Easter is Sunday, April 9, 2023! 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.
Citywide Events
Eggs, Paws and Claws
April 7-8 | 9 am - 5 pm | 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. Learn more and get tickets here.
Columbus Community Center Egg Hunts
April 16 | 10 am
All City of Columbus Community Centers are hosting Easter Egg Hunts! Find the location nearest to you, here.
The Jeffrey Mansion at Jeffrey Park in Bexley
Community Celebrations
Westerville Spring Eggstravaganza
April 8 | 10 am - 1 pm | Hoff Woods Park
Easter has never been so fun! Guests will enjoy bites from breakfast-themed food trucks, bouncing around on inflatable games, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and egg hunts for children 10 and under. Don't forget to bring your own basket! Learn more here.
City of Bexley's Egg Dash
April 8 | 12:00 pm | Jeffrey Park
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.
Historic Dublin Bunny Hop
April 8 | 3 - 5 pm | Historic Dublin Ohio
Hop on down to Historic Dublin! Kids participate in a scavenger hunt throughout Historic Dublin, store specials available in the area, meet the Easter Bunny, balloon artist creations, and more. Get more information here.
New Albany Springfest Egg Hunt
April 8 | 4:30 – 7 pm | New Albany High School Football Stadium
Enjoy a helicopter egg drop onto the stadium field at the Springfest Egg Hunt (all ages by age group), balloon artists, bubble station, petting zoo, and food trucks. Stay tuned for updates here.
Grandview Heights Easter Egg Hunt
April 8 | 10 am | Wyman Woods Park
The City of Grandview will be hosting its annual egg hunt at Wyman Woods Park on Saturday, April 8! More information is coming soon. Stay tuned, here.
Upper Arlington Civic Association's Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Trail
April 8 | 10 am | Thompson Park
Upper Arlington's "fastest 55 seconds/minutes" returns with its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Trail. Bring your own basket. Learn more here.
Hot Chicken Takeover Meals
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 Slider Six Pact. Place your order here.
Hot Chicken Takeover Family or Party Packs
Bring the heat this Easter with Hot Chicken Takeover. Ok, so it's not exactly "brunch" but we promise your guests will love it! Choose from the Family Pack (serves 4-6) or a Party Pack (serves up to 30) and get your choice of meat, sides, desserts and more. The best part? You can order online and pick up the same day at any HCT location in Columbus. Order yours today.
Brunch at Del Mar 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.
Milestone 229
Soak in some of the best views of the city this Easter with brunch at Milestone 229. Enjoy fan favorites like Eggs Benedict, Sourdough French Toast and Mimosas! Make your reservation, 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 #LiveForwardCbus.