Easter Activities the Whole Family will Enjoy
How to make the most of the Easter Long Weekend with your Family
Another long weekend is on the horizon (yay) and this time we have the extra joy of the Easter festivities to add into the mix. Whilst not all families observe Easter as a religious celebration, many enjoy the fun of egg hunts, giving and receiving chocolates, getting together with family and friends, not to mention a four-day weekend. Whether you have ankle biters or angsty teens, want something footloose and free, or prefer a planned event, we’ve got you covered in our Ultimate Guide to Easter Activities the whole family will enjoy.
🐰 Get outdoorsy with a Play in the Park
Sydney’s largest park will play host to Alice in Easterland – a theatrical twist to the beloved children’s classic, Alice in Wonderland – presented by the Eaton Gorge Theatre Company. Little ones (kids aged from 4 years and up) can join Alice on an adventure as she helps the Mad Hatter find his Easter bonnet and deals with the Queen of Hearts. Got kids that love craft? There’s Easter bonnet decorating, a chocolate treat to enjoy and a small parade at the end to showcase their crafty creations.
Where: The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When: March 30, Session 1: 10.30am – 12pm, Session 2: 1.30pm – 3pm
More info: https://theinnerwestmums.com.au/event/alice-in-easterland/
🐰 Don’t want to leave town but you’re hanging for a break? A Sydney staycation might be your thing
We’re blessed with a plethora of waterfront hotels, AirBnB shacks and urban retreats across our dazzling city. If you’d love a getaway but can’t stand the thought of spending hours in the car whilst the kids squabble in the back (think “are we there yet? why isn’t there any wi-fi?” on repeat), why not hit up a family-friendly hotel instead? Over the Easter long weekend, hotels across the harbour city will be hosting Easter themed events, family friendly activities (think movie nights, family trivia and quizzes) and special culinary feasts to make your Easter staycation even more memorable. And with many offering in-house kids activity rooms – many with included snacks, games and toys – a staycation might be just the break for you and the family.
Want more? Check out our review of the Novotel Sydney Darling Square here.
🐰 Hit up your local bowlo for some Egg-cellent fun
Fancy some Easter fun thrown in with your lawn bowls? Head to Concord Bowlo for an Easter Funday event including an Easter Bunny meet and greet, face painting, food trucks, egg hunt and more. There’ll also be lawn bowls, brasserie and café food options, and swathes of grassy area for the kids to run wild.
Where: 1A Clermont Ave Concord NSW 2137
When: March 23, 11am – 3pm
More info: https://theinnerwestmums.com.au/event/kids-easter-funday/
🐰 Catch an Easter Storytime Event at these Hills Shire Libraries
Looking for a K-2 friendly event that’s filled with stories, song and craft? At the Hills Shire Libraries – Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Vinegar Hill and Dural – your little ones can enjoy the magic of Easter with a special storytime session. From Friday March 25 to Thursday March 28, these libraries will be hosting a free after-school Easter Storytime event at 4 – 5pm. Check the website to find out which library is running an event on each day.
Where: Hills Shire Libraries – Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Vinegar Hill and Dural
When: From March 22 – Thursday March 28, 4-5pm
More info: https://theinnerwestmums.com.au/event/easter-storytime-vinegar-hill-memorial-library/
🐰 Go Easter Egg Hunting all over Sydney
The Easter Rabbit has been one busy bunny this year and those hotly contested chocolate eggs are all over Sydney. From a community run egg hunt and hat parade at Darribiri Reserve in Greater Western Sydney, a library egg hunt at Stanton Library in North Sydney and urban egg hunts at Zetland, Broadway Shopping Centre and Maestria Rhodes. Wherever you’re located, and whatever you fancy doing alongside the egg hunt (groceries, lunch, a walk in the park) there’ll be a location that will suit you and your crew.
When: Across the Easter long weekend
Where: Various locations across Sydney including Darribiri Reserve, Maestria Rhodes, Stanton Library North Sydney
🐰 Hit up the Ultimate Easter Market for some long weekend treats
The Ultimate Easter Markets are back at Moore Park – and with more than 150 stallholders offering seasonal local produce, freshly baked goods, handmade wares and gifts, there’s a little something for everyone just waiting to be snapped up. Best of all, the Entertainment Quarter will be also play host to the Sydney Family Easter Show. Check out the listing below for more info.
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Lang Road, Moore Park
When: Easter Sunday March 31, 10am-4pm
More info: https://www.entertainmentquarter.com.au/event/ultimate-easter-markets/
🐰 Head to the Easter Show for a day of family fun
Whether you love the family-friendly rides and cute petting zoo at the Sydney Family Show at the Entertainment Quarter or the pomp of the agricultural displays, wacky show bags and rollercoasters at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Homebush, visiting the Easter Show is a long weekend tradition for many families. If you haven’t been to an Easter Show before, or it’s been a few drinks between visits, now’s the perfect time to head in for some fairground food, carnival rides and family memories.
Sydney Family Easter Show
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
When: 23 March – 1 April
More info: https://theinnerwestmums.com.au/event/sydney-easter-family-show-2024/
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Where: 1 Showground Rd, Sydney Olympic Park
When: 22 March – 2 April
More info: https://theinnerwestmums.com.au/event/sydney-royal-easter-show-2024/
🐰 Want more Easter long weekend ideas? Check out our article on the Best Family Friendly Day Trips here.
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