11+ egg-citing Easter Holiday adventures for your little bunny
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Consider this your guide to making sure the kids (and you) have an egg-citing break whilst you all indulge in more chocolate than Augustus Gloop.
After all, you may not carrot about all the chocolate bunnies you eat at Easter time, but you will carrot about what your kids will get up to during the holidays. And if you need ideas for fun-filled activities, we’ve got you covered.
Retro Arcade at Canberra Centre
Live out your retro arcade dreams these school holidays, as Canberra Centre brings the nostalgia of your favourite arcade machines to life!
Step through the doors of the Retro Arcade and be transported into a classic 50s style arcade—sure to be a hit with the young and the young at heart.
Visitors will enjoy an immersive space where they’ll be able to enjoy for free retro arcade games including Munster Pinball, Atari Pong, Air Hockey and a number of others, including from Kingpin, Canberra’s leading entertainment venue, which was awarded Canberra’s Top Entertainment Venue for 2022 (for the third year in a row)!
8–23 April from 10 am–2 pm daily, and 4–7 pm on Friday nights | No bookings are required for this free event | Canberra Centre
Allow your bunny to master the art of the bun
In this hands-on masterclass at Canberra Centre in partnership with Grill’d, kids will learn all about what makes a burger delicious and learn the food ‘superpowers’ of great nutrition and build their own perfect burger from the bun up.
There’ll be a whole lotta fun in a 60-minute session, including a guide to dressing their perfect Grill’d burger, a special Grill’d ‘healthy eating’ activity and colouring pencils, a chicken or Beef Mini-Me pack to eat (and a voucher for one to have later!), a Grill’d bandana and spatula, a certificate of achievement, Local Heroes stickers
Grill’d, Canberra Centre | $25 per child | Book here
Give your bunnies an Easter memory that they will cherish forever with the Picnic Train
Hop on a scenic steam train ride from Canberra to Bungendore and return through the scenic Molonglo Gorge. Bring a picnic hamper and give your bunnies an Easter memory that they will cherish forever!
Until Monday 10 April | Canberra Railway Station Kingston | Book here
Spot the Easter Bunny at your local Westfield
Snap some cute pics with the Easter bunny, feast on some chocolate treats and enjoy live shows with Alice, Mad Hatter and more. Little ones can also participate in craft workshops. Say less, you had us at feasting on chocolate.
Saturday 8 until Saturday 22 April | Westfield Woden and Belconnen | More information here
Have an egg-citing Easter adventure at Gungahlin Marketplace
No bunny lay a finger on my chocolate eggs, because Gungahlin Marketplace are putting on the ultimate Easter egg hunt! Get ready to decorate a bag and fill it with as many eggs as you possibly can, or pretend to be a little more sophisticated at the Tea and Garden Party. Don’t forget to pop on your finest tutu and bunny ears to potentially meet the Easter bunny itself!
Thursday 6 until Sunday 23 April | Gungahlin Marketplace | More information here
Visit the chocolate factory at South.Point
For the Easter fanatics based in Tuggeranong, Southpoint has you covered these Easter holidays with their free Willy Wonka themed craft activities at the Chocolate Factory Craft Village (there are only 150 spots per day so get in quick)! There’s something in it for the parents too, because if you get that golden ticket you could win one of five $200 SouthPoint Gift Cards. Word on the street is, the Easter bunny may also make an appearance. He really is so busy.
Various dates across April | South.Point Tuggeranong | More information here.
Chick out 360 All Stars
A show that combines BMX, basketball, breakdancing, rap, acrobatics, and drumming that connects the street with the elite—it’s an understatement to say this show is unbelievable and will have the kiddie’s jaws on the floor. You must chick it out this Easter!
Tuesday 4 until Saturday 8 April | Canberra Theatre Centre | Book here.
Hop along to Tuff Nutterz
An inflatable obstacle course? We’re all ears. Tuff Nutterz has the ultimate outdoor activity that’ll be sure to tire the kiddies out (but parents are also encouraged to join)! Little ones can start with a smaller course before trying the beast—but it promiss to be a total Wipeout dupe.
Friday 7 until Monday 23 April | Parkes Place Lawns, National Triangle | More information here.
Have a sweet time at the Canberra Outlet Centre
Meet the Easter bunny and get serious about your Easter egg hunt by creating Easter baskets, bags, and cartons at the Canberra Outlet Centre’s Sweet Factory. The best part is you can decorate chocolate bunnies and cupcakes to take home (and share with no one, go on we won’t judge).
Saturday 8 until Monday 23 April | Canberra Outlet Centre, Fyshwick | More information here.
Get your little chick out of their shell at Playful Endeavours
Playful Endeavour in Glebe Park has a wide range of materials to spark imagination such as hoops, poles, pipes, crates, ropes, and tyres. Get your little chick out of their shell with self-directed play that’s designed to assist with interpersonal and cooperation skills. Oh, and did we mention? It’s free!
Monday 10 until Sunday 23 April | Glebe Park, City Centre | More information here.
Let your cooking egg-spert have a whisk!
Got a cooking egg-spert on your hands? Whisk it with this cooking class for kids. These classes are designed to be fun, interactive, and safe. Children will get to work in pairs to create two delicious dishes. How wholesome!
Monday 17 until Friday 21 April 2023 | ACT’s Food Skills Kitchen, lower level, Chifley Health Hub, 70 Maclaurin Crescent Chifley | Book here.
Hip hop this Easter
Nobody’s too hip to not Hip Hop this Easter! Dance Central is offering yet another action-packed holiday program filled with five dance classes a day, afternoons packed with fun craft activities like design-a-t-shirt, sushi bowl making, creative nature arts, video filming dance project and a trip to Hoyts!
Monday 17 until Thursday 20 April 2023 | 13-15 Altree Ct, Phillip | More information here.
Step right up to the Canberra Circus Festival
Is your house basically a circus? Well then, step right up! Canberra Circus Festival is back with more performances, street artists, workshops, food, markets and MORE. Guaranteed to make for a magical family fun event.
Tuesday April 18 until Sunday 23 April | Chifley Community Oval, Maclaurin Cres, Chifley | More information here.
