Easter may be many more weeks away, but throughout April, you can expect plenty of pleasing pastimes to celebrate the occasion. This is especially true in Lancaster County, PA where Easter activity is always abundant. From Egg Hunts to Bunny Brunches, unique activities, and more, here’s a guide to just some of the upcoming Easter endeavors you’ll want to take note of in the month ahead.
Flameworked Glass Easter Eggs Workshop
One of the earliest events on the agenda is a unique create-your-own flameworked glass Easter Egg workshop happening tomorrow, March 27. Presented by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, this is an awesome beginner-friendly endeavor for artsy individuals of all distinctions to add to the Easter to-do list. Learn more, including the cost to register on the event site link.
Easter Bunny Meet n’ Greet in East Petersburg
This season, you can count on there being plenty of Easter Bunny meet and greet opportunities, but one of the earliest ones is happening this Friday, March 28 at the Green Tree Mall, Center Court in East Petersburg. Furthermore, it’s entirely free! The event will start at 10 a.m. and include a keepsake photo with the Easter Bunny and a concurring Just Between Friends Spring sale, also featuring a free Easter Bunny Meet & Greet. Click here to learn more.
Dutch Wonderland’s Eggcellent Celebration
Dutch Wonderland’s annual “eggcellent” celebration kicks off on April 5 and will run through April 27. This all-out Easter celebration, which also officially marks the seasonal reopening of the beloved theme park, will include ongoing weekend fun for the whole family. The lavish lineup includes checking out the Bunny Hop Plaza, buffet dining in the Tuft, fun with Whirligig Lane, Storytime Corner with the Royals, scavenger hunts, and meeting the one and only Easter Bunny, among other things. Select rides will be operating as well, depending on the weather. Learn more on Dutch Wonderland’s official website.
Intercourse Community Park’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Intercourse Community Park will continue the annual tradition of hosting its fan-favored Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 11. Available to children ages three to sixth grade, the event will commence at 6:30 p.m. and will include thousands of candy-filled eggs. While offered free, pre-registration is required. Arrangements can be made on the event link.
Community Egg Hunt at Manheim Township Athletic Complex
Come out to Manheim Township Athletic Complex on April 12 and take part in their fifth annual Community Egg Hunt. Taking place outside on the turf field, the egg hunting will be the main attraction, although the day promises an array of other “eggcitements” as well, in the form of games, crafts, face painting, DJ entertainment, free popcorn, and visits and photos with the Easter Bunny, of course. This event is free for all to attend. Click here to learn more.
Yummie’s Egg-stra Special Easter Event at Kitchen Kettle
Beginning on April 12, with additional April 18 and 19 dates available, you can enjoy an all-out Easter special at Kitchen Kettle Village. Featuring resident mascot Yummie, with special guest Easter Bunny in attendance, here’s your chance to enjoy a delicious meal, eggcellent egg hunt, and delight in meet-and-greet photo ops. Registration is required to attend. Tickets are $14.95 for children, $21.95 for adults, and free for toddlers two and under. Visit the website to learn more or reserve a spot.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Barnyard Kingdom
For two full weekends, beginning April 12 and 13 and then continuing April 18 and 19, the Barnyard Kingdom at Country Barn Market will be offering a special three-in-one Easter endeavor. It comes with booking a spot for breakfast with the one and only Easter Bunny. Also featured in light of the Easter season are visits to Bunny Village and taking part in special onsite Egg Hunts. To learn more or to purchase tickets, go to the website.
Middletown and Hummeltown Railroad
The Easter Bunny Express returns to the Middletown and Hummeltown Railroad the weekend of April 12 and 13 and April 18 and 19. Join the fun for this leisurely ride with the famed Easter Bunny as he doles out candy to each attending child between the ages of three and 11. Children two and younger will receive a plush bunny. Learn more or purchase tickets on the official website link.
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at That Pet Place
Your pets have the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny, too! Just bring them out to That Pet Place on April 12 and 19 to have a photo taken! Whether they be furry besties, feathered favorites, or scaly companions, all are welcome! Go to the event link to learn more.
Willow Run Easter Egg Hunt
The second annual Egg Hunt at Willow Run Veterinary Clinic will take place on April 12, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free for all to attend, in addition to egg scavenging, attendees get to enjoy face painting, food trucks, and a live petting zoo onsite. Discover more about the hoppy happenings here.
Spring Eggstravaganza at Tiny Town
Tiny Town Indoor Play Center will be hosting its own onsite celebration on April 13. Come out and enjoy 12 luxury playhouses, delicious “Duck Donuts,” Easter Egg decorating, an Easter Egg hunt, cuddles with the goats, and so much more. The Easter Bunny will, of course, be in attendance as well, and you can even enjoy unlimited photos with him. Click the site for details.
Strasburg Rail Road Bunny Train
Those beloved Easter Trains return the weekend of April 18 through 20. In addition to the normal operations, 2025 is introducing two new “egg-ticements” in the form of Candy Drops and onsite buffet breakfasts with the Easter Bunny at the resident Cafe 1832. Go to the official website for all information or to book tickets for various times.
Easter Celebration at the Star Barn
The Star Barn at Stone Gables Estate will host a big Easter Celebration on April 19. Visit between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and enjoy a day of Egg Hunts, crafting, face painting, animals, vendors, live performances by Steven Courtney, artisan vendors, faith-based reflections, and a whole lot more. Ticket prices are based on vehicle size and attending passengers. Click here to learn more.
There are plenty of other Easter endeavors to consider throughout Lancaster County this season. Other ideas to keep on the radar include theater events, local dining specials at area restaurants, and even extended weekend rate specials at resident inns. Whatever pursuits await you, the undeniable, contested truth remains the same—Easter is an “Eggciting” time to get over to Lancaster County.