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As spring unfolds and Easter approaches, communities come together to celebrate with an array of delightful events that promise joy, fun, and memorable experiences for families and friends. This year, a host of venues are rolling out their festive carpets, offering everything from egg hunts and brunches to face painting and encounters with the Easter Bunny himself. Here’s a glimpse into the Easter events and festivities planned across Metro Detroit…
SWEET ARRANGEMENTS
March 23
3203 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte
Sweet Arrangements invites you to hop into Easter with their enchanting Bunny Hop event. This candy and dessert shop is spreading fun times and excitement with an Easter egg hunt throughout Wyandotte. With purchasing a ticket, guests are invited to hop from business to business collecting Easter eggs along the way. Eggs are filled with candy, downtown dollars, and gift cards. Tickets to participate must be purchased by March 20th and can be purchased by calling Sweet Arrangements. While you’re exploring, stop in to find nostalgic candies, extravagant milkshakes and sundaes, chocolates, truffles, and more.
GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL
March 24
32 Lake Shore Drive
The Grosse Pointe War Memorial is set to host a Bunny Brunch and Helicopter Egg Drop on the 24th. This experience will include a visit from the Easter Bunny, a brunch buffet in the War Memorial Ballroom, goodie bags, complimentary professional pictures, and most excitingly, a helicopter egg drop. After brunch, the Easter Bunny will guide guests down to the back lawn for an egg hunt after the treats are dropped by helicopter over the area. With two seating times, reservations are required to attend this Easter celebration.
BLAKE’S FARMS
March 23 – 24, 29 – 31
Blake’s Farms has quite the list of Easter-themed events within the coming weeks, for children and adults alike. A Hoppin’ Good Time will be held on the 23rd at Blake’s Backyard, featuring a spot for photos with the Easter bunny, an egg scramble, spring crafts, and a bunny petting area. On the 24th and 30th, Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill is hosting an Easter Egg-Stravaganza, which also features an egg hunt, picture opportunities, and crafts, along with a train ride through the orchard and admission to the Funland play area. For a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, Blake’s Tasting Room invites adults to join in the fun with their own version of the hunt on the 29th and 30th. Guests at the Adult Easter Egg Hunt can redeem their eggs for a custom 6-pack of hard cider to take home, all while enjoying live music and menu offerings. Finally, you can reserve your spot for an Easter Sunday Brunch on the 31st at both Blake’s Tasting Room and Blake’s Backyard.
DETROIT ZOO
March 29 – 30
8450 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
The Detroit Zoo’s Bunnyville is an annual event that combines festive fun with philanthropy. Bunnyville features a golden egg hunt, animal engagements, live entertainment, and much more, all while supporting Gleaners Community Food Bank through canned goods donations and a portion of ticket sales. Marissa Ratzenberger, events supervisor for the Detroit Zoological Society, emphasizes the dual nature of the event: “When you purchase admission to Bunnyville, you are not just signing up for a great day of family-friendly fun. You are also helping those in need and providing critical support so that the DZS can give excellent care to the animals who call the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center home.”
ROYAL PARK HOTEL
March 31
600 East University Drive, Rochester
The Royal Park Hotel is reviving tradition with its buffet brunch this Easter. Sarah Osbourn, Marketing Manager, shares, “After several years of offering Easter Brunch through our restaurant, Park 600, we felt it was time to mix things up and return to the tradition of offering a buffet brunch this Easter.” The event is packed with activities including selfies with the Easter Bunny, kids’ face painting, and more, ensuring a day filled with joy and entertainment for families. As for the buffet, Sarah tells us, “Guests will enjoy a variety of favorites, from our charcuterie and seafood displays to three carving stations, traditional brunch favorites, and even a create-your-own-waffle and omelet station!”
SILVER SHORES
March 31
1 James DeSana Drive, Wyandotte
Silver Shores Banquet Center is hosting an exquisite lunch for Easter. There are two seating times you can make a reservation for with options that will satisfy the whole family. Guests can anticipate a menu filled with seasonal delights, pork tenderloin with a mushroom cognac sauce, a made to order pasta station, garlic redskin mashed potatoes, and more. With dishes that cater to every palate, all served against the backdrop of Silver Shores’ elegant setting on the water, make your Easter lunch unforgettable.
STELLA’S TAVERN
March 31
860 Fralick Street, Plymouth
Stella’s Tavern is gearing up to offer a delicious Easter buffet, promising an assortment of dishes that blend traditional flavors with sought-after plates. This buffet is poised to be a gastronome’s delight, providing a hearty celebration of the spring season. With stations for omelets, waffles, and carvings, along with pastries, quiche, shrimp cocktail, grilled chicken, and more, there is something for everyone. The dessert station even has a chocolate fountain to look forward to, which will be alongside cakes, fruit, cannoli, and cookies. With 5 seating times, there should be options that will fit your family’s schedule.
