Boston Easter Activities 2008

Looking for some fun Easter weekend activities? Hunt for eggs, take a special cruise, get a photo taken with the Easter Bunny, or enjoy a special Easter meal. There are all sorts of things happening in Boston and surrounding towns. (This list focuses on public Easter events. For details on religious services please contact your local church.)

Easter Egg Hunts:

• Hunt for eggs, enjoy a candy bag, and visit the Easter Bunny at these free events sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Mix 98.5, Phillips Candy House, and Winfrey's Fudge & Candy.

  Saturday, March 15 at 11 am
  Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester

  Saturday, March 15 at 1 pm
  Houghton's Pond, Blue Hills Reservation, Milton

  Saturday, March 22 at noon
  Breakheart Reservation, 177 Forest St, Saugus

  Free
  (617) 626-1250
  mass.gov

• The Belkin Family Lookout Farm's annual Easter Egg Hunt event will feature face painting and a coloring contest in addition to the free egg hunt! Pose for photos with the Easter Bunny from 10 am to 2 pm (bring your own camera).

  Saturday, March 22, 10 am-noon
  Belkin Lookout Farm, 89 Pleasant St. South, South Natick
  (508) 653-0653
  lookoutfarm.com

Other Easter Activities:

• Bunny Bonanzoo
  The Stone Zoo hosts this Easter celebration featuring games, crafts, and seed planting. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos with the kids. Co-sponsor Radio Disney will provide entertainment on the main stage.

  Saturday, March 22, 11 am-3 pm
  Free with zoo admission
  Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St, Stoneham
  (781) 438-5100
  stonezoo.org

• Easter Sunday Harbor Cruise
  Odyssey Cruises offers a family friendly Easter Sunday brunch cruise featuring children's activities, goodie bags, live entertainment, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Adults will receive a complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne.

  Sunday, March 23 from 11 am-2 pm
  $56.90 per adult; $30.45 per child (ages 3-11)
  Odyssey, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston (behind the Boston Harbor Hotel)
  (866) 307-2469
  odysseycruises.com

Easter Dining:

• Upstairs on the Square: Enjoy Easter brunch specialties in a festive atmosphere at Upstairs on the Square's Monday Club. If you’re more interested in an evening meal, try the prix fixe dinner at the restaurant's Soiree Dining Room. By reservation.

  Sunday, March 23
  Brunch: 10 am to 3 pm, $48 / $24 children under 12
  Dinner: 11am to 6pm, $65 / $32.50 children under 12
  Upstairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop St, Cambridge
  (617) 864-1933
  upstairsonthesquare.com

• Avenue One: Easter Sunday Brunch at the Hyatt Regency's Avenue One restaurant features traditional breakfast items, a create-your-own-omelet station, a wide variety of salads, a raw bar, a soup station, a carving station, and the grand dessert display. Reservations required.

  Sunday, March 23
  Adults $55, children 12 and under $27.50 (plus tax and gratuity)
  (617) 422-5579
  avenueoneboston.com

Some other restaurants offering Easter dining are: 29 Newbury, 33 Restaurant & Lounge, The Blue Room, Brasserie Jo, The Fireplace, Flora, Gargoyles on the Square, Harvest, La Morra, The Palm, Parker's Restaurant, Sandrine's, Sel de la Terre, Sibling Rivalry, Temple Bar, Top of the Hub, and Z Square Restaurant & Bar.

Easter Bunny Photos:

Watertown Mall offers professional photos with the Easter Bunny daily.

Thru Saturday, March 22
Mon-Fri 11 am-7 pm; Sat 10 am-7 pm Sun 11 am-6 pm
Centre Court, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown
watertown-mall.com

You can also contact your local mall to find out if they have Easter Bunny photo opportunities.