Hippity hop, Easter is on its way (on April 4, 2021, to be exact)! The Easter Bunny has been spotted around town, and there are tons of socially distanced Easter events to celebrate his arrival in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties!
Metro Parent has compiled this list of some of the coolest egg hunts, drive thru Easter Bunny visits and other family Easter events in the area to help ease your search for the right event for your family.
Check out this roundup and grab a basket to get your fill of fun and eggs for Easter 2021.
Note: Due to COVID-19, some of these events may require registration, limit participants or enforce safety protocols. Check ahead for details.
Pisanki Egg Decorating at the Polish Art Center
March 20 and 28, 2021
- Address: 9539 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck
- Phone: 888-619-9771 or 313-874-2242
- Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
- Cost: $50
Kids ages 7 and up will learn how to decorate traditional Eastern European Easter eggs at this Hamtramck spot. Pre-register on the Polish Art Center’s website. Class space is limited due to COVID-19.
Eggs on Wheels at the Southfield Pavilion
March 26, 2021
- Address: 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield
- Phone: 248-796-4620
- Time: 4-6:45 p.m.
- Cost: Residents: $10/car; non-residents: $20/car
Enjoy a socially-distant visit with the Easter Bunny at this drive-thru event.
Bunny Brunch at Civic Park Senior Center
March 27, 2021
- Address: 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia
- Phone: 734-466-2900
- Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Cost: $4/residents, $96non-residents
There are games, crafts, snacks and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Timed registration is required.
RARA Easter Egg Hunt at Rochester Park
March 27, 2021
- Address: 400 Sixth St., Rochester
- Phone: 248-656-8308
- Time: 10:15 and 10:45 a.m.
- Cost: $6/child
Ages 1-5 get to hunt for eggs at 10:15 a.m. and older kids ages65-11 get a crack at the fun at 10:45 a.m. There’s a photo op with the Easter Bunny, too, so be sure to bring your camera. Pre-registration is required.
Egg Hunt at Heritage Park in Farmington
March 27, 2021
- Address: 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington
- Phone: 248-473-1800
- Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Cost: $9/residents, $13/non-residents
Hop on down the Bunny Trail to hunt for eggs and gather goodies at the various treat stations. Pre-registration required.
Eggstravaganza at Macomb Township Recreation Center
March 27, 2021
- Address: 20699 Macomb St., Macomb Township
- Phone: 586-992-2900
- Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Cost: $5/residents
Hit the Hippity Hop Trail and visit with Mr. E. Bunny at this Easter celebration. There will be games and live farm animals, too. Tickets sell fast. Advance registration required. Due to COVID-19, this event may become a drive-thru.
Easter Jamboree at Heritage Park in Canton
March 27, 2021
- Address: 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton
- Phone: 734-394-5460
- Time: Noon-4 p.m.
- Cost: $5/resident, $6/non-residents
Enjoy a socially-distant visit with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, musical entertainment and more. Registration is required.
Flashlight Egg Hunt at Hudson Mills Metropark
March 27, 2021
- Address: 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter
- Phone: 734-426-8211
- Time: 8-10 p.m.
- Cost: $6/person, $10/vehicle entry
Kids 8-plus use a flashlight to hunt for eggs in the dark. Registration required. A maximum of 10 people allowed during each session.
Easter Egg Hunt at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada
March 28, 2021
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Phone: 248-541-5717
- Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cost: $15.95/kids, free/adults
Enjoy an egg hunt, train rides around the orchard and meet-and-greets with the Easter Bunny.
Bunnyville at the Detroit Zoo
March 29-April 3, 2021
- Address: 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Phone: 248-541-5717
- Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: Free with zoo admission: $14-$19/adults, $10-$15/kids, $8/parking
This annual shebang returns to the zoo and includes six days of treats, games and costumed characters and more. Capacity is limited to 2400 during the event.
Advanced Easter Egg Hunt at Indian Springs Metropark
March 31-April 7, 2021
- Address: 5175 Indian Trail, White Lake
- Phone: 248-625-7280
- Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily
- Cost: $3/child, $5/adult, $10/parking
Enjoy an Easter egg hunt with a geocaching twist. Advanced registration required.
Fun on the Farm: Egg Hunt at Kensington Metropark
April 1, 2021
- Address: 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
- Phone: 248-684-8632
- Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Cost: $5/general, free/kids under 2, $10/parking
Enjoy an egg scramble at the farm center and visit with the Easter Bunny. Advanced registration and face masks required.
Bunny Hop Drive Thru
April 2, 2021
- Address: Elizabeth Park, 4250 Elizabeth Drive, Trenton and Nankin Mills Park, 33275 Edward Hines Drive, Westland
- Phone: 734-261-1990
- Time: 9-11 a.m.
- Cost: Free
This drive-thru Easter event offers goodies for kids and a special drive-by with the Easter Bunny.
Springfest at the Saline Recreation Center
April 3, 2021
- Address: 1866 Woodland Drive, Saline
- Phone: 734-429-3502
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Cost: $8/person
Collect eggs scattered throughout the park. A few eggs will have a sticker for a special prize.
Canterbury Eggstravaganza at Old World Canterbury Village
April 3, 2021
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
- Phone: 248-391-1900
- Time: Noon-6 p.m.
- Cost: Free with non-perishable food donation, $5/parking
The Easter Bunny releases colorful eggs from his helicopter. Find some and trade them in for a prize. Lawn games, photo ops and crafts, too.
Looking for even more family Easter events, or fun things to do this weekend with your kids? Visit the Metro Parent calendar.
This post was originally published in 2013 and is updated regularly.
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