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Peddler's Village presents its annual Peeps In The Village competition and display. Photo courtesy Peddlers Village
4/18/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Get your Easter celebrations off to an amazing start! From family-friendly events like the annual Easter Egg Hunt at FDR Park, where you can hunt for eggs in South Philly, to the Easter Dine with Friends featuring stories and a buffet meal, there is something for everyone this weekend. Make sure to bring your little construction-loving Easter bunnies to the Easter Egg Hunt at Diggerland, and don't miss the Easter Eggstravaganza at Shady Brook Farms.

For more family fun, we've got the best Easter Scavenger Hunts and Other At-Home Easter Egg Hunt Ideas, or plan your Spring Break itinerary with our list of 24 Fun Things To Do in Philly. 

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Storybook Land Easter Event

Thursday, April 17 to Monday, April 21, 2025
Egg Harbor Township
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Spring Break at Hellerick’s Adventure Farm

Thursday, April 17 to Monday, April 21, 2025
Doylestown
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm is open for the 2025 season. For Spring Break the 30-acre Family Farm will offer its six signature attractions  – barnyard mini-golf, the aerial adventure, silo climbing wall, goat yoga, the goat experience, and all 50 adventure farm attractions. READ MORE

Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards

Final Weekend!
Now through Saturday, April 19, 2025
Media
Visit the Easter Bunny at Linvilla Orchards. Guests can take a hayride to Bunnyland, where you'll find the Easter Bunny's house. Remember to bring your camera to take a picture with the Easter Bunny!   READ MORE

Easter Eggstravaganza

Final Weekend!
Through Saturday, April 19, 2025
Yardley
Get ready for egg-citing adventure and embark on a whimsical journey with our super-fun Easter Treat Trail. Hippity hop through the peach orchard with stations where at each one you'll find a colorful egg waiting just for you It's not just a hunt; it's an adventure. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt for Kids at FDR Park

FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Philadelphia
Bring the kids to FDR Park for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt! You'll get a chance to snap some photos with the Easter Bunny or have your face transformed into something magical, all without spending a penny. READ MORE

Easter Dine with Elmo & Friends

Final Weekend!
Through Monday, April 21, 2025
Langhorne
Enjoy a buffet meal, an Easter story time, and photo opps with Elmo, the Easter Bunny, and friends! READ MORE

Easter Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt at Elmwood Park Zoo

Final Weekend!
Saturday & Sunday, April 19 & 20, 2025
Norristown
Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Elmwood Park Zoo. Guests can expect crafts, an egg hunt, meet-and-greets with the animals, and photo-ops with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

PEEPS in the Village

FREE
Through Sunday, April 27, 2025
Lahaska
Peddler's Village presents its annual Peeps In The Village competition and display, featuring more than 90 colorful and creative displays of wall art, dioramas, and sculptures, featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies and chicks, all carefully handmade and contributed by Philly-area residents and organizations. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Diggerland

Saturday & Sunday, April 19 & 20, 2025
West Berlin
Hunt for over 4,000 eggs in the Easter Egg Patches at Diggerland. Two different age groups will meet up at the ROXOR course starting at noon. Bring your own bucket or bag for treat-filled eggs. READ MORE

Philadelphia Easter Brunch Cruise

Sunday, April 20, 2025
Philadelphia
This Easter, attend a fun-filled celebration with your loved ones on a Signature Philadelphia Easter Brunch Cruise with a special visit from the Easter bunny. READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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