Ways to Celebrate Easter 2022 in Bucks (and Nearby)

I love when Easter is on the later side of when it can fall because it increases the chances that we’ll have a warm Easter Sunday and more pleasant weather leading up to it for seasonal fun! This year, Easter Sunday is April 17. Here’s a list of some local events in the Bucks County area (and a few beyond that!), places to go for Easter Bunny pics, links to recipes, plus some fun ideas to do at home.

NOTE: I’ll try to update this post as I see more, so you’ll want to save this page and check back as it gets closer to Easter!

Easter Bunny Pictures

There are a bunch of events where you can get a picture with the Easter Bunny, but if you’re looking for just the pictures without any of the extras, check out these spots.

Neshaminy Mall

When: Daily March 18 through April 15, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Where: 707 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem

You can make a reservation at THIS site. You can also just walk up, but reservations are encouraged. There are also select nights from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where you can bring your pets. Photo packages start at $35.

Oxford Valley Mall

When: Daily March 18 through April 15, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Where: 2300 E. Lincoln Highway, Langhorne

You can make a reservation at THIS site. You can also just walk up, but reservations are encouraged. You can bring your pet on March 27 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 3 is designated “Caring Bunny” from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for children with special needs. Photo packages start at $35.

Fairless Hills Garden Center

When: Daily, April 1 through Easter Day. Schedule varies, see below.
Where: 620 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills

Fairless Hills Garden Center is a favorite for Santa pictures, but they also have a really cute Easter Bunny setup! No appointment needed. Special hours available for pets, children with special needs, and you can even get a dual photo with the Easter Bunny AND Santa Scott! Photo packages start at $30 and are printed right there.

Montgomeryville Mall

When: April 1 – April 16 (Hours vary, check THIS site.)
Where: 230 Montgomery Mall, North Wales

Photo package details:

Easter Bunny Photos at Discover Doylestown

When: Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: 63 E. State Street, Doylestown

Take your own photos with the Easter Bunny on the front porch of the Discover Doylestown office. (In the event of rain, it will be moved inside.) After you take photos, your child will receive a small Easter treat.

Easter Bunny at Once Upon a Child

When: April 14 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and April 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 2124 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley

Stop by for free take your own pictures! (And you can shop, too.)

Lochel’s Bakery

When: Saturday, April 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 57 S. York Road, Hatboro

Take your own pictures and pick up some treats.

Local Events

PEEPS in the Village

When: Now through April 24
Where: Peddler’s Village, Lahaska

Take a look at more than 90 colorful creations made with Peeps!

Elmo’s Eggstravaganza at Sesame Place

When: Select dates March 26 – April 18
Where: 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne

Easter at Sesame Place is a really fun time to visit because it’s not as hot (and not usually as crowded) as during the summer. They have a cute scavenger hunt where kids can get a little prize at the end, Easter Dine events, an Easter Dance party, parades, and more.

If you’re already planning to visit Sesame Place, getting in a visit with the Easter Bunny is a great two-for-one in your Easter activity checklist. The setup is really cute! You’re only with your own group as walk through a few decorated hallways, where you can hunt for Easter eggs on the walls, and then you’re lead into a private room with a photographer and the Easter Bunny. You can purchase photos at the exit, but they also allow you to use your own phone/camera.

Note: Photos are from 2021. Masks are no longer required, and I’m assuming children will be allowed closer to the Easter Bunny and character this year!

Egg Hunt Hayride at Johnson Farm

When: Daily, April 1 – April 16
Where: 133 Church Road, Medford

Take a wagon ride around the farm, listen to a story about Peter Rabbit, and then hunt for eggs! After hunting for eggs, children hand in the eggs and receive a goodie bag. You can then stop at the Farm Market for photos with Peter Rabbit and decorate Easter cookies. Get more info and make a reservation HERE.

Perkasie First Friday and Saturday Shop Hop

When: Friday, April 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Perkasie Town Center

Friday night, shops will be open late and there will be live music, dining specials and kids activities at 7th and Market Street. On Saturday, grab an Easter basket and collect treats from participating Borough businesses. Hope from shop to shop for lots of fun! Plus, the Easter Bunny will be hopping around town, too!

Washington Crossing Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park, Route 32 and Route 532

New Hope Railroad Easter Bunny Express

When: Saturday and Sunday, April 2 through April 17 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Where: 32 West Bridge Street, New Hope

Celebrate Easter on a 45-minute train ride complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny! Ticket prices vary depending on the type of ticket, but the most basic fare is $43.

Warminster Spring Fun Fest

When: Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date is April 9)
Where: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 999 York Road, Warminster

This is a free event with games, egg decorating, live music and food! There’s also a children’s “Easter Experience” that ends with an egg hunt.

Spring Eggstravaganza and Trunk Decorating at Action Karate Feasterville

When: Saturday, April 2 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 1800 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville

Think trunk or treat … but for Easter! you can decorate your trunk and/or come out to be part of the activities. Register for the event and find out more HERE.

Black River & Western Railroad Easter Bunny Express

When: April 3, 9, 10, 15 and 16
Where: Departs from the Flemington station, 80 Stangl Road, Fleminton

Take a round-trip train ride from Flemington to Ringoes and return. At Ringoes, everyone can get off at the picnic grove for an egg hunt. (Weather permitting. If it’s raining, they’ll hand out eggs on the train.) And Peter Cottontail will be aboard for the train for photos. Tickets start at $16.99 for children ages 3-11. (Under 3 are free when riding on an adult’s lap.) Adult coach tickets are $19.99.

Family Egg Painting Party at Color Me Mine

When: Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales

Each person will get 3 ceramic Easter eggs to paint any way you like. You can also take your own photos with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $25 per person. Sign up HERE.

Runaway Bunny Toddler Storytime and Painting Time at Color Me Mine

When: Wednesday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to noon
Where: 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales

Children will listen to the classic “Runaway Bunny” and paint two adorable bisque bunnies. You can pick up their painted bunnies 1 week later. Tickets are $15 per child. Sign up HERE.

My Gym Yardley EGGstravaganza

When: Friday, April 8 from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 743 Stony Hill Road, Yardley

My Gym Yardley is hosting its annual Egg Hunt with activities, games and treats. The Easter Bunny will also be there for fun and pictures. This is an indoor event. Tickets are $25 per child. Find out more and purchase tickets HERE.

Falls Township Annual Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 9 starting at 10 a.m. (times vary depending on age – be prompt!)
Where: Quaker Penn Park, 300 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville (adjacent to Pennsbury Manor)

This is a free event! The Easter Bunny will be there for take your own pictures. There will also be balloon twisting and light refreshments.

Ages 2-4: 10:05 – 10:10 a.m.
Ages 5-7: 10:20 – 10:25 a.m.
Ages 8-10: 10:35 – 10:40 a.m.
Ages 11-12: 10:50 – 10:55 a.m.

Chalfont Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 9 (Rain date April 16) from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Krupp Park, Chalfont

Annual egg hunt for candy-filled eggs. Kids will be divided into groups: 4 and under, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and up.

Shady Brook Farm Easter Egg Scramble

When: April 9, 10, 14, 15, and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last wagon is at 3:30 p.m.)
Where: 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley

Take a wagon ride to the “Hunting Grounds” where kids will find 6 candy-filled eggs. Then return to Festival Field to meet the Easter Bunny, get a prize and enjoy activities such as giant jumping pillows, pedal go-carts, sports zone, obstacle course, playground and more! Tickets are $12 for children and $8 for adults if purchases online. (More expensive at the gate.) Get tickets HERE. There are food vendors on Festival Field during the event. There’s also a breakfast option available. See below.

Easter Hayride and Egg Hunt at Solly Brothers Farm

When: Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10 and Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 707 Almshouse Road, Warminster

Take a hayride around the farm, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny and hunt for eggs! Hayrides will be every 30 minutes. BYO basket. This event is first come, first served.

Concord DOG Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Concord Pet Foods Chalfont Shopping Center, 4275 County Line Road, Chalfont

Arrive at 10 to register for the egg hunt, which will begin at 10:15. There will be vendors, samples and prizes! This Egg Hunt is for one person and their DOG!

Merrymead Farm’s Easter Bunny Express

When: Saturday, April 9, Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16
Where: 2222 S. Valley Forge Road, Lansdale

The Bunny Express departs every 15 minutes, taking families on a short train ride around the farm. The train drops off your group for a visit with the Easter Bunny and receive a candy treat. (Bring your own camera!) Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and everyone over the age of 12 months needs a ticket. (You cannot visit with the Easter Bunny without a ticket/riding the train.) Tickets are $8 and can be purchased HERE.

Froehlich’s Farm & Garden Center Spring Festival and Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 3143 York Road, Furlong

Tickets are $5 for adults and $10 for children and include the Easter Egg Hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, moon bounces, monster slide, air gun shoot out and live music. There will also be food and drink available for purchase. (There will even be a local brewery there.) BYO Easter basket for the egg hunt. Purchase tickets HERE.

Bunnies and Braids

When: Saturday, April 9 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Releve Dancewear, 600 Louis Drive, Warminster

This will be a cute event with the Easter Bunny, Braid It Up and Exquisite Nails. Little ones can get their hair braided, get a mini manicure, and then get a photo with the Easter Bunny! Visit THIS Facebook event for pricing and appointment details.

Warwick Township Funny Bunny Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m.
Where: Warwick Township Community Park, 1733 Township Green, Jamison

Free egg hunt and take your own photos with the Easter Bunny! BYO camera and basket.

Romp n’ Roll Egg-Stravaganza

When: Sunday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Times are broken down for various ages, so be sure to check that out on the website.)
Where: 2856 W. Moreland Road, Willow Grove

This event is for children ages 3 months to 5 years. (Older siblings cannot attend.) Kids can explore the gym and gather eggs filled with non-food items. You can also receive a professional digital photo with the Easter Bunny. (Prints can be purchased for $5. Tickets are $35 for Members, $40 for Non Members. Purchase tickets and get more details HERE.

Princess Easter Egg Hunt

When: Sunday, April 10 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Core Creek Park

Join the princesses from Sing Along Princess Parties for a special egg hunt! There will be an Easter craft, sing alongs, egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Also includes pizza and drinks. BYO Easter basket – there’s even a prize for the most creative basket. Tickets are $25 for one child and one adult. Extra adult is $10. Get tickets HERE.

First UM Church Easter Egg-stravaganza

When: Sunday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 840 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills

Snacks, egg hunt, activities, and take-your-own pictures with the Easter Bunny! BYO basket and camera.

Warminster Parks & Rec Annual Egg Scramble

When: Thursday, April 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: 1100 Veterans Way, Warminster

Eggs will be scattered outside around Warminster Community Park for age groups 3-4 years old, 5-7 years and 8-10 years old. Only children are permitted in the scramble area. Bring a bag to collect eggs. Eggs will either have candy or paper prizes. Take your paper prize to redeem at the Hallowell pavilion. This event is free, but you need to register HERE.

Strasburg Railroad Easter Bunny Train Coach

When: Easter Weekend Only, Friday through Sunday with rides starting at 11 a.m.
Where: 301 Gap Road, Strasburg

Ride through beautiful farmland with the Easter Bunny as your conductor! Tickets start at $23.

Core Creek Park Easter Egg Hunt & Obstacle Course

When: Friday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 1610 Woodbourne Road, Langhorne

This event includes a 1/4 mile run with an obstacle course and egg hunt. The egg hunt is divided across three different fields based on age. Tickets are $14 per person. A large portion of proceeds go to Relay for Life. Get more details and register HERE.

Redemption Episcopal Church Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: 1101 2nd Street Pike, Southampton

There will be two hunts – 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. with each group broken into age groups. Tickets are $5 per child. The Easter Bunny will also be there for free take-your-own photos. Call 215-357-7530 to purchase tickets. (Or you can buy that day.)

Easter Celebration at Playpad

When: Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 860 Town Center Drive, Langhorne

Enjoy 2-hour open play at Playpad, plus a coloring activity, visit and photos with the Easter Bunny, and a favor to take home! This event is $25 per child ($20 for sibling) and reservations are required.

If you’re not familiar with Playpad, read my post HERE.

Old-Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt at Peddler’s Village

When: Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Where: Route 202 and 263, Lahaska

Hop over to the Visitor & Event Center field for an egg hunt. This is a timed and ticketed event with limited capacity for each session. Tickets are $10 and include an Easter basket, 6 candy-filled eggs, a prize during the hunt, a chance to win the Grand Prize and an appearance from the Easter Bunny. There are separate areas for ages 1-3, 4-7 and 8-10. Purchase tickets HERE.

Spring Market at Neshaminy-Warwick Church

When: Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 1401 Meetinghouse Road, Warminster

Come out for a day of shopping, family photos in a vintage truck, Easter egg hunt, pony rides, food, vendors, and more! The photos are DIY in a robin’s egg blue 1952 pickup decorated with flowers and props. Sign up for your free time slow HERE.

Free Easter Egg Hunt at Floral & Hardy of Skippack

When: Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 4007 Skippack Pike, Skippack

This is a free event for kids 10 years and under. Let the kids loose in the yard at Floral & Hardy to search for eggs filled with candy. (Limit is 10 eggs.) There’s a chance to find a golden tickets and win a prize! While you’re there, shop the garden center for spring decor. BYO basket! Register HERE.

Easter Bunny Express from Colebrookdale Railroad

When: Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m. (brunch optional) and 3 p.m. and Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. (brunch optional)
Where: 64 S. Washington Street, Boyertown

Visit with the Easter Bunny on the open train car while children search for Easter eggs. Each child will receive an Easter-themed coloring book and 10 pre-filled eggs. Drinks and light fare will be available for purchase. There’s also a brunch option. Ticket prices vary depending on age and train car chosen. Tickets start at $45 for children ages 2-12. (Under 2 is $20.) Get more information and make reservations HERE.

Playwicki Farm Easter Food Truck Festival

When: Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 2350 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville

This Easter version of Playwicki’s popular food truck festivals will include an egg hunt, FREE take-your-own photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, pony rides, balloon art, vendors, a beer/cocktail garden, DJ and more.

Easter Meals

Easter Brunch at Elmwood Park Zoo

When: Weekends starting March 16 – Easter Sunday with seatings at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Where: 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown

Annual Easter Brunch includes breakfast, Easter Egg Hunt and an animal presentation. Get your picture with the Easter Bunny and then explore the zoo. Tickets depend on size of table. Find out more and make a reservation HERE.

Bristol Township Breakfast with the Bunny

When: Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol

Enjoy a family breakfast (pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk and coffee) and take your own pictures with the Easter Bunny. There will also be arts and crafts and an egg hunt at the park immediately following breakfast. This event is $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.

Breakfast with The Bunny at Shady Brook Farm

When: April 9, 10, 15 and 16 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Where: 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley

Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny and then head to Festival Field for the Easter Egg Scramble and more fun! This event takes place in the large heated barn with communal seating. Tickets are $30 per person. Make reservations HERE.

Breakfast with the Bunny at Perkasie Fire Company

When: Sunday, April 10 from 7:30 a.m. to noon
Where: 100 N. 5th Street, Perkasie

All you can eat breakfast buffet and visit with the Easter Bunny! Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 4-12 and children under 4 are free.

Cock ‘n Bull at Peddler’s Village

When: Easter Sunday, April 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska

The Cock ‘n Bull serves a brunch buffet. It’s $49.95 for adults and $19.95 for children 10 and under. Reservations are required. View the menu and make a reservation HERE.

Easter Bunny at Iron Hill Brewery

When: Sunday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 785 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley

Have a bite to eat and a drink and take your own FREE photos with the Easter Bunny!

The Buck Hotel

When: Easter Sunday, April 17
Where: 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville

The Buck Hotel is offering Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations are required.

Green Parrot’s Easter Brunch Buffet

When: Easter Sunday, April from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (full dinner menu is available until 8 p.m.)
Where: 240 N. Sycamore Street, Newtown

Brunch buffet is $29.99, $14.99 for kids 12 and under. View the menu HERE. Make a reservation 215-504-7277.

The Washington House Hotel and Restaurant

When: Easter Sunday, April 17
Where: 136 N. Main Street, Sellersville

The Washington House is serving a 3-course brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Get the menus HERE.

Things to Do At Home/On Your Own

Homemade Easter Treats

Here are some links to recipes I’ve posted:

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Oreo Dirt Cups with Chocolate Covered Strawberry Carrots

Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs

Golden Oreo Easter Egg Truffles

Carrot Cake Cookies

Funny Bunny Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Bunny Picnic in the Park

There was a lot about Easter 2020 that was sad and weird. BUT, on one beautiful day leading up to the holiday, I decided to get the kids dressed up, grab a bunch of bunny stuffed animals, pack some food and head to the park. While it was a tradition that came out of desperation, it’s one that I’ll keep doing while they let me! They think it’s fun to eat picnic style, and I never usually let them bring stuffed animals to the park, so it feels special to them. And I’m able to get cute pictures, so it’s a win for all of us!

TIP: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, you could always do this idea at home in your family room! You could also do a bunny tea party. Or, turn it into a movie afternoon by gathering stuffies, making popcorn (bonus if you add Easter-colored M&Ms), and watching a movie like HOP.

Easter Chalkart

Spring is the perfect time for chalkart because it’s warm enough to play outside, but the driveway and sidewalk aren’t too hot to sit on it!

Tip: Draw some bunny ears for cute photo ops!

Easter Crafts

I love crafts, so I’m so happy that Henry and Charlotte like them too. We’re always coloring and drawing, but one of my favorite things to do is have them create paintings to decorate our walls or mantle. Value packs of 8 x 10 stretch canvases are perfect for this.

I’m looking forward to seeing how their paintings change as they get older, but for now, “reverse stencil” style painting are my go-to. I find a simple image online (or freehand it), print it out on thick paper, cut it out, and then tape it to the canvas. Then I have the kids pick the colors they want to use, put dollops on paper plates for each of them, and let them go at it. The only guidance I really give is making sure they go around the edges of the paper shape so that you’ll be able to tell what it is when we remove it. Henry was really proud of the eggs he painting around his bunny this time! After they finish painting, I remove the paper shape, and that’s it! Well, last year we also glued a cotton ball on the bunny’s butt for the finishing touch!

Tips/products I love:

I typically buy canvas packs when I’m at Michael’s, but I also found them on Amazon if you want to just have them shipped to you. Click HERE. These are great for play dates and birthday parties, too.

Whenever we paint (or do anything messy) I throw down a plastic tablecloth from a previous birthday party. It’s SO easy to just use a wipe on it when we’re finished and then just fold it back up and put it back in the drawer with our paints. I used to use newspaper but 1) We don’t get a newspaper anymore. and 2) This is easier!

Get smocks or aprons! Even though most of the supplies I buy are marked washable, I don’t like to take chances. You can buy apron-style smocks at Dollar Tree in a variety of colors, and that’s what Henry (4) prefers to use. But Charlotte is ALL in when it comes to her art, so I needed something more substantial for her. I bought her one of THESE smocks before her unicorn-themed birthday, and it gives great coverage.

As for paint, we use whatever I see that’s washable, good colors and at a good price. But recent favorites have been THIS Crayola set that I ordered before Charlotte’s birthday party. It comes with 12 small bottles – 6 classic and 6 glitter. It worked well during her party and my kids have been loving it since then – especially the glitter colors!

Whenever I see new holiday-themed crafts go out at Dollar Tree, I make sure I snag a few that the kids would like. They tend to go quickly, so don’t wait! These are great for a rainy day!

Dying Easter Eggs

Last year we gave dying plastic eggs a try, and we liked it enough that I’ll probably do it again this year. None of us like hard boiled eggs, and it means the kids can play with them and keep them for years to come. I got THIS PAAS Kit last year from Target, but I’ve only seen it on Amazon so far this year. What’s cute about the PAAS Kit is that the eggs actually open, so it’s easier for small children to do different color on each half, and you can put little treats inside them. Plus, there were a few eggs that looked like chicks or bunnies, which Henry and Charlotte loved.

The plastic egg kit came with 3 dye tablets to use with vinegar and water like traditional egg dying kits. We used these for half of the eggs, and then we tried the shaving cream method with the rest. We filled a small baking dish (they each wanted their own) with shaving cream and a bit of food coloring (we used washable paint last time when we were using paper). Then swirled it around with a skewer. Then we placed the eggs in the shaving cream mixture and rolled them around, before putting them on paper towels. We waited about 5 minutes before wiping off the excess shaving cream so that the dye would have time to set. The kids loved the shaving cream because it was more hands-on then just dropping an egg in a cup. But next time, I’d control the colors in the shaving cream more. Charlotte got REALLY into mixing it up, so the colors got pretty muddled. But they had fun! And now we can save these eggs instead of just throwing them out in a few days.

Easter Books

You know I can’t have a holiday post without giving some book suggestions! Here are links to a few of our favorite plus some I have my eye on for this year.