The best Easter events in Philadelphia

Eight ways to spend the holiday.

Easter arrives in Philly with parades, egg hunts, day parties, and much more.Read moreHughE Dillon

by Amber Burns, For The Inquirer

Published April 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m. ET

From candy-filled egg hunts to parties and Easter bunny meetups, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate Easter in Philadelphia. We’ve rounded up a mix of Easter events perfect for heading out solo or bringing the entire family.

Whether you go out or hunt for eggs at home, you’ll certainly be able to join in our favorite follow-up holiday — discounted candy after Easter weekend.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt: (Community / in-person) Grown-ups, the Easter bunny has something for you, too. This adults-only night out includes egg hunts, fun prizes, raffles, and more. Inside your eggs, you’ll find everything from gift cards to adult beverages. This party supports Angel’s Retreat, a Chester County dog rescue,($35, April 14, 5-8 p.m., 1805 Unionville Wawaset Rd., West Chester, eventbrite.com)

Easter Bunny Hop: (Community / in-person / kid-friendly) Join the Easter Bunny and some of his bunny friends (like Peter Rabbit and Little Bunny Foo Foo) as they try to save Easter at this Adrienne Theater sing-along event. You and the family will bunny hop, sing, and dance to Rockin’ Robin and other songs to find all of this year’s missing Easter eggs. VIP tickets include pictures with the Easter Bunny. ($17-$35, April 14-15, 2030 Sansom St., eventbrite.com)

Easter Weekend at Longwood Gardens: (Community / in-person / outdoors) Celebrate Easter with a walk through Longwood’s beautiful gardens, now filled with the early blooms of spring. A string quartet plays in the Conservatory from 1 to 4 p.m. both days this weekend. Timed admission tickets are required for nonmembers. (April 16-17, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, longwoodgardens.org)

The Great Egg Hunt Ocean City: (Community / in-person / kid-friendly) More than 50 boardwalk shops have joined together for a great egg hunt in Ocean City, N.J. Bring your own basket and pop into participating shops to hunt for eggs — all while enjoying the ocean breeze. (April 16, 1-3 p.m., various locations along the Ocean City boardwalk, oceancityvacation.com)

AuSome Bunny Easter Egg Hunt: (Community / in-person / kid-friendly / free) This free Easter party and egg hunt is designed for children on the autism spectrum. Kids build their own Easter baskets, hunt for eggs, and hang out with the AuSome Bunny. (Free, April 16, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 1140 S. 26th St., eventbrite.com)

Easter at Peddler’s Village: (Community / in-person / kid-friendly) Spend Easter in Peddler’s Village and enjoy egg hunts, the third-annual Peeps show (Saturday only), and dining specials. Timed tickets ($10) are required to join in the egg hunt on Saturday. (April 16-17, 2400 Street Rd., New Hope, peddlersvillage.com)

South Street Easter Promenade: (Community / in-person / kid-friendly / free) The South Street Headhouse District’s annual Easter celebration is back for its 89th year. Stop by for an egg hunt, food, games, and, of course, the annual parade and best-dressed competition (so wear your finest Easter attire). This year, the promenade goes down rain or shine. (Free, April 17, 12:30 p.m., Fifth and South Sts., southstreet.com)

Pop-Up Easter Tea at Franky Bradley’s: (Community / in-person) This is not your typical Easter tea party. Grab your favorite Sunday brunch outfit and prepare for a day party with laid-back vibes, food and drink specials — along with hip-hop and dancehall tunes. ($15-$22, April 17, 3-7 p.m., 1320 Chancellor St., eventbrite.com)