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.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Easter Eggstravaganza
Spring has sprung and it’s time to celebrate new life! And is there a better place to spend a family fun day than surrounded by beautiful gardens and wonderful animals? We didn’t think so! This Easter, get your bunny ears ready and hop your little ones down to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza!
Read more about it here.
Banff Sunshine Village Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt
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. Read more about it here.
Blue Grass Garden Centre Hoppy Easter
It’s an egg-citing day of family fun at the Blue Grass Nursery and Garden Centre’s Hoppy Easter Event on April 19, 2025. Families can join the scavenger hunt, do crafts, enjoy some treats, and see what special guests drop by! Read more about it here.
Butterfield Acres’ Spring Babies Festival
Butterfield Acres’ Spring Babies Festival is filled with the cutest family fun you’ll find this spring. On Easter weekend, you can even visit the Easter Bunny! Read more about it here.
Cabela’s and Bass Pro Easter Photos
Reserve your spot for free photos with the Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s from April 5 – 6 and 12 – 20, 2025. Read more about it here.
Calgary Recreation FREE Swim
FREE holiday swims are back with the City of Calgary at select pools. These are very popular and you are asked only to attend one time slot, from 1 – 2:30 PM or 3 – 4:30 PM.
Capitol Hill Bunny Hop Jellybean Dance
Hip hop on over to Capitol Hill Community Association for Bunny Hop, a Jelly Bean Dance Easter Edition. There will be Easter activities, performers, prizes, food trucks, and an open canteen. Tickets are required but free! Read more about it here.
Cineplex Family Favourites: Hop!
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. Read more about it here.
House of Skate Bunny Skate
Head to House of Skate for a Bunny Skate on Easter Monday. Roller skating will help burn that chocolate-fueled energy! Read more about it here.
Lake Louise Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Lake Louise Ski Resort all long weekend, and you know he always has chocolate eggs! Read more about it here.
Mount Norquay Easter Egg Hunt
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. Read more about it here.
Taylor Market Easter Eggstravaganza
Head to Marda Loop on Saturday for an Easter Extravaganza market! Get free pictures with the Easter Bunny and free treats for the kids! Read more about it here.
Toys R Us LEGO Easter Make and Take
Bring your little peeps in-store to create a fun, FREE* Easter keepsake! While supplies last. Read more about it here.
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 and 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. You can enjoy Easter market fun at the Quirk Social Easter Pop-Up Market or the new Heritage Park Roadshow, for example.
Read more about it here.
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