Whether you’re looking for egg hunts for the kiddos, or Eggs Benedict for brunch, you’re bound to find something to do around Greater Cleveland for Easter. Here are just some of this year’s happenings.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

APRIL 5

Pancakes with the Easter Bunny, United Skates of America, 30325 Palisades Parkway, Wickliffe. What: Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Includes fun activities and a coloring and tattoo station. Easter egg hunt from 11-11:30 am. No skating during event. $15. When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt, Avon Middle School, 3445 Long Road. What: A pancake breakfast followed by fun activities and visits with the Easter Bunny. Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. $15 for adults and children ages 9 and older; $10 for children ages 2-8; and children ages 2 and under are free. When: 9-11 a.m.

Cafe Honeycomb exterior. Family friendly Easter events include a cookie decorating class.
Family friendly Easter events include a cookie decorating class at Cafe Honeycomb. Credit: Nate Paige / for Signal Cleveland

Decorate Easter cookies and more

APRIL 6

Jumpin’ into Easter Cookie Decorating Class , The Common Ground, 220 N. State Road, Medina.  What: This is a beginner’s class for cookie makers. All supplies provided. Geared towards those ages 8 and up. 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. $35. When: 1-3 p.m.

2025 Easter Bunny Brunch, Trevi Catering Center, 29717 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. What: Enjoy a hearty all-you-can-eat breakfast/brunch, followed by an egg hunt, crafts, and free photos with the Easter Bunny. Mimosa bar available (for additional purchase) for adults. $25 adults; $15 kids 3 and up. Register via Eventbrite. When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Easter Cookie Decorating Class, Café Honeycomb, 28601 Chagrin Boulevard #910, Woodmere. What: 90-minute cookie workshop for kids and adults. All supplies provided. $35; advance registration required. Register via Eventbrite. When: 3-4:30 p.m.

Easter egg hunts, bunny lunches and more

APRIL 11

Not Your Kids Easter Egg Hunt, Winery at Spring Hill, 6062 S. Ridge Road, Geneva. What: Re-live your childhood with adult-themed Easter egg hunts. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before start time. Flashlights and headlamps allowed. 21 and over. $30. Register via Eventbrite. When: 8-10 p.m.

APRIL 12

Not Your Kids Easter Egg Hunt, Winery at Spring Hill, 6062 S. Ridge Road, Geneva. What: Re-live your childhood with adult-themed Easter egg hunts. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before start time. 21 and over. $30. Register via Eventbrite. When: 1-3 p.m.

Rotary Club’s Annual Egg Hunt, North Ridgeville High School’s Ranger Stadium, 34600 Bainbridge Road. What: Please bring your own basket to collect eggs; event geared towards children ages 1-9. When: 1 p.m. (gates open at 12:30 p.m.).

Easter Bunny Lunch, Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4425 Pearl Road. Enjoy a pizza lunch with the Easter Bunny, followed by an egg hunt. $12 for ages 3 and up. Register via Eventbrite. When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Easter Egg Sugar Cookie Creations, Stone Oven Bakery, 2267 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. What: Learn how to decorate pre-baked sugar cookies with royal icing. $35. Advance registration required. When: 2:30-4 p.m.

The East Cleveland Library will host free live jazz concert featuring members of the Art Blakely School of Jazz.

Music, egg hunts and more Easter events

APRIL 13

The Flyover Quintet, East Cleveland Public Library, 14101 Euclid Ave. What: A free live jazz concert featuring members of the Art Blakely School of Jazz. When: 4 p.m.; doors open at 3 p.m.  Limited seating.

APRIL 16

Easter Egg-stravaganza, East Cleveland Public Library, 14101 Euclid Ave. What: Enjoy fun family events including a balloon Easter egg hunt, an Easter basket raffle, music, prizes, craft stations, holiday movies and more. Free. When: 4-5 p.m.

April 17

The Cleveland Orchestra performs Bach’s Easter Oratorio, Severance Music Center, 11111 Euclid Ave. What: Conductor Bernard Labadie returns to Severance to perform three Bach selections (Easter Oratorio; Sinfonia from Cantata No. 29; and Magnificat) with The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and a roster of star soloists. A lecture by David Rothenberg precedes the concert. Tickets range from $39-125. When: 7:30 p.m.

Make Your Own Easter Basket, Cleveland Public Library Hough Branch, 6530 Lexington Ave. What: Make your own basket and fill it with special treats. When: 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Egg Scavenger Hunt, Cleveland Public Library Mt. Pleasant Branch, 14000 Kinsman Ave. What: Use your sleuthing skills to find eggs hidden throughout the library. When: 4-5 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Cleveland Public Library Fleet Branch, 7224 Broadway Ave. What: Kids ages 11 and under are invited to celebrate spring by searching for eggs in the Children’s Area. When: 4:30-5 p.m.

Severance Hall Easter events include The Cleveland Orchestra performing Bach’s Easter Oratorio. Credit: Nate Paige / for Signal Cleveland

APRIL 18

Scavenger Hunt Egg-stravaganza, Cleveland Public Library Collinwood Branch, 856 East 152nd St. What: Kids can enjoy a fun-filled spring adventure hunting for eggs and indulging in treats and surprises. When: 4:30-5 p.m.

Easter Centerpiece Class, Dietz Floral Studio, 2473 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. What: Learn how to create stunning spring centerpieces for your holiday décor. $45; register via Eventbrite. When: 6 p.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra performs Bach’s Easter Oratorio, Severance Music Center, 11111 Euclid Ave. What: Conductor Bernard Labadie returns to Severance to perform three Bach selections (Easter Oratorio; Sinfonia from Cantata No. 29; and Magnificat) with The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and a roster of star soloists. A lecture by David Rothenberg precedes the concert. Tickets range from $39-125. When: 7:30 p.m.

Pintastic Easter Brunch Weekend at Pinstripes, Pinecrest Shopping Center, 111 Park Ave., Suite 105, Beachwood. The Easter Bunny will be on hand, as well as all the Pinstripes brunch favorites – including the chocolate fountain! Reservations required, $45 for adults, $18 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under eat free. When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Last reservation at 2:15 p.m.)

Through April 19

Photos with the Easter Bunny, Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted. What: Daily photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, sponsored by Phoenix Theaters. Walk-ups welcome, but reservations recommended. When: Times vary; select dates for sensory photos and pet photos.

Alley Cat Oyster Bar and Grill will host an all-you-can-eat Easter buffet. Credit: Nate Paige / for Signal Cleveland

APRIL 19

The Cleveland Orchestra performs Bach’s Easter Oratorio, Severance Music Center, 11111 Euclid Avenue. What: Conductor Bernard Labadie returns to Severance to perform three Bach selections (Easter Oratorio; Sinfonia from Cantata No. 29; and Magnificat) with The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and a roster of star soloists. A lecture by David Rothenberg precedes the concert. Tickets range from $39-125. When: 8 p.m.

Easter Centerpiece Class, Dietz Floral Studio, 2473 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. What: Learn how to create stunning spring centerpieces for your holiday décor. $45; register via Eventbrite. When: 11 a.m.

Stan Hywet Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. What: Indulge in the annual tradition at Stan Hywet Hall. Egg hunts are divided up by age groups: 0-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-9; and 10-15. Tickets range from $14-$18. Register via Eventbrite. When: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Easter events – buffets, brunch and a jelly bean egg-stravaganza

APRIL 20

Jellybeanville Easter Display, 25401 Zeman Ave., Euclid. What: The annual, extravagant Easter display, courtesy of Steve Kaselak, is celebrating its 64th anniversary this year. One of the popular Easter events, construction of the display begins a week or two before Easter, with the final decorations being installed on Palm Sunday. The Easter Bunny will stop by to pass out treats on Easter Sunday. The display is free, but donations are welcomed and will benefit the Journey Center for Safety and Healing, which assists victims of domestic abuse. When: From dawn to dusk.

Alley Cat Oyster Bar Brunch, 1056 Old River Road, The Flats. What: An all-you-can-eat Easter buffet featuring carving stations, omelet stations, soups, salads, a Bloody Mary bar and more.  $60 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under; reservations required. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Easter Brunch at the Ritz Carlton, 1515 West 3rd Street, Cleveland. The TURN Bar + Kitchen offers extended hours with a menu featuring many of your classic brunch favorites. Reservations suggested. When: Extended hours from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Wagner’s of Westlake Easter Buffet, 30855 Center Ridge Road. What: Treat the family to an expansive breakfast and lunch buffet, prepared by Chef John. Kids can enjoy a visit by the Easter Bunny. Live music by Larry Patch. $46.95 for adults; $18.95 for children ages 3-10. Register via Eventbrite.

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An East Cleveland native, Nate Paige has contributed more than 30 years to local journalism. He got his professional start at the Cleveland Call & Post, and furthered his career at Cleveland.com, where he spent 21 years. He currently handles social media for the city of Shaker Heights and dabbles in screenwriting and short fiction in his not-so-spare time.