Easter is just around the corner, and Colorado Springs is gearing up for a fun-filled holiday weekend. From egg hunts to brunches to religious services and family gatherings, there are plenty of events happening throughout the city to celebrate the season.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or something more adult-oriented, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your baskets and get ready to hop into the festivities. Check local churches for service times. But here are eggs hunts, brunches and special celebrations to make your Easter in Colorado Springs special.
Easter Egg Hunts and Activities
Easter Egg Quest
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
April 1 – 8
A traditional Easter egg hunt is fun, but the Western Museum of Mining & Industry will elevate the game to a more interactive scavenger hunt all week leading up to Easter. Explore the inside and outside the museum searching for hidden eggs, mark them off on your scavenger hunt sheet and win prizes.
Nighttime Eggstravaganza
Fox Run Regional Park
April 7
The Nighttime Eggstravaganza takes place on the Friday before Easter Sunday and features some family-friendly egg hunt competition under the stars. Tons of glow-in-the-dark eggs are hidden throughout the park, just waiting to be discovered by eager children and adults alike. Registration is required.
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Chocolate Bunny Egg Hunt
Bear Creek Nature Center
April 8
The chocolate bunny egg hunt at Bear Creek Nature Center is an event that’s designed for families with children of all ages. Held the Saturday before Easter, you can search for eggs with some guidance from the Eater Bunny and trade in your findings for chocolate treats. Prepaid registration required.
Victorian Easter Egg Hunt
Miramont Castle Museum
April 8
This event is perfect for families and individuals who want to enjoy a fun-filled day of activities and delicious food. The event starts with a brief and spirited Easter Egg Hunt in the Great Hall of the castle where kids and adults can search for colorful eggs hidden throughout the room.
Afterward, guests can retire to the Tearoom for an elegant three-course Victorian Tea, featuring finger sandwiches, desserts and scones.
Chocolate Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt
Fountain Creek Nature Center
April 8
Meet and learn about rabbits before embarking on a scavenger hunt through the woods to find as many hidden easter eggs as possible. Prepaid registration is required.
SoccerHaus Easter Egg Extravaganza
SoccerHaus COS
April 8
The Easter Egg Extravaganza will feature a variety of activities that are sure to keep everyone entertained. Kids can jump around in the bounce house, get their faces painted and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. And of course, there will be an Easter egg hunt, where children can search for eggs filled with treats and surprises.
Stroller Safari
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
April 8
This special holiday edition of Stroller Safari lets guests explore the zoo and get an exclusive visit with the resident rabbits. Plus, guests can decorate eggs and learn how eggs are connected to the animals at the zoo.
The Great Craft Beer Easter Egg Hunt
Multiple venues
April 9
Participate in an event like no other during the city-wide Great Craft Beer Easter Egg Hunt. The event takes place at various craft breweries throughout the city, including Red Leg Brewing, FH Beerworks, Goat Patch Brewing, Mash Mechanix and more. As you hop around town, you can sample local brews and claim prizes. Be sure to follow the participating breweries on their socials to see when they drop their eggs.
Easter Train
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
April 9
If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Easter in Colorado Springs, consider riding the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. This scenic train ride takes you through the stunning Royal Gorge, with its towering cliffs and rushing river, while you enjoy a delicious Easter brunch or dinner.
Easter Sunday Brunches
No Easter celebration would be complete without a delicious Sunday brunch. Here are some standouts to choose from in Colorado Springs. All of these brunches happen on Easter Sunday, April 9.
Mountain View Restaurant
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The restaurant’s Easter brunch buffet is a feast for the senses, with the aroma of freshly baked pastries filling the air and stunning views of the Front Range to captivate diners at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Guests can indulge in a wide spread of seafood, salads, pastries, omelets, veggies, desserts and more.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This year, Jax is rolling out a special Easter brunch featuring a wide variety of options for everyone to enjoy, including crab cake benedict, key lime curd French toast, high noon lobster roll and more. To top it off, the restaurant also offers a selection of beers, wines and cocktails to enhance your Easter celebration.
The Melting Pot
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Meet and greet the Easter Bunny at noon. Then enjoy an interactive Easter feast at The Melting Pot. Reservations not required but strongly recommended.
Viewhouse
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Enjoy all of your Easter brunch favorites, like carrot cake waffles, deviled eggs and roasted chicken at Viewhouse’s brunch buffet. In addition to all the delicious food, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance for a complimentary photoshoot.
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Springs Orleans
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Brunch isn’t brunch without a stellar bottomless drinks deal, and Springs Orleans is the place to go. For their Easter Brunch Buffet, Springs Orleans offers bottomless mimosas and bottomless Creole bloody mary’s in addition to a delicious sampling of New Orleans-inspired brunch dishes.
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