BAYSIDE IN 5: What’s On This Easter
The Easter Bunny is going on tour and will be visiting a variety of places in Bayside, with no shortage of fun and exciting family activities for grown-ups and little ones alike! We’ve found five of the best Easter activities happening over the long weekend, don’t forget to bring your baskets and bunny ears!
Luna Park Easter Egg Hunt
There are a whopping 30,000 eggs to be found in the annual Easter egg hunt! They won’t be difficult to find, and the kids will have a minute of madness to collect as many as possible. There will be twelve hunting sessions and many opportunities to enjoy delicious chocolate.
Location: Luna Park
More information: https://bit.ly/4394yJ0
Easter Market Day
Rippon Lea Estate is hosting an exciting Maker's Market on Saturday, April 16th, with an egg and spoon race and fantastic prizes for the kids. Explore the mansion from 12 pm to 2 pm, and participate in the egg and spoon race at 1.30 pm and 2 pm. Even the Easter Bunny will be there to distribute treats, so don't forget to dress up as your favourite character. Entry is only a gold coin per person. Don't miss out!
Location: Rippon Lea Estate
Date + Time: Saturday 16th April, 10 am - 3 pm
More information: https://bit.ly/3GdHjUz
Autumn Fest
Autumn Fest is in full swing this April, with two fantastic events you can't miss! Head to Balcombe Park on April 16th for Live and Local to check out some of the best local musicians and performers, alongside kids drumming workshops, face painting, lawn games, food trucks, and more.
Foodies will be in heaven at Homegrown at Bayside on April 23rd! Happening at Royal Avenue Reserve, locals can enjoy farmers' market stalls from local producers, live music, a tie-dye t-shirt station, lawn games, face painting, and much more.
Best of all, entry to both events is completely free!
Location: Various locations in Bayside
Dates: Various dates
More information: https://bit.ly/3KAMPDo
Spot the Easter Bunny at South Melbourne Market
Looking for the perfect Easter treats? South Melbourne Market has got you covered, from chocolate eggs to hot cross buns and fresh seafood to DIY cheese platters. The Easter Bunny will be making appearances over the weekend with opportunities for a photo between 10 am and 1 pm (and we're sure they will have some Easter eggs to hand out!)
Aptus, South Melbourne Seafoods, and Gem Pier Seafood have a wide selection of prawns, lobsters, bugs, shellfish, whole fish, and fillets for your Good Friday seafood feast.
For an Easter Sunday roast, check out Hagen's Organic Butchers for oven-ready, pre-marinated products or a whole spit lamb for Orthodox Easter. If you're looking for something special, Flinders + Co has choice cuts supplied to top restaurants like Vue Du Monde, Movida, Pt Leo Estate, Estelle, and more.
And don't forget about hot cross buns! South Melbourne Market has seven different stores offering these delicious treats, including an ice cream version from Fritz Gelato and HCB donuts from La Lapa.
Location: South Melbourne Market
Date: Easter Long Weekend (closed on Good Friday)
More information: https://bit.ly/3U8H82u
Kids Day Out at South Wharf
Kids Day Out is a fun-filled festival for kids and families if you plan to venture outside the bay over the Easter long weekend. There's so much for everyone to enjoy! Delight in bouncing on bungee tramps, riding the Dodgems, sliding down the super slide, exploring the jungle maze, and sampling other rides and inflatables. Participate in the Indigenous workshop or sing with children’s entertainers Team BAMarts, the Funtones, and Team Dream. Don't miss the Fizz Kidz science zone, sports zone, classic car show, community service displays, and Woolworths Fresh Food Fair.
The best part? All funds raised from the event go directly to the Good Friday Appeal.
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Dates: Friday 7th April, 10 am - 5 pm
More information: https://bit.ly/3Gmlxhz