Easter is all about new life! Celebrate spring with us — it’s a wonderful time to enjoy the moments with your family, creating memories and having fun together. Family Fun Calgary has put together an Easter Guide to offer inspiration and events to make the most of a special weekend, loving our families and finding gratitude in what we have.
Butterfield Acres’ Spring Babies Festival
Spring is in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate than a visit to the Butterfield Acres Spring Babies Festival — a beloved Calgary tradition that has welcomed families to the farm for more than 40 years. Each spring, Butterfield Acres welcomes families to share the joy of newborn farm animals. It’s a heartwarming experience that creates lasting memories for children and adults alike.
Read more about it here.
Banff Sunshine Village Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt | April 5, 2026
Hop out to Banff Sunshine Village this Easter Sunday. Kids can meet the Easter Bunny and join in on an Easter Egg Hunt, too. There will also be a non-denominational church service.
Bass Pro Cabela’s Easter Photos | March 21 – 22 and March 28 – April 5, 2026
Take part in some free Easter fun at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. Get free photos with the Easter Bunny and find everything you need for summer fun while you’re there!
Blue Grass Garden Centre Hoppy Easter | April 4, 2026
It’s an egg-citing day of family fun at the Blue Grass Nursery and Garden Centre’s Hoppy Easter Kids’ Event! Families will enjoy an afternoon of egg hunts, creative activities, and plenty of springtime excitement.
Calgary Recreation FREE Swim or Skate | April 5, 2026
FREE holiday swims or skates are back at select City of Calgary venues. Burn off some of that chocolate energy!
Capitol Hill Easter Fest on the Hill | April 4, 2026
Find a fun and neighbourly Easter celebration at the Capitol Hill Community Association. The fun starts cracking at 2 PM with a magician, pony rides, a petting zoo, Disney Princesses, and much more. Tickets are required but free with a $10 annual membership.
Cineplex Family Favourites: Hop | April 4,2026
Take the kids to a movie, but keep a little more money in your pocket with Cineplex Family Favourites on Saturdays. Tickets are only $3.99 (in-theatre price), and they’re playing Hop on Easter Saturday.
Indigo Kids Create and Paint | April 4, 2026
Check your local Indigo Store on Easter Saturday, and register to enjoy a seasonal activity and storytime. Reservations are required and cost $5; kids will also receive a $5 gift card.
Lake Louise Ski Resort Easter Bunny | April 3 – 5, 2026
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Lake Louise Ski Resort all weekend long (from 10 AM – 12 PM), and you know he always has chocolate eggs!
Mount Norquay Easter Egg Hunt | April 5, 2026
We hear the Easter Bunny will be stopping at Mount Norquay and distributing thousands of Easter delights in the snow for a sweet day out. Be sure you register (tickets are $5), so you don’t miss out.
Roller Palace Bunny Skate | April 6, 2026
Head to Roller Palace (formerly House of Skate) for a Bunny Skate on Easter Monday. Roller skating will help burn that chocolate-fueled energy!
SOLD OUT Spruce Meadows Easter Egg-Venture | April 4, 2026
Head to Spruce Meadows for the Ultimate Easter Egg-Venture. It’s Calgary’s biggest Easter egg hunt, and your family fun day could turn into a chance to win big! Hunt for hidden eggs, participate in family activities, and enjoy live entertainment.
Taylor Market Easter Egg-stravaganza | April 4, 2026
Head to Bowness on Saturday for an Easter Extravaganza market! Get free pictures with the Easter Bunny and free fun for the kids!
TELUS Spark Easter Egg Hunt | April 3 – 5, 2026
Enjoy out-of-this-world discovery this spring break at TELUS Spark! They have tons of special things happening, including extended hours. Head there on Easter weekend for an Easter egg hunt.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Easter Eggstravaganza | April 3 – 6, 2026
This Easter, get your bunny ears ready and hop your little ones down to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza!
Easter Guides to Help You Celebrate Anywhere
Easter Crafts and Activities
Are you looking for some special Easter fun at home? It’s a magical time for kids, with Easter egg hunts, chocolate, and coloured Easter grass. Our Family Fun Edmonton site created this terrific Easter Crafts and Activities article with inspiration for alternative egg decorating, simple crafts, and fun games. Keep reading and celebrate a wonderful Easter!
Read more about it here.
Easter Chocolate
It will soon be time for Easter fun, and Easter chocolate is a huge highlight – at least in our house! Make the most of the season and splurge on the best chocolate in the country! The Easter Bunny is on his way, thanks to these chocolatiers.
Read more about it here.
Easter Egg Hunts
Families have a wide variety of traditions for Easter, but many include some sort of Easter Egg Hunt. If you’re looking for a little inspiration to add some extra fun to your hunting tradition, check out these 5 Easter Egg Hunts from Family Fun Halifax that you can enjoy either inside or in your backyard.
Read more about it here.
Spring Craft Fairs and Markets
Spring brings Calgarians fresh hope, new life, and spring markets! These markets and fairs offer unique local wares, from treats to special handmade items, and they often include family activities.
Read more about it here.
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