Easter weekend is almost here, and while the Red Deer forecast might keep us guessing, our plans for the long weekend are set. From classic egg hunts to local market finds, there is plenty happening around the region. Here is your go-to guide for the best Easter events in Red Deer and some local favourites to help you celebrate.
Easter Events in Red Deer, Egg Hunts & Family Fun
Easter Egg Hunt at Boardwalk Entertainment Centre
- When: Monday, March 30 & Tuesday March, 31, Thursday, April 2 & Monday, April 5
- Where: Boardwalk Entertainment Centre
- What to Expect: A hunt for colourful eggs, a chance to win awesome prizes, and a full day of fun, games, and smiles!
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Sunnybrook Farm Museum
- When: Saturday, April 4 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Sunnybrook Farm Museum
- What to Expect: A delightful outdoor scavenger hunt at one of Red Deer’s most historic sites. Admission is by donation.
- When: Sunday, April 5 | 11:00 AM Sharp
- Where: Eggs are hidden around Capstone, prizes collected at Troubled Monk Brewery
- What to Expect: This isn’t just for the little ones! While the kids hunt through Capstone, adults can participate for a chance to win a Grand Prize. Check their social media that morning for starting clues. No registration is required.
Easter at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
- When: April 2 (Ages 5 & under) and April 4 (All ages) | 10:00 AM Registration, 10:30 AM Egg Hunt starts
- Where: Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
- What to Expect: For $20 per family of four, enjoy an indoor egg hunt, crafts, and games. It’s a great way to stay active regardless of the spring weather.
Petals & Paws: Easter Family Fun
- When: Saturday, April 4 | 1:00 PM
- Where: Kerry Wood Nature Centre
- What to Expect: Get a “Bunny Pass” to explore stations featuring live rabbits, egg decorating, and guided birding walks. Pre-registration price: $10/person. Drop-in price: $12/person.
- Tip: Pre-register online March 30 to save on admission!
Sunterra Market Golden Egg Hunt
- When: Saturday, April 4
- Where: Sunterra Market in Bower Place
- What to Expect: Look for prizes, enjoy sampling, enter the Kids Colouring Contest and so much more. Tune in on their social media channels all week for hints to help you find golden eggs! No registration is required.
Easter Events in Red Deer, Markets, Photos & Furry Friends
- When: April 3 – 5 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Blue Grass Garden Centre
- What to Expect: A massive three-day event featuring local vendors, the Next Chapter Animal Rescue, face painting, and a free planting station for kids. Grab a specialty latte from Biles Brew Wagon while you shop.
Bo Bunny Photos at Bower Place
- When: March 27-April 4
- Monday – Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 1:30 PM – 1:30 PM
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday & Good Friday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Monday – Saturday
- Where: Bower Place
- What to Expect: Bring the whole family and capture sweet Easter memories with their beautifully styled seasonal setup.
Easter Fun at Parkland Mall
- Petting Zoo: April 4 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Admission is a Red Deer Food Bank donation).
- Where: Parkland Mall Entrance 4 (next to the train)
- Bunny Photos: April 3 (12–5 PM) & April 4 (10 AM–6 PM).
- Where: Parkland Mall
Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market – Easter Market!
- When: Saturday, April 4 | 11:00 AM
- Where: Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market
- What to Expect: Follow the “Bunny Paw” trail for treats, enjoy live music, and get a caricature drawn by Dean Foster.
Photo from Oodles of Chocolates Facebook.
Easter Goodies in Red Deer
Looking for Easter basket goodies? Grab something special from these local shops:
Oodles of Chocolates: Your go-to for handcrafted chocolate bunnies, festive eggs, chocolate-covered pretzels, and decadent truffles.
Arrae Pâtisserie: Treat yourself to elegant, French-inspired pastries and sweets that will make your Easter brunch look like a work of art.
The Donut Mill: A local favourite for seasonal specialty donuts—the perfect “post-hunt” reward for the kids (and adults!).
Wow Store: Stop in for a variety of specialty donuts, gourmet cakes, and fresh pastries perfect for holiday entertaining.
Cafe Millennium: Visit for a rotating selection of seasonally inspired cookies, house-made chocolates, and other sweets.
Easter in Red Deer: Simplified
Don’t feel like spending the whole weekend in the kitchen? Red Deer has you covered:
- Sunterra Market Easter Take Home Feasts: Celebrate the holiday stress-free with Sunterra’s four-course Easter Feasts! Available only for pre-order, each family-style pack includes four Seasonal Feast servings for the price of three!
- Color Me Mine Take-Home Kits: Keep the kids busy with ceramic egg or bunny painting kits.
More Ways to Soak Up Spring in Red Deer
If you have some extra time between egg hunts, why not explore more?
- Collicutt Centre/Dawe Centre: Make a splash at one of the City of Red Deer’s waterparks! Race down the slides, unwind in the hot tub, or enjoy some family-friendly aquatic fun.
- Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary: Go for a hike with your family at the, with five kilometres of trails, a bird blind, and viewing decks introducing you to the various habitats. You can also play in their unique outdoor music garden or explore Imagination Grove Red Deer’s first outdoor classroom and natural learning play space at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.
- Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery: Explore the Red Deer MAG’s new Built for Adventure exhibit, featuring the work of students in the Red Deer Polytechnic Visual Arts Program. The title reflects the bold, unpredictable journey of artistic discovery and the resilience required to navigate the unknown. Whether exploring new materials in the studio or charting a course for a professional career, these works prove that an artist is always a traveler at heart. Being an artist means being ready for the unexpected and it is an adventure that requires both skill and courage.
- Opening Reception: April 2, 7 PM – 9 PM, doors open 6:30 PM
- Exhibit is open March 28-April 18
Looking to turn your Easter weekend into a full-blown staycation? Check out our [48 Hours in Spring Guide] for a curated itinerary that covers some of the best sights and bites in the region.
Hosting Family This Weekend in Red Deer?
If you have family coming to visit for the holidays and need a little more room for everyone to stay comfortably, Red Deer has a fantastic variety of accommodations. From hotels with waterslides for the kids to quiet suites for the grandparents, you can find the perfect home-away-from-home on our [Hotels Page].
Happy Easter, Red Deer!
