Easter weekend is the perfect excuse to enjoy early springtime activities and special events in Ottawa. With hands-on activities and egg hunts at museums, baby animals and playtime at farms and tasty local markets and brunch spots, you can get lots of quality time with family and friends. Hop on over to the Ottawa region this Easter!
Easter events

Carp Farmers’ Easter Market
Celebrate spring at the Carp Farmers' Market’s Easter Market! Browse 45+ local vendors indoors and out, enjoy live music by Zachary Martin, and join…

Easter Artisans' Market
Hop into Spring at the Easter Artisans' Market in ByWard! Enjoy face painting, tie-dye T-shirt making, and meet the Easter Bunny! The first 25 kids…

Easter at the Bunker
Spring has sprung at the Diefenbunker Museum, and it's time for some springtime family fun underground! Visitors are invited to explore the four…

Easter at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
After a long winter, the barns are buzzing with new life. Welcome soft lambs, observe fluffy newly hatched chicks and turkey poults up close, and…

Easter at the Estate
Celebrate spring at Easter at the Estate with hands-on family activities. Create an Easter craft, test your skills in an egg and spoon race, get…

Easter at The Log Farm
Celebrate Easter with fun activities around the farm. Admission includes an Easter egg hunt in the forest and a scenic wagon ride. Enjoy a visit with…
Weekend inspiration

Maple syrup fun at Ottawa's sugar shacks
Experience maple magic from late winter into spring! Visit local sugar bushes, see how syrup is produced, eat sweet treats and enjoy the atmosphere!

Family-friendly restaurants and places to eat in Ottawa
See some of the restaurants, diners, pubs and self-serve options the whole family will love.

Hiking highlights in the Ottawa area
Looking to explore scenic trails on foot in the Ottawa region? Choose from walking on easy urban pathways, hiking on rugged rural terrain and much more.

Free or nearly free activities in spring, summer and fall in Ottawa
Free or almost free things to do in Ottawa in the spring, summer and fall seasons.