Easter is Sunday, April 5, 2026! Easter in Columbus is a sure sign that spring has sprung with plenty of events and activities for the whole family. Take the kids on a gigantic egg hunt or head to one of our delicious brunch spots. However you decide to celebrate, Easter in Columbus is bound to be beautiful. 

 

Eggs, Paws and Claws characters - two eggs and the Easter bunny - pose in front of Columbus Zoo entrance

 

Citywide Events

 
Eggs, Paws and Claws

April 3-4 | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is bringing back its EGG-stremely fun springtime tradition. The two-day event will feature photos with the Easter Bunny, and egg-splore-n-find, visits to the bunny hollow, and plenty of exciting character visits throughout. Tickets are included with zoo admission. Learn more.

Columbus Community Center Egg Hunts

Various Dates & Times Throughout the City

City of Columbus Community Centers are hosting Easter Egg Hunts! Find the location nearest to you, here

Easter Bunny Visits at Polaris Fashion Place

March 6-April 4 | Polaris Fashion Place

Visit with the Easter Bunny at Polaris Fashion Place! Plus, all kids 13 and under will receive a coupon for one free small gelato from I Scream Gelato.

 

Front of Jeffrey Mansion

The Jeffrey Mansion at Jeffrey Park in Bexley

 

Community Celebrations

 
City of Bexley's Egg Dash

April 4 | 12:00 pm | Jeffrey Meadow

Don't miss this 4,000-egg Easter Egg Dash takes place promptly at noon behind Jeffrey Mansion and includes “golden eggs” hidden for prizes among the standard eggs. More info here.

Grandview Heights Easter Egg Hunt

April 1-4 | Throughout Grandview

The City of Grandview will be hosting a four-day long Easter celebration filled with egg hunts for all ages and surprises from furry friends. Plan for the celebration here.

Upper Arlington Civic Association's Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Trail

March 28 | Thompson Park

Upper Arlington's "fastest 55 seconds in UA" returns with its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Trail. Bring your own basket. Learn more here.

The City’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt

March 28 | KIA Performance Center

Hunt for 5,000+ eggs at the largest egg hunt in Columbus. It's free to participate and the hunt will be separated by age range. Check out more information here.

 

City BBQ

Source: City Barbecue via Instagram

Brunch At Home

 

Basic Biscuits, Kindness & Coffee Breakfast Bundles

Let Basic Biscuits do the work for you this Easter and pre-order one of their breakfast bundles! Choose from items like their Baked French Toast casserole, Whole Biscuit Quiche, or Biscuit Cinnamon Roll Pan.  Place your order here.

City Barbecue Party Packs

Order a City Barbecue Party Pack that feeds anywhere from 4-24 people to accommodate your Easter crew. Meals include your choice of meats, sides, buns, and sauce. You can also order full pans of sides and sweets like mac and cheese or peach cobbler. 

 

Del Mar

Brunch at SoCal Kitchen + Bar in the Short North Arts District

Dine-in Brunch

 
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Some of your favorite Cameron Mitchell Restaurants will be open for Easter Brunch. Many locations will also have special menus, so check them out and make reservations here.

The Whitney House

What pairs well with Easter? Brunch at The Whitney House in Worthington. Sip on House Mimosas as you peruse the made-from-scratch menu items ranging from Belgian Waffles to Flat Iron Steak & Eggs. Make your reservation here

Easter is almost here and there's no better time to get out and enjoy spring in Columbus. Share your hoppy memories with us using #yesColumbus

 

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