Eggs and candy and plastic grass − oh my!
Easter is right around the corner, so make this a super hoppy holiday for your kids by taking them to some of the many spEGGtacular and EGGceptional events taking place in and around Atlanta.
From egg hunts to breakfast with the Bunny, your children will have the best spring of their lives after celebrating Easter in Atlanta.
Take advantage of one of these top 2018 Easter events in Atlanta:
Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Garden
Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Garden
Natural Egg Dyeing at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. 10 a.m. to noon. March 23, 30 and 31. $6 per child with garden admission. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabg.org.
Learn to color eggs using all-natural plant dyes at this interactive exhibit for children at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. You'll find a few dates to choose from and no mess to clean up around your house.
Dave & Buster's Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. 9-11 a.m. March 24. $19.99 per person, advanced tickets required. Dave & Buster's Marietta. 2215 D and B Drive SE, Marietta. 678-202-9407. www.dnb.ticketbud.com.
Join the Easter Bunny at Dave & Buster's for a special Easter feast. This family fun day includes a full breakfast buffet, video game and simulator play, a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny and more.
Forsyth County Lions Club Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. 10 a.m. to noon. March 24. $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 12 and under. Fowler Park Recreation Center. 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming. www.breakfastwiththeeasterbunny.com.
The Forsyth Lions Club will host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 24 featuring a pancake breakfast, an appearance by the Easter Bunny himself and many children's activities.
Warbington Farms Eggstravaganza. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 24 and 31, 1:30-3 p.m. March 25. $5 for adults, $10 for children. Warbington Farms. 5555 Crow Road, Cumming. 770-889-1515. www.warbingtonfarms.com.
Celebrate Easter at Warbington Farms with an egg hunt, prizes, a visit from the Easter Bunny and his friends, petting zoo and unlimited play at the fun park area.
Callanwolde Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt. 8 a.m. to noon. March 31. $5 per person, free for children under 2. 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org.
Enjoy egg hunting on the ground of Callanwolde, which will fill with colorful, candy-filled eggs on March 31. Guests will also get a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, take part in family-friendly games, play in the LEGO building station and more.
Little Critters Day at Fernbank. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31. Free with museum admission. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
Fernbank hosts a special Little Critters Day to celebrate all the baby animals of the forest on Easter. Visitors will enjoy spring-themed crafts, activities and an egg station with giveaways.
Credit: Courtesy of Carl Black Kennesaw
Credit: Courtesy of Carl Black Kennesaw
Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 31. Free, $7 for Kid's Zone. Sprayberry High School. 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 770-423-1330. www.communityeggdrop.org.
With 50,000 eggs holding over 100,000 pieces of candy, the Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop at Sprayberry High School is predicted to be one of the most exciting Easter events to date. This year's event will include a live DJ, activities, games, food and a helicopter dropping the eggs on to the football field.
Easter Weekend at Callaway Gardens. Noon. March 31. Ticket prices vary. Callaway Resort & Gardens. 4500 Southern Pine Drive, Pine Mountain. 844-512-3826. www.callawaygardens.com.
Callaway Gardens hosts an EGGxtra special Easter weekend complete with a Bunny Hop Fun Run, Great Bunny Chase 5K, face painting, balloon artist, inflatables, pictures with the Easter Bunny, live entertainment and, of course, an egg hunt.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Park Tavern. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1. $34.95 for adults, $14.95 for children ages 7 through 12, free for children ages 6 and under. Park Tavern. 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta. 404-249-0001. www.parktavern.com.
Savor a delicious Easter brunch next to Piedmont Park with a visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, prizes and pictures.
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