Santa Clarita's Annual Splash 'N Dash Egg Hunt Draws Big Crowd

Hundreds of children raced to collect eggs floating in the pool at the city's 15th annual Easter event.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:51am

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The city of Santa Clarita hosted its 15th annual Splash 'N Dash Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center. Approximately 900 multicolored eggs were poured down the water slide and into the pool, where children ages 10 and under raced to grab as many as possible to exchange for prizes. The event, presented by Kaiser Permanente, drew a large crowd of families eager to participate in the springtime tradition.

Why it matters

The Splash 'N Dash is a beloved annual event that brings the Santa Clarita community together to celebrate the Easter season. It provides a unique and fun way for children to enjoy an egg hunt, while also encouraging physical activity and family bonding around the pool.

The details

During the 15-minute egg hunt, children divided into age groups raced to collect as many of the 900 eggs that were released down the water slide and into the pool. Participants used baskets, tote bags, and plastic buckets to gather the eggs, which they could then exchange for candy and other prizes. The event was free and open to the public, with Kaiser Permanente providing free reusable bags to the first 200 participants.

  • The 15th annual Splash 'N Dash Easter Egg Hunt took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • The first family arrived at the Aquatics Center at 8:45 a.m. to line up for the event.

The players

Jacob Acosta

Recreation coordinator of the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center.

Carolina Orozco

A grandmother who brought her niece and granddaughter to participate in the event.

Priscilla Duarte

A mother who brought her son Matthew to the Splash 'N Dash for the first time.

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What they’re saying

“Getting to see those kids interact with one another, with their families, and getting to see them taking pictures with the Easter Bunny, is always such a pleasure. It's always a really fulfilling opportunity working for the city to get to see the community come together and really enjoy what we have to offer them.”

— Jacob Acosta, Recreation coordinator of the Aquatics Center

“I love to spend time with them and just make memorable memories with them.”

— Carolina Orozco

“It's great to come out and spend time with family. Sometimes we're so focused in working, going to school, and living day to day that we sometimes forget to enjoy these small moments.”

— Priscilla Duarte

What’s next

The city of Santa Clarita plans to host the Splash 'N Dash Easter Egg Hunt again next year, continuing the 15-year tradition of bringing the community together for a fun and festive springtime event.

The takeaway

The Splash 'N Dash Easter Egg Hunt is a beloved annual tradition in Santa Clarita that encourages families to come together, get active, and celebrate the Easter season in a unique and memorable way. The event's continued popularity demonstrates the community's appreciation for local, family-friendly activities that create lasting memories.