The Easter bunny is coming out of his burrow! This year, there are some great Easter events for families, with outdoor and indoor events, fun farm adventures and bountiful brunches. Get ready to celebrate Easter in style and make some memories with the kids with our Easter Event Guide for Toronto and the GTA!
Also, if you’ve got creative kids at home, be sure to check out these Fun Easter Crafts and Activities for the whole family.
Special Events — Toronto
Toronto Beaches Easter Parade
When: March 29 & 31, 2024
Where: Parade runs on Queen Street East, from Munro Park Avenue west to Woodbine
The Beaches Easter Parade is back with an egg scavenger hunt on Good Friday, and a live parade on the afternoon of Easter Sunday.
Dino Park
When: March 29 – April 1, 2024
Where: Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave., Scarborough
Dino Park stomps into Scarborough’s Bridlewood Mall for the whole Easter long weekend! This immersive walk-through experience features roaring animatronic life-size dinosaurs, carnival rides, games, food and more.
Bloor West Village BIA: Easter Bunny in the Village
When: March 30, 2024
Where: The Red Heart, Bloor St. West and Willard Ave., Toronto
Bloor West Village BIA hosts Easter Bunny in the Village, a daytime family celebration with photo opps, take-away craft and a scavenger hunt.
The Kingsway BIA: Easter Fun For Everyone
When: March 30, 2024
Where: Carpark 500, 7 Jackson Avenue, Toronto
Join The Kingsway BIA for free Easter fun for everyone, including photos with the Easter bunny, shows, crafts and more.
Alice’s Easter Eggstravaganza
When: March 31, 2024
Where: Ground Control, 1279 Queen St West, Toronto, ON
Easter gets mysterious at Alice’s Easter Eggstravaganza, a “Dark Psychedelic Easter Market” with egg painting and a treasure hunt.
Special Events — Greater Toronto Area
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA): Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
When: Continuing until April 7, 2024
Where: Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park (3291 Stouffville Road, Whitchurch-Stouffville), Kortright Centre for Conservation (9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge)
Participate in demonstrations and activities for the whole family (with special hours for Easter Weekend) at the annual Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival in Woodbridge and Stouffville.
Joseph Brant Museum: Visit with the Easter Bunny
When: March 23-24, 2024
Where: Joseph Brant Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington
Hop on over to Joseph Brant Museum in Burlington for a visit with the Easter Bunny, with photo opps, egg hunt, and Easter-themed activities.
Easter Fun Fest
When: March 29 – April 1, 2024
Where: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Road, Markham
Easter Fun Fest is the GTA’s destination for family fun with jumping castles, kiddie midway, petting zoo, pony rides, easter egg hunts and more.
Spring Canadian Pet Expo
When: March 29-31, 2024
Where: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
The Canadian Pet Expo is Canada’s largest indoor family pet festival, featuring interactive installations, pet photos with the Easter Bunny, cat show, fun grooming demos, and more.
Downtown Brampton BIA: Easter Egg Hunt
When: March 30, 2024
Where: Garden Square Downtown Brampton, 6 Main St. North, Brampton
Head to Downtown Brampton for their annual Easter Egg Hunt where families can collect treats, visit with the Easter Bunny, make memories in the free photo booth, hop around at the bunny hop dance party, and more!
Pickering Easter Parade
When: March 30, 2024
Where: Annland Street from Liverpool Road to Krosno Boulevard, east on Krosno, south on Lublin to Kinsmen Park, Pickering
Partake in a spectacular welcome to Spring with the theme of “Flowers Galore” at the Pickering Easter Parade,which runs along a new parade route this year.
South Simcoe Railway: Easter Express
When: March 30-31, 2024
Where: Mill Street West, Tottenham
South Simcoe Railway invites families to hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express, including chocolate treats and games for prizes.
Farm Festivals
Brooks Farms EasterFest
When: March 23-24, March 29-April 1, 2024
Where: Brooks Farm, 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert
Brooks Farm EasterFest has eggs-citing activities for all, with an egg hunt, scavenger hunt, wagon rides, barnyard playland and more!
Downey’s Farm Easterfest
When: March 23-24, March 29-31, 2024
Where: 13682 Heart Lake Rd., Caledon
Downey’s Easterfest welcomes back the Easter Bunny for fun on the farm, with an Easter Egg Hunt, wagon rides, farm animals, and more.
Easter At The Farm at Pingle’s Farm Market
When: March 23-24, 29-31, 2024
Where: Pingle’s Farm, 1805 Taunton Road, Hampton
Go on an egg-venture this Easter at Pingle’s Farm event with a special farm-themed egg hunt and brunch in their greenhouse.
Easter Eggs-perience at Round The Bend Farm
When: March 29-April 2 & April 6, 2024
Where: Round The Bend Farm, 16225 Jane Street, Kettleby
Round the Bend Farm has Easter fun for the whole family! Meet the baby animals, do crafts, and take pictures in the decorated areas.
Niemi Family Farm Easter Market
When: March 30, 2024
Where: Niemi Family Farm, 18463 ON-48, Mount Albert
Website: www.niemifamilyfarm.ca
Easter Brunches & Food Events
Where to Buy Easter Chocolate and Treats in Toronto and the GTA
Give your little bunnies an extra-special treat this Easter! With help from local bakeries and chocolatiers offering creative and delicious options, you can make their regular egg hunt the yummiest yet.
Casa Loma: Easter Brunch
When: March 31, 2024
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
Website: www.casaloma.ca
City Experiences: Easter Sunday Brunch
When: March 31, 2024
Where: Queen’s Quay Terminal (South/East Dock Wall), 207 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto
Website: www.cityexperiences.com
The Drake Hotel: Feaster
When: March 31, 2024
Where: The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. West, Toronto
Website: www.thedrake.ca
The Guild Inn: Easter Brunch
When: March 31, 2024
Where: The Guild Inn, 201 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough
Website: www.guildinnestate.com
Old Mill: Easter Brunch & Dinner
When: March 30-31, 2024
Where: Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto
Website: www.oldmilltoronto.com
The Rec Room: Easter Eggstravaganza Brunch
Where: Locations in Toronto, Mississauga & Barrie
Website: www.therecroom.com
Tasty Tour Toronto: Easter Food and Sweets Tour
When: March 30-31, 2024
Where: Various locations in Kensington Market
Website: www.tastytourstoronto.com
Bingemans: Grand Easter Buffet
When: March 31, 2024
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
Website: www.bingemans.com
Crave Restaurant: Easter Brunch Buffet
When: March 31, 2024
Where: Sheraton Richmond Hill, 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill
Website: www.parkwaytakeout.com
Craft Markets
One Of A Kind Spring Show
When: March 27-31, 2024
Time: Weekdays & Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm, Thursday 10:00am-10:00pm, Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
Website: www.oneofakindshow.com
Hop & Shop Market
When: March 29, 2024
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Where: Great Lakes Brewery, 30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd., Toronto
Website: Facebook link
Hoppy Easter by the Mom Market
When: March 30, 2024
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
Website: Facebook link
Local MRKT – Easter Weekend
When: March 30, 2024
Time: 10:00-4:00pm
Where: Mimico Square, 2445 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Etobicoke
Website: Facebook link
WNDRLND: Art Market
When: March 30-31, 2024
Time: 2:00-8:00pm
Where: studio idFK, 190 McCaul Street, Toronto
Website: Eventbrite link
The Mom Market — Easter in Unionville
When: March 31, 2024
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street, Unionville
Website: Eventbrite link
Hop into more Easter events in Toronto and the GTA here!
