Hop to it! The Best Easter Events in Sydney 2025
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The calendar of Easter events in Sydney is always a BIG deal, and it's not hard to see why. There’s just so much to love about Easter: a long weekend, chocolate, bunnies, hot cross buns, chocolate, cute pyjamas, special gifts, oh, and did we mention chocolate?
This year, eggcellent Easter events in Sydney are back with a bang so you can celebrate with the whole family and make the most of the glorious long weekend. As in previous years, Sydney's ticketed Easter events get booked up very quickly so make sure you get organised and book ahead.
Happy Easter, Sydney!
Hop to it! The Best Easter Events in Sydney 2025
1. Sydney Family Show Presented by Ingenia Holiday Parks
The Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show is back this year and set to be bigger than ever, taking over Sydney's beloved Entertainment Quarter with a huge festival of entertainment and activities.
Check out the epic schedule of shows and events on offer including Paw Patrol live (12 - 22 April), the awe-inspiring Motorcycle and Bike Stunt Show, a thrilling Reptile Show, and you can see Australia's favourite Blue Heelers, Blue & Bingo, in a fun Live Interactive Experience (23 - 27 April).
The Easter Basket Zone is on again so kids can try their luck in a hunt, and real-life bunnies will be available for cuddles in the Animal Nursery. Try your luck on carnival games in Sideshow Alley, and get your adrenaline pumping on carnival rides and the new Rabbit Race inflatable obstacle course. Plus there will be live stage shows, show bags, food trucks and so much more.
Where: The Showring, Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park
When: Saturday 12 - Sunday 27 April 2025
Cost: Adult $30 | Child $15 | Family of four $75 | 3-hour Unlimited Rides $50
Easter Basket Zone $15
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2. The Hills Easter Show at Castle Hill Showground
Easter in Sydney just got a spectacular addition with The Hills Easter Show, hosted by Aussie NightMarkets at the Castle Hill Showgrounds. Spanning four days over the Easter Long Weekend, this event is a vibrant celebration that promises endless fun for families.
The Hills Easter Show is a cornucopia of delicious foods, market stalls, carnival fun and a stellar lineup of entertainment plus carnival rides, games, bouncy castles, showbags, and lots more. There are meet and greet sessions with Superheroes & Princesses, incredible roaming performers including Fire Dancers, Light-Up Stilt Walkers and Magicians, a jaw-dropping Reptile Show and adorable Animal Nursery, and magical Horse & Carriage Rides, and a spectacular Fireworks Shows every night!
Look out for the Easter Bunny, who will be hopping around throughout the show, and there will be Easter Egg Hunts for little adventurers.
Where: Castle Hill Showground, Showground Rd, Castle Hill
When: Friday 18 - Monday 21 April 2025 | 12 pm - 9 pm
Cost: General Admission Online: Adults $10 | Child $7 | 3 and Under FREE | $30 Family Pass
3. Hoppy Little Chef Easter-themed Workshop
For a deliciously fun Easter activity, Marrickville Metro’s Hoppy Little Chef Workshops are a must for your little bunnies to whip up some culinary magic! These hands-on cooking sessions promise to be a delicious learning experience where kids can don their chef hats, get creative in the kitchen and celebrate this fun-filled time of year. Young chefs will decorate Hot Cross Buns, cookies, donuts, and fairy bread, transforming classic treats into egg-citing masterpieces. It’s the perfect mix of Easter joy and messy fun, plus they get to take home their tasty creations!
Whether your child is a budding baker or just loves getting their hands covered in icing, these 30-minute workshops promise a hopping good time! Choose from 8 sessions each day between 10 am and 2 pm.
Where: Ground Level, Marrickville Metro, 20 Smidmore Street, Marrickville
When: Saturday 12 - Thursday 24 April 2025
Cost: $2 per child. Booking is essential due to limited availability
4. Easter Egg Hunt & Mega Creatures at Hunter Valley Gardens
One of the biggest family-friendly Easter events in Sydney 2025 is not to be missed!
Head to spectacular Hunter Valley Gardens for their beloved Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Keep your eyes peeled to spot thousands of brightly coloured eggs around the Brumbies and Frog Pond area, and receive an Easter chocolate at the end of the hunt. Plus, all of your favourite themed gardens and carnival rides will be open to celebrate the Easter long weekend.
The Mega Creatures are also making a comeback for the Autumn school holidays with prehistoric giants, a Night Safari, fossil digs, live entertainment and much more!
Where: Hunter Valley Gardens, 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin
When: Egg Hunt: Friday 18, Saturday 19 & Sunday 20, Monday 21 April 2025
Mega Creatures: Saturday 5 April until Sunday 6 May 2025
Cost: Adults from $41; Children from $31; Family Passes from $96. Children 3 years and under are FREE.
5. Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney Easter High Tea
The luxe Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney is rolling out the red carpet for a truly egg-ceptional Easter celebration! On Easter Sunday, a festive High Tea buffet experience will take over Croft Restaurant, with an abundant eggstravaganza of delicious sweet and savoury treats. Plus, you will witness the magic of their skilled in-house chocolatier as they work their wonders at the live chocolate station.
Kids of all ages will be egg-static with the array of Easter activities including an egg hunt guaranteed to have them hopping with excitement, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
So, dust off your Sunday best and book now for an egg-citing High Tea buffet experience.
Where: Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, 11 Jamison Street Sydney
When: Sunday 20 April 2025 | 12 pm - 3 pm
Cost: $109 per adult | $69 per child | 5 and Under FREE
6. Fairfield Easter Show
Boasting one of the largest Easter events in Sydney outside the Royal Easter Show, the Fairfield Easter Fair is going to be one huge celebration over the long weekend, with an epic Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza!
The Fairfield Easter Fair 2025 is set to offer families an exciting array of activities and entertainment at the Fairfield Showground. Families can look forward to thrilling rides, engaging live performances, and a variety of food options.
Where: Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield Rd, Prairiewood
When: Thursday 17 - Tuesday 22 April 2025
Cost: FREE event, Easter egg hunt + rides incur additional cost
7. Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour: Easter Indulgence
Celebrate Easter in style at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour with a luxurious five-course tasting experience at Atelier. Indulge in seasonal dishes—from citrus-cured trevally to a show-stopping carrot cake Easter dessert—while soaking up stunning harbour views.
As an added treat, guests who dine on the Easter menu during April will go into the draw to win a dream family holiday to the five-star Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Simply snap a pic of your dessert, share it on Instagram, and tag @sofiteldarlingharbour and @atelierbysofitel using #EasteratAtelier.
Delicious dining and the chance to escape to paradise? Now that’s an Easter to remember!
Where: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, 12 Darling Dr, Sydney
When: Tuesday 1 - Wednesday 30 April 2025
Cost: $135 per person
8. Easter at Paddy's Markets Flemington and Haymarket
Looking for a fun (and free) school holiday outing? Hop over to Paddy’s Markets Flemington or Haymarket for a festive Easter celebration the whole family will love!
Kids can enjoy free Easter fun including a visit from the Easter Bunny, free chocolate treats, and even an “I saw the Easter Bunny at Paddy’s” sticker. At Flemington, little ones can bounce off some energy on the jumping castle or play in the soft play zone—available on select dates in April.
While the kids are entertained, parents can browse for Easter essentials like fresh produce, seafood, sweets, and bargains galore. With plenty to see, shop, and do, Paddy’s Markets is your go-to spot for Easter fun and family-friendly vibes!
Where: Paddy’s Flemington - 250 Parramatta Rd, Homebush
Paddy’s Haymarket - 13 Hay St, Haymarket
When: Friday 11 - Sunday 20 April 2025
Cost: FREE
9. Easter Bunny Express at Zig Zag Railway
The Easter Bunny Express is toot-tooting into town to make Easter 2025 even more magical!
The Zig Zag Railway is everyone's favourite historic railway, and this year the team have invited a very special guest along for the ride! The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance for all train rides running on Saturday and Sunday of the Easter long weekend - book your tickets ASAP to avoid missing him!
Where: Zig Zag Railway, 840 Chifley Rd, Clarence
When: Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 April 2025
Cost: $50 per adult, $35 per child (3 - 16 years), children under 3 go FREE
10. Easter Egg Hunts
Speaking of chocolates, the Easter long weekend is the time to indulge your children and inner child with an epic Easter egg hunt!
From Easter in Nature at Centennial Parklands to The Grounds Easter Egg Hunt, and the legendary Glenworth Valley Giant Easter Egg Hunt, Sydney will be bursting with Easter egg hunts this long weekend, so don't miss out!
11. The Ultimate Easter Market at EQ
Another Easter market in Sydney not to be missed this year is the Ultimate Easter Market at EQ.
As the name suggests, the Ultimate Easter Market will be the place to be for market shopping and family-friendly activities on Easter Saturday and Sunday. More than 150 stallholders will gather together for a brilliant day of shopping, eating, and community spirit, plus, the Sydney Family Show will be in full swing right next door!
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Lang Rd, Moore Park
When: Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 April 2025 | 8 am to 4 pm
Cost: FREE entry
12. Easter Sunday at Jamberoo Action Park
If you fancy a little one-hour drive south of Sydney, Jamberoo Action Park will be handing out thousands of eggs to children as they walk through the gates.
Sammy the Shark and the Easter Bunny will be on hand from 10 am to delight all the kids with Easter treats and photo opportunities, plus all children will get their own special bag of eggs.
You can then hang out for a day of thrills and spills at the park. Prepare for an EPIC easter!
Where: Jamberoo Action Park, 1215 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo
When: Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025
Cost: General Admission Online: Adults $74, Child $64, Under 3s FREE | Easter activities included
13. Sydney Royal Easter Show
The magnificent Sydney Royal Easter Show is set to thrill, delight, and excite Sydney kids and families with a bumper schedule of entertainment!
The largest ticketed annual event in the southern hemisphere is hitting the Sydney Showground with a vibrant mix of fresh attractions and traditional family favourites.
Highlights include the Kids' Carnival and Kids Street, Woolworths Food Farm, Little Hands on the Land and the Farmyard Nursery, plus don't miss out on horse competitions, outback pony rides, solving kitchen crimes with NSW Food Authority, the Big Bush BBQ, and of course, there will be show bags galore!
Where: Sydney Showground, 1 Showground Rd, Sydney Olympic Park
When: Friday 11 - Tuesday 22 April 2025
Cost: Tickets range depending on booking time and attendance time. Visit the website for details.
14. Golden Ridge Animal Farm Egg Hunt
The Golden Ridge Animal Farm Egg Hunt is back over the Easter long weekend. Take the kids on a unique country adventure that includes so much more than hunting for treats in the egg hunt zone! Enjoy a family fun day full of farmyard activities including the opportunity to meet and feed animals, cuddle cute babies, milk a cow and ride a pony!
There is also scarecrow stuffing, a digger zone and you can hunt for REAL eggs to take home.
Tickets are only available online so hop on and book now!
Where: 686 Old Northern Road, Dural.
Farm Entry and Access: Cnr Old Northern and Wyoming Road, Dural.
When: Saturday 12 - Sunday 20 April 2025
Cost: Friday, Saturday & Sunday - $27.50 per ticket
Weekdays - $25 per ticket
Babies (12 months and under) FREE - No egg hunt prizes for babies.
15. Alice in Wonderland High Tea Buffet at Shangri-La Sydney
Prepare to enter the magical world of Alice in Wonderland with Shangri-La Sydney's High Tea Buffet this April. Experience a whimsical adventure filled with mini sweets, pastries, gourmet sandwiches, and savoury delights.
Inspired by the Mad Hatter's table, the buffet includes unlimited teas, juices, hot chocolate, and coffees, ensuring a fantastical culinary journey. Don't miss this enchanting event, perfect for fans of all ages seeking a taste of Wonderland.
Where: Shangri-La Sydney, 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks
When: 12 - 27 April 2025 | Two seatings from 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm
Cost: $84 per adult | $64 per child (3 - 11) | Children 2 and under FREE
16. The Camden Show
Sydney's favourite country show is back in 2025!
The Camden Show has been putting a country spin on Easter since 1886, making it one of the longest-running Easter events in Sydney. Get ready to see the country meet the city across two huge days of family-friendly fun with horse jumping, rodeos, dog shows, carnival rides, woodchopping, show bags, petting zoos, food stalls, market stalls, kids' entertainment, and plenty more.
Where: Onslow Park, Camden
When: Friday 4 - Saturday 5 April 2025
Cost: From $36 per adult, $21 per child (6-15 years), children under 6 years FREE
17. The Mad Hatter's Easter High Tea
Go down the rabbit hole this Easter in Sydney for one crazy (and delicious!) adventure at the Mad Hatter's Easter High Tea at Sir Stamford.
Every year, the Mad Hatter's Easter High Tea is a highlight of Sydney's Easter calendar and 2025 is no different. Get ready to munch down on scrumptious-themed treats while channelling your favourite Alice in Wonderland characters. Dress-ups are highly encouraged!
Where: Sir Stamford Circular Quay, 93 Macquarie Street, Sydney
When: Saturday 19 April 2025 | 11.30 am to 1.30 pm
Cost: $69 per child and $109 per adult; children under five go FREE.
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