Easter weekend is happening in just a few weeks! Are you curious to know what’s happening in and around Ottawa? Get ready to jot down some great ideas as we are sharing some Easter family activities in Ottawa everyone will enjoy!
EASTER ACTIVITIES IN OTTAWA
Click on the link of each activity to verify dates and times as these may change without notice. Most Easter Sunday family activities in Ottawa will require you to purchase your tickets in advance on their websites. Please make sure you check out the websites before heading out to any of these Ottawa Easter activities happening near you.
1. EASTER WEEKEND at the PROULX MAPLE AND BERRY FARM March 1st to April 21st, 2025
Plenty of fun is waiting for families at Proulx Maple Berry Farm. Outdoor farm activities and sugar bush visits.
2. Easter Bunny Photo Magic Apr 4th – Apr 19th, 2025
Find the Easter Bunny in BMO Court near Boathouse and Doucet Jewellers. Photo packages are available for purchase. Walk-ups are welcome, but we strongly recommend reservations.
3. Easter Egg Hunt at Tucker House on Sunday April 6th, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm
The grounds of Tucker House in Rockland will be turned into a whimsical wonderland, where children can experience the thrill of hunting for Easter eggs and surprises nestled among the trees and flowers. This year, they are introducing an exciting twist: Mini Easter Fairy Gardens! After gathering their treasures during the egg hunt, kids will have the opportunity to create their very own mini fairy gardens. Fee is $10 per child and you must register.
4. EASTER AT THE FARM AT THE LOG FARM FROM APRIL 18th – 21st, 2025
Easter activities will take place around the Log Farm in Ottawa. The Easter egg hunt is included in your admission. Easter family fun day include egg hunt in the forest, visit all the Farm animals and bunnies, and fun times at the kids play area. Reservations are required as no tickets will not be sold at the door.
5. BUNNY HOP AT ASHFIELD FARM ON Apr 19, 2025
At the Ashfield Farm, hop around from station to station with a hands-on adventure including decorating your very own magical cupcake before being sat for the easter bunny tea, snuggling the snuggliest bunnies while listening to easter story time, creating a spring time craft to take home, meeting animals from the petting zoo, riding ponies, and participating in an epic Easter egg hunt!
6. Easter Egg Hunt at Valleyview Little Animal Farm on April 18th – 21st, 2025
Valleyview Little Animal Farm is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on all 4 days of the Easter weekend and reservations are mandatory. All supplies needed will be provided. It will be a fun activity for the family!
7. Easter Artisans’ Market on April 19th, 2025
Join in the fun at the Easter Artisans’ Market in ByWard! Enjoy face painting, tie-dye T-shirt making, and meet the Easter Bunny! The first 25 kids get special Easter bundles. Free event.
8. Easter Egg Hunt at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm April 12, 13, & 19, 2025
Special Easter Egg Hunt at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm! The Easter Bunny’s Helpers need YOUR help! They were having too much fun tasting the sweet maple sap and lost all of their eggs! Hop aboard the tractor-drawn wagon for a ride out to the sugarbush where you will hunt through the bush in search of the lost eggs. If you find any, make sure to add them to your basket. Once you have returned the eggs to the Bunnies they will reward you for your help!
9. Easter Egg Hunt in Russell on April 19th, 2025
The Russell Optimist Club Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is coming up: Saturday, April 19th from 10 am to 12 pm, at MacDougall Park. FREE family activity with games, prizes, photos with the Easter Bunny & more! You MUST register to attend this event.
10. OTTAWA MUSEUMS
These Ottawa museums have exhibitions and demonstrations for visitors to enjoy during Easter weekend.
- National Gallery of Canada
- Canadian Museum of History
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- Canadian War Museum
- Canada Science and Technology Museum
11. Fun Easter Activities To Do At Home
Is Easter more of an at-home affair? There are many activities for families you can do at home during the Easter weekend! If you are looking to take it easy this Easter weekend, take a look at the ideas and recipes on the Ottawa Mommy Club blog to keep your family entertained!
Hopefully, this list of Easter activities for families in Ottawa will give you some egg-spiration to plan some fun activities for everyone to enjoy!
It sounds like there are so many fun activities in Ottawa over the Easter season. The Bunny Hop at Ashfield Farm would be a hoot.
My grandchildren always love to do an Easter egg hunt.