What to do this Easter in Canberra: Family-Friendly Easter Events

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Sometimes you need a little more than an Easter egg hunt at home to keep the kids entertained for the Easter long weekend. Don't worry, we've got your plans sorted! With a range of egg-citing events happening throughout the city, there's something to keep everyone entertained this Easter in Canberra!

Easter Egg-citement @ Corin Forest - 18th - 21st April - all ages

If you’re a winter lover, then make sure you head along to Corin Forest this easter for a play in the snow with the family. These early access events (for under 2s, 2 - 7 year olds, and 8 +) include an easter egg hunt, snowplay session (with free toboggan hire), and an alpine slide session (for those 2+). Tickets from $30 - $50 (under 2s free). Find more info and book tickets here.

Little Messy Learners: Easter Messy Play - 13th April (1pm & 3pm)

Get ready for an Egg-citing Easter Extravaganza! Join the Little Messy Learners for an afternoon of messy Easter fun. They will be exploring all things Easter through messy play, an Easter egg hunt, Easter photo opportunities and keepsake crafts. Find more info on booking tickets here.

Easter Disco @ Lollipops - 11th April from 5 - 8pm

Head along to Lollipops’ easter disco for a hopping good time these school holidays! Tickets for the disco includes unlimited play, an easter egg hunt, and easter themed disco with a visit from the easter bunny - plus, a surprise gift for each child! Adults are free, children’s tickets $10 or $16.95 with kids nugget meal. Grab your tickets here.

Little Amigos Easter Activities - various dates - all ages

Hop on over to Little Amigos this easter for exciting activities!

Easter Hat Workshops - let your little one play and get creative! With all the fun supplies you need, they’ll decorate their own festive hat to wear with pride. Book now and you can enter to win a year worth of FREE play!
Kids Meal Surprise - Every bunny loves a surprise! With every kids’ meal, little ones will find an egg-stra special treat waiting for them. Purchase any kids meal and you can spin the lucky wheel to receive ONE of our Egg-stra special surprises.
Easter Egg Hunt - Ready, set, HUNT! Let the quest begin as your little ones participate in an Easter Egg Hunt! Find and collect 3 play Easter Eggs around the playland, hand them in to a staff member to redeem a real chocolate Easter Egg.

Find all the details on these fun events here.

Let’s Play Indoor Playground - 13th - 21st April - all ages

Let’s Play will be hosting a range of activities these school holidays, including:

Sunday 13 April - Easter Messy Play Pop Up with Little Messy Learners Canberra (book via their website)
Monday 14 April - Create Your Own Door Sign - Create your very own door sign to hang up at home.
Wednesday 16 April - Cupcake Decorating - Decorate your own Easter themed cupcake to enjoy in the centre or at home
Thursday 17 April - Easter Bags and Easter Scavenger Hunt - Create your own Easter bag and find the eggs to cash in for chocolate
Saturday 19 April - Bunny Photo Frames - create a beautiful photo frame to keepsake your Easter memories
Sunday 20 April - Easter Hunting Baskets - Create a beautiful Easter hunting basket to keep your eggs.
Monday 21 April - Face Painting & Weaving - Enjoy Easter themed face painting, weaving and colouring in

Visit their IG page for more details on how to book.

Majura Park Easter Activities - various dates - all ages

Majura Park is the place to be this easter, with a lineup of fun free activities for everyone! Grab a photo with the Easter Bunny (13th -17th April, various sessions from 10am - 1pm), have a free brunch with the Easter Bunny (15th - 16th April, various sessions from 10am - 12:30pm), or enter the easter egg hunt competition for your chance to win a $250 gift voucher (7th - 21st April). To find out more, visit their website.

South.Point Tuggeranong Easter Activities - 12th - 22nd April from 10am – 2pm - all ages

Bunnyville is coming to South.Point! Visit between April 12th and 22nd for your chance to cuddle a real-life bunny and receive a South.Point branded photo. Plus, participate in some free egg-cellent Easter Crafts throughout the holidays, including easter egg colouring in, bunny sand art, decorate your easter bonnet, DIY bunny apron, and DIY bunny grow kit. Click here to get all the details.

Easter Bunny Visit & Easter Craft @ Amaroo Village Shopping Centre - 19th April from 10am - 1pm - all ages

Paint your very own Easter Bunny mask on the 14th April (sessions between 10am - 12:15pm) - sessions are free, but bookings are required. Plus, snap a selfie with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a tasty delight as he roves around the centre on the 19th April. Get more info on these free events here.

IKEA Canberra Easter Hunt & Holiday Activities - 12th - 27th April, 9am - 6pm daily - all ages

IKEA is bringing a range of free activities these school holidays, including a fun Easter Hunt throughout the store!

Tote’s Amazing - Let your creativity run wild while designing and decorating your own reusable cotton bag!
It’s fun, eco-friendly, and a perfect way to create something unique. This is a free unsupervised activity for children from 3-12 years. 15th & 22nd April, 3 -4 pm. Book your spots here.
Woodland Mask Making Workshop - Whether it's a mischievous fox, a wise owl or a cute bunny, you'll be crafting a masterpiece that's as wild and wonderful as the woods themselves. Join in for an hour of fun, hands-on crafting with colourful materials and discover the magic of the forest through art. This is a free unsupervised activity for children from 3-12 years. 17th & 24th April, 3-4pm. Book here.
Embark on an egg-citing journey at IKEA Canberra's free Easter Hunt, where fun and discovery await! Gather the family for a delightful adventure throughout the store as you search for hidden Easter clues. Simply stop by a friendly store greeter to collect your Easter Hunt worksheet and set off to explore the nooks and crannies of IKEA Canberra, keeping an eagle eye out for Easter clues. Don't miss out on the egg-stravaganza of fun! More info here.

Exciting Easter Holiday Events at Canberra Outlet - 14th - 27th April

Canberra Outlet is set to become the ultimate destination for family fun this Easter school holidays, offering a range of exciting and free activities for kids and parents alike. From Easter themed events to live performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Easter Maze Extravaganza - 11am - 2pm daily with Lindt chocolate giveaways. The maze is an ideal way for children to stay active and have fun during the break, with a sweet treat awaiting them at the finish line.
Exclusive Easter Bunny Plush Toy Giveaway - As part of the Easter celebrations, Canberra Outlet is offering an exclusive free Easter Bunny Plush Toy giveaway. The first 50 children to complete the Easter Maze at 11am on select dates—Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th, and Sunday 20th April—will receive their very own cuddly Easter Bunny plush.
Meet SpongeBob and Patrick - For fans of the beloved animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star will be making special appearances for LIVE shows and Meet & Greets. From Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th April, these iconic characters will be performing at 11am and 1pm daily outside Little Amigos.
Showcase Performance by PLAY – The Dance Company: To wrap up the festivities, PLAY - The Dance Company will be putting on an incredible showcase performance on Sunday 27th April at 3pm. Featuring a blend of dance, music, and dynamic choreography, this FREE performance is a perfect way to end the holiday celebrations.

Find all of the event details here.

Bunnings Easter Family Event - various dates and locations

Hop into store for a free fun-filled Easter Family Event! Enjoy a variety of activities including Easter-themed crafts, face painting, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Running at various stores. Find more info here.

Easter Egg Grabs & Night Trains - 19th - 20th of April - 5pm - 8:30pm

The Canberra Miniature Railway is holding its Easter extravaganza these school holidays, which is one of their most popular events of the year. Ticket includes entry, unlimited rides, the light shows, and an Easter egg hunt for children (where there are 4000 Easter eggs to grab!). Tickets $15 - get them here.

Free Easter Scavenger Hunt @ Haig Park Village Markets - 20th April from 8am - 2pm - all ages

Hop on down to the free Haig Park Village Markets for an egg-citing easter themed market! Join in on a free easter scavenger hunt, easter arts and crafts, incredible stalls, and family friendly entertainment. The scavenger hunt hops off from 10am-12pm, where little ones can follow clues all the way around the park to collect a special easter prize! Find all the details here.

Easter Sunday @ the Old Bus Depot Markets - 20th April from 9:30am - 2:30pm - all ages

Come out and enjoy the vibrant Old Bus Depot Markets on Easter Sunday. There’s a chance to meet the Easter Bunny at the Markets (where he’ll have some chocolate goodies to giveaway!), plus join in a special egg hunt. There’s also the usual lineup of stalls on offer. Get more info on this free event here.

Easter Sunday Buffet High Tea @ The Hyatt - 20th April - all ages

If you’re after a special treat for the family this Easter Sunday, book into the Hyatt’s famous buffet high tea. You can expect indulgent sweet and savoury treats, plus a complimentary easter egg hunt for the kids at 3pm. Tickets $108 adult, $54 child (6-12yo). Get your tickets here.

Wildbark Easter Egg Hunt - 20th April, 8am - 12pm - all ages

Hop on over to Wildbark’s Easter Egg Hunt & Craft Morning! Get crafty with Easter-themed activities, join in on story time with a couple of special guests, get your face painted, watch the reptile show, take part in the art station, and don’t miss the Easter egg hunt! $7 for the easter egg hunt and art station, other activities are free. Book your tickets here!

Rodney’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt - 20th April, 9:45am - all ages

Rodney’s at Pialligo is holding their free annual easter egg hunt again this year. Find more details and book your spot here.

Easter at The Lawns - 19th April - 10am - 12pm - all ages

Let the little ones run wild this easter in the rose gardens, where there will be easter craft and face painting by Little Messy Learners Canberra, plus an easter egg hunt. Tickets: $15 per child, including a ham & cheese croissant and a hot chocolate or babyccino. Get your tickets here.

Community Egg Hunt and Bake Sale - 20th April @ 10am - all ages

Help fundraise for the Inner North Pantry Network at the O’Connor Egg Hunt and Bake Sale Morning Tea. Held at Finn Street Park in O'Connor, next to the playground. Entry is $5 per person. Find all the event details here.

Easter at the Park in Ginninderry - 12th April from 2pm - 4pm - all ages

Head to Paddy’s Park in Ginninderry on Saturday 12 April for Easter at the Park. There will be free games, craft, music, an animal farm, face painting, food and of course, an Easter egg hunt! Find more info here.

Easter hunt @ Airport Business Parks - 14th & 16th April - all ages

The Easter Bunny is coming to Brindabella Business Park, Majura Park and Fairbairn! The Easter Bunny will leave Easter surprises around all three Business Parks this Easter Season, as well as two special prizes in each precinct on Monday 14 April and Wednesday 16 April. Clues will be posted on the Airport Business Park Facebook page on the mornings of the hunts. Find all the details here.

Mini Golf @ Federation Square - 18th - 21st April, 10am - 4pm - all ages

Find the hidden Easter bunnies around the mini golf course, take a photo with them, and show it at reception after your game to get your chocolate Easter eggs! Plus, if you post your photos on social media and tag them, you’ll go in the draw to win a family pass to mini golf (drawn on 22nd April). Check out their IG page for more info.

Cockington Green Easter Bunny Hunt - 20th April - all ages

Easter is right around the corner! On Easter Sunday, Cockington Green will be doing their annual Easter Bunny Hunt where children fill out an Easter Bunny Hunt Form and hand it into the gift shop at the end of their visit for a little Easter treat! Find more details here.

Canberra Labor Club Easter Sunday @ The Creek - 20th April, 8am - 2pm - all ages

Welcome to Easter Sunday @The Creek! Join us for a fun-filled day at the Weston Creek Labor Club. Get ready for an exciting event with activities for all ages. From egg hunts to delicious treats, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate Easter with your friends and family at The Creek. See you there! Get your tickets to this free event here.