Almost every Easter event for Canberra kids (and their very tired parents)
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Hot cross buns in the oven, chocolate eggs stashed in increasingly creative hiding spots, and four blissful days off – Easter in Canberra is always a fun time.
And this year? The city has pulled out all the stops.
Whether you’re chasing egg hunts across the suburbs, boarding a heritage steam train, or finally getting to that mini golf course the kids have been begging about, there’s something on every corner of Canberra to keep little ones (and let’s be honest, their parents too) thoroughly entertained.
From late March through to the school holidays in April, here’s your comprehensive guide to everything happening for families across Canberra this Easter season.
And yes, it’s absolutely acceptable to eat the chocolate for breakfast. At least once.
Get the Easter season started with these events…
Bunnings Kids DIY Easter Workshops
Free, family-friendly, and always a hit – Bunnings is rolling out their beloved Kids DIY Workshops every weekend in March with an Easter twist. Little ones can get crafty making Easter bags, Easter bonnets, and Easter plaques, with all materials provided and a whole lot of mess enthusiastically encouraged.
For something a little more festive, the Easter Family Night is a fun-filled evening packed with activities, crafts, and festive treats at Belconnen and Majura Park (5 pm–7 pm) and Gungahlin, Fyshwick and Tuggeranong (6 pm–8 pm) on Thursday 26 March. It’s free to attend, with tickets required.
Cost: Free
Weekends in March (workshops), and Thursday 26 March | Various locations | bunnings.com.au/services/in-store/diy-workshops
Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets Easter Activities
The Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets are bringing some wonderful hands-on activities to the Easter season!
On Sunday 29 March, little ones can decorate their very own flowerpot and plant carrot seedlings to take home (a sweet reminder that Easter isn’t just about chocolate). Then on Saturday 4 April, the Easter Cookie Decorating session lets kids loose with colourful icing, sprinkles, and fun toppings to create their own edible masterpieces!
Cost: Free
Sunday 29 March, 11 am – 2 pm and Saturday 4 April, 11 am – 2 pm | 36 Mildura Street, Fyshwick | fyshwickmarkets.com.au
Easter long weekend plans? Sorted.
Easter Egg Hunt at Southpoint Tuggeranong
South.Point is becoming a go-to destination these school holidays, with a free Easter Egg Hunt running across the long weekend that’s equal parts adventure and chocolate reward.
Kids collect a basket and clue card from the Easter cart (located opposite Big W), then follow the clues to find participating retailers throughout the centre – earning stamps and eggs at each stop before heading back to fill their baskets. It’s a clever way to explore the centre, and the pay-off is very much worth it.
The Easter Bunny will also be roaming the centre for photo opportunities throughout the morning, so keep your eyes peeled.
Cost: Free
Saturday 4, Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April, 10 am–1 pm | Corner Anketell and Reed Streets, Tuggeranong | southpointcanberra.com.au
Easter Factory and Magic Bunny Garden at Marketplace Gungahlin
Marketplace Gungahlin has dreamed up one of the most charming Easter setups in Canberra this year, with two distinct free activity zones running across Easter and the school holidays.
In the mornings, the Easter Factory (outside Big W, 10 am–1 pm) is where the busy bunnies get to work and kids can decorate plaster and chocolate bunnies or build their very own Easter basket. Then in the afternoons, the magic shifts to the enchanted Bunny Garden (outside Daily Market Grocer, 1 pm–4 pm), where the activities take on a more whimsical flavour: felt garden crowns, candy flower pots, and mini fairy gardens that are almost too pretty to take home.
Shoppers can also try their luck at the Lucky Carrot Pluck every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am–1 pm outside the Daily Market Grocer — spend $30 or more at the centre and you’re in with a chance to win gift cards, dining vouchers, or gift packs.
Cost: Free (Lucky Carrot Pluck with $30+ spend)
Saturday 4 until Saturday 18 April, 10 am–4 pm | Outside Big W and Daily Market Grocer, Marketplace Gungahlin | marketplacegungahlin.com.au/whats-on/easter-2026
Easter at Majura Park Shopping Centre
Majura Park Shopping Centre is going all out for Easter, with a program of free family activities running from late March right through to Sunday 5 April.
The Easter Garden Hunt (28, 29 March and 4 April) is a lovely way to explore the centre with curious little ones, while Face Painting (28, 29 March and 4 April) is always a crowd-pleaser.
For the ultimate Easter treat, the Brunch with the Easter Bunny on 28, 29, 31 March and 2 and 4 April (with sessions at 10 am and 10.30 am) is an experience the whole family will love. Registration required, so don’t leave it too late!
Cost: Free (Brunch registration required)
Various dates | 18–26 Spitfire Avenue, Majura Park (near Toymate) | majuraparkshopping.com.au
Easter at Canberra Outlet
From Wednesday 1 to Wednesday 8 April, the Easter Bunny is hopping into Canberra Outlet in Fyshwick, handing out Lindt chocolates and posing for photos with kids (and kids at heart).
There will also be a giant Easter Egg – an unmissable photo opportunity if ever there was one.
Cost: Free
Wednesday 1 until Wed 8 April | 337 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick | canberraoutlet.com.au
Easter Steam Train Rides
For something egg-stra special this Easter, The Picnic Train is offering heritage rail journeys behind a restored steam locomotive from Canberra to Bungendore and back.
Rides will run across the long weekend with multiple departure times, so there’s plenty of opportunity to secure a spot
Cost: $160–$600 (various packages)
Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April | Canberra Railway Station, Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | picnictrain.com.au/canberra
Easter Egg-Citement at Corin Forest
If the family is looking for an adventure that goes well beyond a standard egg hunt, Corin Forest’s Easter Egg-Citement package delivers in spades. The deal includes an hour on the Alpine Slide, an hour of pre-season snow play (toboggan hire included), and a 30-minute Easter Egg Hunt.
It’s basically the perfect Canberra Easter trifecta of chocolate, adrenaline, and spectacular scenery.
Cost: $55 Youth/Adult (8+) | $35 Child (2–7) | Infants (under 2) free
Friday 3 until Monday 6 April | 1268 Corin Dam Road, Paddys River | corinforest.com.au
The Great Mini Golf Easter Bunny Hunt
Mini Golf Federation Square in Nicholls has cooked up a delightful Easter activity: hidden Easter bunnies placed throughout the mini golf course, waiting to be found and photographed.
Once the game is done and the photos collected, head to the team to redeem your very own chocolate Easter eggs as a reward. It’s fun, and it’s the perfect excuse to finally try the mini golf.
Cost: $11–$54
Friday 3 until Monday 6 April | Shop 5a/18 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls | minigolffedsqu.com.au
Easter Activities at The H Dispensary
The H Dispensary in Griffith is packing Saturday 4 April with a full day of lovely activities for kids!
Start the morning with Easter Garland making at 9 am before moving onto the Easter Hunt at 11 am and round out the afternoon with the wonderfully named Medicinal Chocolate Bliss Ball Making workshop at 2 pm.
It’s a fab way to keep little ones engaged while supporting a charming local business.
Cost: $5–$35 per activity
Saturday 4 April | 6 Barker Street, Griffith | eventbrite.com.au
Hive Property Mega Easter Egg Hunt
Chocolate, chaos and community spirit – Hive Property’s Mega Easter Egg Hunt returns to Deakin this April, bringing families together for a morning of Easter fun. Kids can race to collect chocolate treasures when the hunt kicks off at 9.30 am sharp, with jumping castles, face painting and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny adding to the festivities.
There will also be a Giant Egg Giveaway, plenty of photo-worthy moments and breakfast burgers and coffee available on site. Entry is free, with attendees encouraged to bring a gold coin donation to support the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Saturday 4 April, from 8.30 am | Deakin Oval Playground, 80 Newdegate Street, Deakin | hiveproperty.co
Easter Egg Roll-a-thon at The Little Burley Market
The Little Burley Market is a gorgeous way to spend a Saturday morning in autumn, and the Easter edition looks especially good.
Aside from the usual eclectic stalls and family-friendly entertainment, there’s Easter Egg Painting and the star attraction: the Easter Egg Roll-a-thon from 12 pm–1pm. Free entry, fresh air, and a lakeside setting; it doesn’t get more Canberra than that.
Cost: Free entry
Saturday 4 April, 9 am–2 pm | Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | facebook.com
Easter Egg Grabs & Night Trains
The Canberra Miniature Railway’s Easter Night Trains event is a magical experience! Rides start in the daylight and end under a canopy of lights after dark, and the two Easter egg hunts (one for ages five and under at 6 pm, one for ages six and above at 6.30 pm) feature a staggering 5000 Easter eggs up for grabs.
Get in quick – this one is sure to sell out fast.
Cost: $15 online (+ booking fee) | $20 at gate | Ages two and under free
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April | 501 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Symonston | trybooking.com
Hop Into Colour at IKEA
For a low-key, no-cost Easter activity that makes a great accompaniment to a family lunch, IKEA Canberra is offering free Easter placemat colouring in the restaurant from Saturday 4 April through to Tuesday 21 April.
Available for children aged three to 12, it’s a simple and joyful activity that keeps little ones happily occupied while the grown-ups enjoy a Swedish meatball in peace.
Cost: Free
Saturday 4 until Tuesday 21 April | 1030 Majura Road, Pialligo | ikea.com/au
Easter at Haig Park Village Markets
Haig Park in Braddon is one of Canberra’s most beloved community spaces, and the Easter Village Markets promise a cracker of a morning.
The Easter Scavenger Hunt kicks off at 10 am, sending little explorers on a playful search through the markets with prizes and surprises along the way. Then at 11 am, the Easter Hat Parade takes centre stage. It’s worth arriving early to claim a good spot.
Cost: Free entry
Sunday 5 April, 8 am–2 pm | Haig Park, Braddon | facebook.com
Easter Family Fun Day at Weston Creek Labor Club
Weston Creek Labor Club is throwing a proper Easter Family Fun Day on Sunday 5 April, with a free egg hunt from 9 am, the Easter Bunny arriving at 10 am, a lucky door prize, and an Easter colouring competition.
There will also be a coffee van on-site (a detail parents will appreciate deeply) and entry is free, though booking tickets through the website is required.
Cost: Free
Sunday 5 April | 4 Teesdale Place, Stirling | westoncreeklaborclub.com.au
Easter Market at Old Bus Depot Markets
The Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston are a Canberra institution, and the Easter Sunday edition is always a wonderful way to spend a morning.
Take a break from the chocolate and hot cross buns, fossick through an eclectic mix of treasures, and soak up the vibrant community atmosphere in one of the city’s most beloved heritage spaces.
Cost: Free entry
Sunday 5 April | 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | obdm.com.au
Community Egg Hunt & Bake Sale
A lovely community event with a heart of gold: the Inner North Community Pantry is hosting a free morning of Easter fun at Finn Street Park in O’Connor.
There will be a bake sale from 10 am, an egg hunt at 11 am, autumn art and craft, and all proceeds go to funding the Inner North Community Pantries, so you’ll be doing good while having fun.
Cost: Free (Egg Hunt $5 per child)
Sunday 5 April | Finn Street Park, O’Connor
Willy Wonka + Easter Egg Hunt at the NFSA
For a chocolate-themed afternoon that’s a little more cinematic than the average Easter, the National Film and Sound Archive is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in the heritage courtyard, followed by a screening of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
Cost: $14 full | $12 concession | $10 child (+ booking fee)
Sunday 5 April | Arc Cinema, 1 McCoy Circuit, Acton | tickets.nfsa.gov.au
Easter Extravaganza at Let’s Play Indoor Playground
Let’s Play Indoor Playground in Nicholls is pulling out all the Easter stops with an Extravaganza the little ones won’t forget. Egg hunts, Easter crafts, face painting, and free rein of the playground make for a seriously fun morning — and the special visit from the Easter Bunny himself at 11 am is sure to be a highlight. It’s the perfect way to burn off a little of that holiday chocolate energy.
Cost: $6–$56
Monday 6 April, 10.30 am–12.30 pm | 7/50 Curran Drive, Nicholls | letsplaycanberra.com.au
