Easter in Melbourne 2026: Activities & Events for Families
Easter in Melbourne : Easter is almost here in Melbourne, which means bunny rabbits, Easter egg hunts, Easter activities and lots of fun all over the city and beyond. Check out these Easter Events in Melbourne for families. Hop to it!
When is Easter 2026?
Easter in Melbourne comes a little later this year 5th April 2026.
- Friday 4th April – Good Friday
- Sunday 5th April – Easter Sunday
- Monday 7st April – Easter Monday
Melbourne school holidays run from 26th March – 11th April for most government schools.
Easter Activities & Events in Melbourne 2026
The Easter school holidays are coming up quickly, and while some families may take the chance to get away for the long weekend, there are plenty of Easter activities in Melbourne, around the city and beyond.
Find Below a list of Easter events in Melbourne. Some of these Easter events and activities require tickets while many others are FREE Easter Events! We will update this post as new events are organised.
1. Good Friday Appeal and Kids Day Out
One of the biggest Easter activities in Melbourne, the fun filled Kids Day Out is returning to Melbourne for Easter Good Friday. Enjoy a range of activities, including carnival rides, Classic Cars, and the Woolworths Fresh Food Fair. The popular Teddy Bear Hospital will be back and bigger than ever!
Where:
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, VIC 3006
When:
Good Friday
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2. Skyline Melbourne Easter Egg Hunt
An egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt is happening at Skyline Melbourne. Bring the whole family and hop into the fun as we search high and low for colourful eggs! Whether you’re a little bunny or a big kid at heart, there’s something for everyone.
Where:
Polly Woodside Park, Melbourne
When:
28th – 29th March 2026
3. Easter Fun at Sk8House
The Easter school holidays are rolling in, and Sk8house has two weeks of non-stop skating fun waiting for you! From extra daytime sessions to the return of our Holiday Sk8 Club, there’s something for every bunny! Plus, rumour has it the Easter Bunny might make a special guest appearance!
Where:
Sk8House Roller Rink
3/2 Amayla Cres CARRUM DOWNS Vic
When:
All Easter Weekend
More info here>>>
4. Easter Hunts at Blue Lotus Water Garden
Loads of fun for the little ones with Easter Egg Hunts with the Easter Bunny, Alice in Wonderland Pantomine Shows, Face Painiting and plenty more at the Blue Lotus Water Garden in the Yarra Valley. The Easter Egg Hunt takes place in the fairy garden with the Easter Bunny and other storybook characters. Children search for artificial eggs and then swapping what they find with the Easter Bunny for 4 hen size chocolate eggs.
Where:
Blue Lotus Water Garden
When:
All Easter Weekend
Egg Hunts from 10:30am until 11:30am each day (3rd-6th April)
More info here>>>
5. Easter Activities at Kabloom Flower Festival
The greatest flower show on earth is happening again in the Dandenong Ranges, East of Melbourne!! This year’s Tesselaar KaBloom, Festival of Flowers will be a showcase of colour, beauty and excitement, and is the perfect family day out.
There will be lots of Easter activities including the famous Easter hunt. This year instead of hunting eggs, you will be hunting rabbits!
Where:
Tesselaar Flower Farm, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan.
When:
Easter Weekend
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6. Easter Specials at Bellarine Railway
The Bellarine Railway have special trips on all Easter weekend. On Good Friday you can take a scenic trip along Swan Bay for an enjoyable way to contribute to The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal! The Bellarine Railway will donate proceeds from passenger fares on this day.
Over the weekend you can take a scenic trip from Queenscliff Station, along picturesque Swan Bay to Lakers Siding for a 30-minute stopover. The Easter Bunny will be waiting to greet patrons, offering photo opportunities and a small treat for children.
Where:
Bellarine Railway
When:
All Easter Weekend
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7. Oasis Berries Easter Egg Hunt
For 3 days this Easter, kids can join Oasis Berry Farms’ “Easter Dino Treasure Hunt” and take home a fabulous Mini Dino & Choc Eggs Gift Bag. For just $8 entry, kids can hunt for 3 treasure tokens hidden around our blueberry farm – and when they’ve found them, they can claim their goody bag. No need to book, just turn up
Where:
When:
Good Friday
Easter Saturday
Easter Monday
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8. Easter Activities at Jay Berries
Hop to Jay Berries this Easter for their Easter festivities! With egg hunts, raffles, strawberries for you to pick and goodies to purchase in store it’s a fun day out for the whole family! Ticket prices include entry into U-Pick fields and egg hunt for ages 0-14 years.
Where:
140 Wandin Creek Rd, Wandin East VIC
When:
TBA
More info here>>>
9. Hop in for fun for Easter at Luna Park
The annual Great Easter Egg Hunts are back at Luna Park on Easter Saturday and Sunday. Kids will have the chance to meet the Easter Bunny and join the egg hunts for over 30,000 Chocolatier eggs for kids of all ages.
There will be back-to-back easter egg hunts across the two days overseen by the mad-as-mad Mad Hatter and the energetic Easter bunny acrobats bouncing and balancing their way around the park. It’s high energy entertainment and a great day out for the whole family
Where:
Luna Park Melbourne, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, Victoria
When:
To be advised
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10. Wantirna Lavender Farm Easter Fun
Find the bunnies and win a prize! Enjoy the gardens and keep the kids entertained during the holidays. Bring your friends & have a picnic. Great family day out. Meet the Easter Bunny & have your photo taken.
Where:
Warratina Lavender Farm
105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock,
When:
10am – 4pm Wednesday – Sunday
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Add some fun to your kids easter with some cute Easter Books for Kids. Penguin Books have a fantastic collection of board books and picture books available in all good book stores. They are perfect for getting in the mood for Easter or a great addition to your Easter goodies on Easter morning!
Easter Platters for Families
If you’re looking for an easy (and seriously delicious) way to celebrate Easter at home, The Catering Project’s Easter platters are a must. Think hot cross buns, Easter donuts and indulgent sweet treats delivered straight to your door!
Their range includes beautifully styled Easter platters filled with classic favourites and a few fun twists, including their signature loaded hot cross buns in chocolate and vanilla! Perfect for Easter brunch, hosting family, or just a special treat for the kids.
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Easter Activities Melbourne for Families
Are you spending Easter in Melbourne? Are you heading to one of these fun family Easter events? Let us know if you know any Easter activities in Melbourne that are worth a mention!
Find more activities here>>> School holiday activities Melbourne
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