Easter weekend is a time to spend with family and loved ones, but we know the kiddos are a little more excited for the candy a certain famous bunny has hidden in colorful plastic eggs — so, the Indianapolis Recorder has you covered. We’ve put together an extensive list of just a few of the Easter egg hunts, Easter Bunny meet-ups and Sunday brunches going on in and around Indianapolis in This Weekend in the Arts.
Unfortunately, we couldn’t cover everything going on in one calendar. So, if there’s something going on that we and other Hoosiers should know about this month, feel free to let us know! Send an email to newsroom@indyrecorder.com so we can include it in the next edition.
Friday, April 7
Easter Egg-Stravaganza!
Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair St.
1-2 p.m.
Tickets are $5; preregistration required
Come out to Ellenberger Park for its first ever Easter event. Featuring prizes, candy, games and an egg hunt for children seven years old and younger, this indoor event isn’t one to miss.
indyschild.com/events/easter-egg-stravaganza/
Easter Egg Hunt – At Bel-Aire Park – With Indy Parks and Recreation
Bel-Aire Park, 2901 W. Mooresville Road
6-8 p.m.
Free
Open to all, Indy Parks is hosting its Easter egg hunt on the playground at Bel-Aire Park, featuring games, egg crafts and more.
Saturday, April 8
Easter Celebration @ Riverside Park
Riverside Park, 2420 E. Riverside Drive
Noon to 2 p.m.
Free
Bring the kiddos out to Riverside Park for a safe, fun, family-friendly Easter celebration, which may or may not include a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg 5K
Indiana State Museum Lawn, 650 W. Washington St.
10:30 a.m.
$13.99-$29.99
Returning to White River State Park, the Easter Egg 5K includes Egg Hunt Dashes for kids of all ages, walk and run races for adults, and activities to enjoy for the whole family. The day will also include live music, food and drinks, egg hunts and free family photos.
runsignup.com/Race/IN/Indianapolis/EasterEgg5K
Springtime on the Prairie
Connor Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers
8 a.m.
$16-$22; included with general admission
Springtime on the Prairie includes a family-friendly day filled with Easter festivities, such as an Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Featuring a breakfast buffet and activities, the event also includes cultural activities and celebrations, such as Holi and Floriade, to bring the colors of spring from around the world.
Eggventure on the Canal
Indianapolis Colts Canal Playspace, 701 Canal Walk
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free; registration preferred
Indianapolis Cultural Trail presents an Easter scavenger hunt for participants of all ages. Featuring exciting challenges, games and candy-filled eggs, guests will be able to enjoy the Downtown Canal while completing the egg hunt for prizes. The event begins at the Indianapolis Colts Canal Playspace
indyschild.com/events/eggventure-on-the-canal/
Sunday, April 9
Jazz Brunch: Easter Day Edition with Blair Clark
Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael,1 Carmichael Square, Carmel
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tickets start at $20
Join Feinstein’s for a special jazz brunch in celebration of Easter. Hosted by Blair Clark with special guest Tom Clark, guests can expect a soulful and electrifying performance for guests of all ages.
Easter Egg Hunt / Easter Bunny Meet
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center 2990 W. 71st St.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free; $5 photos
Bring the kids out for a family-friendly event featuring an Easter egg hunt, games, prizes, a live DJ and a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny behind the pavilion at the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center.
Please note: Admission and ticket prices listed are general and before taxes/fees.
Contact staff writer Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848 and chloegm@indyrecorder.com. Follow her on Twitter @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
