Edmonton
Enjoy a choral concert, take the kids out for some egg decorating, basket making and an Easter egg hunt, or on an EGG-related scavenger hunt and have a delicious Easter Brunch!
1. Sing Holy Songs
A choral concert to remember with a repertoire from a variety of traditions “whisks the listener from the emotional inspiration of Handel’s Praise the Lord (Judas Maccabeus) to the unquenchable spirit of When the Saints Go Marching In” in the words of Director, Diana Wiens. Details
Saturday, April 8, 2017 | 7:00 PM
Sunday April 9, 2017 | 2:00 PM
Lendrum MB Church, 11210 – 59 Ave, NW, Edmonton
Free
2. ACUA Ukrainian Easter Market
Come and get everything you need for Easter! Get all your pysanka supplies (17 different dye colours, wooden and derlin kistkas, wax, and more), to items for your Easter basket from paska toppers, basket covers, candles, and even pre-order butter lambs! Details
Saturday, April 8, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
ACUA Art Gallery & Artisan Boutique, 9534 – 87 Street
Edmonton
Free
3. An Old Fashioned Easter
Bring the nostalgia back into Easter with a little old school fun. Take the kids out for some egg decorating, basket making and an Easter egg hunt to finish the morning. Pack your own picnic lunch and enjoy a break from egg decorating before the hunt begins. Details
Saturday, April 8, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Fort Heritage Precinct Village, 10006 100 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan
$20 per child.
4. Easter Family Fun Day!
Bring the family down for a variety of fun easter activities including games, music, snacks and an interactive Easter story craft. Details
Saturday, April 8, 2017 | 1:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Concordia Lutheran Church, 5420 – 19 A Avenue Edmonton
Free
Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt
There will be an easter egg hunt, crafts, face painting and more. Families with kids up to 12 years old are welcome. Details
Saturday, April 8, 2017 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ardrossan Memorial Hall, 60, 1 Avenue, Ardrossan
$7 to $10
5. Easter Eggstravaganza
Spring and Easter go hand in hand at Rutherford House. Celebrate the season as your explore this magnificent home and learn about a variety of natural dyes and how they were used to colour eggs. Enjoy freshly baked cookies and a spring-themed craft. Be sure to keep a watchful eye for the Easter Bunny as you do your Easter egg hunt! Details
Sunday, April 9, 2017| noon to 4:00 PM
Rutherford House, 11153 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton
Adult (18-64):$7.00
Senior (65+):$6.00/Youth (7-17 ):$5.00
Family (2 Adults + Youths to a maximum of 8 people):$20.00
Child (0-6):FREE
6. Easter with the Walters
Join Mrs. Walter for some Easter festivities in her 1920s home. Together, we’ll go on an egg hunt throughout the home and discover colorful Easter eggs made with natural dyes found in the pantry. We’ll make a simple craft and a traditional Easter pastry to eat. Ages: 3 to 5 Details
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
John Walter Museum, Edmonton
$24. Adult attendance is required for this program and all children must be registered.
7. Good Friday at the Winspear
An annual tradition of almost two decades, this year’s Good Friday performance will feature Arvo Pärt`s Passio accompanied by and Edmonton-based instrumental quintet. Celebrate the Easter season with this meditative, stark and powerful setting of the Passion according to St. John. Details
Friday, April 14, 2017 | 7:30 AM
Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Edmonton
$33 to $49.50
8. Hop! Easter Festival
Hop! Easter Festival at Prairie Gardens – Fun for the whole family with the Easter Bunny Pancake Breakfast, Baby Chicks, Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Crafts, and unique farm fun! Details
Friday, April 14 to Monday, April 17, 2017 | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm – 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
Regular Admission
9. Sweet Treat
Celebrate spring with friends and family at Fort Edmonton Park. Explore the park as you work together to solve the scavenger hunt Cookie decorating activity and baking demonstration, enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny, Magic tricks and more! Details
Pancake Breakfast before Sweet Treat | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sweet Treat | 12:00 PM – 4 PM
Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 Street, Edmonton
$10.50 to $29.40
10. Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt for ages 2-14. Smaller scale hunt for toddlers inside, large scale hunt for older kids outside weather permitting. Details
Saturday, April 15, 2017 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Multicultural Heritage Centre
5411-51 Street, Stony Plain
$3/participant.
11. Easter Egg Hunt – Fort Sask.
Join us for our Public Swim from 2-7 pm, with out Easter Egg Hunt starting at 3 – 6 pm. Details
Saturday, April 15, 2017 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Harbour Pool, 10001 94 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan
Regular Admission
Easter at City Market
The first 150 kids (12 & under) will receive $5 in City Market Bucks to spend at the market and a FREE Easter-themed chocolate lollipop provided by Choclination.
Other events include: FREE balloon caricatures by Balloon Artist Russ, special guest appearance by the Market Bear, and face painting and caricature portraits available! Details
Saturday, April 15, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Edmonton City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Free
12. Easter Hoppenings
Find out what’s Hoppening down at the Muttart this Easter! Explore the pyramids and take part in some family-friendly activities. Plant a keepsake Easter memory plant and meet some funny friends down at the Muttart. We promise you’ll have a hoppin’ good Easter! Details
Sunday April 16, 2017 | 11:00 AM -3:00 PM
Muttart Conservatory, 9626 – 96A Street
Edmonton
Child (Ages 2-12): $6.50
Youth (Ages 13-17)/Senior (Age 65+) :$10.50
Adult (Ages 18-64):$12.50 / Family:$37
13. Hop to It! Easter Monday
It’s an EGG-stravagent Easter event! Hands-on science experiments, crafts, airbrushed tattoos, touch table, and a scavenger hunt all EGG-related! ‘Get Closer’ with various animal encounters and watch as the resident animals of the zoo go on their very own Easter egg hunt! Which animals will eat the eggs, play with them, or smash them? Details
Monday April 17, 2017 | Noon-4:00 PM
Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)
Edmonton
Child (Ages 2-12): $6.25
Youth (Ages 13-17)/Senior (Age 65+) :$9.25
Adult (Ages 18-64):$10.25 / Family:$32
14. Easter Bonnet Parade and Tea
The Easter Bonnet Parade and Tea is hosted by The Stony Plain Public Library and the Multicultural Heritage Centre. Details
Monday, April 17 at 1:30 PM – 4 PM
Parade Runs 1:30-2:30, Tea 2:30-4:00 PM.
Multicultural Heritage Centre
5411-51 Street, Stony Plain
TBA.
Other Easter Egg Hunts & Related Events
HOPPY Easter: Play with the animals from Play Pen Pets, do some Easter
crafts with Family Futures Resource Network. Most importantly, take a photo with Easter Bunny at the photo booth. Details
April 13 – April 15 @ Mill Woods Town Centre, Edmonton
Easter Egg Hunt @ Old Strathcona Antique Mall. Throughout the aisles of the Mall our staff will hide 100 eggs with one hunt starting at 10AM and the second starting at 1PM. What will you find? A gift card? Candy? Details
Saturday, April 15 at 10 AM – 6 PM @ Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10323 78 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Bonnie Doon Easter Egg Hunt: Bring your basket and join us for scavenger hunts, crafts and treats. . Details
Saturday, April 15 | 10 AM – 12 PM @ Bonnie Doon Community League, 9240 93 St NW, Edmonton
Easter Egg Hunt – The Anglican Parish of Christ Church: Come out to meet your neighbours and celebrate the coming of spring! The hunt will commence promptly at 10am and will be followed by some games, activities and snacks for the kids. Details
Saturday, April 15 at 10 AM – 11 AM @ The Anglican Parish of Christ Church Edmonton
Greater Windermere Easter Egg Hunt: Bring your Easter basket! Details
Saturday, April 15 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM @ Ambleside Park, Edmonton
Dawson Park Easter Egg Hunt: Details
Saturday, April 15 | 2 PM – 6 PM @ Dawson Park, 10298 89 Street, Edmonton
Borden Park Easter Egg Hunt: Come join us for a community-wide Easter Egg Hunt open for all. Special prizes and eggs filled with delicious vegan chocolates and candies. Details
Sunday, April 16 | 11 AM – 2 PM @ Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Road Northwest, Edmonton
Treehouse Indoor Playground Easter Egg Hunt: Details
Monday, April 17 at 9 AM – 9 PM @ Treehouse Indoor Playground, 4235 139 Avenue NW, Edmonton.
15. Easter Bunny Pictures
Boonie Doon Centre: April 1 to 15, 2017 – Details
Monday to Friday: 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 5:30PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00PM
Southgate Centre: April 8–15 – Details
Saturdays: 12:00 – 6:00PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00PM
Monday to Wednesday: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00PM & 3:30 – 7:00PM
Good Friday: 12:00 – 5:00PM
16. Easter Brunch in Edmonton
- Easter Brunch at Fort Edmonton Park: Sunday: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Fairmont Hotel Macdonald: Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Adults: $79; Seniors: $69; Children (6 to 12): $39.50 , Children (5 & under): Complimentary)
- Sawridge Edmonton South -10:30am – 1:30pm – Adults $39.95 | Seniors $35.95 | Youth $21.95 Details
- Four Points By Sheraton – Details
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Brunch – Four Points By Sheraton
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- Earls – Various Locations
Edmonton Tin Palace
Clareview
South Common
St. Albert
West Edmonton Mall
Crossroads - Culina Cafe at the Muttart – Details
- Blue Plate Diner – Details
- Stages Kitchen at DoubleTree Hotel – Details
- Edmonton Craft Beer Market – Details
- Open Table Listings – Details
17. Attend a Church Service
If you are visiting Edmonton, here is a list of historical churches in Edmonton.
Saints Anglican Cathedral -10035-103 St. Edmonton Easter Service Hours
First Presbyterian Church – 10025 105 Street. Edmonton – April 16, 2017 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church – 9907 114 St NW, Edmonton – April 16, 2017 | 9:00 & 11:00 am
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