Hop into Easter: What’s On in the Shire This Long Weekend

The Easter long weekend is here, and there’s no shortage of egg-citing events for families and friends in the Sutherland Shire! Whether you’re after family fun, delicious eats, or some outdoor adventure, we’ve got something for everyone. Hop on over and check out the best events happening this Easter weekend!

Easter Egg Hunts & Family Fun

Easter Wonderland

📅 Thursday, 17 April 2025, 2:30pm

📍 South Village, Sutherland

Get ready for a magical Easter celebration at South Village! Meet the Easter Bunny and its cheerful sidekick, Alice, as they spread Easter magic. Kids can enjoy an Easter egg hunt, face painting, and take home chocolate eggs and bunny crowns.

Easter Egg Raffle at Taren Point Bowling Club

📅 Thursday, 17 April 2025

📍 Taren Point Bowling Club

Hop over to Taren Point Bowling Club for an exciting Easter Egg Raffle! A perfect family-friendly event with a chance to win some festive treats.

Lilli Pilli Patisserie Easter Extravaganza

📅 Saturday, 19 April 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am

📍 Lilli Pilli Patisserie

Join in on a two-hour Easter Extravaganza with a magic show, face painting, music, and, of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny!

🐰 2025 Easter Party at Bundeena Bowling Club

📅 Saturday, 19 April 2025, 1:00pm

📍 Bundeena Bowling Club

Get ready for fun-filled kids' activities, including face painting, balloon twisting, sporting games, and a special Easter egg hunt! Plus, don’t miss a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt at Peace Park

📅 Sunday, 20 April 2025, 11:30am – 12:30pm

📍 Peace Park, Sutherland

Join Horizon Church for the much-loved Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt at Peace Park! This free, action-packed event features: Face painting, fun characters, jumping castle and plenty of chocolate treats for everyone and more. There are 2 time slots available:

• 11:30am – Egg hunt for primary-aged kids and

• 11:45am – Egg hunt for children aged 1–5 years

  
  

Easter Workshops & Creativity for Kids

Easter Painting Workshops at The Village Kids

📅 Thursday, 17 April to Tuesday, 22 April 2025

📍 The Village Kids, Gymea

Unleash your child’s inner artist with fun-filled painting workshops. All materials are provided, and kids will leave with a masterpiece of their own! Cost: $30 per person, per session. Creative Kids Voucher accepted. For more info and to register, click here.

Two sessions are available:

• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

• 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm.

Easter Services & Religious Celebrations

Easter Services at St John's Sutherland

📅 Good Friday: 9:30 am & Easter Sunday: 8:00 am and 10:00 am

📍 St John's Church, Sutherland

Celebrate Easter with a traditional Good Friday service, followed by morning tea and hot cross buns. On Easter Sunday, enjoy a service at 8:00 am or 10:00 am with a kids' program, Easter egg hunt, and a hot cross bun morning tea for adults.

Easter Treats & Goodies

Pepe Saya Easter Open Day

📅 Thursday, 17 April 2025, 8:00am - 2:00pm

📍 Pepe Saya, Caringbah

Pepe Saya, famous for its artisan butter, invites you to its Easter Open Day! Stock up on delicious butters for your hot cross buns and Easter baking, as well as specialty items like pancake packs, cookies, chocolates, and jams. It’s a great stop for all your Easter treats and ingredients!

Easter Fun for the Grown-Ups

Easter Long Weekend at The Deck

📅 Thursday 17 – Monday 21 April 2025

📍 The Deck, Cronulla RSL

If you’re seeking a more lively Easter celebration (with options to leave the kids at home), The Deck offers five days of live music, DJs, raffles, and happy hour vibes. From Thursday's mega raffle and Friday night tunes to Saturday’s DJ sets and Sunday’s prize giveaways, there's something on every day — plus Happy Hour from 4–6pm daily. See full schedule and details here.

Gather your friends, raise a glass, and enjoy the long weekend in style!

For The Brave But A Classic Family Favourite

The Royal Easter Show – A Classic Family Favourite

📍 Sydney Showground, Olympic Park

📅 Now until Tuesday, April 22, 2025

For a full-on Easter adventure, the Royal Easter Show is a must! Enjoy thrilling carnival rides, farm animals, horse shows, and the iconic Grand Parade - something for every age.

Little ones will love the petting zoos and baby animals, while the whole family can enjoy nightly fireworks displays, arts and craft exhibitions, and exploring the local produce pavilions (hello, cheese tastings!). It’s a jam-packed experience that everyone will enjoy.

Hot Tip: Pre-purchase tickets online to avoid queues, and check the daily schedule for special events and parades.

Wherever the long weekend takes you, we hope your Easter is filled with fun, family, and memory-making moments.

Don’t forget to tag SLAM Society in your Easter snaps – we’d love to see your adventures!