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Celebrate Easter in Cedar Rapids

Celebrate Easter with holiday food and family-friendly activities right here in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Easter Egg Hunts and Events

  • Glow-In-The-Dark Easter Egg Hunt: Come join us Saturday, March 23rd, at Christ Episcopal Church, from 2 to 4 p.m. for an indoor glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt! For children who don’t like the dark, we have a sunlight option in the classrooms. There is also an adult golden egg hunt in the library. There are prizes to win and alternative snacks to candy. This is a free community event to welcome any and all! Learn more
  • Easter Egg- Stravaganza: The Easter bunny has hopped into town and will be at Ushers Ferry for pictures, story time, an egg hunt, and more on March 23rd! Bring your camera. Easter egg hunts will be held at 2pm for ages 3 and under, 2:15 for ages 4 and 5, and 2:30 for ages 6-8. Learn more
  • Bunny Bash at Bloomsbury Farm: The farm will be springin' with attractions, and our famous Bloomsbury Bunny will be hoppin' around for photos with all. The food stands & gift shop will be open too on March 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, & 31st. Learn more.
  • Robins Civic Club Easter Egg Hunt: Through a special arrangement with the City of Robins and the Easter Bunny, the Robins Civic Club brings the annual Easter Egg Hunt along with lots of prizes and a visit by the Easter Bunny himself, Saturday, March 30th at East Knoll Park! Learn more.
  • Noelridge Easter Showcase: Looking for something fun to do Easter weekend? Noelridge Greenhouse is hosting their annual Easter Showcase on March 30th & 31st, 11 AM to 5 PM, free of charge! Learn more
  • Easter Egg Extravaganza at Bass Farms: Come join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 30th at our farm! In between the egg hunts enjoy teeter totters, sling shots (weather permitting), 18 hole mini-golf, giant jenga, giant tic tac toe, corn hole, spider web, and more.Don't forget to stop in our specialty food store to grab a bunny sundae or ice cream cone! Parents FREE, only children participating in egg hunt need a ticket! Learn more
  • Fairfax Egg Hunt: Join us at the Fairfax Community Park between 9 and 11 AM on Saturday March 30th for a fun Easter Egg Hunt. Open to all ages and FREE! Learn more.
  • Photos with the Easter Bunny: PCI Pediatrics is hosting the Easter Bunny on March 23! Enjoy fun, family friendly activities. Bring your phone for photos! This event is located in PCI Medical Pavilion 2, located at 275 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids. Learn more.
  • Easter Egg Hunt: The annual Hiawatha Easter Egg Hunt is a free event filled with surprises at Guthridge Park! Search for candy and toy-filled eggs in the grass at Guthridge Park. The Hiawatha Easter Bunny will be on site for pictures too! Event is held rain or shine. Learn more
  • HOP to the Movies: Hop or fly to your nearest participating Marcus Theatre or Movie Tavern location for a fun-filled Easter event! Movie showtime Activities will include: Pictures with the Easter Bunny Easter Egg Hunt Craft Stations Your choice to see either Hop or Migration! Learn more
  • Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at Big Grove:  Big Grove Brewery's inaugural Easter Egg Hunt is right around the corner Sunday, March 31st, we'll be enjoying egg hunts for all ages from 11:30am-1:30pm, with an adult egg toss to follow at 3:00pm. Share in our free children's and adult egg hunts! That's right, adults get to hunt too, although it really should be called a beer hunt... adults will get tokens for free beers and maybe some extra special goodies! Learn more
  • Bloomsbury Bunny Portraits for Kids & Dogs: Join us on Thursday, March 28th for Easter bunny photos! Kids and dogs alike are welcome to pose with the Bloomsbury Bunny. Bring your two-legged or four-legged loved ones by Big Grove! Learn more

rainbow striped Easter eggs with rabbit ears illustration

Easter Brunch Spots and Dining Opportunities:

  • 350First at the DoubleTree Hotel: Join us for an Easter Buffet on Sunday, March 31st at 350 First! From 10 am - 2 pm we will be offering a special Easter Buffet featuring omelettes made-to-order, classic brunch favorites, and a dessert station you won't want to miss! Learn more
  • The Hotel at Kirkwood: Save the date for our Easter Ballroom Brunch on Sunday, March 31st. The Easter Brunch celebration will feature all your favorite brunch items and our popular kids’ corner! Reservations are required and can be made by calling 319-848-8710. Learn more.
  • Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery: The Easter Bunny is starting their way down the bunny trail, and Feedwell is ready to take your Easter preorders. Stop in to pickup/fill out an order sheet or call us at 319-409-6905. Orders must be placed by noon Tuesday March 26th. Learn more.

Check back for more dining opportunities as Easter approaches! 

 

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