The Easter Bunny will make several cameo appearances this season to spread Easter cheer throughout Antioch, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Oakley. Mark your calendar for Easter events near you:

NOW THROUGH APRIL 7

Easter Bunny Visits

The Easter Bunny holds court at Somersville Towne Center, 2556 Somersville Road in Antioch, greeting children and their families to wish them a hoppy Easter. For more information and visitation times, call 925-754-5230.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

Good Friday Services

Good Friday services are held at St. Ignatius Church of Antioch, 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., at noon and at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch, at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

Easter Egg Hunt

The Discovery Bay Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Discovery Bay Lions Club, takes place at Cornell Park, 505 Discovery Bay Blvd., at 9:30 a.m. The event includes a visit from the Easter Bunny, activities and games, and an Easter bonnet contest. For more information, call 925-516-7234.

Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration

The Antioch Salvation Army hosts an Easter celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Antioch Corps office, 620 E. Tregallas Road. The festivities include games, candy and an egg hunt. Participants are asked bring in a donation of five cans of food for admission. For more information, call 925-778-0808, ext. 14.

Easter Egg Decorating

Little Miss Everything, 220 Oak St. in Brentwood, hosts an Easter Egg Decorating Party from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Each child gets six eggs to dye and decorate. Admission is $25 per child; $20 for Little Miss Everything VIP members. This is a pre-pay event, and registration is required. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 925-513-4700.

Easter Bunny Express

The Easter Bunny visits the Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road, from noon to 3 p.m. The event features a train ride through the lifestyle center, a petting zoo and other fun activities. Bring your camera to capture all the fun. For more information, call 925-516-8500.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

Easter Services

Hillside Church, 108 Hillside Road in Antioch, hosts Easter celebration services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery and toddler care are available for both services. A special children’s program is held during the 10:30 service. An Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.hillsidecares.org.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch, holds Easter services at 8 a.m. Easter breakfast is served at 9:15, and an egg hunt starts at 11. For more information, call 925-757- 3070 or visit www.stjohnsantioch.org.