Grab a basket and get ready to make memories with the family this April. There are TONS of Things to Do for Easter in 2023. From community egg hunts to egg-citing events at the parks, museums and zoo… there is an abundance of Easter fun to be had. Our top Things to Do for Easter list has train rides with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts in the green grass, night time hunts, hunts in the water and even a hunt where the eggs are dropped out of a helicopter! Check it out, there is something for everyone!
April 1
FREE CITY OF UNION EASTER EGG HUNT
Sponsored by Drees Homes, this egg hunt will feature the Easter Bunny, balloon artists, 20 golden ticket prizes, donut holes and two egg hunts! Union Presbyterian Church , 10259 U.S. Highway 42, Union; 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
FREE DEER PARK EASTER EGG HUNT
Snap a photo with the Easter bunny and be sure to bring a bag or basket for egg hunts. There will be four hunts for kiddos ages 0 – 12. Chamberlain Park , 7640 Plainfield Road, Deer Park; 11:00 a.m.; 513-752-6262
EASTER BUNNY AT THE LEVEE!
Ring in Spring and create memorable moments with the hoppiest bunny in town. Families can take photos alongside the Easter Bunny while visiting Newport on the Levee. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport; April 1, 2, 7 and 8, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 859-291-0550
EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS (register)
Bring a basket and hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express; there will be balloon artists, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and an exciting egg hunt, too! Departure dates: April 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9th Departure times: 10 a.m., 12:15, 2:30 or 4:45 pm (no 4:45 p.m. train ride on April 7th and 10 a.m. train ride on April 9) LM&M Railway, 16 East South Street, Lebanon; $30 adults, $25 seniors 62+ and children 2 – 12, $5 two and younger lap rider ticket; 513-933-8022
FREE FORT THOMAS EASTER EGG HUNT
Head to Tower Park for pictures with the Easter Bunny and exciting Easter egg hunts. Tower Park , 900 South Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas; 10:30 a.m.
FREE HAMILTON TOWNSHIP EGG DROP
Take Easter to new heights! This egg hunt will feature over 10,000 Easter eggs filled with candy and treats dropped from a helicopter!!! There will also be games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and KONA ice, too. Ages 2-4: 11:35 am (Adults may assist) Ages 5-7: 11:40 am Ages 8-10: 11:45 am Testerman Park , 8373 Maineville Road, Maineville; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FREE HOPPIN’ HARBIN EASTER EGG HUNT
There will be egg hunts for two age groups- two to five and six to ten. There will be specialty prize eggs and fun activities. Don’t miss out on meeting the Easter Bunny, too! Harbin Park , 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 513-867-5348
FREE INDEPENDENCE EGG HUNT
Hop over to Independence for tons of Easter fun including juggles, stilt walkers, balloon artists, visits with the Easter Bunny and even food trucks. The hunt starts promptly at noon. A sensory-friendly egg hunt will be offered this year at 10 a.m. A raffle will follow. Memorial Park , 2001 Jackwoods Parkway, Independence; 10:30 a.m.
FREE THE GREAT SYMMES EGG HUNT
Get ready for this great annual tradition! Arrive early for free family fun and visits with the Easter Bunny. The hunt is perfect for ages 10 and younger- a section for handicapped children will be provided. Home of the Brave Park , 11:30 a.m.
YMCA UNDERWATER EGG HUNT (register)
Bring the kiddos to a Greater Cincinnati YMCA location for a unique underwater egg hunt. Eggs will be floating throughout the heated indoor pools, so dive in for some egg-cellent good fun! Swimmers and non-swimmers accompanied by an adult may participate in this memorable Easter experience. After the hunt there will be photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts, face painting and a Magic Show, too! Eastern Butler County YMCA (6645 Morris Road, Hamilton) April 1st 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Swim/Hunt Schedule (Register for one) 0 – 4 yrs 1:00 – 1:25 5 – 9 yrs 1:30 – 1:55 10 & up 2:00 – 2:25 $20 non-member child, $10 member child;
Sunday, April 2nd
FREE PERFECTION GYMNASTICS EASTER EGG HUNT (register)
Head to Perfection Gymnastics for a fun Easter egg hunt and Easter Bunny meet and greet! 3 OR 4 p.m. hunts available. Perfection Gymnastics, 5637 Union Center Drive, ; 3:00 p.m.; 513-860-3351
Thursday, April 6th
YMCA UNDERWATER EGG HUNT (register)
Bring the kiddos to a Greater Cincinnati YMCA location for a unique underwater egg hunt. Eggs will be floating throughout the heated indoor pools, so dive in for some egg-cellent good fun! Swimmers and non-swimmers accompanied by an adult may participate in this memorable Easter experience. After the hunt there will be photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts, face painting and a Magic Show, too! Atrium Family YMCA (5750 Innovation Dr., #5172, Middletown, Oh) April 6th 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Swim/Hunt Schedule (Register for one) 0 – 4 yrs 6:00 – 6:25 5 – 9 yrs 6:30 – 6:55 10 & up 7:00 – 7:25 $20 non-member child, $10 member child
Friday, April 7th
FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT (register)
When the park is dark, flashlights will guide the way. Collect 12 glowing eggs and turn them in for candy and a special prize. There will also be crafts and games. Forest Run MetroPark , 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; $5 per person; 513-867-5835
Saturday, April 8th
CINCINNATI FIRE MUSEUM EASTER EGG HUNT
Bring the family to the Cincinnati Fire Museum to hunt for Easter eggs amongst one of the nation’s most important fire related history collections! Stay for refreshments and to explore the Safe House exhibit which teaches fire safety and prevention tips. Cincinnati Fire Museum , 315 West Court Street, Cincinnati; 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; $10 per person, free for one and younger; 513-621-5553
CZBG EASTER CELEBRATION
Spend an egg-citing afternoon at the zoo watching animals receive Easter themed enrichment. There will also be treat stations throughout the zoo, a scavenger hunt and an Easter Bunny meet and greet from 12 – 5 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati; 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; included with zoo admission or membership; 513-281-4700
EGG ORIENTEERING
Join Orienteering Cincinnati, Inc. to explore the exciting sport of orienteering. A variety of courses will be located throughout the park and each checkpoint will have plastic eggs that can be traded in for candy or toys at the end. Whether children are beginners or more advanced orienteers, there will be a course just for them. Adults can accompany children on the courses for no additional charge. Forest Run MetroPark Timberman Ridge , 1976 Timberman Road, Hamilton; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; $4 per child, $10 max per family. Advanced course pricing: $10 OCIN Club members, $15 general public ; (513) 867-5835
FREE LIBERTY TOWNSHIP EGG HUNT
Spend the morning together hunting for eggs; egg hunts will be divided by age groups, there will be crafts, face painting and visits with the Easter bunny, too. Liberty Park, 6757 Yankee Road, ; 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 513-644-0900
FREE WASHINGTON PARK EGG HUNT (register)
Every-bunny is invited! Go on an egg-cellent egg scavenger hunt in the park! Available for two days – April 8 and 9. Washington Park , 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
YMCA UNDERWATER EGG HUNT (register)
Bring the kiddos to a Greater Cincinnati YMCA location for a unique underwater egg hunt. Eggs will be floating throughout the heated indoor pools, so dive in for some egg-cellent good fun! Swimmers and non-swimmers accompanied by an adult may participate in this memorable Easter experience. After the hunt there will be photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts, face painting and a Magic Show, too! Fairfield Family YMCA (5220 Bibury Road, Fairfield, Oh) April 8th 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Swim/Hunt Schedule (Register for one) 0 – 4 yrs 12:00 – 12:25 5 – 9 yrs 12:30 – 12:55 10 & up 1:00 – 1:25 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati locations, Cincinnati; 12:00 p.m.; $20 non-member child, $10 member child
Sunday, April 9th
TAFT EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET (register)
Gather than family and hop over to the Taft Museum of Art for delicious traditional breakfast fare alongside lighter and healthy options. Coffee, hot tea, juice and lemonade included. Seatings available at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Taft Museum of Art , 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati; 11:30 a.m.; $45 Taft Members, $55 non-members, $15 children ages 6 – 12, service for children 6 and younger is complimentary.; 513-241-0343
FREE WASHINGTON PARK EGG HUNT (register)
Every-bunny is invited! Go on an egg-cellent egg scavenger hunt in the park! Available for two days – April 8 and 9. Washington Park , 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3 Quick Tips for Egg-hunting success:
1. Arrive early. The hunt will start on the dot. Don’t be late!
2. Remember to bring a basket!
3. Bring some extra eggs in case the competition is stiff.
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