easter egg hunts! As your County Supervisor, I want to encourage all our residents, young and old, to get out there and participate in the many egg-cellent events happening across the High Desert.

These egg hunts are more than just a chance to score some candy-filled prizes. They’re a chance to connect with our communities, celebrate the beauty of spring, and create lasting memories for our families.

Egg-straordinary Fun for All Ages

The High Desert boasts a vibrant network of community centers, parks, and organizations that host fantastic Easter egg hunts. Whether you live in Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, or Wrightwood there’s an egg-citing event waiting for you.

Building Community Spirit

Egg hunts are a fantastic way to foster a sense of community spirit. You’ll see families coming together, children making new friends, and neighbors catching up while cheering on their little ones. It’s a heart-warming reminder of the strong bonds that tie us together.

Supporting Local Businesses

Many Easter egg hunts are hosted by local businesses and organizations. Participating in these events shows your support for them and helps keep our local economy thriving.

Hopping into Spring with Gratitude

As we celebrate Easter, let’s remember the spirit of this holiday: hope, renewal, and the joy of new beginnings. Let’s take this opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the High Desert in spring, the resilience of our communities, and the blessings we share. So, dust off your Easter baskets, gather your family and friends, and get ready for some egg-cellent fun!

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and blessed Easter!

Easter Events & Egg Hunts

Apple Valley

• The Town of Apple Valley’s annual Sharon Frazier Easter Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 30. The free event, held in partnership with the Apple Valley Optimist Club, will be held at the James Woody Community Center Park. Kids can enjoy egg hunts, games, entertainment, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
• Lone Wolf Colony’s 4th Annual Easter Celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Enjoy games, prizes, food, music, vendors, bounce houses, visits with the Easter Bunny and an Egg Hunt!  All proceeds go to local high school scholarship funds. The colony is located at 23200 Bear Valley Rd. in Apple Valley. For more information, please call (760) 247-7878.

Helendale/Silver Lakes

• The annual Silver Lakes Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Parmelee Fields in Helendale. Photos with the Easter Bunny begin at 9 a.m. The bunny will stop taking pictures at 10:50 a.m. so children can enjoy the egg hunt (children must bring their own baskets). There will also be a life-size Candy Land Game. There will be three winning eggs with “golden tickets” in each age group. Golden ticket finders will receive a special Easter basket. Register here. For more information, please call 760-952-3107 or email slarecreationdept@gmail.com.

Phelan

• The Phelan Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 30 at the Serrano High School football field. Kids should bring their own baskets to enjoy games, prizes and much more. The hunt begins at 10 a.m. A raffle will be held following the hunt.

Victorville

• City of Victorville’s Spring Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30 at Hook Park. The event will include vendors, a Kids Zone, food stands and prizes. Age-divided egg hunts are $5 each. Pre-registration for the egg hunts is required. For more information, go to VictorvilleCA.gov/Recreation or call (760) 245-5551.

Wrightwood

• The Timberline Lion’s Club of Wrightwood is hosting an Easter Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31 in the Community Building. Tickets are $30 for a family of four; $10 a person, or $7 for children. There will be opportunity baskets, bare root roses for spring, and a Golden Egg that contains a family surprise. For more information, please call (909) 708-7703 or email jillcarltonpayne@gmail.com

Yermo

Calico Ghost Town’s annual Easter celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 31. Enjoy fun games, live performances, egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and lots of old-fashioned fun. Calico Ghost Town is located at 36600 Ghost Town Road in Yermo. View the event schedule at parks.sbcounty.gov.