Easter traditions return this weekend with the annual egg hunt and services dedicated to Christian religious resurrection beliefs.

Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, the Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) and Riverside County Parks are hosting an Easter egg hunt at the Idyllwild County Park regardless of snow, said ICC President Stephanie Yost. The address is 54000 Riverside County Playground Road.

Photos with the Easter Bunny begin at 10 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., the Easter egg hunt begins with four age groups. “Every Easter egg found will contain a candy or prize, and each age group area will have one special Golden Easter Egg Ticket that will entitle the finder to a special Easter prize box,” said Stephanie Yost.

The free event includes cookies. Participants need to bring their own baskets or containers to collect eggs. See St. Hugh’s below for another Easter egg hunt.

The annual Sunrise Service at Inspiration Point is from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 9. Bring chairs and warm blankets.

Churches sponsoring the event are Calvary Chapel (10 a.m.), Idyllwild Bible Church (9 and 10:45 a.m.) and Idyllwild Community Church (9:30 a.m.) with their regular service times that day listed in parentheses.

In case of inclement weather, the service will be canceled but Easter services will occur at the churches during their regular services.

St. Hugh’s of Lincoln Episcopal Church begins its Easter celebrations with a Holy Thursday Mass and Washing of the Feet at 5 p.m. April 6, and Good Friday Service and Veneration of the Cross at noon Friday, April 7 followed by Stations of the Cross at 1 p.m.. Easter Sunday begins with an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. followed by Mass at 11 a.m.

For church listings, see page B7.