Easter presents plentiful options for families and kids of all ages to enjoy! From Easter egg hunts to interactive brunches, you’ll find a wide array of choices in and around Philadelphia to take part in during the Easter season this year.
Here are nine of our top picks:
East Passyunk Easter Egg Hunt (March 24)
The Easter Bunny is coming to East Passyunk on Saturday, March 24. Bring the kids down to the Avenue for a free Easter egg hunt in South Philadelphia Older Adult Center‘s Outdoor Garden, located at East Passyunk Avenue and Dickinson Street. Kids will decorate egg-collecting bags, pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny, enjoy music courtesy of WBEN-FM, and then hunt for eggs. The eggs will be filled with toys and candy. Check for special golden-ticket eggs, too, which will be filled with gift certificates and prizes for kids and parents, alike. (Turn in your golden tickets at the prize table by 1:15 p.m.).
Egg hunts will be held at different times, according to age group. Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes before your child’s age group:
- 11:00 a.m.: Ages 4 and under
- Noon: Ages 5–7
- 1 p.m.: Ages 8–10
After the egg hunt, select restaurants will offer kid-friendly brunch and shopping specials. 1430 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, (215) 685-1697
Bunny Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards (March 24–31)
Hop over to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards to enjoy a fun family hayride to the Easter Bunny’s house! Bring your camera along for the bunny photo ops. The Easter Bunny will also be handing out special treats to visitors who stop by. After the hayride, stop by the Garden Center for lovely Easter plants, flowers and accessories, and visit the Farm Market, open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily, for fresh bakery items and homemade chocolate treats. Visit Bunnyland Saturday, March 24, through Saturday, March 31, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The cost is $9 per person. 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media; (610) 876-7116
Easter Brunch at Suburban Restaurant and Beer Garden (April 1)
On Sunday, April 1, Suburban Restaurant & Beer Garden will welcome Easter with a fantastic brunch feast from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., which the whole family is sure to love. Easter Sunday brunch specials will include pineapple ham, schnitzel beans and scalloped potatoes and lamb shoulder steak, curried eggplant, roasted watercress, tomato, preserved lemon and goat yogurt tzatziki.
The full brunch menu will also be offered, featuring pork roll egg and cheese with Green Meadow Farm pork roll, Highspire Hills organic fried egg, Lancaster pepper jack, balsamic ketchup and home fries; bananas Foster french toast featuring cornflake crusted brioche, cream cheese and walnuts; chicken and waffles complete with buttermilk fried chicken, Whiskey Hollow maple syrup and smoked paprika aioli; and chicken fried steak with andouille sausage gravy, fried egg and home fries.
570 Wellington Square, Exton; (610) 458-2337
Easter Brunch at Black Powder Tavern (April 1)
Black Powder Tavern is known for its spectacular holiday brunches, and Easter brunch is no exception! Bring the whole family to Black Powder Tavern on Sunday, April 1, from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., for the annual all-you-can-eat buffet brunch. Some of the brunch delicacies include Belgian waffles, made-to-order omelets, honey-glazed baked ham, prime rib, sweet dessert offerings and so much more. Top all of this off with a complimentary Bloody Mary or mimosa, and your Easter meal is made! The cost is $32 for guests 13 and up, $12 for kids ages 4–12, and free for little ones ages 3 and younger. Make your reservations today by calling Black Powder Tavern. 1164 Valley Forge Rd., Wayne; (610) 293-9333
Easter Brunch Buffet at Sofitel Philadelphia’s Chez Colette (April 1)
The Easter brunch buffet at Chez Colette in the lovely Sofitel Philadelphia is sure to please. Unfolding on Sunday, April 1, from 12:30–4:30 p.m., dining guests will be treated to a luxurious feast including a raw bar, ham and prime rib carving stations, mahi mahi, chicken and short rib entrees, decadent desserts, and a complimentary glass of bubbly for the adults. The cost is $55 per person, ages 12+, and $27.50 for kids under 12. The younger dining guests are sure to enjoy an Easter cookie decorating station as well! Secure your Easter brunch reservations today. 120 S. 17th St., Philadelphia; (215) 569-8300
Elegant Easter Brunch at Ritz-Carlton’s Aqimero
Aqimero at the Ritz-Carlton will be offering its delectable Easter brunch on Sunday, April 1, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This exquisite brunch is available for $95 per person, and guests will enjoy an upgraded version of Aqimero’s popular brunch menu à la carte, combined with unlimited access to the lavish buffet spread. Brunch specialties will include a hand-carved meat station, fresh seafood, salad and a wide array of toasts, pastries and desserts. All adults will also receive a welcome beverage of their choice. Bloody Mary? Champagne? That choice is up to you! 10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia; (215) 523-8200
Easter Bunny Brunch at the Elmwood Park Zoo (March 24, 31, 25 & April 1)
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The Elmwood Park Zoo is hosting its annual Easter Bunny Brunch, which will include admission to the zoo, an unlimited brunch buffet, a kid-friendly craft and a photo with the Easter Bunny!
The sessions are 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 and March 31, and Sunday, March 25 and April 1. The prices for this exceptionally fun brunch experience are as follows:
- Non-member adult: $34.95
- Member adult: $29.95
- Non-member child (3–12 yrs.): $24.95
- Member child (3–12 yrs.): $19.95
- Child, age 2 and under: $10.95
Please bring your own highchairs to the Easter Bunny brunch, and note that strollers are not allowed in the dining area. Tickets are currently available online for this special brunch; This is a popular event — be sure to purchase your tickets ASAP! 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; (800) 652-4143
BYOW (Build Your Own Waffle) Event at 24 on Easter Sunday (April 1)
On April 1 from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Jose Garces’ restaurant, 24, is offering a special “build your own waffle” Easter Sunday brunch. Guests will be able to choose from 24 different tempting toppings, from blueberries and housemade almond granola, to fried chicken and Applewood smoked bacon, along with $5 mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. Make your reservations today by calling 24. 2401 Walnut St., Philadelphia; (215) 333-3331
Easter Sunday Dining Specials with an Italian Twist at Davio’s in King of Prussia (April 1)
Italian cuisine is ideal for, well, just about any day, including Easter! Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, located in the King of Prussia Town Center, will be offering a selection of Easter Sunday specials on Sunday, April 1, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Executive Chef Ted Iwachiw will be serving up traditional holiday dishes with a Northern Italian twist, like brioche French toast with berry compote and warm Vermont maple syrup and lump crab cake featuring poached eggs, brunch potatoes, popover and hollandaise. Dinner will feature entrée specials including the roasted baby carrot salad complete with frisee, marcona almonds, local goat cheese and sherry vinaigrette and gigli and braised lamb shank with San Marzano tomatoes and citrus gremolata. Reservations are recommended. 200 Main St., King of Prussia; (610) 337-4810
- Easter egg hunt photo: Pixabay
- Brunch desserts photo: Chez Colette
- Oysters photo: Aqimero
- 24 interior photo: 24
- Davio's menu item photo: Davio's
- Suburban Restaurant brunch items photos: Dallyn Pavey/Dish Public Relations
