Easter is one of those holidays that gives you a little bit of everything –delicious chocolate treats, outdoor adventures, and prime family time. If you are remembering the Easters of your childhood, where you had the chance to knock down – er, race – other kids to get your share of Easter eggs and chocolate treats, an old fashioned Easter event in Ontario’s Highlands is for you.

Come join the celebration with these seven Easter activities the whole family will love.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

When: April 2, 2023, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Killaloe Lions Hall, 18 Lake St.

Who would turn down breakfast with the Easter bunny? Bring the kids for a delicious breakfast including pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and baked beans and little ones can have their faces painted, win prizes, and visit with the Easter bunny. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 10 and under two-year-olds are free.

Easter Eggspress in Smiths Falls

When: April 8, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, Smiths Falls

The kids will surely remember this event for years to come. Bring the whole family to the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls and enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, scavenger hunt and bunny face painting. Kids will love an Easter craft and touring the museum’s railway cars open for exploring. The best part of this day will be a ride on a vintage caboose! You may even glimpse the famous bunny himself…

Tickets: Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be found here.

High Tea at North Folk Café

When: April 8 and 9, 2023, 11 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.
Where: North Folk Cafe & Bakery, Perth

A High Tea is just the thing to cap off Easter weekend! Picture fancy mini sandwiches, buttery scones, and beautiful pastries served in a traditional “high tea” format. North Folk Café & Bakery has created the perfect outing for anyone who loves to dress up for Easter and enjoy dainty but beautiful food and drink.

Tickets: There are multiple seatings for this event, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Please visit the website for more details.

Hummingbird Easter Scavenger Hunt

When: April 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Hummingbird Chocolate Maker, Almonte

This free event will be a hit with everyone in the family! Follow the clues hidden inside the Hummingbird Chocolate Maker outlet and if you get all the answers right you can walk away with a special Easter treat for your basket. 

Easter in the Gardens

When: April 8, 2023
Where: Abbey Gardens, Haliburton

Have a "hoppy" Easter at Abbey Gardens in Haliburton! There is enough activities going on here to keep you busy all day, including an Easter egg hunt, the decoding of a secret scavenger hunt message, spring crafts and more.

Tickets: Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be found here. 

Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt in Perth

When: April 8, 2023, 11 a.m. (sharp!)
Where: Stewart Park, Perth

The kids will need to be quick on their feet for this event geared for children eight years and older. Come to Stewart Park in downtown Perth and let the little ones race to find their own Easter goodies in the park. This event is free.

Maple Magic at Wheelers

When: April 8 to 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Wheelers Pancake House & Sugar Bush, McDonald's Corners

There is little more magical at Easter than a maple sugarbush, especially one where you can sample taffy as one of your Easter “treats!” Visit Wheelers Pancake House and enjoy a pancake breakfast, tour the sugarshack and maple museum to learn all about maple over the years. Since the sap is almost always flowing over Easter weekend, maple is the perfect accompaniment to your Easter weekend.

Please note, reservations are recommended.

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