11 Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter in Maryland

Experience the spirit of Spring in Maryland with a variety of fun activities that you can do to celebrate Easter this season. With a large variety of egg hunts, events, special museum promotions and dining specials, you’re sure to find a festive favorite to attend. Whether you’re looking for a family event, an activity for your children, or an adults-only celebration, here are some fun activities you can do this Easter.?

PEEPshow

The 15th annual PEEPshow, hosted by the Carroll County Arts Council, takes place from April 8–18 at the Town Mall of Westminster. This fundraising event features sculptures, dioramas, mosaics, and other art pieces crafted from or inspired by colorful marshmallow treats. Admission is free, though you can purchase votes to support your favorite creations. All proceeds benefit the Carroll County Arts Council.

Bunny Train

Join a train ride with the Easter bunny at the Walkersville Southern Railroad in Walkersville on April 9, 10, and 16. The trip features up close interactions with the Easter Bunny, a small gift, and refreshments at the museum after the hour-long train ride finishes. The bunny train leaves three times a day at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunts at Green Meadows Farm

Green Meadows Farm in Urbana is holding complimentary Easter egg hunts for three weekends, on April 1–2, 9–10, and 14–17. The hunts are organized in two age groups: 1–3 and 4–12. A parent must accompany the first age group, while the second is a timed egg hunt with the children participating in lanes. 

The hunts run throughout the day and come included with admission to the petting farm, which allows you to participate in other experiences, such as goat feeding, pig racing and hay rides. A new addition this year is the Easter trail, which allows you to meet and take photos with the Easter bunny. Bring your own Easter basket or buy one for a small fee at the farm. 

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

On April 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum holds a special event for Discover Archeology day. Activities include an archeological artifacts hunt, the opportunity for experts to date and identify your findings, broken pottery mending, and rock art. Make sure to bring your basket for the free Easter egg hunt that takes place at 1 p.m.

Carroll County Farmer’s Market Easter Show

The Carroll County Farmer’s market hosts its Easter Show on Saturday, April 16th from 8 am-2 pm. Over 75 vendors are expected to participate, selling jewelry, crafts, candy and other things that you can use to fill an Easter basket. There will also be a drawing for vendor coupons and the Easter Bunny will interact with guests for photo opportunities.

Breakfast with Bunny and Bunny Bonanzoo

This annual tradition at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers fun activities for families from April 15–17. It features games, live entertainment, crafts and chocolate eggs. The Easter Bunny is also available for socially distanced photo opportunities. Bunny Bonanzoo is included with zoo admission or as part of an annual membership.

On April 15 and 16, guests also have the opportunity to attend the Breakfast with Bunny event. This includes zoo admission, a hearty breakfast, special animal encounters, Easter bunny interactions and two craft projects. Participants will also receive a spring gift and can enter a raffle to win an Easter basket prize. 

Spring Eggstravaganza at 2kids Farm

The Spring Eggstravaganza is a family Easter event that takes place at 2kids farm in Frederick. It takes place on April 9 and April 16, and participants are encouraged to buy tickets in advance. Children two years are younger can enter the event for free.

The eggstravaganza includes live music, vendors from local farms, and photographs with the Easter bunny starting at 2:30 p.m. Children can participate in craft stations, pet the farm animals, and play fun spring games. There is also an Easter egg hunt from 1 to 3 p.m. and hay rides for the entire family.

Easter Fun at Milburn Orchards

Milburn Orchards in Elkton is hosting a variety of family activities over the Easter season. They’re hosting Easter egg hunts featuring the Easter Bunny himself on April 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, and 18. Every egg hunter under the age of 15 receives a prize of their choice. For an additional fee, participants can also go on hayrides that run throughout the day.

As a separate event, visitors to Milburn Orchards can have a meal with the Easter Bunny. Breakfast with the bunny includes a meal of pancakes, sausage, fruit, apple cider donuts, and a drink. The experience allows you to interact with the Easter Bunny and includes photo opportunities. Breakfast is indoors and can continue regardless of the weather.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

Bring your own basket and have fun uncovering eggs and prizes in this adults only event at Clifton Park in Baltimore. Participants search the area for eggs that are filled with liquor, money, adult novelty items and more. The hunt takes place on Saturday April 9 from 1–4 p.m.

Kid’s Easter Paint Party

Sade Sip and Paint in Bowie offers a children’s Easter paint party for kids age 3–16 on Saturday, April 16 from 12–2 p.m. at Allen Pond Park. This outdoor event allows parents to drop off their children and let them experience a guided Easter painting activity. The party also features music, juice, snacks and all the materials you need to create a fun Easter-themed work of art.

There you have it, Koons Clarksville Chevrolet Buick GMC has just shown you some of the most exciting Easter events you can visit in Maryland. Do you know of an event we didn’t put on our list? Contact us and we may add your Easter celebration.

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