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: April 7 & 9, 2023
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: April 7-10, 2023
Where: Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave., Scarborough
Dino Park is stomping into Scarborough on Easter long weekend with roaring animatronic dinosaurs, carnival rides, games, food and more.
Kensington Market Easter Egg Hunt
When: April 8, 2023
Where: Starting point — 319 Augusta Avenue, Kensington Market, Toronto
Join the Easter Bunny in the Kensington Market Easter Egg Hunt, a fun-filled scavenger hunt event featuring games, challenges, and of course, chocolate.
Little Canada: Easter Giant Egg Hunt
When: April 7-10, 2023
Where: Little Canada, 10 Dundas St. East, Toronto
Join Little Canada over Easter weekend to join in a Giant Egg Hunt to look for 25 eggs and five golden bunnies hidden in the miniature world.
The Kingsway BIA: Easter Fun For Everyone
When: April 8th, 2023
Where: Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3055 Bloor St. West, Toronto
Join The Kingsway BIA for free Easter fun for everyone, including photos with the Easter bunny, shows, crafts and more.
Bloor West Village BIA: Easter Bunny in the Village
When: April 8, 2023
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.
Special Events — Greater Toronto Area
Easter Fun Fest
When: April 7-10, 2023
Where: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Road, Markham
Head to Markham for family fun over Easter Long Weekend, with inflatables, kiddie midway, pony rides, arcade games, mini putt, easter egg hunts, live entertainment and much more.
Canadian Pet Expo
When: April 7-9, 2023
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.
Friday Harbour: Easter Weekend Fun
When: April 8-9, 2023
Where: Friday Harbour, 3999 Friday Drive, Innisfil
Friday Harbour has family fun over Easter Weekend, with egg-citing events including Easter egg hunts, tie-dying, crafts, face painting, and more.
Royal Botanical Gardens: Easter Events
When: April 7-10, 2023
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington hops into Easter with a full weekend of events, including a scavenger hunt, frog exhibit, train rides and an Easter Brunch.
Downtown Brampton Easter Egg Hunt
When: April 8, 2023
Where: Garden Square Downtown Brampton, 6 Main St. North, Brampton
Downtown Brampton hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt with treats, visits with the Easter Bunny, photo booth, dance party, crafts and more!
Pickering Easter Parade
When: April 8, 2023
Where: Annland Street from Liverpool Road to Krosno Boulevard then east on Krosno to Bayly Street, Pickering
The Pickering Easter Parade runs along the Bay Ridges parade route on Easter Sunday, plus a free lunch and family activities at the Bay Ridges Legion.
Joseph Brant Museum: Visit with the Easter Bunny
When: March 25-26, 2023
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.
South Simcoe Railway: Easter Express
When: April 8-9, 2023
Where: Mill Street West, Tottenham
South Simcoe Railway invites families to hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express, including chocolate treats and games for prizes.
York-Durham Heritage Railway: The Hopper Express and Easter Festival
When: April 7-8, 2023
Where: 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge
York-Durham Heritage Railway hosts The Hopper Express and Easter Festival for two weekends of egg-stra fun with the Easter Bunny himself.
The Easter Bunny Trail
When: April 8, 2023
Where: Main Street, Stouffville Village
Website: www.discoverstouffville.ca
Farm Festivals
Brooks Farms EasterFest
When: March 25-26, April 1-2, April 7-10, 2023
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: April 1-2, April 7-9, 2023
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: April 1-2, April 7-9, 2023
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: April 8-23, 2022
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: April 6 & 8, 2023
Where: Niemi Family Farm, 18463 ON-48, Mount Albert
Website: www.niemifamilyfarm.ca
Easter Brunches & Food Events
Casa Loma Easter Brunch
When: Sunday, April 9, 2023
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
Website: www.casaloma.ca
The Rec Room: Easter Eggstravaganza Brunch
Where: Locations in Toronto, Mississauga & Barrie
Website: Eventbrite links – Toronto, Mississauga & Barrie
Tasty Tour Toronto’s Easter Sweets Tour
When: Sunday, April 9, 2023
Where: Various locations in Kensington Market
Website: www.tastytourstoronto.com
Easter Brunch Buffet at Crave Restaurant
When: Sunday, April 9, 2023
Where: Sheraton Richmond Hill, 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill
Website: www.parkwaytakeout.com
Easter Sunday Brunch at the Manor
When: Sunday, April 9, 2023
Where: The Manor Event Venue, 16750 Weston Rd, King
Website: www.bypeterandpauls.com
Easter Sunday Brunch at the Vue
When: Sunday, April 9, 2023
Where: The Vue Event Venue, 195 Galaxy Blvd., Etobicoke
Website: www.bypeterandpauls.com
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