25,000 Eggs Dropped from Helicopter in Laguna Hills This Weekend

Lake Forest already celebrated the beginning of spring last week with the traditional Bunny Blast, but nearby cities have plenty to keep the family busy this Easter weekend.

LAGUNA HILLS

Late Night Flashlight Egg Hunt
Where/When: LHCC (Soccer Fields), 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills; April 6, 8 to 9 p.m.
Why: Bring a bag or basket and a flashlight to find the eggs hidden in the dark. Hundreds of eggs will be scattered throughout the Laguna Hills Sports Complex. Each participant will be entered into a raffle.
Ages: 7-14 (Two hunts are scheduled. One for participants 7-10 years old and another for ages 11-14.)
Price: Resident $5; non-resident $7

Space is very limited. Call (949) 707-2680 to reserve a spot.

Mr. Bunny & Friends
Where/When: Laguna Hills Community Center; April 7, 10 to 11 a.m.
Why: Springtime egg-citment with crafts, an egg hunt and photos with Mr. Bunny.
Ages: 6 and under
Price: Resident $6; non-resident $8

For more information, call (949) 707-2680.

Community Helicopter Egg Drop
Where/When: Crossline Community Church campus field, 23331 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills; April 7, 10 a.m.
Why: Watch as 25,000 candy/toy filled Easter eggs are dropped from a helicopter. Also visit with special guest "iCarly" star Noah Munck, aka Gibby.
Ages: The event is catered to families with children between the ages of 2-11.
Price: Free

For more information about the Community Egg Drop at Crossline, go to crosslinechurch.com/eggdrop or call (949) 916-0250.

LAKE FOREST

Easter at Saddleback
Where/When: Saddleback Church, 1 Saddleback Pkwy, Lake Forest; April 8, services will be held at 7 a.m. 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Why: Saddleback Church invites families to hear why the story of Easter is relevant to our modern lives. Attendees will "hear great music, a message that applies to your life, and ... have a chance to meet other people who are just like you."
Price: Free

For more information, visit Saddleback.com.

IRVINE

Compass Bible Church Easter at the Bren
Where/When: The Bren Center, located on the campus of University of California, Irvine; April 8, services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Why: Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo welcomes guests to a “wonderful way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with your loved ones."
Price: Free

For more information, visit EasterattheBren.com.