Just when we thought this year couldn’t fly by any faster, here comes Easter, ready for all the chocolate-filled fun, coupled with an egg-stra long weekend of course.
In 2024, Easter will take place from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1. However you’re celebrating, here are some of the best things you can do over the long weekend, from month-long activations to one-off events.
1. Set up a picnic and listen to live music
This free Easter Saturday event will have you picnicking in the City Botanic Gardens while listening to live music. You can also indulge in some tasty eats from the food trucks onsite.
So grab the gang and picnic supplies, and head outdoors for a festive day with family and friends. Gigs and Picnics is set to run from 12 to 4pm on March 30.
2. Eat an array of tasty bites at an Easter-themed high tea
With bites that look almost too good to eat, these high teas in the CBD and South Bank are perfect for elegant, light dining this Easter.
W Brisbane’s Easter Ever After High Tea, which is available from March 22 to April 7, features delightful bites such as golden chocolate eggs that you can crack open, hot cross buns with whipped butter and jam, as well as a specially crafted Crème Eggstraordinate cocktail: a mix of Bacardi Superior, Malibu, mango nectar, coconut cream, pineapple juice, lime juice and Crème Egg. You can also turn your high tea interactive by painting on an Easter Cookie Cake Book.
Meanwhile, Emporium South Bank’s French dining spot Belle Époque is plating up themed treats like chocolate egg fondue and a high tea complete with an edible garden served in a 24k gold chocolate pot with raspberry gel, a pistachio bunny cookie, hot cross scones served with raspberry rose jam and passionfruit curd, and more. Emporium’s Easter High Tea is available for the month of March, as is their chocolate egg fondue.
3. Browse the stalls at an Easter market
Check out the Newport Easter Twilight Market on Easter Saturday, March 30, where you can enjoy an egg hunt, free face painting and more.
This market will have you exploring a vibrant array of handcrafted goods, artisanal treats, and seasonal delights. From Easter decor to locally sourced gifts, there’s something for everyone to discover.
4. Enjoy a free Easter outdoor movie night
Gather under the stars for a free Easter movie night, where you can snuggle up with loved ones as you watch family-friendly films against the backdrop of the night sky. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets, and settle in for a heartwarming movie, paired with delicious snacks, and the company of friends and family.
Hop on over to an Easter Saturday double feature of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Victoria Park on March 30 from 6pm.