Easter Activities in Toronto & GTA This 2025

Easter is coming fast, and that means? Fun events, egg hunts, and springtime celebrations. But want to know where to find the best activities? Maybe a fun egg hunt? A bunny brunch? Something exciting for the whole family? No need to scroll endlessly—our list of Easter activities in Toronto & GTA this 2025 has everything lined up. So, grab a basket, pick a plan, and enjoy the long weekend.

Event details and schedules can change. Please check the official website or contact the organisers for the latest updates.

Easter 2025 in Toronto & GTA – Egg Hunts, Parades & Spring Festivities

Downey’s Easterfest 2025

Hunting for eggs without the mess of real ones? This family-friendly Easter event lets kids collect colourful eggs, trade them for treats, and meet the Easter Bunny and his crew. There’s also a wagon ride through the farm, plus magic shows and puppet performances.

• When: April 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2025
• Where: 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon
• Admission: Tickets are available on March 24th.
• Website: www.downeysfarm.com

High Park Eggventure: Who Lays What?

Some eggs hatch dinosaurs (well, in the past). Some hatch birds. Others? Surprises you’d never expect. This interactive event at High Park highlights the wild world of egg-laying creatures, from those nesting in trees to the ones buried underground.

• When: April 19, 2025
• Where: Starts at the High Park Nature Centre Forest School Building (375 Colborne Lodge Drive, Toronto)
• Admission: $10. Register here.
• Website: www.highparknaturecentre.com

Premier Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise on Odyssey (April 20)

Will brunch taste better on a boat? This Easter cruise on Toronto’s waterfront delivers a chef-prepared buffet, a live DJ, and panoramic skyline views. You can snap a photo with the CN Tower in the background, sip a mimosa on the open-air deck, or just kick back and enjoy the ride.

• When: April 20, 2025
• Where: Meet at the Queen’s Quay Terminal – South/East Dock Wall (207 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto)
• Admission: Book here.
• Website: www.cityexperiences.com

Toronto Zoo Spring Marketplace

Spring shopping at the zoo? This indoor-outdoor marketplace features 40+ local artisans and food vendors set up shop for the weekend. You can browse handmade goods, seasonal treats, and eco-friendly finds while supporting wildlife conservation.

• When: April 18 – 20, 2025
• Where: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto
• Admission: Free with Toronto Zoo admission.
• Website: www.torontozoo.co

Easter Brunch at Casa Loma 

How about brunch in a castle? This annual Easter feast happens inside Casa Loma, where the menu is as grand as the setting. After your meal, wander through the castle, check out the hidden passageways, and enjoy the views.

• When: April 20, 2025
• Where: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
• Admission: Book here.
• Website: www.casaloma.ca

Beaches Easter Parade Weekend 

What’s Easter without a parade full of floats, music, and the Easter Bunny himself? One of Toronto’s biggest holiday events, this parade fills the streets with marchers, performers, and a whole lot of cheer.

• When: April 20, 2025
• Where: Starts on Queen Street (Munro Parkand) and continues west along Queen Street ending at Woodbine Ave.
• Website: www.beacheseasterparade.ca

Easter Fun Fest 2025 

Need an Easter plan that keeps everyone entertained? This indoor-outdoor festival has rides, games, food trucks, and non-stop activities. You can be there to chase thrills on the rides or just for the snacks.

• When: April 18 – 21, 2025
• Where: Markham Fairgrounds (10801 McCowan Rd., Markham)
• Admission: Get your tickets here.
• Website: www.easterfunfest.com  

Beaches Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt 

This egg hunt is also a race against a sneaky fox. Follow clues across The Beaches, track down the basket thief, and prove it with a photo. Once you outsmart him, test your Easter trivia skills to unlock the next clue.

• When: April 18, 2025
• Where: 10 different locations across The Beaches 
• Admission: Register here.
• Website: www.beacheseasterparade.ca

3rd Annual Easter MRKT in Mimico Square 

Need a break from chocolate eggs? This Easter-themed market is filled with baked goods, candles, handmade crafts, and gifts from local vendors. The Easter Bunny will hop by for photos, and kids can enjoy free activities while you shop.

• When: April 19, 2025
• Where: 2445 Lake Shore Blvd West, Toronto
• Admission: Free
• Website: www.facebook.com/events/889494439925628

Visit with the Easter Bunny

If the kids demand an Easter Bunny photo, might as well do it right. You can book a private visit, get a keepsake photo, and let the little ones join an Easter egg hunt inside the gallery. Also, stick around for a mini Makers’ Market and warm up with hot chocolate.

• When: April 12 – 13, 2025
• Where: Joseph Brant Museum (1240 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington)
• Admission: Book here.
• Website: www.museumsofburlington.ca

Oakville Easter & Spring Market! 

Another spring shopping? This family-friendly market is packed with local vendors, handmade crafts, and Easter treats. Plus, there are giveaways and surprises throughout the day. The Easter Bunny might even make an appearance, so prepare for a photo op.

• When: April 6, 2025
• Where: 79 Jones St, Oakville (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 486)
• Admission: Free
• Website: www.facebook.com/events/2108847722968631 

3rd Annual Easter Market @ Evergreen Brick Works 

Something better than an Easter egg hunt? An egg hunt plus a farmers market, scenic trails, and 55+ vendors selling local goodies. Moreover, the Easter Bunny will be there for photos.

• When: April 19, 2025
• Where: 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
• Website: www.themommarketco.com

Easter Buffet at Old Mill Toronto 

A buffet where you don’t have to cook OR do the dishes? This Easter buffer features chef-carved roasts, fresh seafood, vegan options, and of course, a chocolate fountain. Plus, the Easter Bunny will be making rounds.

• When: April 19, 2025
• Where: 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto
• Admission: Book here.
• Website: www.oldmilltoronto.com

Psychedelic Babylon: Easter Friday w/ NEELIX 

Want to spend Easter weekend on the dance floor? Or skip pastel colours and Easter baskets? This event offers deep bass, high-energy beats, and a festive atmosphere. NEELIX is also making a rare North American stop for this special Easter Edition event.

• When: April 18, 2025
• Where: NØMAD (725 Queen Street East, Toronto)
• Admission: Get your tickets here.
• Instagram: @psychedelicbabylon

Easter Cookie Workshop

Cookies, wine, and a hands-on decorating class? This workshop lets you sip on wine, coffee, or tea while learning how to create beautifully decorated Easter cookies. By the end, you’ll have 10 bakery-worthy cookies to take home or eat immediately.

• When: April 19, 2025
• Where: Le Jasmin Bakery (1845A Avenue Road, Toronto)
• Admission: Get your tickets here.
• Website: www.lejasminbakery.com

Pickering Easter Parade 

Time to dust off those Easter bonnets and baskets because Pickering’s annual Easter Parade is rolling through Bay Ridges. You’ll enjoy colourful floats, live entertainment, and plenty of cheerful waves. The Easter Bunny might even make a guest appearance, so keep an eye out.

• When: April 19, 2025
• Where: Bay Ridges
• Admission: Free
• Website: www.pickering.ca

Easter Hoppenings 

An egg hunt with a historic twist? You can search for eggs inside the Museum’s heritage buildings, snap a pic at the photo station, and get creative with Easter crafts. With so much to do, even the Easter Bunny might need a break.

• When: April 19, 2025
• Where: The Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre (14732 Woodbine Avenue Whitchurch-Stouffville)
• Admission: Get your tickets here.
• Website: www.townofws.ca

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• https://www.eventbrite.com/d/canada–toronto/easter-event