Set to be a jam-packed, multi-week celebration, Easter is bringing a wave of family-friendly events, shows, fairs and carnivals to suburbs right across Sydney.
From mid-March to the April long weekend, a wave of markets, carnivals and community fairs will pop up throughout the city, characterised by colour, fun and, of course, all the chocolate you could dream of.
The Easter calendar will be anchored by the iconic Sydney Royal Easter Show (April 2-13), alongside the more budget-friendly Sydney Family Easter Show. The busiest stretch falls between April 2 and April 6, when multiple large-scale events, egg hunts and fairs overlap across Sydney. Popular one-day events and free community festivals will kick off even earlier, from March 20 onwards, marking the exciting build-up to the long weekend.
With so many incredible events popping up, make sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment or surges in prices. Smaller workshops, craft sessions and Easter Bunny experiences often have limited spots and require pre-booking, whereas major events like the Sydney Royal Easter Show offer discounted Early Bird Tickets to those who book earlier.
Read on to find out which family-friendly Easter events you should book now.
Easter Events in Sydney
The Big Easter Events
Sydney Royal Easter Show at Sydney Olympic Park
We all know the main Easter event in Sydney is the Royal Easter Show, an iconic annual celebration of modern Aussie culture, rural traditions and incredible produce.
Blending in elements of an amusement park and fair, wood-chopping competitions, and interactive animal shows, the Easter spectacle will be high on any kids’ (and adults’) radar, thanks to its endless program of fun.
This year, the show will return to Sydney Showground from April 2 to 13, with gates opening at 8:30am each day, closing at 9pm. You can buy your tickets for the Show through the official link here, which also includes same-day return public transport.
Visitors are encouraged to catch a train to Olympic Park Station as car parks in the area are in high demand during the Show’s stint. If you have to drive, make sure to pre-book your parking here to avoid missing out.
For families keen to avoid crowds, we’d recommend heading to the show for its opening or arriving later in the day, after 5pm. You’ll find that the Sydney Showgrounds start to get busiest in the mid-morning to early afternoon, at around 11am to 2pm.
So what can you do at the Sydney Royal Easter Show? I’d recommend stopping by the wood-chopping competitions to admire the strength of the competitors in this very niche sport. If you love animals, make sure to pet a chick, milk a cow or stop by the adorable dog shows at the Advance Dog Pavilion. Treat your kids to a showbag at the Showbag Pavilion, or sample some freebies at one of the many food stalls selling local produce in the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome.
Adrenaline seekers should grab a Carnival Fun Pass and load it with credits for seamless access to the rides. From racing down a giant slide to braving a haunted house or taking in the view from the Ferris wheel, it’s the simplest way to keep the fun going without the hassle of buying individual tickets.
Entertainment Quarter’s Sydney Family Easter Show
Not to be mistaken with the larger Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Ingenia Holiday Parks Family Easter Show takes place at the Entertainment Quarter from April 2 to April 19. The show transforms the EQ into a vibrant Easter playground, offering live entertainment, showbags, rides, Easter egg hunts and hands-on activities for all ages.
The Ingenia Holiday Parks Family Easter Show is significantly cheaper than the Sydney Royal Easter Show, with tickets starting at $30 per adult and $15 per child (in comparison to $47 early bird adult passes to the Royal Easter Show and $29 tickets for children). If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly Easter Day out, which still includes all the usual Easter fun, this is a great, affordable option.
You can purchase your tickets to the event through the official link here.
Easter Markets, Fairs and Shows
Cronulla Easter Market
Cronulla Easter Market will take place on March 28 and 29 (Saturday and Sunday), sprawling over the grassy Don Lucas Reserve. The two-day beachside market will showcase a variety of retailers from the Shire and across Sydney, celebrating a feeling of community and small businesses at the beachside location.
Where: Don Lucas Reserve.
When: March 28 and 29.
Get involved by clicking here.
Burwood Easter Market
Market experts, Cambridge Markets, have teamed up with Burwood Council to host an epic Easter Market at Burwood Park. The market, which is one of the Inner West’s favourite seasonal community events, will run from 10am to 4pm on March 21, perfect for getting families excited for upcoming Easter festivities.
Where: Burwood Park.
When: March 21, 10am-4pm.
Get involved by clicking here.
Fairfield Easter Fair
This huge six-day fair is the largest Easter event outside of the Royal Easter Show, attracting thousands of residents and visitors to the Fairfield Showground each year. Kicking off on April 2 and running until April 7, the event costs $5 for entry, with unlimited ride wristbands going for $35 online and $40 at the gate. There’ll be free circus workshops, kelpie dogs, sheep shearing and fireworks every single night (plus an extra special drone show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Fairfield Showground.
When: April 2- April 7, 10am-10pm.
Buy your tickets here.
St Ives Showground Easter Carnival
Perfect for all ages, the St Ives Showground Easter Carnival includes amusement rides, circus shows, animal encounters, Easter egg hunting and more. Kicking off at 10am on Saturday, April 4, the carnival will be an all-day event (ending at 8pm), and a true calendar highlight for the Upper North Shore.
Where: St Ives Showground.
When: April 4, 10am-8pm.
Get involved by clicking here.
Campbelltown Easter Fair
With entry costing just $3, Campbelltown Easter Fair is a great budget-friendly option for those looking for the ultimate Easter destination. The fair will offer free live entertainment, including an Easter movie night on Friday, a reptile show on Saturday and Sunday and a free Easter egg hunt on Monday. There will also be gourmet food trucks, showbafs, carnival rides and plenty of games to get stuck into.
Where: Campbelltown Showground.
When: April 3-6, 12pm-9pm.
Buy your tickets here.
Easter in the Gardens
Central Gardens Nature Reserve in Merrylands will host Easter in the Gardens, which features an exciting Easter egg search where you’ll collect colourful sweet treats as you search the park. The relaxed, at-your-own-pace hunt guarantees a fun outing, alongside opportunities to snap a pic with the Easter Bunny. There’s also free face-painting and interactive craft activities where kids can make and decorate their own Easter creations.
Where: Central Gardens Nature Reserve.
When: March 28, 10am-2pm.
Reserve a spot here.
The Camden Show
Held two weeks before Easter each year, the Camden Show is a true country show, offering two days of family fun including wood-chopping, show jumping and equestrian ring events, cattle, sheep dog trials, arts and crafts, cookery, and numerous other competitions and exhibitions. Friday night will offer one of the best Rodeo programs in the state, with Saturday’s highlight the famous fireworks show. Single-day entry costs $36 for adults and $21 for children (under six goes free), and the Camden Show offers free parking on site for those opting to drive.
Where: Onslow Park.
When: March 20 and 21, 8am-11pm.
Book your tickets here
Blacktown Easter Show
This free Easter Show is a foodie’s dream, with over 25 food vendors serving up a variety of cuisines, desserts and drinks. Also on offer are amusement rides, side games, a free Easter egg hunt, retail stalls, a free photo with the Easter Bunny, showbags, plus an epic fireworks display on Saturday night. You can find this exciting show at the Corner of Richmond Road and Balmoral Street.
Where: Blacktown Showground, Corner of Richmond Road and Balmoral Street.
When: March 27-29, Friday: 5pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday: 12pm-8pm.
Click here for more details.
The Hills Easter Show
This four-day Easter event will light up Castle Hill Showgrounds over the long weekend with an incredible lineup of free entertainment, from a PWA Live Wrestling Extravaganza to an Animal Nursery and Reptile Display. There will be a fireworks show on Sunday and Monday nights as well as pony rides, a massice ferris wheel and bouncy castles. Children’s entry costs $7, and adults’ entry costs $10, with free child entry for ages three and under.
Where: Castle Hill Showgrounds.
When: April 3-6, 11am-10pm.
Book your tickets here
Easter Craft Events
Family Easter Night at Bunnings Chatswood
Australia’s most iconic hardware store and snag spot is getting ready for a fun-filled Family Easter Night, featuring free sausage sizzle, face painting and plenty of Easter craft for kids. Let’s be honest, if you were hosting a top-tier crafts night, you’d probably stop by Bunnings, so where better to get creative and have some completely free Easter-themed fun.
Where: Bunnings Chatswood.
When: March 26 at 5pm.
Book your spot here.
Easter Craft at Lane Cove Library
Need to up your Easter decoration game at home? Stop by Lane Cove Library for some therapeutic Easter craft making: think bright pastels, adorable bunnies and plenty of Easter eggs. This is the perfect hour-long event to give your kids a break from their screens as they express their creativity.
Where: Lane Cove Library.
When: April 7, 2pm-3pm.
Book your spot here.
PlayCarnival’s Easter Craft Art for Kids (Ages 6-12)
This Easter Craft workshop has only five-star reviews, and is noted for being colourful, playful and educational. Bring your kids along to one of their many Easter Craft events, which range from turning egg cartons into Easter flowers, Easter egg decorating, and an Easter Bunny glow jar workshop. Hosted by PlayCarnival in Caringbah, there’s a variety of Easter-themed craft days running until April 10, priced from $38-$55 per person.
Where: 125A Gannons Road, Caringbah South.
When: Various Easter-themed classes running until April 10.
Book your spot here.
Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Appearances
If you don’t feel like hiding a bunch of chocolate eggs around your garden, head to these official Sydney Easter egg hunts and watch your kids go wild for the chance at scoring some chocolate.
Ticketed:
- Sydney Royal Easter Show: April 2-13, 8:30am-9pm
- Sydney Family Easter Show at the EQ: April 2-19, 10am-5pm
- Campbelltown Easter Fair: Monday, April 6, 12pm-9pm
- Easter Eggstravaganza, Q Station Manly: April 4, sessions at 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm and 12:30pm
- Broadway Sydney: April 2, 3pm
- South Eveleigh BrewDog: April 5, 12pm-3pm
- The Hills Easter Show: April 3-6, 11am-10pm
- The Grounds of Alexandria Easter Egg Hunt: April 3-5, 8:30am-9:30am
Free:
- Blacktown Easter Show: March 27-19, 5pm-10pm
- Easter in the Gardens, Hop and Seek Adventure: March 28, 10am-2pm
- Balmoral Easter Egg Hunt: April 4, 10am-11am
- Mosman Rowers: April 5, 2pm (booking essential)
- Easter Eggstravaganza, Wahroonga: March 28, 2pm-4pm
- The Amazing egg Hunt at Five Dock: March 21 at 2pm
- Community Easter Egg Hunt at Chiswick (Woollahra): April 3, 10am-12pm.
For those who are after the perfect Easter picture alongside the Easter Bunny, rumour has it that the fluffy icon will be appearing at the following locations.
Ticketed:
- Rhodes Waterside Easter Bunny Brunch: April 4, 9am-10am
- Westfield Sydney Easter Bunny Brunch: March 28, sessions: 11am -12pm and 1pm-2pm
- Westfield Parramatta Easter Bunny Brunch: March 28, sessions: 11am -12pm and 1pm-2pm
Free:
- Minto Mall: March 31, April 1 and 2, sessions at 11am-11:30am, 12pm-12:30pm, 1pm-1:30pm
- Easter in the Gardens, Hop and Seek Adventure: March 28, 10am-2pm
- Harbord Diggers Freshwater: April 5 from 2pm
- Bunnings Chatswood: March 26 (booking essential) at 5pm
- Westfield Eastgardens: April 4, 10am-1pm
- South Eveleigh BrewDog: April 5, 12pm-3pm
- Darling Harbour School (Holiday) Disco: April 4, 3pm-7pm
- The Hills Easter Show: April 3-6, 11am-10pm
- The Grounds of Alexandria: Weekends from March 21-April 5, 10am-2pm
