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4/18/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Get your Easter celebrations off to an amazing start! From family-friendly events like the annual Easter Egg Hunt at FDR Park, where you can hunt for eggs in South Philly, to the Easter Dine with Friends featuring stories and a buffet meal, there is something for everyone this weekend. Make sure to bring your little construction-loving Easter bunnies to the Easter Egg Hunt at Diggerland, and don't miss the Easter Eggstravaganza at Shady Brook Farms.

For more family fun, we've got the best Easter Scavenger Hunts and Other At-Home Easter Egg Hunt Ideas, or plan your Spring Break itinerary with our list of 24 Fun Things To Do in Philly. 

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Visit the Easter Bunny at Linvilla Orchards. Guests can take a hayride to Bunnyland, where you'll find the Easter Bunny's house. Remember to bring your camera to take a picture with the Easter Bunny!   READ MORE

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Get ready for egg-citing adventure and embark on a whimsical journey with our super-fun Easter Treat Trail. Hippity hop through the peach orchard with stations where at each one you'll find a colorful egg waiting just for you It's not just a hunt; it's an adventure. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt for Kids at FDR Park

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Saturday, April 19, 2025
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Bring the kids to FDR Park for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt! You'll get a chance to snap some photos with the Easter Bunny or have your face transformed into something magical, all without spending a penny. READ MORE

Easter Dine with Elmo & Friends

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Easter Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt at Elmwood Park Zoo

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Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Elmwood Park Zoo. Guests can expect crafts, an egg hunt, meet-and-greets with the animals, and photo-ops with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

PEEPS in the Village

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Through Sunday, April 27, 2025
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Peddler's Village presents its annual Peeps In The Village competition and display, featuring more than 90 colorful and creative displays of wall art, dioramas, and sculptures, featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies and chicks, all carefully handmade and contributed by Philly-area residents and organizations. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Diggerland

Saturday & Sunday, April 19 & 20, 2025
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Hunt for over 4,000 eggs in the Easter Egg Patches at Diggerland. Two different age groups will meet up at the ROXOR course starting at noon. Bring your own bucket or bag for treat-filled eggs. READ MORE

Philadelphia Easter Brunch Cruise

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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