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Vancouver Easter Activities

February 27, 2026

On the Easter weekend there are usually egg hunts, Easter Brunches and other spring-themed holiday activities in Vancouver.

In 2026 Easter runs from April 3rd (Good Friday) until April 6th (Easter Monday). There are special events throughout the long weekend. Most Easter-themed events and activities finish on Easter Sunday, but some continue until the holiday Monday.

Some Easter events end on the Sunday. Ones that continue to operate on the holiday Monday include those at Maan Farms and Fantasy Farms in the Fraser Valley and the Britannia Mine Museum in the Sea-to-Sky region. The Abbotsford Tulip Festival and Harrison Tulip Festival are usually all open on Easter Monday too.

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Easter Long Weekend in the Lower Mainland

In 2026 Good Friday is on April 3rd and Easter Monday is on April 6th.

During the Easter long weekend there are a number of family-friendly events. Examples include Easterfest and Magic of Spring at Taves Farm, Baby Easter Animals at Maan Farms, Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza at Fantasy Farms, and an Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack. Britannia Mine also has special Easter-themed activities, as do a number of other places.

On the holiday weekend, there is the Big Easter Run for all ages on the holiday Saturday. Tulip festivals in Abbotsford, Harrison and Chilliwack take place around this time too.

See below to learn more about the above and other events that take place around this time of year.

Note: Exact details are subject to change. Check official event websites for the latest information.

North Shore Easter Activities

Events listed below take place on the North Shore in celebration of Easter.

Easter Brunch Buffet – a special brunch event happens at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. In 2026 i takes place in the venue’s ballroom on Easter Sunday, on April 5th. The brunch is a buffet, all-you-can-eat style that takes place between 10:00 am and 2:30 pm. It’s arguably the best Easter brunch on the North Shore!
Hop Into Spring – Shoppers can meet the Easter Bunny at Capilano Mall on April 4th and 5th in 2026. There are also Easter crafts, cooking, and decorating happening from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 4th.
Hoppy Heights – an Easter-themed event at Capilano Suspension Bridge. It features special decorations and activities for children. After not happening last year, Hoppy Heights returns from March 14th to April 6th in 2026.

Fraser Valley Easter Activities

Below are Easter activities happening in the Fraser Valley region.

In Abbotsford

Easter at Taves Family Farms – the Abbotsford Farm celebrates Easter with family-friendly activities to welcome the season on Easter weekend. Their Easter Fest event runs from April 3rd to April 5th in 2026, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. (Note: On the following two weekends in 2026, the same farm hosts the Magic of Spring. It features similar activities, but without the Easter theme.)
Easter at Maan Farms – this farm hosts Spring at the Farm and Baby Animal Easter Days (BAE Days). The former features daily kid-friendly activities and a Tulip Forest. The latter is an Easter-themed event. BAE Days includes access to Spring at the Farm plus an Easter egg hunt, the chance to meet the Easter Bunny, and more.
Abbotsford Tulip Festival – the tulip festival at Lakeland Farms in Abbotsford is usually a popular place to visit on the Easter long weekend. As Easter is earlier than usual in 2026, the tulip festival doesn’t start until the following week this year.

In Chilliwack

Easter at Fantasy Farms – the farm in Chilliwack hosts the following three events:
- Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – child-friendly activities happen on Saturdays and Sundays (as well as on Easter Monday). There’s a miniature train, egg hunt, pony rides, a bouncy castle and the Easter Bunny will be on site for kids. The event takes place from April 1st to April 5th in 2026 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.
- A Night of Illumination – was an event that featured an Easter egg hunt, light displays, food and drinks for people ages 19 and above on select dates leading up to Easter. New for 2026, the event has changed its name to Glow Nights and is open to all ages. Taking place from March 27th to April 5th, 2026. Happening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, the event runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
- Family Night Train Rides & Egg Hunts – UV light decorations, a train ride, Easter egg hunt, bouncy castles, and other fun activities.
Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – the popular farm and attraction in Chilliwack hosts an annual egg hunt with extra activities. In 2026 the fun happens on March 27th to 29th and April 2nd to 5th. (At the same farm in April there is also the Sweet Spring Flower Festival.)

In Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Tulip Festival – Western Canada’s largest and original tulip festival takes place in Agassiz (which is near Harrison Hot Springs). It’s open on the Easter Weekend some year, but not until later in the month in 2026.
Easter at Kilby Farm – the historic site in Harrison Mills hosts an Easter egg hunt and an Easter lunch buffet on April 4th and 5th in 2026. Both the egg hunt and the lunch are part of their spring has sprung event series.

Vancouver Easter Activities

The following events happen within the City of Vancouver:

Big Easter Run – this popular running race takes place at Jericho Beach on the Saturday of the Easter long weekend, do on April 4th in 2026. It’s a fun run, so suitable for people of all ages and abilities! Lots of runners wear costumes, so it’s fun to both watch and participate in. (TIP: Use the promo code VBP10 to save 10% on the cost of the registration for the run in 2026.)
Easter Vintage Car Rally – a gathering of dozens of vintage cars at Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver takes place on Easter Sunday (which in 2026 is April 5th). The event is open to the public and admission is free. Cars are on site between 10:00 am and noon before they head out on a drive around Vancouver.
Easter Bash at Broadway Church – the church at 2700 East Broadway has a free event open to everyone on Saturday of the Easter long weekend. The event features kid-friendly activities, including an Easter egg hunt and games. In 2026, the event happens on Saturday, April 4th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Easter Brunches – a number of restaurants offer special buffet brunches, including the H2 Kitchen + Bar at the Westin Bayshore Hotel and P2B Bistro at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel.
Stanley Park Easter Train – an Easter-themed miniature train ride at Stanley Park that was sadly cancelled last year. In 2026, the train is not running. In years when it happens, kids can also meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy other activities. Hopefully, it returns in 2027.

Other Vancouver Events

The Easter Bunny often drops by for a visit at FlyOver at Canada Place most years. On Easter weekend in 2026, guests can enjoy the feature films Beyond Chicago and Awaken Canada at the attraction.

Tsawwassen and Ladner Easter Activities

Easter events take place in both the South Delta and the North Delta. In the former, in Tsawwassen, there is the Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt. It usually takes place on the Saturday of the Easter long weekend between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at Diefenbaker Park. See the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen‘s Facebook page to learn more about this family-friendly event. 2026 details are yet to be confirmed.

The following day in North Delta, there’s another event for kids and their families. This one takes place on Easter Sunday in Ladner. It involves both a small Easter parade and an egg hunt.

The parade in Ladner begins at 1:00 pm at the corner of Delta Street and Bridge Street on April 5th 2026. It proceeds from there down Delta Street to Memorial Park, where the Easter egg hunt takes place. It’s a small parade/procession, but fun for kids.

See the Ladner Business Association‘s Facebook page to learn more about this second Easter event.

Richmond Easter Activities

A great Easter event for young kids happens at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond’s historic Steveston Village. The Easter at the Cannery event usually runs from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm over the Easter long weekend.

New for 2026 admission for those aged 17 and under is free. The event features a salmon-themed scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and a story time for the little ones.

Click Easter at the Cannery for full details.

Sea-to-Sky Easter Activities

Below is information about an attraction with special Easter-themed activities in the Sea- to-Sky region.

Easter at Britannia Mine – the museum up the Sea-to-Sky Highway has a scavenger hunt with clues on the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Easter long weekend. In 2026, the Easter event takes place from April 3rd to 6th. It’s included with general admission to the mining museum. Children who complete the scavenger hunt and find all the clues get a chance to win a mineral prize. There is also a special underground tour to enjoy, along with a daily educational presentation.

Easter Activities for Adults with or without Children

Whether you’re young or older, the following activities are ones everyone can enjoy this time of year.

Cherry blossom viewing – the blossoms are finally out and there’s a lot to admire over the Easter weekend. Check out the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival for information on cherry blossom-related events and a map of where to find the best blossoms.
Enjoy the outdoors – if the weather is good, go for a stroll or cycle along one of Vancouver’s best places to walk, jog or cycle. Or go exploring at one of Vancouver’s best places in parks and nature. Take a picnic, enjoy the blossoms and admire the spring flowers.

Easter Brunches

Lots of Easter brunches happen on Easter Sunday each year. See our article about Easter Brunches in Vancouver to learn about them. Popular places to check out include the H2 Kitchen at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Coal Harbour and P2B Bistro at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel near the Vancouver Convention Centre. Near the convention centre is the Showcase Restaurant at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, too. It doesn’t have a special “Easter Brunch,” but it does have a weekend brunch. On the North Shore, there is a fabulous Easter brunch at the Pinnacle at the Pier Hotel at the Shipyards. Lots of other hotel restaurants put on fancy brunches, too.