Palm Springs Fire Foundation's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Delights Families

Thousands of eggs, free pancakes, and the Easter Bunny brought joy to the community event.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:05pm

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The Palm Springs Fire Foundation hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ruth Hardy Park, drawing eager families who filled their baskets with over 2,000 eggs scattered across the grass. The event also featured free pancakes provided by Denny's and appearances by the Easter Bunny for photo opportunities.

Why it matters

The Easter Egg Hunt is a long-standing tradition in Palm Springs that brings the community together, allowing local families to celebrate the holiday and connect with the Fire Foundation, which focuses on supporting families in need throughout the year.

The details

Despite a few kids jumping the line early, the event went smoothly as children separated by age groups raced across the park to collect the hidden eggs. Firefighter-Paramedic Gustavo Loza, who grew up in Palm Springs and serves on the Fire Foundation's Board, described the event as his personal passion project, having fond memories of attending it as a child.

  • The Easter Egg Hunt took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • The event started at 9:00 a.m. with families lining up to participate.

The players

Palm Springs Fire Foundation

A local organization that focuses on supporting families in need and hosting community events like the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Gustavo Loza

A Firefighter-Paramedic who serves on the Palm Springs Fire Foundation's Board and grew up attending the Easter Egg Hunt as a child.

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What they’re saying

“Being born and raised here really is. It's just. It's everything for me. I can just remember coming to these events as I was a kid and growing up, being able to help with these. And I always told myself, 'If I get there, I'm definitely going to do what I can to make these kids, you know, smile and run around crazy like I did at one point.'”

— Gustavo Loza, Firefighter-Paramedic and Palm Springs Fire Foundation Board Member

What’s next

The Palm Springs Fire Foundation is already planning for next year's Easter Egg Hunt, so families should mark their calendars to attend the 2027 event.

The takeaway

The Palm Springs Fire Foundation's annual Easter Egg Hunt is a beloved community tradition that brings families together, allows children to enjoy the holiday, and helps spread awareness of the Foundation's mission to support local families in need.