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.

Easter Egg Hunt at Sir Sam's

When: March 29, 2026
Where: Sir Sam's Ski/RIDE

Enjoy a fun-filled morning with crafts, hot chocolate, and a unique egg hunt on the Bunny Hill, on foot or on skis!

Easter Eggspress in Smiths Falls

When: April 4 and 5, 2026, 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.

Easter Egg Hunt in Gooderham

When: April 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 1043 Community Centre Road, Gooderham

This is an indoor Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 12 years old and is the perfect old fashioned Easter activity for little ones! Head to the Robert McCausland Memorial Centre in Gooderham and bring a basket and fill it with cholcoate! 

Easter in the Gardens

When: April 4, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.

Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt in Perth

When: April 4, 2026 at 10:30 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 4 to 5, 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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