The dogwoods are beginning to bloom, the days are getting just a little bit warmer, and the chill of winter is slowly fading. And that can only mean one thing – it’s time to start checking out Easter events and making plans for the holiday.
Easter means a lot of things to a lot of people. For some, it’s an honored religious day centered on resurrection and new beginnings. For others, it’s a day to gather with friends and family, with or without a church service. But however you choose to celebrate the day, one thing is certain, Richmond has Easter events aplenty! Whether you are looking for Easter egg hunts, want to find a way to plug into your community through volunteering, or simply want to know where to get photos of your little ones with the Easter Bunny, we’ve got you covered for the Easter season!
We’ve put together a list of popular Easter events in the Richmond area, but be sure to check back as we always like to keep our lists updated with the latest offerings. And if there’s an event that we might have overlooked, please let us know! Email us at cs@richmondmom.com with details and we’ll do our best to add your event to the list.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is on his way to Regency Square Mall! Bring the kids out for Kids Club in March and enjoy a breakfast of Chicken Minis from Chick-fil-A and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Each child will receive a goodie bag. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by March 14 to (804) 740-1518!
Ages: Children ages 10 and under
Cost: Free
Time: 10am – 11am
Location:
Regency Square Mall
1420 N. Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23229
Contact:
(804) 740-1518
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Third Annual After Prom Bunny Bazaar at Colonial Heights High School
The After Prom committee at Colonial Heights High School is hosting their third annual Bunny Bazaar. This fun community event features dozens of artisans and vendors, door prizes, raffles, and, of course, pictures with the Easter Bunny!
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free admission. Photos with the Easter Bunny are $3 each or $5 for two.
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location:
Colonial Heights High School
3600 Conduit Road
Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834
Contact:
Visit Bunny Bazaar on Facebook to learn more.
Easter Table Top Garden Workshop
Prepare for the arrival of Easter Sunday at Cross Creek Nursery by creating a dish garden complete with a tomb. $38.00 fee includes all materials for making a tabletop garden depicting the scene at Calvary. Adults and Children over 12 please. Advanced registration is necessary. Click here to register.
Ages: 12 and older
Cost: $38
Time: 10am – 11am
Location:
Cross Creek Nursery
501 Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236
Contact:
(804) 378-0700
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stony Point Fashion Park
Hop on over to the Dillard’s courtyard for a breakfast buffet, face painting, and the opportunity to strike a pose with the Easter Bunny! Please RSVP to Concierge Services at (804) 267-2745. Space is limited.
Ages: Kids 10 and under
Cost: Free
Time: 9am – 10am
Location:
Stony Point Fashion Park
9200 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235
Contact:
(804) 267-2745
www.shopstonypoint.com
Brunch with the Bunny
To celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday, Hanover Tavern will be hosting a special Easter Brunch with the Bunny. The brunch menu offers favorites like eggs, Applewood smoked bacon, sausage, pancakes, tater tot casserole, fresh fruit, and more. The event also features Easter egg hunts, a spring petting zoo, and photos by Amelia B Photography with the Easter bunny, baby bunnies, and chicks.
Ages: All ages
Cost: Adult – $20, Child (4-13) – $10, Children 3 and under are free.
Time: Brunch seating at 10am and 12pm, Easter egg hunts at 11am and 1pm.
Location:
13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. (Route 301)
Hanover, VA 23069
Reservations/Contact: For reservations, please call (804) 537-5050
Cross Creek Annual Easter Egg Hunt
This spring tradition promises a day filled with fun. With fun and games for all, including musical guests from “BACH TO ROCK” Music Academy, kids of all ages will be entertained. Meet at the starting line before 10:30. The Easter Bunny will be here at
10:00 to meet and greet the kids. No need to pre-register. Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the race.
Ages: All ages, but events are geared towards elementary age and younger.
Cost: Free
Time: Bunny arrives at 10am, Easter Egg Hunt/Race begins at 10:30am
Location:
Cross Creek Nursery
501 Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236
Contact:
(804) 378-0700
Family Easter Celebration
Reveille United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual family Easter celebration on March 24. Bring the family out for fun-filled day featuring an egg hunt, petting zoo, bounce house, games, crafts, storytelling and more. Everyone is welcome!
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Free
Time: 10:30am – 12pm
Location:
Reveille United Methodist Church
4200 Cary Street Road
Richmond, VA 23221
Contact:
(804) 359-6041
Paint & Juice Presents a “Hoppy Easter” Paint Experience
Hoppy Easter! Join Paint & Juice in celebration of Easter! Open to kid ages 5 -14, Paint & Juice offers painting classes for young artists designed to teach them how to explore and mix colors, shapes, patterns, and brush strokes. During this special Easter-themed class, they will work with an instructor to complete the themed painting on an 8×10 canvas, provided by the studio, along with other tools of the trade and lite refreshments all within the fun and comfortable atmosphere. Click here to buy tickets.
Ages: 5 -14 years
Cost: $12.50
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Location:
Paint & Juice
7494 Lee-Davis Road
Suite 16A
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Contact:
(804) 393-5934
paintandjuice@gmail.com
River Road United Methodist Church Community Easter Egg Hunt
Join the River Road UMC family for their annual Easter Egg Hunt and celebration! The event features an egg hunt at 11:30am, along with plenty of activities for the whole family including food, games, and more! Everyone is welcome at this free community event.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Free
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location:
River Road United Methodist Church 8800 River Road
Richmond, VA 23229
Contact:
(804) 740-7061
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Ashland Easter Egg Hunt and Photos
Hosted by the Ashland Main Street Association and Randoph-Macon College, this free community event is fun for the whole family. The event features a family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt and FREE photos with the Easter Bunny. Be sure to bring your Easter baskets and cameras for a fun afternoon.
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Time: 1pm – 4pm. Photos start at 1pm, the egg hunt begins at 2:30pm, then photos will be abailable again after the hunt.
Location:
Randolph-Macon College
310 North Center Street
Ashland, VA 23005
Contact:
(804) 412-7288
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating Classes
If you’ve ever wondered how to decorate cookies like a pro, this is your chance to learn! Join Mabel’s Espresso Bakery Café on us Tuesday, March 27th to learn how to create your own cookie masterpieces. Egg-shaped cookies, perfect for your Easter baskets – beautifully decorated all by you!
The $35 course fee includes one dozen assorted egg-shaped plain sugar cookies, icing, piping bags, and tips – and they will even throw in a glass of wine! This is a fun event for you and your friends to enjoy each other. Space is limited so sign up today!
Ages: Teen/Adult
Cost: $35
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location:
Mabel’s Espresso Bakery Cafe
3844 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
Contact:
(804) 598-5344
mabelsbakerycafe@gmail.com
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Dominion Family Easter at Maymont
Get ready for Richmond’s favorite annual Easter celebration! Dominion Family Easter at Maymont offers a full day of Easter-themed fun. Kids can take part in countless activities, including games, arts, and crafts, face painting, bonnet making, a “life-sized Candy Land,” inflatable slides and games, Nature Center exhibits and much more. Plus, families will enjoy local food vendors along with plenty of free fun, including two stages with live entertainment, storytelling under the “Bunny Tree,” an Easter Bunny meet and greet, Victorian-themed lawn games and activities, the Silver Diner’s planting station, the Community Zone, and bonnet parades. The event is free, but tickets are required for some activities and can be purchased for $2 each.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Activity tickets are $2. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location:
Maymont on the Carriage House Lawn
1700 Hampton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Contact:
(804) 358-7166
www.maymont.org
Easter Celebration at Swift Creek Presbyterian Church
Join friend and family for a special Easter celebration at Swift Creek Presbyterian Church. This event is packed with family-friendly activities and fun, including pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn and more. Be sure to bring a basket for the egg hunt that starts at 3:30!
Ages: All ages welcome. Easter egg hunt is for children 1 – 12 years old.
Cost: Free
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Location:
Swift Creek Presbyterian Church
5900 Woolridge Rd
Moseley, VA 23120
Contact:
(804) 739-3230
Easter Egg Hunt at Matchbox
Bring the kids to Matchbox Restaurant at Short Pump on Saturday, March 24 for an Easter extravaganza! Enjoy a special Matchbox brunch, visit the Easter Bunny and pose for photos, hunt for Easter eggs, decorate cookies, and more. Click here to reserve your tickets!
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Adults – $34; child (under 12) – $17; children under 2 years of age are free.
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location:
Matchbox Short Pump
11720 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
Contact:
(804) 767-6052
Easter Egg Hunt at Stony Point
Join The Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 31 at 12 noon for an Easter Egg Hunt in Triangle Park! Children ages 2-6 are invited to bring their Easter Basket and participate in the event.
Ages: 2-6 years old
Cost: Free
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Location:
Stony Point Fashion Park
9200 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235
Contact:
(804) 560-7467
www.shopstonypoint.com
Magic Show and Easter Egg Hunt
The Acca Shriners are proud to present their annual Magic Show and Easter Egg Hunt! The event will feature tons of fun, including prizes, magic clowns, golden eggs, snacks, and much more. The magic show will be held in the Acca Shrine Center’s Ballroom so bring a pillow or blanket to sit on. Then after the show, get ready to hunt for eggs! Be sure to bring a basket from home.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Call (804) 264-0509 for cost information
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location:
Acca Shrine Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
Richmond, 23227 United States
Contact:
(804) 264-0509
Spring Farm Fest, Easter Egg Hunt, and Petting Zoo!
Join your friends and family at the Licking Hole Creek Craft Brewery for an Easter Extravaganza at the Farm. The event will feature an egg hunt, a petting zoo, pony rides, an “egg roll,” free spring flower picking, food trucks from Fireside Grill, facepainting, live music, and more!
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Free
Time: 12pm – 9pm
Location:
Licking Hole Creek Brewery 4100 Knolls Point Drive
Goochland, VA 23063
Contact:
(804) 314-2093
info@lickingholecreek.com
www.lickingholecreek.com
Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, 2018
Peek-A-Bloom with Peter Rabbit
Join in on the fun at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with Peek-A-Bloom! This special two-day event features all-day activities in the Children’s Garden, including pictures with Peter Rabbit from 1pm-4pm both days, as well as sidewalk chalk drawing, hula hooping, make-your-own garden hats and more. The event is included with regular garden admission, so be sure to check out other events and activities like Butterflies LIVE! and A Million Blooms while you’re there.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Adults – $13; Seniors (55+) – $11; Military with ID – $10; Children (3-12) – $8; Children (under 3) – Free; Members – Free
Time: Regular garden hours: 9am – 5pm, daily; Photos with Peter Rabbit: March 31 and April 1, 1pm – 4pm
Location:
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
Contact:
(804) 262-9887
contactus@lewisginter.org
www.lewisginter.org
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Celebrate Easter Sunday at the Carpenter Center with Hope Church
Celebrate Easter at the Carpenter Theatre! Services will be held at 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am. Hope Kids will be open during all services for walkers through 5th grade, as well as for children with special needs (walkers through 12th grade). Please plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before the service to allow time to park. Find out more about Hope Church at hopecentral.com.
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free admission
Time: 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am.
Location:
Carpenter Theatre
600 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact:
(804) 708-5330
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Dover Hall
Head to Dover Hall for a special Easter celebration. Enjoy an elegant family brunch in the Grand Ballroom, then head to the stately Terrace Lawn for a fun-filled, family friendly Easter Egg Hunt. Executive Chef, Lee Hendrickson will be serving up a memorable selection of traditional favorites and scrumptious sides followed by a trio of delectable desserts that adults will love, while the kids will love the build-your-own, Kid-Friendly Pancake Station. There will also be photos with live chicks and bunnies, live music, and age-appropriate Easter egg hunts.
Dover Hall has partnered up with the community outreach initiative: IMPRINT. Please bring a new or gently used Children’s Book in support of IMPRINT’s drive to provide underprivileged communities with access to books. The child/children that donates the most books will get a special head start during the Easter Egg Hunt!
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Adult – $54.95; Child (5+) – $24.95; Children under four years of age are free.
Time: 12pm – 3pm; brunch begins at 12:30pm
Location:
Dover Hall
1500 Manakin Road
Manakin-Sabot, VA 2310
Contact:
(800) 460-9892 ext. 2
dawn@doverhall.com or rebecca@doverhall.com
Easter Brunch in the Lora Robin’s Tea House
Enjoy a special Prix Fixe Easter Brunch at the Lora Robins Tea House at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Seatings are offered at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm. Tickets are on sale now. Make your reservations and see a full menu at teahouseevents.com. NO phone reservations please.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Adults – $35; Children – $15
Time: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm.
Location:
Lora Robin’s Tea House
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
Contact:
(804) 262-9887
contactus@lewisginter.org
http://teahouseevents.com/
Easter On Parade
Easter on Parade is one of Richmond’s most popular and beloved annual events. Join more than 25,000 participants to parade your Easter best up and down iconic Monument Avenue, which will be closed to traffic. Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon soaking in the scenery on one of Richmond’s most beautiful streets while enjoying music, arts, crafts, children’s activities, food, balloon artistry and a petting zoo. And whatever you do, don’t miss the event highlight: the annual Pet Bonnet and People Bonnet Showcase. Showcase events will be held at 3pm and 4pm on the Zayde R. Dotts Main Stage at Allen Avenue.
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free admission
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Location: Monument Avenue between Allen Avenue and Davis Avenue (Richmond)
** Ongoing Events **
Now – Thursday, March 29, 2018
DIY Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer Opportunity
Lend a helping hand to your community this Easter season by helping to provide supplies for the Peter Paul Development Center’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Peter Paul Development Center is a community outreach organization supporting families in Church Hill and neighboring East End communities. Volunteers are asked to fill plastic Easter eggs with goodies and provide Easter baskets that will be used for the event, and in turn, bring a little bit of Easter joy to underprivileged families in Richmond. Volunteer sign up is hosted by HandsOn Greater Richmond.
Ages: 13+ (all volunteers must sign up here)
Cost: Cost of supplies (20-30 Easter Eggs, candy or toys to fill each egg, and one empty Easter basket that will be used to collect the eggs the day of the hunt.)
Time: Deadline for turning in completed eggs and baskets is 5pm, Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Drop-off location for completed projects:
HandsOn Greater Richmond
7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23225
Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
Contact:
(804) 409-5618
volunteer@handsonrva.org
Bunny Cares: Sensory Friendly Easter Bunny Visits
Bunny Cares creates a special environment for children with all spectrums of special needs. Bunny Cares events are held before at special hours and provide an opportunity for private bunny visits. They are structured to provide physical, sensory and developmental accommodations to minimize behavioral triggers.
Bunny Cares events will be held at the following locations throughout the Richmond area:
Sunday, March 11, 2018: 9:30am – 11:30am
Bunny Cares at Chesterfield Towne Center
Please reserve your complimentary ticket on EventBrite – ONE TICKET per group/family please. Photo packages will be available for purchase.
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Photo package prices vary. Tickets are complimentary, but must be reserved.
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Location:
Chesterfield Towne Center
11500 Midlothian Turnpike
Chesterfield, VA 23235
Contact:
Online message
Sunday, March 18, 2018: 9am – 10:30am
Bunny Cares at Short Pump Town Center
Reservations are required for this event. Personal photography is not permitted. Photo packages are available for purchase. Click here to make a reservation at Short Pump Town Center for Sunday, March 18.
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Donations are requested and will benefit Autism Speaks. Photo package prices vary.
Time: 9am – 10:30am
Location:
Short Pump Town Center
Upper level near L.L. Bean
11800 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23233
Contact:
(804) 360-1700
www.shortpumpmall.com
Sunday, March 18, 2018: 9am – 11am
Bunny Cares at Southpark Mall
Please RSVP in advance by reserving one ticket per group. Photo packages are available for purchase during the event. Click here to RSVP.
Ages: All ages
Cost: See photo package pricing here.
Time: 9am – 11am
Location:
Southpark Mall
230 Southpark Circle
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Contact:
(804) 526-3900
Sunday, March 18, 2018: 10am – 11:30am
Bunny Cares at Regency Square
Please reserve your complimentary ticket on EventBrite – ONE TICKET per group/family, please. Photo packages are available.
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Photo package prices vary.
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location:
Regency Square
1420 North Parham
Richmond, VA 23229
Contact:
(804) 740-7467
Saturday, March 10 – Saturday, March 31, 2018
Easter Bunny Visits and Photos at Chesterfield Towne Center
Hop to Chesterfield Towne Center from March 10 until the 31st to visit the Easter Bunny and pose for photos in your Easter best. You’ll find the Easter Bunny in front of HomeGoods. Check the times below to plan your visit, but remember that the bunny will need to take occasional breaks!
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Visits are free. Photo packages vary in price.
Time: Monday-Saturday, 10am – 9pm; Sunday, 12pm – 6pm.
Location:
Chesterfield Towne Center
11500 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235
Contact:
(804) 794-4660
Online message
www.chesterfieldcenter.com
Saturday, March 10 – Saturday, March 31, 2018
Easter Bunny Visits and Photos at Short Pump Town Center
Get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny in his beautiful spring garden March 10th-31st. The Easter Bunny Village is located on the upper level near L.L. Bean. Photos taken daily Monday-Saturday 11AM-8PM and Sunday 11AM-5PM- carrot breaks vary.
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Visits are free. Photo packages vary
Time: Monday-Saturday, 11am – 8pm; Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Location:
Short Pump Town Center
upper level near L.L. Bean
11800 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23233
Contact:
(804) 360-1700
www.shortpumpmall.com
Saturday, March 10 – Saturday, March 31, 2018
Easter Bunny Visits and Photos at Southpark Mall
The Easter Bunny will be setting up at Southpark Mall starting March 10! Stop by to visit the bunny and pose for pictures. Photo packages will be available for purchase. Be sure to check out these special events, too:
Pet Nights: 6pm-9pm on Monday, March 12, 19 & 26. *All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.
Bunny Cares: Sunday, March 18. This is a special sensory-friendly event for families with special needs. *Please RSVP.
Easter Egg Hunt: 11am on Saturday, March 24. Kids of all ages are welcome. RSVP HERE!
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Visits are free. See photo package pricing here.
Time: Monday-Saturday, 10am – 9pm; Sunday, 12pm – 6pm
Location:
Southpark Mall
230 Southpark Circle
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Contact:
(804) 526-3900
Thursday, March 15 – Saturday, March 31, 2017
Easter Bunny Visits and Photos at Regency Square
Bring your family to Regency Square for a special visit and photo session with the Easter Bunny. The Bunny will be available at the Lower Level Center Court daily from March 15 until March 31. Be sure to check event times below to plan your visit.
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Visits are free. Photo packages vary.
Time: Monday-Saturday, 10am – 8pm (breaks 12:30pm – 1pm and 4pm – 4:30pm); Sunday, 12-6pm (breaks 3pm – 4pm)
Location:
Regency Square Mall
1420 N. Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23229
Contact:
(804) 740-7467
www.shopregencysqmall.com
Sunday, March 18 – Friday, March 30, 2018 (select dates)
Visit the Roaming Easter Bunny at Stony Point Fashion Park
See if you can spot the Easter Bunny as he hops his way through Stony Point Fashion Park. Visit him as he roams and receive a free digital photo download!
The Easter Bunny will be roaming during the following dates and times:
Sunday, March 18th 12-3 pm
Sunday, March 25th 12-3pm
Friday, March 30th 5-8 pm
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free
Time: March 18 and 25, 12pm – 3pm; March 30, 5pm – 8pm
Location:
Stony Point Fashion Park
9200 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235
Contact:
(804) 560-7467
www.shopstonypoint.com
Saturday, March 24 – Sunday, April 1, 2018
The Easter Event at Bass Pro Shops
Grab the family and head out to Bass Pro Shops in Ashland for Easter fun at its best. Take FREE photos with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs throughout all five of the shop’s departments, and enjoy Easter-themed crafts. Be sure to check specific event times listed below or visit www.bassproshops.com/Ashland to learn more.
Ages: All ages are welcome
Cost: Free
Time(s):
Free photos:
Monday-Thursday 6pm – 8pm
Friday 2pm – 8pm
Saturdays 11am – 6pm
Sundays 11am – 4pm
Crafts:
Decorate a form Place-mat (Sat.& Sun. Mar. 24 & 25 from 1pm-4pm)
Create an Easter Photo Frame (Friday, Mar. 29 from 2pm-5pm)
Complete a Round Bunny Box (Sat. & Sun. Mar.31 & April 1 from 1pm-4pm)
(Styles may vary & while supplies last)
Easter Egg Hunt:
Saturday, March 31 (only) at 2pm -3pm
Registration begins at 1:30pm. Hunt starts promptly at 2pm. Find 5 eggs and return them for candy. Ages 2-10
Location:
Bass Pro Shops Ashland 11550 Lakeridge Parkway
Ashland, VA 23005
Contact:
(804) 496-4700
www.bassproshops.com/Ashland
Saturday, March 31 – Saturday, April 8, 2018
Spring Petting Farm at Short Pump Town Center
The Spring Petting Farm returns to Short Pump Town Center March 31 – April 8! See baby chicks, bunnies, lambs, goats and more at the Main Plaza. The petting farm is open daily, weather permitting, except for Easter Sunday. The event is free for all ages, however, a $1 donation is suggested with all proceeds going to the Maymont Foundation.
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free, however, there is a $1 suggested donation per person
Time: Open daily from 11am – 6pm
Location:
Short Pump Town Center
Main Plaza
11800 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23233
Contact:
(804) 360-1700
www.shortpumpmall.com
If you know of any Easter events not listed above, please let us know!
