Spring is in the air, and Easter is just around the corner. Edmonton is full of exciting Easter events for the whole family, from egg hunts and creative crafts to bunny photo ops. If you’re planning to stay cozy at home this Easter weekend, we’ve also gathered ways to bring the spirit of the season into your home. Enjoy festive crafts and activities, and creative alternatives to the classic Easter egg hunt!
Bonnie Doon Easter | March 28 – April 4
Everybunny is invited to join the Easter fun at Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre! Visit Promo Court for professional photos with real bunnies, giveaways, character meet and greets, and activities with the Edmonton Public Library. For more information, click here.
Londonderry Mall Easter | March 28 – April 4
Londonderry Mall is hosting a series of Easter events, including photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, the Spring Fairy and real bunnies! Families can also join in the Easter Hunt on April 4 and 5, where kids can follow clues through the mall to win prizes and a chance at a gift card. For more information, click here.
Pysanky in the Park | March 14 & 28
Learn the traditional art of Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating at the Pysanky in the Park workshops presented by the Strathcona County Museum & Archives. Create your own colourful Pysanky Easter eggs at these hands-on workshops led by artist and historian Lyrissa Sheptak. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Storytime with Alice & Wendell the Bunny | March 22 & 29
Tumble down the rabbit hole this Easter and join Alice and Wendell the Bunny for Storytime at Sherwood Park Mall. Â No registration is required for these FREE events, and one lucky child will take home the featured storybook!
Easter Fun at LEGO® Stores | March 27 – April 5
Visit your nearest LEGO® Store from March 27 to April 5, to take part in an Easter Egg Hunt for stickers around the store and pick up a bunny ear headband while you’re there! There will also be a LEGO® Easter Egg Make & Take on March 29. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to join in the fun!
Bunny Sip n Paint at Malis Art Studio | March 28
Unleash your inner artist and make memories with your family during the Bunny-themed Sip n Paint event at Malis Art Studio! Enjoy two hours of painting, light refreshments and take home your own masterpiece when you’re done. Painting supplies will be provided.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Rutherford House | March 29
Visit Rutherford House for an Easter Eggstravaganza! Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the historic house, enjoy freshly baked cookies, make a spring-themed craft, and take part in an Easter egg scavenger hunt with a special fluffy-tailed guest.
Real Bunny Photo Days at A Charmed Affair | March 29, April 2 & 3
Get your camera ready and capture some adorable moments with Real Bunny Photo Days at A Charmed Affair with fluffy friends from Hoppy Acres Rabbitry! Hop on over to the Charmed Party Room in Sherwood Park and enjoy a bit of Easter magic with bunnies and storybook characters for the cost of just $25/family.
- Sunday, March 29 | Arabian Princess 2 PM – 3 PM
- Thursday, April 2 | Cowboy Toy 11 AM – 5 PM
- Friday, April 3 | Sleeping Princess 11 AM – 5 PM
Easter Fun at Sherwood Farmers’ Market | April 1
Find Easter fun at the Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market. Meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, enjoy a children’s scavenger hunt, and watch bunny-themed movies!
Leduc Easter Eggstravaganza | April 2
Head to Leduc for the 4th annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Meet the Easter Bunny and celebrate with FREE egg decorating, crafts, and an epic scavenger hunt around the Block 50 businesses.
Good Friday Sugar Shack Experience | April 3
Join Chartier for the Good Friday Sugar Shack Experience! Enjoy a French-Canadian family-style meal with a menu focused on maple syrup, plus some special Easter-themed inclusions.
Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwi Nurseries | April 3-5
Celebrate Easter weekend with a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwi Nurseries! Follow the bunny trail, hunt for eggs, take a photo with the Easter Bunny, and meet the friendly farm animals. There will be special egg hunts for younger kids. Tickets are $8 per child, and part of the proceeds will help support the Parkland Food Bank.
Easter at Muttart Conservatory | April 4
Celebrate Easter amongst the spring blooms at Muttart Conservatory. This afternoon of egg-citing Easter-themed activities includes adorable animals from Thistle Hill’s Farm, airbrush face painting, creative crafts, and a scavenger hunt through the pyramids. General admission applies
Dip-Dye Easter Eggs at The Carrot Coffeehouse | April 4
Get creative and make dip-dye Easter Eggs at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse! Join local artist Edwin Aquino for one of two egg-citing family workshops filled with colourful fun. All materials and supplies will be  provided.
Easter Egg Hunt at Farmer & Daughter Toy Shop | April 4
Bring the kids to Farmer & Daughter Toy Shop for an Easter Egg Hunt! Meet the Easter Bunny and Anna of Arendelle, take photos, and look for hidden eggs throughout the shop and nearby businesses.
Strathcona County Egg Hunt | April 4
The Park Church invites you to be part of the Strathcona County Egg Hunt! This EPIC Annual Easter Egg Hunt includes over 100,000 chocolate and golden prize eggs hidden at the Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion and is completely FREE to join in on the fun – don’t forget your baskets. This year includes TWO egg drops at 10 AM and 12 PM, plus family-friendly activities such as crafts, a petting zoo, bounce castles, the Easter Bunny, and more!
Easter Egg Hunt at Vision RV | April 4
Vision RV is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt, and you don’t want to miss it! Visit the dealership for this FREE event, including giveaways, crafts, an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more!
Easter Egg Hunt at Concordia University | April 4
Concordia University of Edmonton is hosting its fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt! RSVP and join them at Magrath Campus for this family-friendly activity, including egg-cellent games, activities and prizes.
Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt at Woodbend Hall | April 4
Enjoy a morning of pancakes, prizes, and Easter fun at the Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt at Woodbend Hall! Families can share a delicious pancake breakfast, meet the Easter Bunny for photos, and take part in an egg hunt and other festive activities. Children aged 3 and under are free.
Create & Paint with Indigo Kids | April 4
Join Indigo Kids for a spring-themed Create & Paint event at the Sherwood Park Indigo location. Children ages 4 and up can enjoy storytime and decorate their own Easter egg keepsake to take home. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early.
Dynamyx Easter Egg Hunt | April 4
Join Dynamyx Gymnastics Club for their annual Easter Egg Hunt with crafts, open gym time, photo ops with the Easter bunny, and prizes! There will also be an inclusive event earlier in the day that will be a quieter version of the egg hunt festivities. Registration is required for both.
DIY Easter Planters at Salisbury Greenhouse | April 4
Salisbury Greenhouse in Sherwood Park and Salisbury at Enjoy in St. Albert are both offering DIY Easter Planter workshops for all ages. Create a whimsical spring planter or centrepiece to brighten up your Easter celebrations.
Easter Loonie Swim | April 4
Enjoy an egg-citing Easter-themed swim at Fort Saskatchewan’s Harbour Pool for just a loonie! $1 gets you in for a full afternoon of fun in and out of the water, including games, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and a chance to win a festive Easter prize basket.
Easter Hunt at Queen Mary’s Market | April 4 & 5
Bring the whole family to Queen Mary’s Market for an EPIC Easter Egg Hunt. Follow the clues around Edmonton’s largest indoor market to find the hidden eggs, and you could score a prize – a BIG balloon bunny filled with treats! A Spring Fairy will also be at the market on Sunday to take photos with visitors.
Free Easter Egg Hunt at John Walter Museum | April 6
Celebrate Easter with an old-fashioned Easter Egg Hunt in the heart of Edmonton’s River Valley! Join the fine folks at the John Walter Museum on Easter Monday for this FREE event featuring guided tours, crafts, games, live music, and more.
Easter Fun at the Fort Heritage Precinct | April 11
Join in the Easter Fun at The Fort Heritage Precinct! This FREE afternoon of festivities includes crafts, games, face painting, and a scavenger hunt, plus the opportunity to explore the North-West Mounted Police exhibit.
Top Spots for Easter Sunday Family Brunch
Why not celebrate Easter Sunday in style with a fabulous Easter Brunch? Treat your family to a delectable dining experience and enjoy time together with one of these egg-quisite options. There may even be a special fuzzy-tailed guest hopping in to join in the fun! For more information, click here.
Easter Egg Hunts + Open Gymnastics
Get ready to hunt and hop at these events at local Gymnastics studios featuring Egg Hunts + Open Gymnastics. Reserve your tickets and hop into any of these three studios over Easter Weekend for the kids to burn off some off some holiday energy while they enjoy egg hunting excitement. For more information, click here.
Treat Yourself to the Best Easter Chocolates & Treats
This Easter, treat yourself or your loved ones to some of the Best Chocolates and Baked Treats in Edmonton & Area. Whether you are filling Easter Baskets, looking for something to hide for the Egg hunt, or needing a sweet addition to Dinner or Brunch, you’re bound to find it right here.
Spring Markets & Craft Fairs
Markets & Craft Fairs always seems to be in full swing in our city! Discover an array of handmade treasures, one-of-a-kind gifts, and unique finds to enhance your life. Check out our ultimate guide to the most exciting craft fairs in Edmonton here.
Kid-Friendly Easter Crafts And Activities
Crafting is always a good idea with kids, but holidays make it extra fun. We’ve rounded up great Easter craft ideas including decorating eggs, making bunnies, and even making and playing some fun games!
 5 Alternative Easter Egg Hunts
Want to jazz your egg hunting up? Check out our 5 ideas for fun a change-up to the basic Easter egg hunt.
