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Spring is in the air, the days are getting brighter, and the Easter holidays have officially hopped into view! With two whole weeks ahead, there’s plenty of time to fill with fresh-air adventures, crafty moments, and a few well-earned chocolate breaks along the way.

Whether you're looking for one off events, creative workshops or outdoor escapades there's no shortage of fun to keep the little ones (and big kids!) entertained. From local gems to ideas worth travelling for, I’ve gathered together some of the best ways to make the most of the break.

Don't forget to check our What's On section for the full list of events, and it’s always worth double-checking details with organisers before heading out, just in case anything changes.

If you're working or just looking for ways to let the kids have some fun and give yourself a little break, you'll find all the info you need in our Holiday Clubs section of the website.

And if you're hosting something egg-stra special this Easter, I'd love to hear about it - just fill out this form or e-mail me at [email protected]. 

Luton

Fae & Flurry's Egg Hunt
Thu 9th April
Hop down to Market Hill for a FREE enchanting quest with Fae & Flurry! Plus enjoy Easter-themed stories, games and dancing led by A Children's Story. More details...

Easter Programme with The Culture Trust Luton
Sun 29th March - Sat 11th March
The Culture Trust have a jam packed schedule full of exciting clay workshops and crown-making workshops, as well as family theatre across their venues in Luton. More details...

Luton Comic Con Crafts @ Luton Point!
28th - 30th March & 7th - 9th April
Join us for colouring, creativity and superhero fun with Luton Comic Con CIC right in the centre of Luton Point, plus meet the minions! More details...

Easter Egg Hunt @ Luton Point!
Thu 2nd April
Join us for an Easter egg hunt throughout the centre, Pick up a trail guide and complete to get a treat. Plus free face-painting, coloring and appearances from Flossie the Flamingo! More details...

Easter at Stockwood
Thu 2nd - Sun 5th April
Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there. More details...

The Orange Picture Club: Up
Thu 2nd April
Join us for a heartwarming adventure with Pixar's beloved classic Up, in the cosy Luton Library Theatre setting. Tickets just £4! More details...

My Pet Pals: Easter Workshops (FREE) @ Pets at Home Luton
28th March - 4th April & 6th - 12th April
You can learn how to take care of small animals and the birds in the garden from our lovely pet experts. Kids will receive an activity sheet and a certificate as well as meeting our amazing animals...all for FREE!  More details...

Bushmead Easter Family Activity Sessions
Thu 2nd April
Their Family Activity Sessions are packed with fun you won’t want to miss! For ages 2-10 years, just £5 per child. More details...

Easter Eggstravaganza @ Woodside Animal Farm
Sat 28th March - Mon 6th April
Meet fluffy lambs, cuddle the new cheeky goat kids, follow the Easter trail to claim your treat or hunt for the golden egg & claim your prize. More details...

Hopping into Easter Fun @ Little Bramingham Farm
Wed 1st April
Come along to our Easter event and enjoy a fun-filled day for all the family. Meet the Easter Bunny, visit the animals from Ark farm and take part in lots of Easter fun! More details...

Family Film Club: Monsters Inc
Tue 7th April
Join the club! Handpicked titles for the whole family to enjoy, screened at The Hat Factory Arts Centre. More details...

PokéFest! All Things Pokemon!
Sat 4th April
Get ready for a day packed with Pokémon excitement at the Luton Library Theatre! More details...

Spring Open Day at The Walled Garden
Wed 8th April
Come by for some crafty fun with a garden theme in the Walled Garden. Wellies and coats are the order of the day for blowing out the cobwebs in the wonderful Walled Garden. More details...

Easter in the Garden @ Stopsley Community Garden
Sat 4th April
Head on over to Stopsley Community Garden for an Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and hot cross buns. More details...

Easter Party @ The Cannon, Stopsley
Sat 4th April
In partnership with Corina's Cool Kids Parties we're setting up the biggest party ever! Get ready for tons of awesome games that will keep you entertained all day long! More details...

Beds, Bucks & Herts

Easter Egg Hunt (Dunstable Downs)
Sat 28th March - Sun 12th April
Dunstable Downs is one again celebrating the Easter tradition of Orange Rolling! A fun, family friendly experience not to be missed. As well as an Easter trail with bunny ears and a chocolate egg! More details...

Zoonormous Egg Hunt @ Whipsnade Zoo (Dunstable)
Sat 28th March - Sun 12th April
A great activity for the whole family, included with Zoo entry. Seek out special eggs around Whipsnade Zoo, while learning about egg-ceptional species along the way. More details...

Ice Age Adventure Live @ Grove Theatre (Dunstable)
Thu 2nd April
Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back in time to meet incredible prehistoric animals in the coolest family show this side of the arctic circle! More details...

Easter Egg Hunt @ Houghton Hall Park (Houghton Regis)
Sat 28th March
The ever-popular Easter Egg Hunt is hopping back to Houghton Hall Park! A fun trail, craft & fundraising stalls, FREE face-painting and glitter tattoos! More details...

Easter Quest @ Wrest Park (Silsoe)
Sat 28th March - Sun 19th April
Follow the Easter trail, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward! More details...

Easter Circus at Mead Open Farm (Leighton Buzzard)
Sat 28th March - Fri 10th April
Step right up for an unforgettable Easter at Mead Open Farm as Happy's Circus sets up their Big Top for jaw-dropping performances and must-see shows. More details...

Easter Eggstravaganza @ Willows Activity Farm (St Albans)
Sat 28th March - Sun 12th April
Join us for an egg-cellent day of family fun including our Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Grotto, Easter arts and crafts, meet adorable animals including our very own Easter bunnies, pig racing and lamb bottle feeding demonstrations - there really is something for every-bunny. More details...

Children's Easter Event @ The Olde Watermill (Barton le Clay)
Wed 1st - 4th April
Join us at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village for our 50 minute Children’s Easter Event, packed with creative fun, Easter excitement, and plenty of bouncing fun too. More details...

The Animal Experience @ The Olde Watermill (Barton le Clay)
Mon 30th March
Join us for 45 minutes of Animal fun as expert keepers take you through a selection of animals from Meerkats, Snakes, Owls and other animals that come along. More details...

Easter Visit & Play @ Perfect Playland (Shefford)
Thu 2nd April
An Easter Egg scavenger hunt, visit from Rapunzel & the Easter Bunny and much more! More details...

Kids Easter Disco (Hitchin)
Sun 13th April 2025
Hop on down with your baby bunnies to Hitchin Town Hall and enjoy a fun-packed afternoon filled with music and games, you can even dress up if you like! More details...

Jordans Mill: Easter Adventure Trail (Biggleswade)
Sat 28th March - Sun 12th April
Explore and follow clues to find ten birds including Rosie Robin, Oscar and the Owl, Kolin the Kingfisher, Sammy the Swan and more! More details...

Easter Eggstravaganza @ Aldenham Country Park (Borehamwood)
Sat 28th March - Sun 12th April
Easter returns to Aldenham Country Park - join the Easter Bunny for two weeks of Easter Eggstravaganza! More details...

Character Meet & Greets at Woburn Safari Park (Bedford)
Tue 31st March, Fri 3rd, Mon 6th & Fri 10th April
Woburn Safari Park have a whole host of characters heading to the park this Easter; meet Paddington, Bluey & Bingo, Peppa Pig & Paw Patrol when you visit this Easter break! More details...

Spring Spectacular @ Gullivers Land Theme Park (Milton Keynes)
Sat 28th March - Sun 12th April
Join the Easter Bunny and Candy Crew for mad-cap antics and candy activities this April at Gulliver's! More details...