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Vancouver Easter Activities in 2024

March 12, 2024

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

In 2024 Easter Sunday is on March 31st. The Easter long weekend, meanwhile, runs from March 29th to April 1st (which means Easter Monday this year is also on April Fools Day)!

There are special events throughout the long weekend. There are also events in the prior week, such as Easter Egg Hunts for adults, plus concerts including Handel: Hallelujah & Trumpets on March 24th at the Chan Centre with Early Music Vancouver.

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Easter Long Weekend in the Lower Mainland

In 2024 Good Friday is on March 29th and Easter Monday is on April 1st.

During the Easter Long Weekend there are a number of family-friendly events including Easterfest at Taves Farm, Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza at Fantasy Farms and an Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack. The Fraser River Discovery Centre also has special Easter-themed activities most years.

In 2024 Fantasy Farms hosts an Easter event for adults on three Saturday nights in March. On the weekend before Easter there is also a Bunnies & Booze event for adults at Maan Farms in Abbotsford.

For people of all ages, on the holiday weekend, there is also the Big Easter Run. In 2024 that event happens on Saturday, March 30th, at Jericho Beach.

See below to learn more about the above and other events that happened last year and will likely take place again in 2024.

Note: Exact details may change. Check official event websites for the latest information.

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 Saturday, March 30th in 2024. 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: To save 10% on the cost of registration for the run in 2024 use the promo code VBP10.)
Easter Vintage Car Rally – a gathering of dozens of vintage cars at Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver usually takes place on the Sunday (which in 2023 was April 9th). The event is normally open to the public and admission is free. 2024 details are to be confirmed.
Easter Bash at Broadway Church – the church at 2700 East Broadway has a free event on Saturday, March 30th in 2024. It features children-friendly activities including an Easter egg hunt and games.
Pacific Arts Market Events – the art gift store and gallery on West Broadway has a Hello Spring Art Fair & Egg Hunt in the afternoon of March 30th in 2024. On the same day in the evening there is a Family-Neon Neon Painting Party.
Stanley Park Easter Train – an Easter-themed miniature train ride at Stanley Park. Kids can also meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy other activities. In 2024 the train runs from March 29th until April 1st and costs $9 per person over the age of 2.

Other Vancouver Events

The Easter Bunny often drops by for a visit at FlyOver Canada at Canada Place. There is a good chance that’ll happen this year too (but we’re not 100% sure). There is also sometimes an Easter event at VanDusen Garden, although not in the past couple of years. Hopefully the Easter egg hunt and other activities can happen at VanDusen Garden again in the future.

In addition to the above, on March 24th, 2024, there is an Early Music Vancouver concert at the Chan Centre of Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia. March 24th is Palm Sunday and the concert is Handel: Hallelujah & Trumpets.

Fraser Valley Easter Activities

The following Easter activities happen in the Fraser Valley region:

Easter at Taves Family Farms – the Abbotsford Farm celebrates Easter with family-friendly activities on the weekend of March 29th to 31st in 2024.
Easter at Maan Farms – this farm hosts three different kinds of Easter-themed events in 2024. There’s Bunnies & Booze for adults ages 19+ on March 30th. For children and their families, there’s Baby Animal Easter Days on March 29th, 30th and 31st. This second event includes kid-friendly activities, farm animals and more. On the same three days as Baby Animal Easter Days, there’s also Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
Easter at Fantasy Farms – the farm in Chilliwack hosts the following three events:
- Peteys Easter Eggstravaganza – child-friendly activities happen on Tuesdays to Sundays from March 16th until the Easter long weekend in 2024. There’s a miniature train, egg hunt, pony rides and more.
- A Night of Illumination – a new event that features an Easter egg hunt, light displays, food and drinks for folks ages 19 and above on March 16th, 23rd and 30th.
- Family Night Train Rides & Egg Hunts – UV light decorations, a train ride, Easter egg hunt, bouncy castles, and other fun activities on five evenings between March 17th and 31st.
Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres – the popular farm and attraction hosts an annual egg hunt with extra activities. In 2024 they happen from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

North Shore Easter Activities

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

Hoppy Heights – an Easter-themed event at Capilano Suspension Bridge featuring special decorations and activities for children. In 2024 the event runs from March 16th until April 1st.
Easter Brunch Buffet – a special brunch event at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. It takes place in the venue’s ballroom on Sunday, March 31st this year. Seatings are at 11:00 am, 11:30 am, noon and 12:30 pm.

New Westminster Easter Activities

The following events usually take place on and just before the Easter weekend in New Westminster.

Spring Discovery Days – the Fraser River Discovery Centre celebrates the spring season with salmon-themed activities and family-friendly things to see and do. The event runs from March 16th to April 1st in 2024.
New West Farmers Market – the market took place on Thursday, April 6th in 2022 (so not actually on the holiday weekend). An egg hunt took place about every 30 minutes on the Thursday before Easter that year between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The Easter Bunny was also on-site for some of the day. Hopefully this will happen again in 2024.

Tsawwassen and Ladner Easter Activities

Easter events take place in both South Delta and North Delta. In the former, in Tsawwassen, there is the Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt. It takes place in 2024 on Saturday, March 30th, between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at Diefenbaker Park. To learn more about this family-friendly event see the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen‘s Facebook page.

On the following day, in North Delta, there’s another event for kids and their families. This one takes place on Sunday, March 31st, 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. 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.

To learn more about this second Easter event, see the Ladner Business Association‘s website.

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 mineral clues on the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Easter long weekend in 2024. The event is included with general admission to the mining museum. Children who complete the scavenger hunt and find all the clues win a geological prize. There’s also a special underground tour to enjoy, as well as “Colours of Copper” demonstrations at the museum’s Terra Lab.

Easter Activities for Adults with or without Children

Whether you’re young or older, the following are other activities that 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. To learn about them, see our article about Easter Brunches in Vancouver. Popular places to check out usually include the H2 Kitchen at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Coal Harbour, P2B Bistro at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel near the Vancouver Convention Centre, and at the Pinnacle at the Pier Hotel on the North Shore. Lots of other hotel restaurants put on fancy brunches too.