Egg-cellent Easter Events on the Central Coast

Easter on the Central Coast is shaping up to be a busy one in 2026. From egg hunts and family fun days to raffles packed with chocolate (and the occasional seafood tray), there are plenty of ways to celebrate the long weekend with the kids, your mates or the whole extended family.

Here’s what’s happening across the Coast in the lead-up to Easter and over the long weekend (currently in progress – updating as events are announced!)

Top Easter Events on the Central Coast

$8,000 Choc-Full Easter Raffle | Gosford RSL
Tuesday 31 March

If your idea of Easter involves serious amounts of chocolate, Gosford RSL has you covered! Their massive $8,000 Choc-Full Easter Raffle is packed with chocolate bundles, themed hampers and seasonal treats ready to be won. Tickets go on sale from Monday 16 March, with the big draw happening at 6:30pm on Tuesday 31 March.

Families can also meet the Easter Bunny from 5:30pm, plus there’s a fun Guess & Win competition where the closest guess takes home an entire container of Easter goodies.

Your chance to take home a serious Easter haul at one of our fave local clubs.

Central Coast Easter Egg Hunts

Whether it’s the competitive thrill of the hunt or the yummy, chocolatey treasure you’re rewarded with at the end that you like best, there’s nothing like a good egg hunt to get you into the Easter spirit. Baskets at the ready!

Hoppy Easter Festival | Drifters Wharf
Sunday 5 April 2026

Once again, the legends at Drifters Wharf are hosting a full morning of Easter fun on the Gosford waterfront. Their Hoppy Easter Festival includes an Easter egg hunt, jumping castle, DJs from 9am and face painting to keep the kids entertained.

Tickets are $12 per child, and it’s a super fun way to kickstart Easter Sunday.

Everglades Easter Egg Hunt | Everglades Country Club
Wednesday 8 April 2026

Colour, music and plenty of delicious fun, this hosted Easter experience adds a fun twist to the traditional egg hunt.

Kids kick things off by decorating their own Easter bags while music, games and dancing keep the energy high. Once the countdown begins, it’s every child for themselves as they go on an interactive egg hunt under the guidance of an energetic host.

Tickets are $10 per child (under 2s get in free)

Easter Race Day | The Entertainment Grounds
Thursday 2 April

The Entertainment Grounds is combining racing action with family-friendly Easter fun. Alongside an eight-race program, families can enjoy lawn games, colouring activities, food trucks and an epic Easter egg hunt. And big news… the Easter Bunny is expected to make a surprise appearance.

Easter Events on the Central Coast

Easter Storytime | Central Coast Council Libraries
Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April

Little readers can get into the Easter spirit with themed storytime sessions across several Central Coast libraries. Sessions are designed for younger children and include Easter stories, songs and activities.

Monday 30 March
• Kariong – 10:00am

Tuesday 31 March
• Erina – 10:30am
• Umina – 10:30am
• Toukley – 11:00am

Wednesday 1 April
• Bateau Bay – 11:00am
• Lake Haven – 11:00am
• Woy Woy – 10:45am

Thursday 2 April
• Gosford – 10:30am
• Kincumber – 10:30am
• Tuggerah – 11:00am

Easter Family Event | Gwandalan Bowling Club
Saturday 4 April

Gwandalan Bowlo is turning into a full-scale Easter wonderland for one day only. Expect a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, lawn games and even a petting zoo from 11am–2pm. There’ll also be live music from Jets Music, plus activities like planting seedlings for the kids.

A relaxed community event where the whole family can hang out.

Easter Sunday Funday | The Ary Toukley
Sunday 5 April

The Ary is hosting a full afternoon of Easter entertainment,with something for everyone. Kids can enjoy face painting, Easter craft and games from 1pm–4pm, along with a visit from the Easter Bunny and giveaways while stock lasts. Live music from The Breakaways runs from 1pm–5pm, followed by an Easter raffle draw and evening entertainment from Asha Duo in The Cove.

Easter Sunday Lunch | Bells at Killcare
Sunday 5 April

If a long lunch at an award-winning restaurant is more your speed, Bells at Killcare is hosting a special Easter Sunday lunch service.

Enjoy seasonal dishes while overlooking beautifully manicured gardens, the perfect way to gather with family and friends. Bookings essential via bellsatkillcare.com.au

Make Your Own Easter Bunny | The Ary Toukley
Tuesday 7 April

A fun creative activity for the kids these school holidays. Children can stuff, decorate and bring their own cuddly Easter bunny to life, ready to take home. Tickets are $22 per child.

The Central Coast Farmers Market | Gosford Showground
Sunday 5 April

The popular Central Coast Farmers Market will be running its regular Sunday market over the Easter weekend – and while not strictly Easter themed, it’s a great option for stocking up on fresh produce, baked treats and local goodies.

Win Big At These Easter Raffles

Annual Easter Raffle | Everglades Country Club
Thursday 2 April

Everglades is giving away over $1,000 worth of chocolate and wine, plus an impressive major prize: a Chocolate Factory Tour and High Tea for two at the Gosford Chocolate Factory. Take us with you!

A sweet way to kick off the long weekend.

Mega Easter Raffle | Wyong Golf Club
Thursday 2 April

Wyong Golf Club’s Easter raffle includes a mix of Easter eggs and seafood platters up for grabs. Always a popular pre-Easter tradition.

Super Seafood Raffle | Mingara Recreation Club
Friday 3 April

Good Friday and seafood go hand in hand, and Mingara is taking it seriously. Their Super Seafood Raffle includes over 70 trays of fresh seafood ready to be won.

Tickets go on sale from 1:30pm, with the draw at 2:00pm.

Easter Events TBC for 2026

A few popular Easter events from previous years haven’t released their 2026 dates just yet, but we’re keeping an eye on them! If history repeats itself, they’re likely to return.

These include events at:

• Firescreek Botanical Winery
• Davistown RSL
• Mercure Kooindah Waters
• Saddles Mount White
• Parklife Cafe
• Wyong Milk Factory
• Australian Reptile Park

Also Happening Over Easter

You might also see the Daffodil Dip at Terrigal popping up over the Easter weekend. This much-loved community event supports the Cancer Council and brings locals together for a good cause.

A Note About the Central Coast Regional Show

The Central Coast Regional Show has been cancelled for 2026 due to clashes with other events. Organisers are aiming to confirm a later date this year for competitions and community displays, and the 2027 show has already been locked in, with plans for it to be bigger and better than ever.

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