The little ones’ favorite hunting season has arrived: Easter eggs are everywhere

This weekend, that venerable oval icon of spring, the Easter egg, will be scattered on lawns, hidden in museums and traditionally decorated. Here’s where to go for some egg-cellent fun:

“We tell people to get here early because [hunts] sell out,” says Descanso Gardens docent Janet Gutkind about the daylong egg expeditions on Saturday, which draw more than 1,000 children. “You can feel the electric thrill at the gate when we yell, ‘Go!’ ” 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada. $4 for basket, plus admission ($7 adults, $2 children). (818) 949-4200; www.descanso gardens.org

A wandering costumed bunny and chicken set the tone for Pan Pacific Park’s hunt on Saturday. “We hide three golden eggs and the finders get special prizes,” says Serena Fiss, recreation director, who decrees that all seekers “shall be rewarded with goodie bags.” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 7600 Beverly Blvd., L.A. (323) 939-8874

During March, kid sleuths poking around the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley can discover 14 wooden eggs, autographed by politicians and celebrities. If they find at least 10, they might win their own autographed egg from such luminaries as the cast of “Hannah Montana” or the Jonas Brothers. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 40 Presidential Drive. Free with admission ($12 adults, free for children 11 and younger). (800) 410-8354, www .reaganlibrary.com

More than 1,000 plastic eggs will be up for grabs at the L.A. County Arboretum on Saturday. A few lucky seekers “will find a golden egg and receive a special plant,” says volunteer Margaret Page. “The Easter Bunny will be passing out carrot seeds as well.” 10 a.m-2 p.m., 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. $10 plus admission ($7 adults, $2.50 children). (626) 821-3233; www .arboretum.org

Kids need to bring their own baskets Saturday to Los Encinos State Park in Encino where young hunters can search for plastic-egg booty containing candy and toys. “There’s no limit” to the number of eggs collected, says park interpreter Jennifer Dandurand. “But we’ll make sure everyone finds some.” 1-3 p.m., 16756 Moorpark St. Free. (818) 249-2352; los-encinos.org

Workshops on the Ukrainian art of pysanka -- Easter egg decorating -- take place at the Craft and Folk Art Museum in L.A. and the Children’s Museum at La Habra. “The art form has been around for thousands of years,” says Holly Jerger of CAFAM. Workshop participants will hone their fine motor skills as they use melted bee’s wax and a kistka (tiny metal funnel tube) to create motifs and age-old symbols. Craft and Folk Art Museum: 1-4 p.m. Sat. 5814 Wilshire Blvd. $30. Reservations required. Ages 10 and older. (323) 937-4230, Ext. 28; www.cafam.org. The Children’s Museum at La Habra: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wed.; 1:30 p.m. on April 6. 301 S. Euclid St. Free with admission: $6. Reservations required. Ages 5 and older. (562) 905-9793; www.lhcm.org

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