The Best Easter Events in Sydney for Families
The Best Easter Events in Sydney for Families
🐣 Egg hunts, Easter markets, carnivals and chocolate-filled adventures
Chocolate eggs. Long weekends. Kids bouncing off the walls with excitement. Easter in Sydney is officially on the horizon — and there are plenty of ways for families to celebrate.
From charming egg hunts close to home in the Inner West to full-scale carnivals and country shows worth the drive, Sydney’s Easter calendar is packed with family-friendly fun. Whether you’re planning a quick morning outing or a full day adventure with the kids, these events offer everything from animal encounters and theatre shows to carnival rides and classic Easter egg hunts.
To make planning easier, we’ve sorted the best Easter events by location — starting with Inner West and CBD favourites, followed by Greater Western Sydney celebrations and a few regional gems perfect for a day tri
Easter Events in the Inner West & CBD
🐰 Sydney Family Easter Show – Moore Park
Think Easter Show energy, but scaled for younger families and school holiday fun.
Taking over the Entertainment Quarter during the April holidays, the Sydney Family Easter Show combines classic carnival attractions with Easter-themed entertainment. Kids can explore sideshow alley, bounce through giant inflatable obstacle courses and watch stunt shows including motorcycle and bike displays.
The real highlight for many families is the massive Easter egg hunt, where thousands of chocolate eggs are hidden across the venue. Younger kids will love the animal nursery, where they can meet baby farm animals and rabbits, while older kids tend to make a beeline for the carnival rides.
Food trucks and showbags round out the experience, making this an easy half-day or full-day outing depending on your children’s stamina.
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
When: 2–19 April 2026
Cost: Adult $30 | Child $15 | Family $75 (rides additional)
🐰 Alice in Easterland – Centennial Park
For families who prefer storytelling and imagination over carnival chaos, this charming theatre experience in Centennial Park is a lovely alternative.
Alice in Easterland is an interactive stage production inspired by Alice in Wonderland, where kids help Alice navigate a whimsical Easter adventure through Wonderland. Along the way they’ll meet familiar characters including the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts — with plenty of audience participation woven into the performance.
Children are encouraged to dress up and bring their Easter bonnets for the parade element of the show, which makes it particularly fun for preschool and primary school-aged kids.
The relaxed outdoor setting also makes it an easy outing to combine with a picnic or bike ride around Centennial Park afterwards.
Where: WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, Centennial Park
When: 5 April 2026
Cost: $18 per person
🐰 The Grounds of Alexandria Easter Egg Hunt
If there were an award for Sydney’s most photogenic Easter event, The Grounds would probably win.
Each year the café’s famous garden laneways transform into a chocolate-filled scavenger hunt for kids. Small Easter eggs are hidden throughout the greenery for children to discover — but the real excitement comes from the two hidden golden eggs, which come with special prizes.
The Grounds goes all-in on seasonal styling, so expect pastel decorations, Easter characters roaming the venue and plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
Spots are limited and this one sells out quickly every year, so booking ahead is essential.
Where: The Grounds of Alexandria
When: 3–5 April 2026
Cost: $20 per child
For something a little more relaxed and local, the Burwood Easter Market offers a lovely community-style day out.
Burwood Park fills with stalls selling handmade goods, gifts and sweet treats, while food trucks and street vendors keep families well fed throughout the day. Kids can roam the park lawns while parents browse the markets, making it an easy outing that doesn’t require much planning.
It’s not a full carnival experience, but it’s perfect if you’re after a slower Easter activity close to home
Where: Burwood Park
When: 21 March 2026
Cost: Free entry
Greater Western Sydney Easter Events
🐰 Sydney Royal Easter Show – Olympic Park
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is still the city’s biggest Easter tradition — and for many families, it’s practically a rite of passage.
Held over nearly two weeks at Sydney Olympic Park, the show blends agriculture, entertainment and carnival energy on a massive scale. Kids can meet animals in the Farmyard Nursery, try hands-on farming activities at Little Hands on the Land and explore Kids Street, which is packed with rides and attractions designed for younger visitors.
There are also cooking demonstrations, woodchopping competitions, horse shows and endless food stalls scattered throughout the grounds.
And of course, no visit is complete without navigating the legendary showbag pavilion — a moment that many kids consider the highlight of the entire experience.
Where: Sydney Showground, Olympic Park
When: 2–13 April 2026
If you’re after showground fun without the big Easter Show crowds or ticket prices, the Blacktown Easter Show is a great alternative.
This community celebration brings classic carnival attractions to the Blacktown Showground for a full weekend of family entertainment. Expect amusement rides, sideshow games, showbags and plenty of food stalls serving everything from fairy floss to festival favourites.
There’s also a free Easter egg hunt and opportunities for kids to meet the Easter Bunny.
Where: Blacktown Showground
When: 27–29 March 2026
Cost: Free entry
🐰 West Ryde Easter Celebrations
A smaller community event, but one that younger kids especially tend to love.
Held in ANZAC Park, the West Ryde Easter Celebration features pony rides, an animal farm, carnival rides and plenty of kid-friendly entertainment across the day. It has a relaxed local feel that makes it particularly good for toddlers and preschoolers who might find larger events overwhelming.
Expect food trucks, live performances and appearances from the Easter Bunny throughout the day.
Where: ANZAC Park, West Ryde
When: 28 March 2026
Cost: Free entry
This is one of Western Sydney’s largest Easter celebrations, with multiple days of entertainment and attractions.
Fairfield Showground transforms into a bustling carnival packed with rides, live entertainment, food stalls and market vendors. The highlight for many families is the giant Easter egg hunt, where kids can search for hidden treats across the grounds.
It’s lively, busy and very festive — ideal if your kids love the excitement of big fairground events.
Where: Fairfield Showground
When: 2–7 April 2026
Cost: Free entry (rides extra)
For families with thrill-seeking kids, Campbelltown’s Easter Fair is all about rides and entertainment.
The event features a large carnival setup including amusement rides, sideshow games and food stalls. Unlimited ride wristbands are available, meaning kids can spend the day hopping between attractions without stopping.
Free entertainment and egg hunt activities run throughout the fair, and the weekend wraps up with a fireworks display.
Where: Campbelltown Showground
When: 3–6 April 2026
🚗 Easter Day Trips Worth the Drive
🐰 Hunter Valley Gardens Easter Festival & Hoppity Hollow Hunt
If you’re planning a family day trip or Easter weekend escape, Hunter Valley Gardens delivers one of the most immersive Easter experiences within driving distance of Sydney.
Across the Easter long weekend, the gardens host the Hoppity Hollow Hunt, where children follow a winding garden trail searching for special numbered eggs hidden along the path. Once they’ve collected eggs numbered 1, 2 and 3, they can present them at the end of the trail to claim their Easter chocolate prize.
Little visitors will also have the chance to meet the Easter Bunny, who will make special appearances across the long weekend for photos and festive fun.
The event runs alongside the gardens’ popular Mega Creatures experience, where families can wander through themed garden displays filled with towering dinosaurs, dragons, unicorns and giant insects. For kids with extra energy to burn, there are carnival-style rides operating daily throughout the event.
Where: Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin
When: 3–6 April 2026 (Easter long weekend)
Hunt Cost: $2 per child (with garden entry)
Rides: $6 per ride or 6 rides for $30
Event Hours: Gardens open 9am–4pm | Rides 10am–3:30pm
A one-day carnival packed with rides, circus performers and animal encounters.
Families can enjoy reptile shows, petting zoos and egg hunt games throughout the day before a fireworks finale in the evening.
Where: St Ives Showground
When: 4 April 2026
If you’re willing to venture a little further out of the city, the Hawkesbury Show offers a classic country show experience.
Expect animal nurseries, motorbike stunt shows, woodchopping competitions and plenty of carnival rides. There are also competitions, fireworks and wide grassy areas perfect for spreading out a picnic rug between activities.
Where: Hawkesbury Showground
When: 24–26 April 2026
🐰 Ploddy’s Easter Fair – Australian Reptile Park
A fun Easter outing with a wildlife twist.
Kids can cuddle baby farm animals, tackle inflatable obstacle courses and take part in traditional egg-and-spoon races. The park’s famous Golden Egg hunt runs daily, with prizes up for grabs for lucky finders.
Between Easter activities, families can explore the reptile park’s animal exhibits, keeper talks and crocodile feeding demonstrations
Where: Australian Reptile Park, Somersby
When: 3–19 April 2026
🐰 Jamberoo Action Park Easter Egg Hunt
If your kids love water parks, this one is worth the drive south.
On Easter Sunday, children receive a bag of Easter eggs when they enter Jamberoo Action Park before spending the day exploring the park’s water slides, wave pools and rides.
It’s a slightly different take on the traditional Easter outing — and a great option if your family likes a little adrenaline with their chocolate.
Where: Jamberoo Action Park
When: 5 April 2026
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