Family Fun Easter Events

Spring is in the air and Southwest Michigan is ready to celebrate Easter with fun for all ages! From kid-friendly egg hunts and family brunches to photo ops with the Easter Bunny, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. Gather your loved ones and make lasting memories at some of the best Easter events happening around the area.

Easter Egg Hunts

• March 20 | Easter Egg Hunt, Trinity Lutheran, St. Joseph | 5 to 7 p.m.

• March 28 | Easter Eggstravaganza, Buchanan Church of the Nazarene, Buchanan | 10:30 a.m.

• March 28 | Spring Egg-stravaganza, Dr. TK Lawless Park, Jones | 12 to 2 p.m.

• March 29 | Easter Egg Hunt, Edwardsburg | 2 p.m.

• April 2 | Caretel Inns Community Easter Egg Hunt, St. Joseph | 4 p.m.

• April 4 | Easter Egg Hunt, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs

• April 4 | Easter EGGStravaganza at Pathway Methodist Church, St. Joseph | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• April 11 | Annual Public FREE Easter Event & Family Fun Day!, Rainbow Farms, Vandalia | 3:00 p.m.

Where to Eat Easter Brunch

From carving and omelette stations to steak, avocado toast and decadent dessert stations, you can leave the cooking to our talented chefs this holiday. Wear your Easter best or come in casual clothes. We recommend calling ahead to reserve a table.

• April 4 | Easter EGGStravaganza, Pathway Methodist Church, St. Joseph | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• April 5 | Plank’s Tavern on the Water, St. Joseph | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m

• April 5 | Journeyman Distillery, Three Oaks | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• April 5 | Round Barn Brewery & Public House, Baroda | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• April 5 | Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, Buchanan | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• April 5 | Pebblewood Restaurant & Banquet Hall, Bridgman | 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More Easter Activities

• March 25 | Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Cass District Library, Cassopolis | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• March 30 | Bunny Bingo at the Baroda American Legion, Baroda | 7 to 9 p.m.

• April 4 | Easter Bunny Visit, Silver Beach Center, St. Joseph | 12 to 4 p.m.

Where to Fill Your Easter Baskets

Shops in downtown St. Joseph and the surrounding lakeside communities offer a variety of Easter and spring decorations, toys, sweets and treats. Here are a few places that will help you and the Easter Bunny create the best Easter baskets ever for your family, friends and even your pets! 

• Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe, Stevensville

• The Brass Ring Gift Shop at the Silver Beach Carousel, St. Joseph

• Caruso Candy & Soda Fountain, Dowagiac

• The Cheese Lady, St. Joseph

• The Christmas Tree, Benton Harbor

• Forever Books, St. Joseph

• Forever Clean Soap Works, St. Joseph

• FuzzyButz Pet Bakery & Boutique, St. Joseph

• G&M Variety, St. Joseph

• Kilwins Ice Cream-Fudge-Chocolate Shoppe, St. Joseph

• Oh My Darlings, St. Joseph

• South Bend Chocolate Cafe, St. Joseph

• State Street Stuff, St. Joseph

• Sweet On Elm, Three Oaks

• The Toy Company, St. Joseph

• Veni’s Sweet Shop, Niles

• Water Street Glassworks, Benton Harbor

Plan Your Holiday Stay

With so many ways to celebrate Easter in Southwest Michigan, it makes sense to spend the weekend. Our Benton Harbor, St. Joseph and Stevensville hotels offer suites, indoor pools and many more amenities that will make staying here an annual Easter tradition. The spring rates are some of the best for the year, too.

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