Easter Brunch:
Easter Brunch is always a popular activity for families. You can find many restaurants with Easter Brunch specials and make reservations through Open Table. Our top Bruch Picks that aren't on Open Table? Villa Christina in Dunwoody and The Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Marietta/Smyrna (reservations required by calling 770-953-4500).
Egg Hunts and Festivals:
Atlanta (Governor's Mansion), April 4, 2009
Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please bring size 4 & 5 diapers, umbrellas or gift cards for $10 or less to Wal-Mart, Target, Publix or Kroger for Atlanta Children’s Shelter. RSVP in advance at 404-656-1776. Activities include the Egg Roll, an Egg Hunt, Decorating and a Cupcake Creation Station. Entertainment with moonwalk, face painting, balloon animals, story time, and the Easter Bunny. Light refreshments. Bring your own basket and arrive by 10:30 a.m.
Atlanta (Callanwolde), April 11, 2009
Bring a basket and take part in the giant egg hunt. Thousands of eggs will be hidden on the grounds. Meet the Easter Bunny, play games, pet live bunnies and more! Tickets are $10 for kids; Adults free. This event starts at 10 a.m. In case of rain the event will be cancelled. Free parking and shuttle buses will be provided at the Emory University Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, just one-half mile north of Callanwolde. For more information call 404-872-5338.
Cleveland (Cabbagepatch Kids Babyland General), April 4, 2009
Easte Eggstravaganza. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, parade, food vendors, arts and crafts, games, music and prizes. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. $7.50 for breakfast. BabyLand General Hospital, 73 W. Underwood St., Cleveland.
Decatur, April 4, 2009
Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your basket and join the Easter Bunny in the hunt for candy eggs on the square in downtown Decatur. Easter Bunny arrives at 10:30 a.m. Age categories: 0-2; Preschool, Kindergarten, grades 1-5. Free. Decatur Square, West Ponce de Leon Avenue at Clairemont Avenue, Decatur.</p>
Holly Springs, April 4, 2009
Easter Egg Hunt. Activities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, petting zoo, karate demonstration & playground. 11 a.m. Free. Barrett Memorial Park, Park Lane (off Hickory Road) in Holly Springs.
Kennesaw, April 4, 2009
Easter Egg Scramble & Picnic. Thousands of eggs and candy treats. Three age groups: 0-3 years, 4-5 years and ages 6+. Bring a container. Easter Bunny photos, crafts,petting zoo and pony rides. Free hot dogs and beverages. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw.
Stone Mountain, April 4, 2009
Bunny Bash. Take your picture with the Easter Bunny! Celebrate the season with crafts and an egg hunt. Mountain Park Activity Building, 1063 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain. All ages; $3/per person; pre-registration required, call 770.723.9516. Code: MPAB14191.
Other Easter Celebrations:
Atlanta Passion Play
Witness the dramatic story of Jesus Christ. Ages 5 and younger not admitted. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. March 28-April 5; 7:30 p.m. April 3. $10-$25. This show is at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta.
Children's Natural Egg Dyeing, April 4 & 11, 2009
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens shows you how plants from backyard gardens, local farms or stores can be used for decorating eggs. 1:30-2:30 p.m.April 4 or 1:30-2:30 p.m. April 11. $6 plus garden admission. No registration. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta.
Spring Holiday Baked Goods Cooking Class, April 4, 2009
Visit Cook's Warehouse in Decatur to learn how to make crowd-pleasing baked goods that are perfect to have on hand for a quick breakfast or tasty snack. Enjoy seasonal Scones and Muffins in assorted flavors and learn to make biscuits and a tasty gravy to serve on top for a classic Southern quick breakfast with Patric Bell of West Egg Café.
Stone Mountain Park Sunrise Service, April 12, 2009
Annual Sunrise Service. Experience serenity and peace as the Stone Mountain Ministerial Association presents two simultaneous, non-denominational Easter services at the top of Stone Mountain and at the base of the mountain on Memorial Lawn. Park gates and Summit Skyride open at 4am. Services begin at approximately 6:15am. Please allow an extra hour or more for large crowds. Vehicle entry to the park is $8 cash for a one-day permit or $35 for annual permit. Church vans and buses enter free. Round-trip Skyride fees are $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for children 3-11 and $5.50 one-way. There are no fees for the walk-up trail to the top of the mountain.
Easter High Tea at the Botanical Gardens, April 12, 2009
Choose one of three seatings for high tea at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens on Easter Sunday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Tea isaccompanied by finger foods like scones, crumpets, tea sandwiches and all the flourishes representative of a hearty High Tea. Reservations required. $50 per person includes Garden admission (Members are $35). Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta.
