Happy weekend! Since it's Easter weekend, Vancouver is hopping with egg hunts and fun activities for the whole family on Saturday, April 4th, and Sunday, April 5th. Don't miss the market downtown or the craft time on Saturday afternoon!
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Downtown Vancouver Market
Esther Short Park
A great way to spend a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon browsing local goods.
Photos with the Easter Bunny at Vancouver Mall
Vancouver Mall
An easy, indoor activity to get those required holiday photos.
4th Annual Felida Egg Hunt
Felida Park
An early, organized, and free hunt focusing on younger children.
· April 4
9FREE : Start your Saturday bright and early with this popular community egg hunt! They also have a pancake fundraiser going on, so you can fuel up after all that searching.Great morning activity in a nearby town to kick off the Easter fun.
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER MARKETFREE : Visit the flagship farmers market located right in the heart of downtown. It's a perfect morning stop to grab fresh goods and enjoy the community atmosphere.It's running Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon, making it flexible for weekend planning.
FREE : Head out to Felida Park for their fourth annual free egg hunt! Make sure you arrive by 9:30 AM because the hunt starts promptly at 10:30 AM.An early, free neighborhood hunt option for families closer to the north side of Vancouver.
ELKS EASTER EGG HUNTFREE : This event includes face painting starting at 11 AM, with the main egg hunt kicking off right at noon. They organize the hunt across four different age groups, which is great for fairness!It offers structure with multiple age groups for the hunt and includes extra activities like face painting.
FREE : Check out this massive hunt in Esther Short Park featuring 15,000 candy-filled eggs! They also have bounce houses and face painting planned for extra fun.It's happening in a central location and promises 15,000 eggs, which is exciting for kids.
: Take the family out to Washougal for a farm-themed celebration filled with fresh air and egg hunting. They offer three dedicated time slots throughout the day so you can pick what works best.A slightly different experience outside the city center focused on farm fun.
FAMILY CRAFT TIME – BUNNY HOLLOW : Create a cute bunny burrow for a stuffed bunny you get to adopt! This is a great, low-pressure craft event where you can come and go during the two-hour window.A structured craft activity in the afternoon if the morning hunts are too busy.
FREE : This free afternoon event at Marshall Park includes an Easter egg hunt, free photos with the Easter Bunny, and Easter baskets for the children.Free activities including photos with the Bunny—great value for families.
: If you still need that perfect Easter photo, the Bunny will be at the Vancouver Mall all day Saturday. This is an excellent indoor activity if the spring weather is questionable.It's a traditional holiday photo opportunity happening the day before Easter.
· April 5
4FREE : If you are looking for a welcoming, family-friendly celebration for Easter Sunday, Crossroads is hosting services throughout the morning and early afternoon.A key option for Easter Sunday morning services that explicitly mention being family-friendly.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD EASTER EGG HUNTFREE : If you missed the Saturday hunts, here is another opportunity Sunday morning for children ages 4 to 12 to search for eggs. The location is not specified in the listing, so plan ahead!It’s one of the few hunts listed specifically for Easter Sunday morning.
FREE : A great free indoor option for Sunday afternoon! Today's focus is a maker space where kids can build their own flying objects, and there will be playdough in the sensory space.Free, indoor play with a specific building/craft component for Sunday afternoon.
ALL AGES EASTER BINGO AT OUR THIRD SPACE : Wrap up your Easter weekend with a fun round of BINGO suitable for the entire family. This event starts in the late afternoon.A relaxing, low-key, all-ages activity for late Sunday afternoon.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1FREE : If the Easter chaos gets overwhelming, pop over here for some hands-on STEAM education focused on aviation. This center is open every Saturday afternoon.Excellent, free educational activity running all afternoon that’s separate from the holiday rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Vancouver this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are several free events including the Downtown Vancouver Market (Sat & Sun), the Annual Battle Ground Kiwanis Free Easter Egg Hunt (Sat morning), the 4th Annual Felida Egg Hunt (Sat morning), the Helping Hands Easter Event (Sat afternoon), the Conscious Consumption Clothing Swap (Sat afternoon), and FREE Indoor Community Play on Sunday afternoon.
Are there any Easter egg hunts happening on Sunday morning?
Yes, the Church of the Good Shepherd Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Sunday, April 5th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM for children ages 4-12.
What can we do on Saturday afternoon if we skip the morning hunts?
On Saturday afternoon, April 4th, you can participate in Family Craft Time at Drip Drop Art Studio, visit the ongoing Downtown Vancouver Market, or attend the Helping Hands Easter Event at Marshall Park for hunts and photos.
