Celebrate Easter weekend in Metro Detroit with these marshmallow drops, egg hunts

In this photo made from video, a child points to the sky, where a helicopter had dropped thousands of marshmallows to a park below in Southfield, Mich., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The annual Great Marshmallow Drop took place at Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield, Michigan, and was hosted by Oakland County Parks. (AP Photo/Mike Householder) (Mike Householder)

Metro Detroit – Easter weekend is shaping up to be a festive time for families and children across Metro Detroit. Communities are gearing up for a variety of events, including marshmallow drops, egg hunts and Easter-themed activities.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating

Watch traditional Ukrainian egg decorating with local artists, Susana Woloson.

Saturday from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Easter in Greenfield Village

Enjoy coloring activities, storytelling and watch historic egg dyeing and experience the sights and smell of an 1885 Easter dinner dessert. Meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny.

Saturday-Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Marshmallow drop in Wayne County

Thousands of marshmallows will fall from the sky during Wayne County Parks’ Marshmallow Drops. The events are free and open to those 12 and younger.

Friday at 9 a.m.

Friday at 11 a.m.

The Great Marshmallow Drop in Royal Oak

15,000 marshmallows will drop from a helicopter during the Oakland County Parks Great Marshmallow Drop.

  • Worden Park - corner of Lexington Boulevard and Crooks Road

Friday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Free event

Detroit Zoo’s Bunnyville

Festivities include a golden egg hunt, Easter Bunny photos, whisker painting, live entertainment and animal engagement.

Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Easter at the Village of Rochester Hills

Easter-themed weekend includes a petting farm and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

Friday and Saturday from noon- 6 p.m.

Easter fun at Oakland Mall

Capture a special moment with the bunny and make Easter-themed crafts. The mall will also have ready-to-go Easter baskets with a Basket2Go pop-up.

Friday-Saturday from noon - 6 p.m.

South Lyon Kiwanis Easter Egg scramble

Egg hunt, goodies and photos with the Easter Bunny.

  • Volunteer Park – 21620 N. Dixboro Rd., South Lyon

Saturday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Eggstravaganza at Canterbury Village

Activities include an Easter egg helicopter drop, lawn games, petting zoo, magic show, monster truck rides, vendor market and Easter Bunny photos.

Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hoppin’ Good Time at Blake’s Backyard

Enjoy an egg hunt, crafts, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny and a bunny and chick petting area.

Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill

Enjoy an egg hunt, face painting and crafts.

Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Capuchin Soup Kitchen Easter Basket Giveaway

Easter Basket giveaway for those in need.

Saturday at 10 a.m. until supplies last

Easter Egg Hunt in Trenton

A free Easter egg hunt includes Easter Bunny visits, treats, prizes and goodie bags.

Saturday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Lake Erie Metro Park Easter Egg Scramble

The event includes an egg hunt, crafts and games.

Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt at Pingree Park

Kids 12 and younger will enjoy an egg hunt, games and prizes.

  • Pingree Park - corner of Iroquois and Forest streets in Detroit.

Saturday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bunny Bash at Heritage Park Petting Farm

The event features an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and a visit to the farm’s more than 100 animals.

Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Easter Activities at Paradise Playhouse

Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and crafts.

Saturday from noon – 2 p.m.

Easter Bunny Bonanza in Oxford

Easter egg hunt and a ping-pong ball drop. Event is for kids 2-9 years old.

  • Seymour Lake Township Park - 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford

Saturday at 1 p.m.

Easter Fun Fest Carnival at Lasky Recreation Center

The event features an egg hunt and a bike and Easter basket giveaway. Plus, circus acts, carnival rides, games, face painting, crafts, a bunny petting zoo, pony rides, food trucks and shopping.

  • Lasky Recreation Center - 13200 Fenelon St., Detroit

Saturday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Easter Bash in Southfield

Egg hunt, games, treats, bounce houses, Easter Bunny visits and more.

  • City of Southfield Parks & Recreation - 26000 Evergreen Road

Saturday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Easter Kiddie Disco in Taylor

DJ spinning kid-friendly beats during Easter Kiddie Disco. Features an egg hunt, arts and crafts, a bounce house, photos with the Easter Bunny and more.

  • 22798 Northline Road, Taylor

Sunday from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.