Easter Weekend Events

April 1 to 9; Cabela’s and Bass Pros Easter Activities, head to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s for a free photo with the Easter bunny. Reservations are recommended but not required. Learn more at cabelas.ca.

April 5 to 9; Hop into Easter at Calgary Farmers’ Market, find all the eggs you need for decorating, the finest hams for glazing, and the perfect potatoes for scalloping, plus family fun for market shoppers. On April 8 from 1 to 3pm CFM South will host Butterfield Acres and their most huggable animals on the south lawn. Stop by to meet goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, and piglets. Wild Rose Rabbit Rescue will also be there, giving you the chance to foster or adopt a rabbit, and to learn all about how you can support their amazing rescue efforts. On April 8 from 3 to 7pm, CFM West will add a little Easter joy to your visit – take advantage of free face painting and balloon animals while you get everything you need for the holiday. Learn more at calgaryfarmersmarket.ca.

April 7, 10am to 1pm; The Calgary Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs, a fun-filled morning of hunting for treat-filled eggs with your leashed dog(s) on Calaway Park’s south field. In addition to dog treats they find in eggs, each pooch participant will receive a gift bag and has the chance to win additional prizes. Learn more at nsd.on.ca.

April 7, 1pm to 4pm; Triwood Kids Easter Eggstravaganza, Celebrate Spring with the Triwood Community Easter Kids party with music, games, and crafts, a special visit from the Calgary Police Command Vehicle and Calgary Fire Department Truck, and food and beverage trucks. The spotlight event is the outdoor Easter Egg Hunt, available only through free registration on the website. Learn more at triwoodcommunity.com.

April 7; Cineplex Family Favourites: Hop, weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier (and this week a whole lot more Easter-y). Cineplex’s Favourites program runs movies every Saturday morning, for only $2.99 +tax. Learn more at cineplex.com.

April 7 to 8; Meet the Easter bunny at Deerfoot City, grab a self-photo with the friendly rabbit and pick up a sweet treat in the common dining area by Viet Lounge and RE: GRUB. Also, from April 5 to 23, count the colors of 15 hidden eggs around Deerfoot City and submit your findings to win a $250 gift card and other prizes.

April 7 to 9; Heritage Park Easter Brunch and Tea, Easter Brunch at the Wainwright Hotel on April 9 will include a delicious buffet-style brunch with all of your favorites, like waffles, pancakes, eggs benedict and quiche. Brunch not your thing? Check out the Easter Teas on April 7, 8 and 9. Enjoy some warm tea (or lemonade) and some delicious snacks including finger sandwiches, scones and more treats from our very own Alberta Bakery. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 7 to 10, 9 am to 5pm; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s Easter Extravaganza, get your bunny ears and Easter egg baskets ready! The sweetness of Spring is in the air and it’s time to hop your little bunnies down to the zoo for the 2023 Easter Eggstravaganza. Spreading the fun over four exciting days with educational games, delicious treats and animal enrichment surprises all included in your day admission ticket. This year the Eggstravaganza is back with new games and new experiences you won’t want to miss. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

April 8, 9am to 1pm; Easter Extravaganza at Marda Loop Community Association, with free pictures with the Easter bunny, free treats for the kids, food trucks, face-painting and a DIY tie-dye station, this is an egg-cellent event. It also includes more than 60 vendors and prizes. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

April 8, 10am to 1pm; Easter Egg Hunt at Acadia Community Association, the association’s inaugural egg hunt will feature food trucks, basket decorating, glitter tattoos and prizes. Free for all ACA member children and $5 per non-member child. Learn more at acadia.community.

April 8, 10am to 4pm; Spring Flings & Easter Things, a family-oriented day where you can indulge in all things Spring at Leighton Art Centre. Bring your family for a scenic scavenger hunt that is sure to please – an adventure in art history and nature that wraps up with delicious treats! Afterwards, make even more memories together with a fun family Easter art activity. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

April 8, 12 to 6pm; CSX Easter Sneaker Family Fun, this event is for sneaker/streetwear fans whether you are new to sneakers, or a serious collector. The event allows you to get together to buy, sell, trade or just talk shop with other sneakerheads at The Genesis Centre. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

April 8, 1 to 3:30pm; The West Side Easter Event at West Springs Church, the Lara Mitchell Group and The West Springs Church would like to invite you to the Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt Event. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

April 8, 1 to 4pm; Easter Fest at Capitol Hill Community Association, celebrate the arrival of spring with friends and neighbors at an event that includes a petting zoo, dance party, food trucks, crafts, entertainment and more. Learn more at capitolhillcommunity.ca.

April 8 to 9; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s Easter Brunch, enjoy a special Easter-themed brunch before hopping out to explore the zoo. This kid-friendly feature includes Easter decor, a specialty menu, incredible desserts and fun Easter crafts. Some bunny told us there will even be an Easter bunny making its rounds throughout the morning. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

April 9, 8:30 to 10:30am; Sensory Easter at Southcentre Mall, in partnership with Autism Calgary, Southcentre is once again offering their Easter-themed activities in a quiet, supportive, and sensory-friendly environment. Explore various activity stations and a special visit from the Easter bunny. Learn more at southcentremall.com.

April 9, 10 to 11am; Mount Norquay Easter, the Easter bunny will be making a very important stop at Mt. Norquay this year and hiding thousands of chocolate treasures in the snow. We won’t be able to find them all on our own, so we’re inviting kids of all ages to join in the Easter fun! With so many chocolate eggs to be found, make sure to bring all your friends too. Learn more at banffnorquay.com.

April 9; 10:30am to 12pm; Easter At The Jack, celebrate Easter with Experience Church at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. This is an event for all ages.

April 9, 11am; Banff Sunshine Village Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt, say hello to the Easter Bunny at Banff Sunshine Village. Bunnies will be handing out chocolate and treats to the kids! Non-denominational Easter Church Service at 11am followed by an Easter egg hunt for the kids at the top of Strawberry. Learn more at skibanff.com.

Until April 16; Barnyard Baby Days, good times to remember fur-ever with spring babies (lambs, goats, bunnies, cows, piglets, chicks) and other fun experiences. Don’t miss the spring Instagram-worthy photo-ops, the opportunity to see and even help with bottle feeding, and heart-warming up-close moments with some favorite farm animals! Learn more at butterfieldacres.com.