Easter at Calico
Come join us for our annual family-fun Easter celebration at Calico Ghost Town with our famous egg hunts, gunfighter shows, games, activities and live entertainment.
2024 Easter Sunday Schedule of Events
Easter Egg Hunts
There are scheduled time slots of eggs hunts, which are broken down by age category for the morning and afternoon.
Morning: Large dirt corral next to Regional Parks’ office (across from Calico House restaurant)
- 10:20 a.m. – ages 1-2
- 10:35 a,m. – ages 3-4
- 10:50 a.m. – ages 5-7
- 11:05 a.m. – ages 8-12
Afternoon: Same location as morning
- 2:30 p.m. – ages 1-2
- 2:45 p.m. – ages 3-4
- 3 p.m. – ages 5-7
- :15 p.m. – ages 8-12
Live Entertainment
Listen to live music while strolling through town. Musical performances include children’s performer Captain Tall Tail, comedy music group High D Boys and Kerosene Annie Band.
- Captain Tall Tail– Main Street Stage
- 11:15 a.m.
- 1:45 p.m.
- 4:15 p.m.
- High D Boys – Mainstreet Stage
- 10 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
- 3:20 p.m.
- Kerosene Annie Band – Calico House Restaurant front porch
- 9 a.m.
- 4 p.m.
Gunfight Shows
Join us in some real ol’ gunfightin’ shows reminiscent from the wild, wild West. The Calico Mountain Volunteer Gunfighters will be staging shows throughout the day.
Gunfight Schedule – Area in front of Lil’s Saloon
- 9:15 a.m.
- 1:15 p.m.
- 3:50 p.m.
Games & Contests
Strike up some competition by entering in one of our games or contests. There is something for the entire family to enjoy.
Games include:
- Egg Toss – At the Livery Stage
- 9.45 a.m.
- Arts & Crafts – Boot & Saddle
- All day
- Jellybean Guessing Jar – Leatherworks shop
- Guess how many in the jar & win a prize
- Jellybean Sort Game – Livery Stage
- 11:15 a.m.
- Egg & Spoon Relay – Livery Stage
- 3:30 p.m.
- Face Painting – Outside Park’s Office
- All day
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Come to the Town Hall to get a free photo with the Easter bunny.
Schedule – Town Hall
- 12 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Start the day at the Calico House Restaurant for a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast includes two large pancakes, eggs and bacon.
Educational
Odessa Red Theater: A classic Victorian Easter Presentation
The Visitor’s Center
- 9:30 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
- 4 p.m.
Blacksmith Demos: see how horseshoes are made.
- All day at the C & H Smelter Blacksmithing barn.
Classroom Sessions: experience what school was like in 1800s (limited to first 20).
Old School House
- 11:15 a.m.
- 12:45 p.m.
Calico Ghost Town Regional Park
36600 Ghost Town Road
Yermo, CA 92398
760.254.1123
- Admission Prices
- Adults (12 & over): $15
- Youth (ages 4-11): $10
- Ages 3 and under: Free admission
- Those who are camping with us, admission is free.
Camping
Visit www.sbcountyparks.com to make a reservation.
Event Contact
Heather Hill, Parks Recreation Coordinator
email: heather.hill@parks.sbcounty.gov
phone: 909.387.2410