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.
- My New Favorite Thing - 4755 Dixie Highway, Waterford Township
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.
- Greenfield village – 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
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.
- Elizabeth Park - 4250 Elizabeth Dr., Trenton
Friday at 9 a.m.
- Nankin Mills Park - 33259 Hines Dr., Westland
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.
- Detroit Zoo - 8450 W. 10 Mile, Royal Oak.
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.
- Village of Rochester Hills - 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills
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.
- Oakland Mall - 412 W. 14 Mile, Troy
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.
- Canterbury Village - 2359 Joslyn Ct., Orion Township
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.
- Blake’s Backyard - 5600 Van Dyke Road, Almont
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.
- Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Capuchin Soup Kitchen Easter Basket Giveaway
Easter Basket giveaway for those in need.
- Capuchin Soup Kitchen - 4390 Conner Ave., Detroit
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.
- Westfield Center - 2700 Westfield Road, Trenton
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.
- Lake Erie Metro Park - 32481 W. Jefferson Ave., Brownstown Township
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.
- Heritage Park Petting Farm - 12803 Pardee, Taylor
Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Easter Activities at Paradise Playhouse
Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and crafts.
- Paradise Playhouse - 52384 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield
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.