Things to Do: Easter Long Weekend 2023

As the Easter long weekend approaches, many families are trying to plan as much fun and family quality time into their weekend as possible. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly events, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this special time of year. We’ve compiled a list of fun and exciting things to do over the Easter long weekend 2023. Your Easter long weekend is about to be egg-cellent.

Downey’s Easterfest 2023 @ Downey’s Farm

Downey’s Farm in Caledon is your classic holiday fun location. This spring, they’re hosting Downey’s Easterfest 2023 at their beloved family farm. It’s an opportunity for you and your entire family to get some fresh air while making Easter memories that’ll make you smile.

Downey’s Easterfest hosts kid-friendly activities like:

• Easter egg hunt
• Easter story wagon ride
• Easter puppet shows
• Bunny ears colouring station
• Magic shows

To get more information about Downey’s Easterfest, check out the event website.

Beaches Easter Parade @ the Beaches

You wanted a classic Easter parade to throw you back to your childhood. The Beaches listened. On Sunday, April 9^th, the Easter parade will float through Toronto so you and your little ones can watch and enjoy all the bunny, chocolatey, and eggy fun of this season.

You can even double up on Easter fun! Before the parade, on Good Friday, the Beaches are hosting an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt in the afternoon.

To learn more about the parade and the egg hunt, visit the Beaches Easter Weekend Celebration website.

Canadian Pet Expo @ International Centre

If you’re looking for fun for the entire family – furry family included – the Canadian Pet Expo has you covered. There’s no better way to ring in spring than to reconnect with nature and its enforcers – animals! The Expo features interactive fun for your family, pet-centred shopping, and entertainment, of course! This event also promotes responsible pet companionship which is an important responsibility that all humans – mature or young – need to know.

To learn more about the Canadian Pet Expo, visit the event website.

Easter Fun Fest @ Markham Fairgrounds

Markham Fairgrounds is hosting the 2023 Easter Fun Fest filled with classic long weekend fun activities for you and your little ones. The Easter Fun Fest only runs for four days, but is packed with great family fun like:

• Kiddie midway
• Bouncy houses
• Food trucks
• Train rides
• Egg hunts
• Egg decorating
• Live entertainment

… among many more attractions.

To purchase tickets, get directions, or learn more about the Easter Fun Fast at Markham Fairgrounds, check out the event website.

Easter Egg Hunt @ Amazing Adventures Playland (Indoors)

Looking for an indoor activity this Easter long weekend? The Easter Egg Hunt at Oakville’s Amazing Adventures Playland has you and your family covered. You and your little ones can partake in a 90-minute egg hunt where they can hunt down and collect plastic eggs while also snagging a milk chocolate Easter Bunny. This event is BYOB – Bring Your Own Basket!

For more information on purchasing tickets for a session, visit the event website.

Easter Weekend Fun @ Friday Harbour

Friday Harbour welcomes your entire family for lakeside fun this Easter long weekend. Your family can enjoy the beautiful views, relax on the Muskoka chairs, and indulge in all the scrumptious meals and snacks along the promenade.

And this Easter long weekend, Friday Harbour has Easter-themed activities like:

• Face painting
• Balloon artists
• Easter tie-dye t-shirts
• Photos with the Easter Bunny (of course!)

Then, on Sunday, April 9^th, bring your own basket and continue celebrating with a complimentary Easter Egg Hunt along the promenade at Friday Harbour. For more information on where and when the egg hunt begins and ends, visit the Friday Harbour website.

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Kinder Buddies Oakville Child Care is a Quality First Daycare and Infant Care facility in Oakville, Ontario. We take care of children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 1/2 providing nutritious meals and fun activities all day long.