Easter in Toronto
In 2012 Good Friday falls on April 6th and Easter Sunday is April 9th. Here are some of the fun family activities, the performances, and the sunrise services taking place in Toronto this year.• See also What is Easter? on About Christianity.
1. Fun Easter Activities for Families
2. Easter Performances and Sunrise Services
Fun Easter Activities for Families
Toronto Beaches Lions Annual Easter Parade
For over 40 years East Toronto has enjoyed a parade celebrating Easter and the beginning of spring. Now officially sponsored by the Lions Club in the Beach neighborhood, Toronto's Easter Parade runs along Queen Street West. Themes of the floats and marchers may not always relate directly to Easter, but it's all good fun.- Sunday April 8, 2012
- The parade begins at 2pm and lasts approximately two hours
- Route runs from Munro Park Avenue, west along Queen Street to Woodbine Avenue
Toronto Zoo Easter "Egg" Stravaganza
The Easter "Egg" Stravaganza returns to the zoo! From Good Friday to Easter Monday you can walk a "Spring Trail", see special Easter-themed keeper talks and watch the "Beary-Bunny Easter Parade" (at 12pm and 2pm daily).- Friday April 6th - Monday April 9th, 2012
- Guide to Visiting the Toronto Zoo
- Learn more about the zoo's special events at TorontoZoo.com/Events
National Service Dogs Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs
This annual fundraiser for the National Service Dogs of Canada invites dogs and their families to register, collect pledges, then come out and hunt for plastic Easter Eggs with dog treats and other possible prizes inside.- Friday April 6th, 2012
- Brampton, Oakville and other locations
- Rules, registration and further details available online
Bunny-Hop Through Casa Loma
Children 2 years and up can hunt hear an Easter egg story, take a hop through the castle, then receive 12 cupcakes to decorate. $17+HST for children, $20.55 for adults (includes admission).- Saturday April 7th & Sunday April 8th, 2012
- Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace by the corner of Spadina Avenue and Davenport Road
Easter Brunch at Casa Loma
Enjoy an elegant meal then explore Toronto's castle in the city. Tickets are $13.45 for children under 4, $26.45 for kids 4-12, and $51.45 for adults (gratuities are included, taxes are not). Visit the website for the full menu.- Sunday April 8th, seatings at 10:30am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm
- Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace by the corner of Spadina Avenue and Davenport Road
- Full payment by cash or credit card when reserving - contact Pegasus Hospitality Group at 416-533-1573 or email info@pegasushospitality.ca
Easter Traditions at Colborne Lodge
Families will explore what Easter was like in the 19th century, including coloring eggs with natural dyes and spotting eggs during tours. Free with admission.- Saturday March 24th, Sunday March 25th, Saturday March 31st, Saturday April 7th, and Sunday April 8th, 2012 - Noon to 4 p.m.
- Colborne Lodge, south end of High Park
- For more details see the Featured Museum events page on Toronto.ca
Spring Egg Fun at Colborne Lodge
Egg hunts, egg dyeing using natural. $3 per child for the egg hunt, $1 per child for egg dyeing.- Sunday April 1st, 2012 - Noon-3pm
- Colborne Lodge, south end of High Park
- For more details see the Featured Museum events page on Toronto.ca
Easter Egg Painting Workshop at Todmorden Mills
"Learn this ancient Ukrainian art form. Create your own personalized pysanky (Easter eggs) using traditional wax resist techniques" (children must be 6 and up and accompanied by an adult). $10 for adults, $5 for children (plus HST).- Saturday March 31st, 10am-1pm or Sunday April 1st, 1pm-4pm
- Todmorden Mills
- For more details see the Featured Museum events page on Toronto.ca
Puck's Farm Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Located north-west of Toronto in Schomberg, Puck's Farm invites families to come out not only to hunt for eggs, but also to visit with the animals and enjoy pony rides, horse-drawn hay rides, and "the amazing maze". Visit the website to print off a coupon for one free admission (limit one per family, not valid on Good Friday).- March 24th, 25th, 31st, April 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th - 10am-5pm
- Visit Pucksfarm.com to plan your visit.
