Happy Easter long weekend, Canberra families! This weekend (April 4th and 5th, 2026) is packed with Easter hunts, steam train rides, and crafty fun. Don't miss the Mega Egg Hunt at Deakin or the classic Steam Train Rides!
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Community Egg Hunt & Bake Sale
Finn Street Park
A local park gathering with an egg hunt and bake sale supporting the community.
Willy Wonka + Easter Egg Hunt at the NFSA
Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Indoor fun combining an egg hunt with the classic movie.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Marketplace Gungahlin
An early morning chance for toddlers to meet the bunny.
· April 4
8: Let the little ones get creative with icing, sprinkles, and toppings to decorate their very own edible Easter masterpiece. This is a perfect short activity if you are out visiting the markets on Saturday morning.It’s a hands-on Easter craft activity available Saturday morning at the popular fresh food markets.
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY : Start your Easter Saturday right by having breakfast with the iconic Easter Bunny at Gungahlin's Marketplace. This is a great way to get photos done early in the day before the crowds arrive.Classic Easter meet-and-greet opportunity on Saturday morning.
HIVE PROPERTY MEGA EASTER EGG HUNTFREE : Head to Deakin Oval for a massive community egg hunt kicking off at 9:30 am sharp! There will also be face painting and jumping castles to enjoy alongside the chocolate hunt.One of the biggest local Easter hunts listed for Saturday morning, offering extra entertainment like bouncy castles.
: The Dispensary is running a full day of Easter workshops including Garland Making, an Easter Hunt, and even a Medicinal Chocolate Bliss Ball Making workshop later in the afternoon.Offers a unique mix of crafts and a chocolate-making workshop all on Saturday.
: Enjoy heritage railway rides as the sun sets and the track lights turn on for a magical evening. They are running two separate egg hunts, one for younger kids and one for older kids.A unique evening activity mixing heritage transport with Easter fun for different age groups.
: Take a trip back in time behind a restored steam locomotive heading out to Bungendore and back. This is a full heritage rail journey perfect for locomotive-loving kids.A classic Canberra experience running throughout the long weekend.
EASTER EGG ROLL-A-THON AT THE LITTLE BURLEY MARKETFREE : Visit the Little Burley Market on Saturday for stalls and entertainment, plus dedicated Easter Egg Painting and the main Egg Roll-a-thon event.A free, fun, and active Easter event combined with a popular local market.
: The Gungahlin centre is running different activities in the morning (Easter Factory) and afternoon (Magic Bunny Garden) today. The morning session lets kids decorate plaster/chocolate bunnies or build baskets.This all-day activity hub at the centre offers two distinct, themed craft sessions on Saturday.
· April 5
6FREE : Enjoy a free community Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny. They are also running an Easter colouring competition.A great free option for Sunday morning fun, including colouring in for quieter moments.
: Perfect for Sunday afternoon if the weather is poor! Start with an Easter Egg Hunt in the heritage courtyard, then settle in for a screening of the original Willy Wonka movie.Combining an egg hunt with a classic family film makes this a superb indoor option for Easter Sunday.
COMMUNITY EGG HUNT & BAKE SALE : Join the O'Connor community on Sunday morning for a bake sale, crafts, and an Easter egg hunt that supports local pantries. A great way to connect with the local area.A local community-focused event providing a morning of cheap/free Easter fun.
FREE : This Sunday market features an Easter Scavenger Hunt at 10 am and an Easter Hat Parade at 11 am—get those festive hats ready!Offers structured Easter activities (hunt/parade) within the popular Sunday market setting.
FREE : Kids follow clues through the shopping centre retailers to find stamps and earn their Easter eggs. Keep an eye out for the roaming Easter Bunny for photos!A great free activity available Sunday that keeps kids busy moving through the Tuggeranong centre.
: Return for more miniature railway fun on Sunday! The evening features rides running under lights and two massive Easter egg hunts separated by age group.The only place to catch the evening train rides and illuminated hunts on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1FREE : If you are looking for a relaxed Sunday morning activity, check out the Easter edition of the massive Old Bus Depot Markets. It’s a fantastic spot to grab brunch and browse unique local goods.The Old Bus Depot Markets are always a hit, and the Sunday Easter edition is perfect for a long weekend morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Canberra this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are several great free options available, including the Hive Property Mega Easter Egg Hunt in Deakin on Saturday, the Easter Egg Roll-a-thon at The Little Burley Market on Saturday, and the Community Egg Hunt in O'Connor on Sunday.
Are there any special Easter activities planned for Sunday, April 5th?
Yes! Look for the Easter Family Fun Day at Weston Creek Labor Club, the Easter Market at Old Bus Depot Markets (with a scavenger hunt), and the Willy Wonka screening/egg hunt at the NFSA.
Where can we take the kids for chocolate hunting?
Major hunts are happening at the Hive Property Mega Easter Egg Hunt (Deakin, Sat), the Easter Egg Grabs & Night Trains (Symonston, Sat/Sun), and various mall events like Southpoint Tuggeranong (Sat/Sun).
