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Easter in Austin and Surrounding Areas

By Austin Area Macaroni Kid April 11, 2019

There are many fun, family-friendly Easter events in Austin and the surrounding areas.  Where will you #findyourfamilyfun?  Take a look...and hop on over to one....get it, hop...ok, moving on.


Photos with the Easter Bunny @ multiple area shopping malls
now through April 20
You can make an online appointment to reserve your time with the Easter Bunny at Barton Creek Square Mall, Lakeline Mall and Round Rock Premium Outlets. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your session, and this $10 will be put towards your purchase of a Bunny photo package. Visit simonbunny.com to reserve your time. You can also find the Easter Bunny at the Hill Country Galleria across from the Central Plaza. No reservations required but photo packages are available for purchase.

Bunny Bonanza @ Northwest Rec Center
April 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hop on over to the Northwest Recreation Center games, an Easter egg hunt, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. The hunt will begin at 11:30 a.m. Admission is $2 per child for egg hunting.

Play for All Special Needs Egg Hunt @ Play for All Abilities Park (Round Rock)
April 13, 9 – 11 a.m.
This is a FREE family-centered event, focusing on active participation for children with various disabilities or limitations. Hunt for the eggs high and low; look for the golden eggs for special prizes! Special needs children and their siblings can participate in this hunt, and pre-registration is requested. Click here for registration details.

Spring Fling @ various Austin Rec Center locations
April 13, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
All are welcome to the Free Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival for for children ages toddler-12. Each child will get 10 free tickets, or they can pay $3 for unlimited fun at the carnival. Bring your own basket. The event takes places at Gus Garcia, Turner-Roberts, Givens, Dove Springs, and Dittmar Recreation Centers.

— Easter Hunt @ Little Limbo
April 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Little Limbo is having it’s first ever Easter Hunt & you are invited! This South Congress adventure will begin at Little Limbo where you will pick up your hand painted map created by Watercolor ATX including each participating business. Visit different shops on South Congress, bunny hopping and dancing like a duck to earn your earn your Easter Eggs. At the end of your adventure and the accomplishment of each task, your family will meet back at Little Limbo for a grand prize! The ticket price is $5 per participating child.

Eggstravaganza @ Garey Park (Georgetown)
April 13, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Grab your basket for candy and prizes. This event is FREE! Garey Park entry fees will be waived during this event. Don’t forget your camera for a photo with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt categories and times: 10 a.m.: 2 & under; 10:15 a.m.: 3 – 5 years; 10:30 a.m.: 6 – 8 years

Easter Bunny Bonanza @ Terra Toys
April 14, 2-4 p.m.
Pet live animals and enjoy cookies and refreshments! There will also be adorable plush bunnies available for ‘adoption,’ which includes a free adoption certificate and carrot juice bottle. The event is free, but ticketed. You must pick up your tickets in person at Terra Toys. Minimum 1 adult required per 3 children in attendance.

Spring Egg-Stravaganza @ Milburn Park
April 14, 2 p.m.
Bring your basket to hunt for candy and prizes. Enjoy free train rides, inflatables and petting zoo. Take your photo with the bunny until 3:30 p.m. (bring your own camera). Admission is free. For ages 12 & under.

Chocolate Easter Egg Decorating Competition @ Delysia Chocolatier Culinary Center
April 14, 12 – 4 p.m.
Kids from all over Central Texas are invited to the Culinary Center, get a white chocolate Easter egg, and decorate it any way they see fit with edible ink markers. Their entries will be photographed and posted on the Delysia Chocolatier Facebook page, where they’ll be voted on by the community and our followers. Free event. Walk-ins welcome, no reservations or tickets necessary.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt & Movie Night @ Old Settler’s Park (Round Rock)
April 18, 6:30 – 11 p.m.
Bring your flashlight and a basket to fill for this egg hunt at night, followed by a movie in the park. Advance tickets are required for the egg hunts (Early Registration through April 14 – $5 per; Late Registration fees – $7), and the movie is free and will start around 9:15 p.m. Get the details here.

Toddler Time Easter Egg Hunt @ Altitude Trampoline Park (Austin)
April 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bring your basket and kids under age 6 for an egg hunt & bunny craft. Check-in between 10-11 a.m., join the egg hunt from 11a.m. – 12 p.m., then have a snack and make a bunny craft from 12 -1 p.m.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Pinballz Arcade
April 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Children are invited to bring their Easter baskets and hunt for our colorful, prize-filled Easter eggs and get their picture with the Easter Bunny at each location! Tickets are $5 per child in advance, or $8 when purchased on the day of the event. Click here for details regarding times for each age grouping, and to get your tickets.

Easter Tea Service @ Tee Hee Party – Hill Country Galleria
April 20 & 21, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tee Hee Party is hosting an Easter tea party where attendees can choose from a high tea service, a children’s tea service or a vegetarian tea service for $45. Make a reservation through Tee-Hee-Party.com.

Nappy Time Portraits Easter Event @ Toybrary
April 20, 10 a.m.
Before your egg hunt, come and take a bunch of cute pictures of your baby in bunny outfits, animal costumes, suits, dresses and more. Please take a look at Nappy Time photos here to see what you can expect at a Nappy Time Portraits events.

FUMC Easter Egg Festival @ Texas State Capitol Lawn
April 20,  9:30 – 11 a.m.
Join First United Methodist Church for their annual egg hunt on the Capitol lawn for face painting, crafts, games, preschool egg hunts, and elementary school egg roll races! A visit from the Easter Bunny is a special tradition. Please bring non-perishable food donations for Caritas of Austin. More info here.

Easter Egg Hunt @ Austin Zoo
April 20, 8:30 a.m.
Visit with the animals and meet the Easter Bunny as he hops around the zoo. For ages 2-12. Advance registration is required, and you can sign up online here. Visitors will need to pay regular Zoo admission and an additional $5 per child hunting. Austin Zoo Members can hunt for free! Please bring your own Easter baskets.

Community Easter Egg Hunt @ Huston-Tillotson University
April 20, 10 a.m.
Children of all ages are invited to hunt for the thousands of eggs hidden around the Huston-Tillotson University campus during the 14th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. The event is free and open to the public. More info here.

20th Annual Easter Pet Parade @ Jo’s Coffee South Congress
April 20, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Watch costumed animals parade down South Congress at noon, ending in Jo’s parking lot for a pet costume competition. Hang out for a few hours to eat, drink, and ogle a lot of great looking animals while a band or two plays. All proceeds from the entry fees benefit Austin Pets Alive. $20 to register your pet. Free to attend.