East County families looking to get out and enjoy the season have no shortage of options this April. East County Magazine rounded up a strong slate of upcoming events ranging from Easter activities and nature outings to arts performances and community celebrations.

In Campo, the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum is running Bunny Train rides on March 27-28 and April 5-6, with multiple departure times each day. After rolling through scenic backcountry vistas, children can hunt for eggs in the exhibit hall and meet the Easter Bunny in his garden. Full details and tickets are available at psrm.org.

For a wilder experience, the California Wolf Center in Julian is offering guided wolf tours each weekend in April. Spring is an active time for the wolves, and the tours offer a rare look at wolf behavior and conservation efforts. Reservations are required through californiawolfcenter.org.

On the cultural front, Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang returns to East County on April 9 for the ECHO Chamber Music Series at Cuyamaca College's Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at echochambermusic.org.

The City of El Cajon is hosting its Arbor Day celebration on April 18 at Renette Park (935 Emerald Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free family event — themed around sustainability and nature — features a ceremonial tree planting, bounce houses, live entertainment, crafts, and a movie in the park. Visit elcajon.gov for more information.

SDSU will host its 54th annual pow wow on April 11 starting at 11 a.m. at the main campus (5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego), celebrating Native American culture and heritage. The event is free and open to the public.

Finally, multi-platinum artist Charlie Puth brings his Whatever's Clever! tour to Viejas Arena on April 22, with doors at 6 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena.