Edmonton 
Enjoy a choral concert, take the kids out for an Easter egg hunt, and have a delicious Easter Brunch! Here is a short list of things to do this Easter weekend in Edmonton.
For all other events including live concerts, theatre, and sports, see This Weekend in Edmonton.
1. Easter Feasts
Whether you want to get Easter high teas, or plan to dine in-person at restaurants or take-home Easter brunches, you will find something to suit your taste: Restaurants For Dine-In or Takeout Easter Feasts in Edmonton.
2. Easter Treats
You and the Easter Bunny can fill baskets with some unique chocolates, delectable cookies, and homemade baked creations like cakesicles or hot chocolate bombs. Let these Edmonton area bakeries, cakeshops and chocolatiers enhance your Easter Day celebrations this year with a memorable dessert or gift.
5 Edmonton Bakeries to Get Delicious Hot Cross Buns For Easter
3. Easter Markets
Get everything you need for Easter! From pysanka supplies to delicious foods and gifts you will find everything you will need at these markets.
- Annual Orchid Fair: March 22 to 24 @ The Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Dr, St. Albert
- ACUA Ukrainian Easter Market: March 23 @ Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts,10554 – 110 Street NW, Edmonton
- Spring Forward Artisan Market: Saturday March 23, 2024 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm @ Westend Seniors Activity Centre, 9629 176 Street Edmonton
- Annual Easter Market & Easter Bunny Visit: March 23 & 24, 2024 @ Beaumont Community Center, 5204 50 Ave, Beaumont
- Edmonton Rock N’ Gem Show: March 28 to 31, 2024 @ Ice Palace, 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton
4. Easter Crafts
- Dip & Draw Easter Eggs: Decorate your easter eggs with local artist, Edwin Aquino. March 30 @ The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
- Pysanky in the Park: Learn how to make beautiful pysanky Easter eggs in the traditional Ukrainian style. March 23, 2024 @ Strathcona County Museum & Archives, 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park
5. Easter Eggstravaganza
Explore this magnificent home and enjoy freshly baked cookies and make a spring-themed craft. Be sure to keep a watchful eye for the Easter Bunny as you do your scavenger hunt!
Sunday, March 24, 2024 | Noon to 4 PM
Rutherford House, 11153 Saskatchewan Drive Northwest, Edmonton
Regular Admission
6. Good Friday with Pro Coro
Immerse yourself in the sublime sounds of Fauré’s beloved Requiem Mass, and Passion Music by Anton Bruckner and Paul Mealor, with guest A Joyful Noise, (dir. Roderick Bryce) and Marnie Giesbrecht at the organ. Details
Friday March 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 10025 105 Street NW, Edmonton
$10.00 – $40.00
7. Easter Egg Hunts/Carnivals
- Strathcona County Egg Hunt: Over 100,000 chocolate Easter Eggs to gather, kids craft area, Mascots, and lights and sirens from the RCMP and Community Peace Officers, bounce castles, and more! — Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion. 4501 Emerald Dr. Sherwood Park
- Magrath Campus Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy the family-fun egg-citing activities, games and prizes, with Easter Eggs waiting for you to find them from noon to 4 p.m. — Saturday March 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Magrath Campus, 6240 Ada Blvd NW, Edmonton
- Easter Scavenger Walk: Join us Easter weekend for a mini Easter egg hunt and journey through our trail system. Be on the lookout for eggs, bunnies and all things Easter! At the end of the trail meet a special guest! — March 30 & 31 @ Kiwi Nurseries Ltd, 118 Ave NW, Acheson
- Easter Eggstravaganza: This is a fun & family-friendly event packed with 15,000 easter egg hunt, carnival games, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny and more! March 30 @ West Meadows, 9333 199 Street NW, Edmonton
- Easter Egg Hunt: Join the egg-citment of Easter Hunt! During this annual event, dozens of Easter goodies are hidden around town in public places like parks and trails waiting to be found. — March 30 @ Stony Plain
- WoodcroftCL Easter Egg Hunt: There will be egg decorating and dying, craft activities, snacks, and of course, a hunt for Easter eggs. — March 30 @ Woodcroft Community League – Edmonton
- Griesbach Easter Egg Hunt: Bring your family and friends for a day of hunting for colorful eggs hidden around the beautiful lake. Don’t forget to bring your baskets to collect all the eggs you find! — March 31 @ Roundel Lake, Veterans Way Northwest, Edmonton
- Ottewell Community Easter Egg Hunt: Bring your family and out for the OCL Traditional Easter Egg Hunt for colorful eggs, enjoy delicious treats, and participate in exciting games, Peter Cotton Tail will make a guest appearance. — March 30 @ 5920 93A Avenue Northwest Edmonton
- Easter Special Egg Hunt: Bring your family and friends for a day of laughter, games, and of course, lots of chocolate eggs! March 30 @ Edmonton Philippine International Centre, 10104 32 Avenue Northwest Edmonton
- Easter Crafts & Egg Hunt: Join us for a fun-filled day at the Sherbrooke Community League for our Easter Egg Hunt & Crafting event! This children’s event will including crafting and an egg hunt in the playground and park at Sherbrooke Community League. — March 30 @Sherbrooke Community League, 13008 122 Avenue Northwest Edmonton
- The Great Easter Hunt!: The fun morning will kick off with a traditional egg hunt outside (weather dependant). Inside, we will host a variety of drop in activites for children to enjoy. There will be refreshments to visit with family and friends, and many opportunities to watch your kids mingle with the Easter Bunny and create lasting memories. March 30 @ Leduc Golf & Country Club, 5725 Black Gold Drive, Leduc
- Join in the Free Egg Hunt at the John Walter Museum. Drop by for music, free tours and see how many eggs you can spot! Edmonton Weavers Guild and by local musician, Gareth Gilliland will be at the event. Monday, April 1, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
8. Easter Bunny Photos
- Sid’s Selfie World: Come get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy our 18 different sets with Studio lighting. March 23 to 30 @ Sid’s Selfie World , 10336 82 Ave, Edmonton
- Cabela’s: Easter Bunny Free Photos at Cabela’s from March 23 to 31, 2024
- Londonderry Mall: The Easter Bunny and Spring Fairy will be hopping over to Londonderry for photos. March 23 to 30, 2024 in Centre Court.
- Boonie Doon Centre: Photos with the Easter Bunny in the Promo Court until March 22 to 30.
9. Block 50 Leduc’s Easter Eggstravaganza
Join for Block 50 Leduc’s Easter Eggstravaganza. There will be Easter crafts, a scavenger hunt, presentations by City Life Church for kids, and more!
Thursday, March 28 | 4 to 7 PM
Block50
4905-50 Avenue, Leduc
Free
10. PAINT WITH BUNNYS
Hop on in to Color Cafe YEG for an exclusive bunny cuddly and creative art experience like no other. Ticket includes meet, greet and photos with bunnies, studio time, glazing, firing, use of art supplies, instruction, paint colours and a great experience.
Saturday March 30, 2024 | 3 PM
Color Cafe, 8882 170th Street, Ste. 1758, Edmonton
$15+
11. Cineplex Family Favourites – HOP
March 30, 2024
Cineplex Theatres
$3.99
12. Birds in Bloom
We will be providing egg-citing activities for anybunny from 12- 4pm. Join us for Hula Hoop Circus entertainment, airbrush tattoos, eggs-ploration scavenger hunt, and quack-tastic crafts and sensory play. The Northern Alberta Wood Carvers will also be set- up in the tulip filled feature pyramid.
Sunday, March 30, 2024
Muttart Conservatory, 9626 – 96A Street, Edmonton
Regular Admission
13. Zoo in Bloom!
Swing into Spring with the Edmonton Valley Zoo for Easter weekend!
Welcome warmer weather alongside our #yegzoo animal residents while they receive special enrichments! Join our education team for scavenger hunts, games, planting activities, and more!
March 29 to April 1, 2024
Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Regular Admission
14. Play Easter Games
From the classic egg hunt to egg bowling, check out our list of fun, creative indoor games that will lift everyone’s festive spirits.
Fun Easter-themed Indoor Games For Kids
15. Attend a Church Service
If you are visiting Edmonton, here is a list of historical churches in Edmonton to attend Easter service.
Saints Anglican Cathedral -10035-103 St. Edmonton Easter Service Hours
First Presbyterian Church – 10025 105 Street. Edmonton
Grace Lutheran Church – 9907 114 St NW, Edmonton
McDougall United Church, 10086 MacDonald Dr NW, Edmonton – Easter Service Hours
Paroisse Saint Joachim (French Catholic) – 9924 110 St NW, Edmonton -Easter Service Hours
St Joseph’s Basilica, 10044 113 St NW, Edmonton – Easter Service Hours
More Fun Things to Do:
Thank you for all this list of fun things to do in Edmonton with kids.
I would love to see Bountiful Market in the list as well. They always have lots of activities and working year around. Thank you!