Hop to it, and check out some of the family-friendly events happening this Easter weekend! Here are our top picks:
10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Adults $14.25; Seniors $13.25; Children (3-12) $11.25; Children Under 3 FREE (Milwaukee County residents save $1.75)
Egg Day is a special event at the Zoo for the entire family! Join in the Bingo Scavenger Hunt, show off a fun face painting, and count the golden eggs along the Egg Hunt trail. Plus, watch animals interact with festive enrichment items – papier-mâché eggs filled with their favorite foods. Finally, don’t miss the parade featuring the Easter Bunny himself, stepping off at 10:30 a.m., Noon, and 1:30 p.m.
2. Egg Hunts
Spring Fling Egg Hunt at Discovery World
500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9-10 a.m. (while supplies last)
Admission: Adults $24; Children (3-17) / Seniors $20; Military / Veterans / College Students $18; Children Under 3 FREE
Search for eggs throughout the museum while enjoying the exhibits!
Great Villa Egg Hunt
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Saturday, March 30, 2024, Noon-3 p.m.
Admission: $5 per child ($10 at the door)
This event is a bring-you-own-basket style hunt, with treats to find throughout the gardens and first floor.
Find more egg hunts in the Events Calendar >>
Marcus area cinemas
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Admission: $9
Hop or fly to your nearest participating Marcus Theatre or Movie Tavern location for a fun-filled Easter event! Activities will include an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m., pictures with the Easter Bunny, and craft stations. The movie starts at 11 a.m. (choose between Hop and Migration).
Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St., Grafton, WI 53024
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10 a.m.-Noon
Admission: FREE
Watch as thousands of eggs drop from an airplane, then collect all you can fit in your basket! Find one of 10 golden eggs to win a special prize. There will be twice as many eggs this year as in 2023 (more than 16,000)! Other activities will include bounce houses, photos with the Easter Bunny, food trucks and more.
5. Eclipse March Madness (Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium)
Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha, WI 53186
Saturday, March 30, 2024, Noon-1 p.m.
Admission: FREE (Planetarium shows are $5 per person)
Prepare for the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024! Every Saturday in March, the staff will demonstrate a lesson or activity to help prepare families for this once in a lifetime event. Activities will include making a pinhole camera, solar eclipse glass protectors, and more. Eclipse-related planetarium shows will begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (admission is $5 per person, per show
Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215
March 30-May 27, 2024
Admission: Adults: $9; Seniors $9; Juniors (3-12) / Military / Students / Adults with disabilities $6; Children 2 & Under FREE
A floral tribute to the art of Georgia O’Keeffe unfolds in the show dome, revealing the blooms of spring in all their glory. Immerse yourself in this unique exhibit and identify the flowers that bring you joy. Will it be hydrangeas, spring bulbs, or poppies? Discover the arrival of Spring at The Domes!
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