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Come out to the MilkShake Factory to meet the Easter Bunny. There will be a coloring contest, raffles, free photos and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-3 p.m. April 12, 2025
Families can come out to Oakland Mall, where Easter magic is blooming with free photos, colorful crafts and family-focused fun. There will be complimentary photos with the Easter Bunny. On April 13, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., enjoy a Special Needs Bunny Time. It is a quieter, sensory-friendly photo session designed...
Come out to Central United Methodist Church to learn the significance of the pretzel to the Easter story and take home some yummy pretzels to eat. Make pretzels from scratch by mixing the dough, then shaping and baking the pretzels. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. April...
Families can enjoy brunch with the Easter Bunny at Novella's Pizza. There will be a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny in front of the backdrop with props.
Event cost: $5/person
Event time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13, 2025
This Easter Fun Fest features an epic egg hunt, circus acts, carnival rides, bunny petting zoo, pony rides, arts and crafts, face painting, giveaways and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1 p.m. April 19, 2025
Elementary school-aged children and their parents can enjoy meeting the Easter Bunny, a golden egg hunt, egg race challenge, marshmallow drop, photo opportunities and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12, 2025
Families can come by Boyer Playground for a fun egg hunt to keep the Easter holiday going on. There will be community resources, too.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 3-5 p.m. April 27, 2025
Families can enjoy an egg hunt, live farm animals, a DJ, clowns, free food, games, raffles, a dance contest, Easter basket giveaways, community resources and much more. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m. April 12, 2025
This family-friendly event is for everyone in the community. Enjoy staggered, age specific egg hunts, a petting zoo, pony rides, food and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11:45 a.m. April 12, 2025
This Easter Craft Show Shopping Event features a free indoor egg hunt, a visit with the Easter Bunny and shopping from over 75 local small business crafters and vendors.
Event cost: Free admission; accepting food donations and personal care items for the Jackson Interfaith Shelter
Event time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April...
Teens and tweens ages 10-17 can enjoy a flashlight egg hunt at Powell Lake Township Park. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $10/resident, $12/non-resident
Event time: 8:30 p.m. April 17, 2025
A helicopter will rain Easter eggs from the sky at this hunt at Canterbury Village. The afternoon will also include lawn games, a petting zoo, magic shows, shopping and visits with the Easter Bunny. Make sure to bring your own basket to collect your eggs. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $13.99/entry,...









