If you're looking for the best Easter events in Melbourne in 2026, you're in luck  –  the city and its surrounds come alive with family-friendly fun over the Easter long weekend and school holidays!

From colourful Easter egg hunts and lively street festivals to chocolate-filled high teas, markets and carnival rides, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season with kids. Whether your family loves hunting for eggs, meeting the Easter Bunny, exploring bustling markets or enjoying live entertainment, these family-friendly Easter events in Melbourne promise sweet treats, big smiles and plenty of holiday memories.

Hop to it! The Best Easter Events in Melbourne 2026

1. Luna Park's Easter Egg Hunt

 

Easter at Luna Park Melbourne is always a top pick for Easter events in Melbourne and is always packed with family fun during the autumn school holidays.

Kids can enjoy unlimited rides on favourites like the Great Scenic Railway, Speedy Beetle coaster and Moon Balloons, before joining the Great Egg Hunt, where thousands of chocolate eggs are hidden across the park in age-group zones. Alongside the egg hunts, families can meet the Easter Bunny, watch lively acrobatic performances, hunt for a special Golden Egg prize, and soak up the carnival atmosphere with plenty of sweet treats and classic Luna Park thrills.

Where: Luna Park Melbourne, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
When:  4 and 5 April 2026
Cost:    From $11 per child

2. Chocolate High Tea Buffet at Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Families can continue the long weekend celebrations during the school holidays at the Easter Holiday Chocolate High Tea Buffet at Stamford Plaza Melbourne.

Held at Harry's Restaurant in the CBD, this indulgent afternoon features flowing chocolate, sweet pastries and savoury bites for families to enjoy. Kids are well catered for with themed colouring packs and sketch pens, while a roving magician keeps the entertainment going, making it a relaxed and memorable Easter event for families and chocolate lovers alike.

Where:  Stamford Plaza Melbourne, 111 Little Collins St, Melbourne
When:   Saturday, 11 April 2026, from 2-4 pm
Cost:     $85 per adult; $50 per child (5-17 years); under 5s go FREE

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3. Skyline Melbourne Easter Egg Hunt 

 

Held at the fabulous Skyline Precinct by the waterfront, the Skyline Easter Egg Hunt is a family-friendly Easter event that invites kids to join age-group egg hunts searching for colourful treats, followed by fun crafts and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

Afterwards, families can keep the fun going with a round of mini golf or a ride on the nearby observation wheel, making it an easy and cheerful day out for everyone!

Where:  Polly Woodside Park, 21 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
When:   28 and 29 March 2026, from 11.30 am to 5 pm
Cost:     From $5

4. Bendigo Easter Festival

Eggs-plore Bendigo with the whole family at the iconic Bendigo Easter Festival!

The Bendigo Festival is one of Victoria's most beloved Easter traditions, transforming Rosalind Park and the surrounding streets into a lively hub of colour, music and family fun over the long weekend.

Families can hunt for 80,000 chocolate eggs on Good Friday, enjoy carnival rides at Carnival Central, browse the bustling Rotary Market, and catch live music and performances throughout the park. A highlight of the festival is the spectacular Awakening of the Dragon, where dancers, drummers, lion teams and thousands of firecrackers celebrate Bendigo's rich Chinese heritage. As night falls on Easter Saturday, the city lights up with the magical Torchlight Procession and fireworks, before the festivities wrap up on Easter Sunday with the iconic Gala Parade, featuring Dai Gum Loong – the world's longest Imperial Dragon weaving through Bendigo's historic streets!

Where:  Various locations throughout Bendigo
When:    3-6 April 2026
Cost:      Both FREE and ticketed events

5. Easter Wonderland High Tea at Collins Kitchen

Step into a sweet Easter Wonderland at Collins Kitchen, where classic high tea gets a delicious seasonal twist.

This elegant Easter treat features fluffy, warm scones with jam and cream, delicate finger sandwiches and a tempting spread of themed desserts that are almost too pretty to eat! The real showstopper? A dark chocolate fountain alongside made-to-order crepes, waffles and pancakes, perfect for drizzling, dipping and indulging — yum!

Where: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Collins Kitchen, 123 Collins St
When:   3-5 April 2026
Cost:     $109 per adult, including one glass of Chandon Blanc de Blancs; $109 per child (13+); kids under 12 years can opt for Little Sippers High Tea ($49.50)

6. Good Friday Appeal Kids' Day Out 

Supported by the City of Melbourne, the annual Kids' Day Out is a day full of amusements and activities for the whole family, raising funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Enjoy FREE entry and activities for kids and families, including carnival rides, a Teddy Bear Hospital, a sensory zone, a sporting zone, a Woolworths Fresh Fair and much more! 

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf 
When:   Friday, 3 April 2026
Cost:     Entry is free with select activities from $5-$20, and others by gold coin donation

7. Family Day Out at Rippon Lea Estate

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Rippon Lea Estate with a day full of family fun and festivities.

Stroll through the Rose St. Maker's Market on the main lawn, enjoy pony rides, and don't miss a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Kids aged 5-16 can join The Great Rippon Lea Egg & Spoon Race, held at 11 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm, with races grouped by age and prizes to be won —register early to secure a spot!

Pack a picnic and relax on the beautiful grounds, or explore the historic mansion during open house hours from 11 am to 12.30 pm and 1 pm to 2.30 pm.

Where:  Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham St, Elsternwick 
When:   Sunday, 5 April 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm
Cost:     Entry is by gold-coin donation; participation in the Egg & Spoon race is free with registration; entry to the Mansion is $10

8. Easter Hop & Spot

Hop on over to Kew Junction for their family Easter event, Hop & Spot!

This free Easter Saturday activity transforms Kew Junction into a playful adventure trail. Families wander through the precinct spotting surprises, meeting storybook characters and searching for hidden treasures along the way.

Where:  Kew Junction
When:   Saturday, 4 April 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm
Cost:     FREE

9. Easter at South Melbourne Market

 

South Melbourne Market comes alive with festive cheer for Easter in Melbourne, making it a lovely spot for families to soak up the joyful atmosphere.

Stroll through the bustling market, and you'll find stalls filled with fresh hot cross buns, chocolate treats and seasonal goodies, alongside plenty of delicious food options for lunch. Kids can keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny hopping through the market and take part in charity chocolate egg hunts supporting the Good Friday Appeal. With colourful displays, tasty bites and a lively community vibe, it's an easy and fun way for families to combine a little shopping with some holiday entertainment.

Where:  322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne
When:   1, 2 and 4 April 2026
Cost:     FREE

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