Things to Do During Easter Weekend in Kitchener – Waterloo Region

A list of activities and events taking place in the Kitchener-Waterloo region during Easter Weekend 2026: April 3 – 6, 2026, including family activities and other events.

Easter Weekend at the Conservatory

Join us for a weekend of family fun, featuring exciting Easter activities, Storytime Sessions, and interactive experiences with our Nature Interpreters. Details

April 3 – 5, 2026

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, 2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge

Easter activities are included with general admission – timed tickets must be purchased in advance

Greenhouse Easter Egg Hunt

A bunny has hidden eggs everywhere! Bring your favourite Easter Basket and join us for an epic Easter Egg hunt through the greenhouse. Recommended for ages 3-10. Details

April 4 & 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 3:00 PM

Colour Paradise Greenhouses, 1209 Bleams Road, Mannheim

$7 per child participating in hunt – adults do not need to register.

Easter Treats, Gifts, Dinner, and more

Check out local restaurants, bakeries, and shops to pick up your tasty Good Friday Fish Fry and Easter dinner.

Good Friday Fish Fry and Easter Dinner Options in Kitchener-Waterloo Region

Easter Egg Decorating at Four Fathers

Join us in decorating 4 hyper-realistic eggs for Easter! Each ticket includes 4 eggs, stickers, and markers. Hop in for the fun!! Details

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Four Fathers Brewing Co, 125 Guelph Avenue, Cambridge

$6.66

Easter Afternoon Tea for Two (To-Go)

The Easter-themed Afternoon Tea is being offered TO-GO, to be enjoyed in the comfort of your home for one weekend only. It is an ideal way to celebrate spring with your closest people. Details

Pickup on April 4 – 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM

Pick up at Queen of Hearts Tea House, 1151 Victoria St. N., Unit #4, Kitchener

$80 + HST /person

Easter Egg Hunt

Join Easter Egg Hunt in the village of St. Jacobs in Riverside Meadows Park. Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Riverside Meadows Park, St. Jacobs

Free; No Registration

St. Jacobs Market Easter Egg Hunt

Hop into the spring spirit with a day of egg-citement and family fun! Our Easter Egg Hunt promises a basketful of joy, laughter, and surprises for everyone. Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market – Farmyard, 878 Weber St N, Woolwich

Free

Downtown Cambridge Easter Egg Hunt

Join us in Downtown Cambridge for the annual Downtown Cambridge Easter Egg hunt! With sweet treats available around every corner, this is one Easter Egg Hunt you won’t want to miss! Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Downtown Cambridge

Free; NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Hespeler Village Easter Egg Hunt

Come visit us at the Hespeler Village Square (behind the fire station) to pick up your map to take with you as you visit each participating business downtown. Then take your little bunnies and hop along Queen Street to hunt for the Easter Egg in the shop windows and pop in to have your maps stamped and receive a treat! Please consider bringing a reusable bag to collect your treats. Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Hespeler Village Downtown Area – 11 TANNERY STREET EAST

Free; food bank donations

Easter in The Village of St. Jacobs

Hop into the Village this Easter for a fun-filled day the whole family will enjoy! Browse unique shops, savour delicious local dining, cafés, and the brewery, and don’t forget to stop by and meet the Easter Bunny for a memorable photo opportunity. Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Village of St. Jacobs

Free

Mini Easter Egg Hunt

Visiting the District today? The Easter Bunny has hidden a handful of Easter eggs throughout the District! If you find one, it’s yours! Details

March 30 – April 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The District Square, 64 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge

Free

Easter Bunny Visits The District

The Easter Bunny is visiting The Gaslight District! If you spot him, stop him for a free photo! The best way to catch him is by booking a Sunday Brunch reservation at Foundry Tavern or The French! Details

Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Foundry Tavern, 64 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge
The French, 58 Grand Ave S, Cambridge

Free admission

Schneider Haus Easter Egg-stravaganza

Hop on down to Schneider Haus to take part in our springtime Eggstravaganza! Explore the world of natural dye baths, plant a seed to take home, hop through bunny lane and try some bunny games like carrot toss. Experience cuteness overload when meeting our baby chicks! Get messy with some springtime crafts or join us in our historic kitchen for a seasonal story. Finish off your trip with a rainbow egg hunt, find an egg of each colour and get a special easter treat. Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

466 Queen St S, Kitchener

$12 per child plus HST, $7 per adult plus HST.

Easter Egg Hunt

The event will include an Easter Egg hunt (Please bring your own basket), craft, visits with the animals, tractor rides, refreshments and more! Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Steckle Heritage Farm, 811 Bleams Rd., Kitchener

$12.50 per person. Children 2 and under are FREE!

Saturday farmers’ market

Shop weekly groceries or weekend meals, including meat, produce, dairy and specialty items. Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener

Free

Easter Brunch: Family Cooking Class

Join Chef Nicole in the Real Food Lab to celebrate Easter by cooking side-by-side and creating a beautiful brunch for the whole family. In this hand-on class, parents and kids will work together to prepare a festive Easter brunch menu that uses classic techniques with a springtime flair.

Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener

$45

2026 Easter Egg-spress

Hop aboard The Easter Egg-spress for a delightful journey filled with excitement for the whole family! Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Waterloo Northfield Station or at the Farmers Market Station

$29.99 to $49.99

Cambridge Farmers’ Market

Shop for your Easter dinner needs at the market. Details

Saturday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cambridge Farmers Market, 40 Dickson Street, Cambridge

Free

Spring Fling: A Family Easter Celebration

Join us at McDougall Cottage this Easter Weekend for fun Spring-themed games and crafts, as we celebrate the arrival of our favorite season!
Join us for a weekend brimming with laughter, creativity, and the sweet delights of the season as we hop into Spring at McDougall Cottage’s “Spring Fling” Family Easter Celebration!! Details

April 3 – 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM

McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand AVE S, Cambridge

Children (age 3 years and up): $10 plus HST, Accompanying Adults: $3 plus HST

Easter at Addie’s

Spring is in the air, and it’s time for our Annual Easter at Addie’s! Bring the family for a day filled with laughter, adventure, and fun!

Watch the kids light up during our exciting egg hunt, meet adorable animals in the petting zoo, and enjoy plenty of festive surprises along the way. From sweet treats to hands-on fun, there’s something for every bunny to love. We can’t wait to celebrate this joyful season with you!! Details

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead, 359 Blue Lake Road, Saint George

$8.79

Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs

NSD’s annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dog is a fun-filled event for the whole family! Each participant gets the chance to search for thousands of Easter eggs that are stuffed with treats and prizes for the pups and humans. Come out for a fun-filled day with lots of treats and the chance to win great prizes! Details

Friday, April 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Knollwood Park, Kitchener
Riverside Park, Guelph

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $20 per Family. Pre Registration $25 per Family. Day of Registration $30 per Family

Enjoy a Walk

Head over to the Belwood Lake Conservation Area, located in the town of Fergus. The conservation area features a 12 km reservoir created during the construction of the Shand Dam in 1942 and is an ideal spot for hiking and bird watching. Details

Daily | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Belwood Lake Conservation Area, 8282 Wellington County Rd. 18, Fergus

Regular Admission

Easter Weekend Mini Egg Hunts and Activities

On Friday, Sunday, and Monday, we will be buzzing with Spring crafts and activities all day long. Make your very own hopping bunny and slime to take home!

Looking to take in some Springtime cuteness? Don’t forget to check in on our resident baby chicks chirping away!

Join in for our mini egg hunts running hourly beginning at 11:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. and collect an Easter treat! Spot the golden egg during our scavenger hunt and enter for a chance to win a FREE membership to the Region of Waterloo Museums! We are so egg-cited to see you this long weekend! Included with admission or membership paid day of at the admissions desk

Details

April 3, 5 – 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Schneider Haus, 466 Queen Street South

Included with admission or membership paid day of at the admissions desk

Easter Monday at McDougall Cottage

Looking for something a little different to do this Easter Monday? Plan to stop by McDougall Cottage for a guided tour of this charming stone house on the banks of the Grand. Learn about the history of the area, hear the stories of the two families of Scottish settlers that first called this house their home, and admire the more than a hundred-year-old hand-painted murals that adorn its ceilings and walls. We’ll have tea and shortbread for all who stop by, and kids will have fun decorating a pot and planting a posy to take home. This is also your chance to explore McDougall’s newest exhibit – Snapshots in Time: Nostalgia and Memory. Details

Monday, April 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand AVE S, Cambridge

Admission is by donation

Mass in B Minor

Bach’s Mass in B minor stands as one of the greatest achievements in Western music: the summation of a life’s work. Written near the end of Bach’s life, it gathers the breadth of his musical genius into a single, breathtaking composition. From the joyful dance of the “Gloria” to the profound cry for peace in the “Agnus Dei,” the Mass is a journey through awe, devotion, and profound expression, uniting soloists, choir, and orchestra in music of timeless and universal power.

Details

Friday, April 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N, Kitchener

$12 – $98.90

Easter Brunch Train

Step aboard WCR’s Easter Brunch Train for a one-of-a-kind dining experience!
Experience our heritage railway as you ride along the scenic route and enjoy a leisurely meal in a beautifully restored vintage railcar, where the timeless atmosphere meets modern culinary delights. Choose from delectable entrées such as a savory asparagus frittata, or Brie, Asparagus & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Supreme, all perfectly paired with seasonal sides. Finish your meal with a decadent dessert and raise a glass to a memorable Easter celebration.

Details

Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

WCR Farmers’ Market Station, 330 Farmers Market Road, St. Jacobs

$135

Easter Egg Fest at Doon Heritage Village

Come for the egg hunt, stay for the festivities! After your timed-entry egg hunt, enjoy spring-themed crafts, games, activities, and more!
Join us at Doon Heritage Village and Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum for a day of Easter celebration! Hunt for eggs in the historic village, take a photo with the Easter Bunny, make some friends at the petting zoo, create a special spring craft, and more! The museum galleries, including our Kids Discovery Space, will be open all day for exploration. Hungry? Grab a snack from Hazel’s Cafe in the museum!

Details

Friday, April 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

10 Huron Rd, Kitchener

$6.66; This event has timed-entry tickets, with start times at every half hour beginning at 10:30am until 2:30pm.

Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for an exciting all-day Easter egg scavenger hunt! Using their scavenger hunt booklets, participants will search for hidden coloured Easter Eggs throughout THEMUSEUM. When they solve all the riddles, they will receive an easter candy prize, plus be added to a draw to win our grand prize! Plus, children ages 10 and up can take on an extra colouring challenge!

Available while supplies last, no baskets are needed for this event.

Details

Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TheMuseum, 10 King Street West, Kitchener

Free with Admission or membership

Along the scenic Grand River

Plan a day to explore the scenery along the Walter Bean Trail. The trail runs through the cities of Waterloo, Cambridge, Kitchener, and the Township of Woolwich. Details

The trail has several access points, including one at RIM Park and The Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower

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Hunt for Geocaches

Explore the many geocaches located throughout the city. This family-friendly activity uses a mobile app or a GPS device. Check out the trails where you can enjoy Geocaching Trails.

KW Escape

Work as a team connecting clues and solving riddles to get out of this real-life escape room. Details

KW Escape, 505 Conestogo Road Unit 12, Waterloo

A Walk in the Park

Waterloo Park is open daily to enjoy. Have a picnic or enjoy a quiet walk. Details

Daily | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Waterloo Park, 50 Young Street West, Waterloo
Free vehicle parking is available from the Young Street West and Westmount Road North entrances to the park. Follow roads into the park and watch for signage. There is also free three-hour street parking along Father David Bauer Drive.

Explore Rail Trail

Hike or bike any section of the 18 kilometre trail that follows the Grand River through lush Carolinian forest with spectacular river overlooks. The trail follows the old roadbed of the Lake Erie and Northern Railway (LE&N).

In Cambridge, the trail connects to the City of Cambridge trails, which in turn link to the Walter Bean Trail, which continues through Kitchener and Waterloo. Details

From Cambridge: The Canadian General-Tower Trailhead is at 210 Water Street South (Highway 24) just south of Concession Street (Map).

Fabled Clay

Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. In this exhibition, artists use ceramics to share their own stories, whether personal narratives or inventive twists on myths, to engage us in explorations of experience and identity. Details

January 17 – May 24, 2026

Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline Street North, Waterloo

Free

Stretch your legs

If you have been cooped up indoors, it’s past time you get outside and enjoy the spring! Wander through different trails and get to know your city once more. Walking the trails is a great way to exercise as well as get to know the region’s history.

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

Go Birding

Spring is a great time to go birding and there are many fabulous locations in Ontario.

Blyth Creek Maple Farm Sugar Bush Tours

Enjoy the last of winter and beginnings of spring with a tractor-pulled wagon ride to the sugarbush to experience the age old tradition of making maple syrup. Walk a guided tour where you will learn about the earliest known sugaring techniques of Canada’s First People, by heating hot rocks in a fire and transferring them into a sap-filled, hollowed-out log. Details

Saturdays & Sundays, March 14 to April 11, 2026 | | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Blyth Creek Maple Farm, 42232 Moncrieff Rd, Blyth

$12.95 – $19.95

Trip of 1936 Exhibit

The year 1936 was a time of change as 18-year-old Laura Louise Livingston and her mother embarked on a trip that would change their lives forever. Looking back 90 years later, this exhibit explores the areas they toured and unexpected crossroads they encountered. From Norway to Germany, to Egypt through the Holy Land each stop broadened their views. Details

On exhibit until November 8, 2026

Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden

$5.50 – $9.75

Book Bundles

Check out the Book Bundles offered by Waterloo public Library.

Book Bundles for Adults are special orders of hand-selected books. One bundle has specially selected titles for every taste.

WPL Kids Express book bundles is a curated package of information based on children’s ages, reading levels and interests. Details

Waterloo Public Library branches

Free with a library card

Roam around Victoria Park

Enjoy a day out with family or bubble friends at Victoria Park! Pack a picnic with goodies and treats from your favourite restaurant and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy a family time or just spend the day relaxing with a book from the Waterloo Public Library.

Unplug

Unplug and reconnect as a family. Make learning fun for everyone involved or help your children learn skills that will last for a lifetime, all while having a great time.

Have Fun

Enjoy arcade and redemption games of skill and chance, to the interactive three-level indoor play structure at FunworX. Details

Hours vary

FunworX, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener

Varies

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