Things to do on 2013 Easter Weekend in and around Santa Ana

Easter weekend is here!  And there is lots to do in and around Santa Ana:

• Bunny Hop at Disneyland. Easter celebrations at the Disneyland Resort through March 31.
• Calvary Life Church Easter Egg Hunt on March 30, at Cabrillo Park, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Join us as we reach out to the community with a fun-filled morning of Easter eggs, live music and a Gospel presentation. Over 40 volunteers are needed to help – contact Matt Doan at 714-550-2378 or mdoan@calvarylife.org to find out more.
• 13th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Celebration and Youth Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 30, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   The event will be held at the Santa Ana College amphitheatre located at 1530 W. 17th Street (at Bristol Street) in Santa Ana.
• Easter Services at Calvary Life Church. Celebration at 8:45 am – Worship Center; Elevation at 10:45 am – Worship Center; Renovación at 10:30 am – Chapel. Located at 1010 N. Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana.
• Easter Services, Breakfast and an Egg Hunt at Santa Ana’s historic First Baptist Church. Traditional Service at 9 am, a Continental Breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am, and our fun Contemporary Service at 11 am
• Easter Bunny at the MainPlace Mall. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos from March 16 – March 30, at Macy’s Court, at the Westfield MainPlace Mall, in Santa Ana. Hours: Monday – Friday: 11am – 8pm, Saturday: 11am – 7pm, Sunday: 12pm – 6pm.
• Easter Vigil Service at Santa Ana’s Episcopal Church of the Messiah.  Set for Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 pm. Located at 614 North Bush Street, in Santa Ana.
• Easter Services at Santa Ana’s First Presbyterian Church. Sunrise Service @ 6:00 a.m. This Spanish service will take place in Rankin Chapel. All early birds are welcome to come start their day! Pancake Breakfast @ 8:30 a.m. Yummy pancakes will be prepared by the men of the church. Any donation amount is appreciated to cover the cost of food. Family Service @ 10:00 a.m. Both of the 10:00 a.m. services will meet together for a combined family service taking place in the Sanctuary. All children and youth will remain in the service with their parents. The nursery will be available for babies. Easter Egg Hunt. Immediately Following Service. Young children are invited to hunt for eggs in the court house lawn. Located at 600 N. Main St.
• Fairhaven to celebrate “Everlasting Grace” at Easter Sunrise Service. Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary in association with Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) of Orange County will host its 19th annual Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 31st.
• Giant Easter Egg Hunt at the Word of Life OC.  Set for March 31, at 9 am and 10:30 am.  Located at 625 N. French St., in Santa Ana.

Restaurant Specials:

Home Town Buffet – Easter Breakfast and Dinner. 1008 EAST 17TH STREET • SANTA ANA, CA 92701 • (714) 541-3020

El Torito Easter Champagne Brunch – located locally at 3520 The City Way E, Orange, CA 92668.

Easter Brunch at Tangata Restaurant

Sunday, Apr 8, 2012 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, in Santa Ana.

Enjoy a set menu at Tangata this Easter. First course includes compressed manchego salad, bacon wrapped Diver scallops, Atalntic smoked salmon or baby torn field greens; entree selections include grilled flat-iron steak, braised Colorado lamb osso bucco, herb-crusted salmon, pan-seared trout, or herb-grilled free range chicken breat. Desserts include strawberry fields or chocolate egg. Reservations required.