Fun Things to Do for Easter in Toronto

With this everlasting winter hopefully behind us, it’s time to prepare for the big spring holiday: Easter in Toronto, which brings with it an extra-long weekend (yes, just a reminder that Easter Monday (April 21) is a holiday for school kids). While we can’t help you round up treats and toys for your kids’ Easter baskets, we can provide you with suggestions on how to keep your kids busy, and hopefully, happy, this Easter season.

We round up a bunch of Easter-themed events happening in and around Toronto. In addition to some egg hunts, there are plenty of other activities going on, including a few that we think even parents will enjoy.

Family Fun Picks for Easter in Toronto

Hop Into Easter Fun at the Toronto Zoo

When: Friday April 18 – Monday April 21, 2025
Where: Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Rd
Hop into Easter fun at the Toronto Zoo! Celebrate Easter with your favourite animals. Enjoy a zoo-wide scavenger hunt, spring-themed animal enrichment, chocolate giveaways, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Easterfest at Downey’s Farm

When: Saturday & Sunday April 12-13 and April 19-20 + Friday April 18
Where: 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon
Enjoy Easter at Downey’s Farm! This charming farm festival features wagon rides, baby animals, Easter egg hunts, games, and festive photo ops. This is a must-do for families with younger kids.

Easter Fun Fest at the Markham Fairgrounds

When: Friday March 18 – Monday April 21
Where: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham
Featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, Easter Fun Fest has it all: Rides, food trucks, and so many bouncy inflatables. You and your kids can also participate in daily Easter egg hunts and even meet the Easter Bunny. Tickets give you access to unlimited rides and are $35 for kids two to 12, if purchased in advance, and $15 for those over 13. Kids under two are free, as is parking.

Cannoli Making Workshop + the Easter Bunny at The Shops at Don Mills

When: Saturday April 12
Where: 1090 Don Mills Rd
Head to Eataly for a fun and interactive Cannoli Making Workshop. Learn how to make delicious cannolis in this hands-on experience. Then, snap a picture with the Easter Bunny, who’ll be roaming around Town Square from 12pm-2pm, handing out Lindt chocolate. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the art of Italian pastry making and meet the big bunny himself. Purchase your Eataly tickets here

The Grand Hunt

When: Saturday April 12
Where: Across downtown Toronto & at The Grand Order of Divine Sweet, 1162 Queen St. W., Toronto
There are Easter egg hunts and then there’s The Grand Order of Divine Sweet’s Grand Hunt. This West Queen West sweets and bake shop is hiding 10 treasure chests throughout downtown. Follow the shop’s Facebook and Instagram stories to collect clues and find a box, which you can bring to The Grand Order of Divine Sweet for a prize. One lucky person will win a giant chocolate Easter egg with $1,000 cash inside. The hunt is open to everyone and there’s no entry fee.

Brooks Farms’ EasterFest

When: Saturday & Sunday – April 12-13; April 19-20
Where: 122 Ashworth Rd., Mount Albert
Here’s another farm-based option for your Easter celebrations. At Brooks Farms’ Easterfest, your kids can decorate their own Easter hunt bag that they  then can use to collect Easter treats that will be stashed around the farm (keep an eye out for the Golden egg). Afterwards (or before), enjoy a wagon ride, live entertainment, and photos with the Easter Bunny and his friends, including real-life adorable baby chicks. The farm’s Barnyard Playland, which includes a pirate ship, jumping pillows, and lots more, will also be open for fun. Tickets, if purchased in advance, are $17, and kids under two are free.

3rd Annual Easter Market at Evergreen Brick Works

When: Saturday April 19
Where: 550 Bayview Ave
Hop on over to the 3rd Annual Pop-Up Market at Evergreen Brick Works for an Easter Saturday Spectacular you won’t want to miss! Enjoy an epic Easter egg hunt, snap a pic with the Easter Bunny, and score amazing prizes. There’s over 55+ local shops, plus the farmers market, and scenic trails to walk so bring your friends, family, and furry babies for a fun-filled day

Beaches Easter Parade & Egg Scavenger Hunt

Egg Scavenger Hunt:
When: Friday April 18 10am–2pm
Where: Various locations throughout the Beaches
Explore local businesses while solving clues and collecting Easter goodies. Registration is open until April 16.

Easter Parade:
When: Sunday April 20, 2pm–4pm
Where: Queen Street East (Munro Park Ave. to Woodbine Ave.)
This beloved community tradition features floats, music, entertainers, and the Easter Bunny himself. It’s a festive and free event for the whole family!

High Park Eggventure: Who Lays What?

When: Saturday April 19 10am–11:30am
Where: High Park Nature Centre, 375 Colborne Lodge Dr
This educational adventure explores the diverse world of egg-laying animals. Participants will learn about various species and their unique egg-laying habits through interactive activities and guided walks. Please note, this is not a traditional Easter egg hunt; facilitators will use props for demonstrations.

Bloor West Village Easter Hop & Hunt

When: Saturday April 19
Where: 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto

The Bloor West Village BIA is bringing the Easter spirit to its slice of Toronto. Your kids can do a craft, explore the neighbourhood while taking part in a scavenger hunt, and of course, meet the Easter Bunny. This event is free, but all participants are encouraged to bring a donation for the food bank.

Local MRKT

When: Saturday April 19
Where: Mimico Square, 2445 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto

If you’re in the West End of Toronto, finish your Easter shopping up in Mimico at Local MRKT’s outdoor shopping experience. In addition to over two dozen vendors, there will be free face painting for kids and photos with the Easter bunny. There might also be a few treats. The market runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is free to access.

Easter Brunch at Casa Loma

When: Sunday April 20
Where: 1 Austin Terrace
Toronto’s castle hosts an elegant Easter celebration every year. Their annual brunch, served in the stately elegance of Toronto’s famous castle, is an event your family will long remember. Afterwards, explore the castle at your leisure. For guests with a later seating time, arrive early and tour the Castle prior to their reservation (the Castle closes at 5pm). $90 per person plus taxes and $65 per child (4-13 years old) plus taxes.

Alice’s Easter Eggstravaganza

When: Sunday April 20
Where: Beaches Sandbox, 2181 Queen Street East, Toronto
It’s time for the 2nd annual Alice’s Easter Eggstravaganza, the family-friendly Easter party with an edge. There will be egg painting (“with a psychedelic twist”), an oddities market, live entertainment, and a treasure hunt complete with prizes. The entire event will have an Alice in Wonderland theme, “…where reality blends with the surreal in a kaleidoscope of colours and imagination!” The fun starts at 2:00 pm and no advance registration is required.

Easter Brunch Buffets

Across Toronto
Sunday April 20

An extravagant brunch buffet is one of those modern Easter traditions that we can fully get behind. If you want that classic buffet brunch experience, book your family in at the Old Mill in the West End or at the Guild Inn Estate in the East End. Both destinations offer such familiar favourites as carving, salad, and charcuterie stations, eggs, and lots of desserts.

If your family is in the mood for something a little different, consider an Easter buffet brunch cruise, a two-hour long experience that departs on the Odyssey from 235 Queens Quay in Toronto.