It's that time of year where the bunny brings baskets of sugar filled, candy coated bliss and in my opinion, the best candy ever created, PEEPS (I so love you, you little sugar encrusted marshmellowy sources of life), not to mention miles upon miles of that fake grass you're sure to find caught up in the brush of your vacuum cleaner for months to come!
This year you have the option to change the way you celebrate Easter, below you will find everything from train rides, adult Easter egg hunts (complete with adult beverages of course), underwater egg dives to our personal favorite, "The EGGsplosion" held by Guide Church, which is something you just have to experience to understand (You'll realize why its called an "EGGsplosion").
Take a moment to look over the list below courtesy of ColumbusOnTheCheap.com and without a doubt, you'll find several events to occupy your whole weekend!
Friday, March 30
Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad in Lebanon: March 24-25, March 30-31, April 7. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs during the 9-mile round trip train ride through Warren County. Concessions available for purchase. Pricing is $10-$23.
Eggs Paws & Claws at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: March 30-31. Meet lots of famous bunnies, see the diving Aqua Bunny, treat stations, animal encounters, animal egg hunt, and photos with Easter Bunny (for a fee).
Easter Bunny Skate at United Skates of America: Friday, March 30. Skate with the Easter Bunny in 2 sessions at 11 am – 3 pm and 3:30 – 6 pm. Admission: $8, Skate Rental: $3.50, Family Meal Deal! Fabulous 16″ pizza & pitcher of your favorite soft drink for only $19.50. Bring a camera!
Eggsplosion 2018 Licking Heights High School (Pataskala): March 30 from 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm. Inflatables, games, face painting, and food-all free! 6:15pm: Helicopter Egg Drop (Kindergarten and under) 7:00pm: Helicopter Egg Drop (1st-4th grades)
Eggsplosion 2018 Centennial High School (Bethel Rd): March 30 from 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm. Inflatables, games, face painting, and food-all free! 6:15pm: Helicopter Egg Drop (Kindergarten and under) 7:00pm: Helicopter Egg Drop (1st-4th grades)
Magic Mountain Annual Easter Egg Hunts: Polaris and East Magic Mountain locations March 30 at 6 pm on the Mini Golf Courses for kids age 10 & under. A $4 Per Child Donation will benefit A Kid Again. Each hunt is followed by a charity raffle for filled Easter baskets, too! Raffle tickets are $10 for 5 tickets. Stay & play with our Egg Hunt attraction package from 6-9 pm, enjoy Unlimited Mini Golf, Go-Karts and Laser Tag $10 for Guests 12 and under, $15 – Guests 13 and over, plus the cost of egg hunt or raffle tickets.
Saturday, March 31
Easter Bunny Romp and Pancake Breakfast at Hills Market Worthington Hills: March 31 from 9 am-noon. $5 pancake breakfast, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter Egg Hunt at noon.
Hilliard Kidsfest and Easter Fun at the Franklin County Fairgrounds: March 31 from 9 am-1pm Fun run and 5K Bunny Hop, Egg and Candy Hunt, Sleeping Beauty and the Bunny Pancake Breakfast, kids activities, and more.
Westerville Bunny Hop 5k Run/Walk: March 31 at 8 am at Westerville Sports Complex, $30-$45. Children’s dash at 9 am; $15. The Spring Eggstravaganza in the park follows the race. Festivities include egg hunts and a kidz zone.
5K Bunny Run and fun runs at Hilliard Kidsfest: March 31 at 8:30 am. Fun run and 5K Bunny Hop, Egg and Candy Hunt, Beauty and the Bunny Pancake Breakfast, kids activities, and more. Fun runs are $15 and 5k run is $30; both include breakfast.
Easter Bunny Fun at Blue Monkey Parties & Events: March 31 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Parties run in 1 hour increments with various activities set up including bounce time, games, Easter craft, egg collecting, and photo taken with the Easter Bunny. $10 per child; no cost for parents or adults. Limited availability per 1 hour party; registration required online or via email: info@bluemonkeypartiesandevents.com
Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad in Lebanon: March 24-25, March 30-31, April 7. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs during the 9-mile round trip train ride through Warren County. Concessions available for purchase. Pricing is $10-$23.
Eggs Paws & Claws at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: March 30-31. Meet lots of famous bunnies, see the diving Aqua Bunny, treat stations, animal encounters, animal egg hunt, and photos with Easter Bunny (for a fee).
Spring Eggstravaganza at the Westerville Sports Complex: March 31 at 10 am Egg hunt, crafts, Easter Bunny, and special golden eggs. Kids will be separated into age groups; ages 2 and under start at 10 am. Over 8,000 eggs! There’s also a Kidz Zone which starts at 9 a.m. before the egg hunt! Inflatables, carnival games, petting zoo, music, crafts and more all for only $5 per child under the age of 17. Tickets available at the event.
Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt for Clintonville: March 31 at 10 am in Whetstone Park, Lower Meadow. Hunt is divided into areas for various age groups, 0-10, and they’ll be selling doughnuts and hot drinks as well. Donations accepted for Kiwanis club.
Canal Winchester Community Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 at 10 am at Hanners Park (located at 458 Groveport Rd) with 6,000 eggs; for kids up to age 10 divided into age groups.
Family Easter Egg Hunt with Maple Grove UMC: March 31 at 10 am for toddlers – 3rd grade. Enjoy crafts, games, face- painting and tattoos, refreshments, and coffee for the adults. Hunt starts promptly at 11 am.
Annual All Star Saturday Egg Hunt at Bruce Howard Recreation Center: March 31 at 10 am. Register in the gym by 9:30 am to be placed in age groups. Ages 12 and under. Free food and drink, face painting, and more.
Grandview Heights Easter Egg Hunt at Wyman Woods: March 31 from 10 am – noon. Meet Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs, divided by age
Community Easter Egg Hunt at Olentangy Orange High School with Adventure Church: March 31 from 10 am – noon. 20,000 eggs (ages up to 12), Easter Bunny, giveaways, inflatables, and more.
University Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt in Tuttle Park: March 31 from 10 am – 11 am, with egg hunt and games and activities. Event is sponsored by University Kiwanis, Circle K and the Circle K Alumni Society Arrive early!
Thompson Community Center Eggstravagana: March 31 at 10 am. Ages 12 and under. Family Fun for all ages following egg hunt with games, face painting, crafts, and much more. 1189 Dennison Avenue; Rain or Shine; Bring your own bag or basket.
Slate Run Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 at 11 am: See the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs. For kids up to age 10. Meet at Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area. Easter Bunny will arrive at 10 am, so come early for a picture!
City of Delaware Easter Egg Hunt at Delaware Veterans Park: March 31 at 11 am with 10,000 eggs for 5 ages groups (ages 1-9). Arrive early, as egg hunt starts at 11 am. After the event the Easter Bunny will be available for free high quality photos inside the YMCA. Food Trucks and Family Kite Flying time right after the hunt. Bring your own kite.
Civitans Egg Hunt for Individuals with Disabilities at Westerville Community Center: March 31, 11 am. All ages. Door Prizes and a visit from the Bunny always make for a good time. Chiming eggs for blind children, and wheelchair accessible. Every child leaves the Easter Egg Hunt with a basket full of goodies. Early registration required to participate in the event. To register,please call (614) 901-6506 for more information.
Granville Easter Egg Hunt at Bryn Du Mansion: March 31 from at 11 am. All ages; bring camera for pics with the Easter Bunny
Easter Egg Hunt at Whole Foods stores: March 31 at 11 am. RSVP please
Easter Bunny Romp and Pancake Breakfast at Hills Market Worthington Hills: March 31 at noon. $5 pancake breakfast, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter Egg Hunt at noon.
Easter Egg Hunt with Infinite Church at Gahanna West Middle School: March 31 at noon. They’ll have 50,000 eggs, Bike and toy giveaways, Easter Bunny Pics, Inflatables, food trucks and more. Register for free at infinitechurch.org. This is held on the football field of the Gahanna West mIddle School at 350 N Stygler Rd. Gahanna Ohio
Bexley Easter Egg Dash at Jeffrey Park and Mansion: March 31 from noon – 1 pm
GPS Egg Hunt at Sharon Woods: March 31 between 12 pm -4 pm. Bring your GPS unit or use one of ours to search for plastic eggs hidden throughout the park for a chance to win a prize. Limited GPS units available to borrow. Caches are removed at 2 pm.
Micheals Kids Club® March 31, 10 am – noon Kids Club® Easter Treat Bags at Michael’s
Camelot Cellars Adult Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Search for eggs, win prizes, and drink wine. Happy Easter for the grownups!
MAKEbreak Easter Slime: March 31, 1-3 pm at Michael’s
Easter Carnival at CrossLink Community Church (Grove City): March 31 from 1-4 pm Easter Bunny, photo booth, bounce house, crafts, prizes
Sunday, April 1
Easter Sunday Service and Easter Fusion at World Harvest Church in Canal Winchester: April 1 at 10 am. Hands’ on experiments, dinosaur digs, massive Easter egg hunt, and a chance to win COSI Family annual passes.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Young’s Dairy: April 1 at 2-2:40 pm based on age groups, with over 7,000 hardboiled and dyed eggs.
Easter Sunday Skate at Skate Zone 71: April 1 from 2-8 pm $10 per person for admission, Skate Rental, 1 Slice of Cheese Pizza & Drink. $1 extra for rollerblade.
Easter Day Family Skating Party at United Skates of America: April 1 from 2-7 pm. $10per person includes Admission, Skate Rental, 1 Slice of Pizza & 1 Small Drink. Non-skating adults admitted free. Family Meal Deal! Fabulous 16″ pizza & pitcher of your favorite soft drink for only $19.50.
Saturday, April 7
Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad in Lebanon: March 24-25, March 30-31, April 7. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs during the 9-mile round trip train ride through Warren County. Concessions available for purchase. Pricing is $10-$23.
SpringFest Egg Hunt at New Albany High School: April 7 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm: Over 60,000 eggs, including a helicopter dropping eggs. Other activities include characters, bounce houses, music, food trucks, and more.
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Easter Bunny Photos
Polaris Fashion Place: March 2-April 31. Visits with the Bunny are free; photo packages start at $24.99.
Grand Bunny Arrival Extravaganza is March 3
Mad Hatter Tea Party is March 11
Sensitive Bunny for those with special needs is March 18
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is March 24 (rsvp required)
Pet Photos with the Bunny are March 25
Easton Bunny at Easton Town Center: March 16-31; $5 professional photo, or take your own for free!
Photos with Live bunnies at Lancaster Greenhouse & Nursery March 16-18, $25 per digital photo download; cash or check. No reservations required.
Friday, March 16, 10am to 2pm
Saturday, March 17, 10am to 3pm
Sunday, March 18, 12pm to 4pm
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing: March 8-31, Caring Bunny will be there March 11 for those with special needs, and Pet Photos with the Bunny are March 25.
Eastland Mall: March 16-March 31; See event page for times and details. Caring Bunny is on March 25.
Easter-themed Races
Westerville Bunny Hop 5k Run/Walk: March 31 at 8 am at Westerville Sports Complex, $30-$45. Children’s dash at 9 am; $15. The Spring Eggstravaganza in the park follows the race. Festivities include egg hunts and a kidz zone.
5K Bunny Run and fun runs at Hilliard Kidsfest: March 31 at 8:30 am. Fun run and 5K Bunny Hop, Egg and Candy Hunt, Beauty and the Bunny Pancake Breakfast, kids activities, and more. Fun runs are $15 and 5k run is $30; both include breakfast.
Special Needs Easter Egg Hunts and Photos
Civitans Egg Hunt for Individuals with Disabilities at Westerville Community Center: March 31, 11 am. All ages. Door Prizes and a visit from the Bunny always make for a good time. Chiming eggs for blind children, and wheelchair accessible. Every child leaves the Easter Egg Hunt with a basket full of goodies. Early registration required to participate in the event. To register,please call (614) 901-6506 for more information.
Easter Egg Hunts in Columbus for kids
Friday, March 30
Magic Mountain Annual Easter Egg Hunts: Polaris and East Magic Mountain locations March 30 at 6 pm on the Mini Golf Courses for kids age 10 & under. A $4 Per Child Donation will benefit A Kid Again. Each hunt is followed by a charity raffle for filled Easter baskets, too! Raffle tickets are $10 for 5 tickets. Stay & play with our Egg Hunt attraction package from 6-9 pm, enjoy Unlimited Mini Golf, Go-Karts and Laser Tag $10 for Guests 12 and under, $15 – Guests 13 and over, plus the cost of egg hunt or raffle tickets.
Saturday, March 31
Spring Eggstravaganza at the Westerville Sports Complex: March 31 at 10 am Egg hunt, crafts, Easter Bunny, and special golden eggs. Kids will be separated into age groups; ages 2 and under start at 10 am. Over 8,000 eggs! There’s also a Kidz Zone which starts at 9 a.m. before the egg hunt! Inflatables, carnival games, petting zoo, music, crafts and more all for only $5 per child under the age of 17. Tickets available at the event.
Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt for Clintonville: March 31 at 10 am in Whetstone Park, Lower Meadow. Hunt is divided into areas for various age groups, 0-10, and they’ll be selling doughnuts and hot drinks as well. Donations accepted for Kiwanis club.
Canal Winchester Community Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 at 10 am at Hanners Park (located at 458 Groveport Rd) with 6,000 eggs; for kids up to age 10 divided into age groups.
Family Easter Egg Hunt with Maple Grove UMC: March 31 at 10 am for toddlers – 3rd grade. Enjoy crafts, games, face- painting and tattoos, refreshments, and coffee for the adults. Hunt starts promptly at 11 am.
Annual All Star Saturday Egg Hunt at Bruce Howard Recreation Center: March 31 at 10 am. Register in the gym by 9:30 am to be placed in age groups. Ages 12 and under. Free food and drink, face painting, and more.
Grandview Heights Easter Egg Hunt at Wyman Woods: March 31 from 10 am – noon. Meet Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs, divided by age
Community Easter Egg Hunt at Olentangy Orange High School with Adventure Church: March 31 from 10 am – noon. 20,000 eggs (ages up to 12), Easter Bunny, giveaways, inflatables, and more.
University Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt in Tuttle Park: March 31 from 10 am – 11 am, with egg hunt and games and activities. Event is sponsored by University Kiwanis, Circle K and the Circle K Alumni Society Arrive early!
Thompson Community Center Eggstravagana: March 31 at 10 am. Ages 12 and under. Family Fun for all ages following egg hunt with games, face painting, crafts, and much more. 1189 Dennison Avenue; Rain or Shine; Bring your own bag or basket.
Slate Run Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 at 11 am: See the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs. For kids up to age 10. Meet at Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area. Easter Bunny will arrive at 10 am, so come early for a picture!
City of Delaware Easter Egg Hunt at Delaware Veterans Park: March 31 at 11 am with 10,000 eggs for 5 ages groups (ages 1-9). Arrive early, as egg hunt starts at 11 am. After the event the Easter Bunny will be available for free high quality photos inside the YMCA. Food Trucks and Family Kite Flying time right after the hunt. Bring your own kite.
Granville Easter Egg Hunt at Bryn Du Mansion: March 31 from at 11 am. All ages; bring camera for pics with the Easter Bunny
Easter Bunny Romp and Pancake Breakfast at Hills Market Worthington Hills: March 31 at noon. $5 pancake breakfast, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter Egg Hunt at noon.
Easter Egg Hunt with Infinite Church at Gahanna West Middle School: March 31 at noon. They’ll have 50,000 eggs, Bike and toy giveaways, Easter Bunny Pics, Inflatables, food trucks and more. Register for free at infinitechurch.org. This is held on the football field of the Gahanna West mIddle School at 350 N Stygler Rd. Gahanna Ohio
Bexley Easter Egg Dash at Jeffrey Park and Mansion: March 31 from noon – 1 pm
Guide Church Easter EGG-splosion at Cross Creek Park (Hilliard): March 31 at 2 pm: Egg hunt, prizes, food, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Registration begins at 1 pm
Saturday, April 7
SpringFest Egg Hunt at New Albany High School: April 7 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm: Over 60,000 eggs, including a helicopter dropping eggs. Other activities include characters, bounce houses, music, food trucks, and more.
