The Northern Beaches are hopping with Easter festivities for all ages. From classic egg hunts to fun for all the family, there’s plenty to fill your Easter calendar. We’ve scouted out local events and celebrations further afield to make your Easter egg-stra special.
Easter at Harbord Diggers
The Diggers is holding three events to celebrate Easter this year, with a seafood and chocolate raffle (yum!), an opportunity for kids to meet the Easter Bunny, and another bumper raffle on Easter Sunday.
Harbord Diggers
88 Evans St, Freshwater
Seafood & Chocolate Raffle: Thursday, 28 March, 7:30pm
Meet the Easter Bunny: Friday, 29 March, 1pm
Easter Sunday raffle: Sunday, 31 March, 6pm
For more information: harborddiggers.com.au/easter
Easter Long Weekend at Forest Hotel
The Easter bunny is on the way, so hop on down to the Forest for the long weekend! They will have a kids lego workshop, face painting and an Easter hunt for the kids.
Forest Hotel
Where: 5 Frenchs Forest Rd E, Frenchs Forest
When: 29-31 March,
Time: 10am
For more information: facebook.com/foresthotel
EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA AT Q STATION!
Celebrate Easter in style with our Easter Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, the 30th of March!
Join in for an exciting day filled with activities, including an Easter Egg hunt around the Glasshouse lawns, arts and crafts to create adorable bunny hats at our craft stand, bouncing fun on the jumping castle, and live music starting at 12 pm! Kids can also enjoy epic face painting! Join in on our fancy dress competition for the kids! The winner will be crowned at 1pm and receive a sweet reward – a large chocolate egg!
For the grown-ups, there’s an opportunity to participate in our fundraising raffle, with all proceeds going to Bear Cottage. Treat yourself to a freshly baked hot cross bun or pastry, accompanied by a cup of coffee, while the youngsters embark on their egg-hunting adventures.
Take in the breathtaking Sydney Harbour Views while enjoying live music, delectable food, and refreshing drinks starting at 12 pm! Meanwhile, the little ones can relish in the delights of ice cream or a milkshake!
Where: Q Station, North Head Scenic Drive, Manly NSW
When: Saturday 30 March, 10am-11:30am
To book: qstation.com.au/easter-eggstravaganza
Eggs By The Lake
Get ready for some fun! Eggs by the Lake is on again, and will be held on Good Friday at 11am on Friday, 29th March 2024. It’s a fun community event with over 10,000 eggs, old school games, food vans and live music!
Where: Lakeside Park, Narrabeen
When: 29 March, 2024.
Time: 11am
More info: link.org.au/events
Free Easter Bilby Trail
Join Buddy the Easter Bilby on a quest to find his friends in the Wildflower Garden! Pick up your map from the Visitor Centre and head out on your adventure and spot all the native Australian animals hidden along the accessible Senses Track. Once completed, return the map to the Visitor Centre to receive a free Easter treat!
Easter Bilby Trail
Where: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Road St Ives
When: Friday, 22 March – 02 April, 2024 (excluding Good Friday)
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Website: krg.nsw.gov.au/Easter-Bilby-trail
Easter Weekend Lineup at The Steyne
Easter at Pittwater RSL
Celebrate Easter at Pittwater with a chance to win seafood vouchers, and Easter egg baskets valued over $2,000! PLUS.. join the Easter Egg Hunt on the Deck from 8pm!
Where: Pittwater RSL, 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale
When: Thursday, 28 March, 6pm.
More info: https://www.pittwaterrsl.com.au/easter-raffle
Easter Cupcake Decorating Workshop, Collaroy
Bookings are now open for a fun filled Easter themed cupcake decorating workshop at Little Lane. Come along to this workshop with the special little person/little people/big person in your life or just come yourself! Learn different piping techniques you can use to create multiple effects on your cupcakes, and how to colour buttercream and the different options for colouring.
Little Cocina Cafe
Where: Shop 3/998 Pittwater Road Collaroy NSW
When: Good Friday, 29 March, 11 am- 12pm
Time: 11am to 12pm
Cost: $60 per person
To book: www.facebook.com/cocina
Bunnings Warringah Mall Easter Events
Create, Make and Take! Gather your friends at this Adult D.I.Y. Workshop where you will create a versatile table centrepiece for Easter made from terracotta Pots. Lots of fun and team guided workshop with all the tools and crafts you need to make it your own.
Where: 1A Cross Street, Warringah Mall, 2100
When: Thursday, 14 March, 4pm-6pm
More info: www.bunnings.com.au/warringah-mall
Easter at The Newport
Join Sunday, 31st March, for endless Easter fun at the The Newport. For the little ones can make their own basket and bunny ears. And they’ll be hosting our famous Easter egg hunt with a special visit from the Easter bunny!
Where: The Newport
When: 29 March – 1 April
More info: merivale.com/easter-at-the-newport/
Easter Egg Hunt On The Greens, Dee Why Bowling Club
Join us on Easter Sunday for a HUGE Easter Egg Hunt for the kids on the Greens. 5,000 Easter egg Hunt from 10:30am Easter Bunny Visiting From 11:30am
PLUS Kids Activities & Live Music
Grab yourself a picnic box to enjoy on Easter with your family & friends.
4-6 people $80
8-10 people $150
Click the link below to book your picnic packs.
https://bookings.nowbookit.com
Where: 223 Fisher Road North, Dee Why, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2099
When: 31 March, 10:30am
For more: https://www.facebook.com/events/406093431936068
Further Afield…
If you want to venture further, there is plenty on in the city and surrounding suburbs. And of course don’t forget about the Royal Easter Show!
The Ultimate Easter Markets
The Ultimate Easter Market EQ is on at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, on Easter Sunday March 31 from 10am-4pm.
The markets will bring together more than 150 stallholders from across Sydney to offer shoppers a unique blend of fashion, homewares, gifts, art, craft, plants, toys, goods for children and plenty more. Go hungry, because there is smorgasbord of incredibly good food with everything from Thai to Turkish cuisine.
Where: The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
When: 31 March, 2024
Time: 10am-4pm
More info: www.facebook.com/EQ
Mad Hatter Easter High Tea
Put on your top hat and join the whimsical Easter adventure at Sir Stamford, Circular Quay. The High Tea Buffet is a wonderland of fine sweets and savoury treats that would make even the Mad Hatter jealous. Don’t be late for this important date, the rabbit doesn’t wait! Secure your spot and embrace the madness this Easter! 🎩🐰
Where: Sir Stamford at Circular Quay | Elizabeth Room
When: 30 March, 2024
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
More info: stamford.com.au/mad-hatter
The Royal Easter Show
Running from 22 March-2 April 2024 at Sydney Olympic Park, the Sydney Royal Easter Show was first held in 1823 and has since grown into a celebration of Australian culture.
Held over 12 days, its a jam-packed schedule of non-stop entertainment, animal experiences and competitions, carnival rides and games, show bags, food offerings and more. View the full program and book tickets here.
Where: Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
When: 22 March – 02 April, 2024
Time: 8:30am-9:30pm
To book: www.royaleastershow.com.au
Sydney Family Show
Sydney’s Family Show will return to The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney from 23rd March till 1st April 2024.
The Sydney Family show has been coming to the EQ since 2011 and whether it’s a bunny hopping competition, revving up for an action-packed motorcycle and bike show, cuddling a duckling, grabbing a showbag, or spinning yourself silly on carnival rides, this year’s show is packed with entertainment for the whole family.
The Show will be filled with stage entertainment, the all-new festive Easter Basket Zone, furry friends at the animal nursery, and heaps of carnival games to guarantee a great day out!
Where: Entertainment Quarter at 122 Lang Road, Moore Park, NSW 2010
When: 23rd March – 1st April 2024.
Time: 10am – 5pm
To book: www.sydneyfamilyshow.com.au/
Alice in Easterland, Centennial Park
Experience Easter celebrations with a theatrical twist to the beloved children’s classic, Alice in Wonderland.
Join Alice on an adventure as she helps the Mad Hatter find his Easter bonnet and deals with the Queen of Hearts.
This participatory show includes Easter bonnet decorating, a chocolate treat and a small parade. Tailored for families with kids aged from 4 years and up.
Where: The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, Dickens Dr, Centennial Park.
When: Saturday, 30 March, 2o24.
Time: 10:30am and 1:30pm
More info: centennialparklands.com.au/easter
