This article shares some fun Easter events happening in the Gold Coast, Tweed and Byron!
Looking for family fun this Easter? We share 2026’s ultimate list of Easter events on the Gold Coast, Tweed Shire and Byron Shires – updated daily! Hop to it …
2026 Easter Events
Easter at Frascott Eggstravaganza
Hop into Varsity Lakes as we celebrate Easter at Frascott Eggstravaganza on Saturday 28 March, 2026, from 3pm. There are free kids’ activities, arts and crafts, an animal petting zoo, a trackless train, delicious food, live entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Be sure to bring your rug to secure your spot on the grass to watch an outdoor movie screening at 6.15pm. Free event.
- Date: Saturday 28 March 2026, 3pm – 8pm
- 6.15pm outdoor movie – The Bad Guys 2
- Location: Frascott Park, Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes
Kahlee Townsend Team’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Kahlee Townsend Team is proud to present Bonogin’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! There’ll be a coffee van, a sausage sizzle, a jumping castle, face painting, and keep an eye out for a special guest making an appearance! Please RSVP to ensure there’s enough food and Easter eggs.
- Date: Saturday 28 March, 2026, 9:30am – 11am
- Location: Davenport Park, Bonogin
Easter on the Esplanade
Hop on down to Surfers Paradise for an Easter EGGstravaganza on the Esplanade, taking place over three nights at the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets. You’ll find the Easter bunny bouncing around to the beats on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 April. Browse over 100 stalls and enjoy family friendly activities. Pencil the dates into your calendars and get excited for some eggcellent evenings out, where you will experience the following:
- Easter Bunny (will be in attendance for 2 nights)
- Artisan handmade goodies
- Exciting live entertainment (with our musicians getting into the Easter spirit)
- Kids entertainment
- Sweets and treats for all
- When: Friday 3 and Saturday 4 April, 2026
- Time: 4pm – 9pm
- Location: Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, Surfers Paradise
- Entry: FREE
Easter in the Laneway
Get ready to celebrate Easter in the Laneway with a great line-up of live music and roving entertainment all weekend. Enjoy live music every evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, and meet the Easter bunny on Good Friday and Easter Saturday for a chocolate treat! Find out more here.
- Dates: Friday 3 April through to Sunday 5 April
- Location: Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise, 3113 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
Tweed Mall Easter Egg Hunt
Hop into Tweed Mall for selfies with the Easter Bunny and receive a FREE* Coffee, Tweed Mall gift card, or exclusive store offers! The Easter Bunny will be hopping around the centre, ready to hand out delicious treats and pose for photos.
Times: Saturday 4 April, 2026, 10am – 1pm (NSW time)
Location: Wharf St, Tweed Heads
Entry: Free
Gold Coast Easter Extravaganza
Experience a free, family friendly day of fun activities! Hop into the festive spirit this Easter for a magical day filled with excitement, adventure, and Easter cheer for all ages with entertainment including:
- pony rides
- an animal petting zoo
- face painting
- interactive Easter shows
- Kilkie Cruises
- train rides
- Easter Bunny meet and greets
- and so much more!
Little explorers are invited to join an egg‑stra special Easter scavenger adventure, following clues and completing fun challenges as they make their way around the precinct.
- When: Sunday 5 April, 10am – 2pm
- Where: Sanctuary Cove Marine Village, 1 Masthead Way, Hope Island
Easter United
The Gold Coast’s premier Easter event! Easter United promises an afternoon filled with family fun bringing people together from all over our city.
This year’s event will feature a wide array of activities suitable for all ages. Families can enjoy a dedicated kids’ activation space offering exciting adventures such as rock climbing, face painting, and much more. Meanwhile, attendees can explore market stalls offering unique goods and delectable treats from various food trucks
- When: Sunday 5 April, 2:30pm – 8:30pm
- Where: The Great Lawn, Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport
