Easter events on the Central Coast are looking egg-cellent for 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 in the lead-up to Easter and over the long weekend; the Easter events on the Central Coast you don’t want to miss.
Top Easter Events on the Central Coast
Easter Egg Hunt on the Lake | Aquafun Avoca
Friday 3 – Monday 6 April
A fun Coastie twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, Aquafun Avoca is taking the action out onto the water!
Running across Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, kids aged 8-12 (or family teams) can grab a lifejacket, hop into a kayak and paddle across Avoca Lake, collecting floating Easter eggs and rubber ducks. Once you’ve gathered your haul, paddle back to shore to swap them for a chocolate Easter treat.
Sessions run daily at 11:00am and 1:00pm, with the egg hunt included free with any 60-minute boat hire, or available on its own for $10 per person.
It’s a great way to mix a little adventure with your Easter celebrations – visit aquafun.net.au to book your spot.
$8,000 Choc-Full Easter Raffle | Gosford RSL
Tuesday 31 March
If your idea of Easter involves serious amounts of chocolate, you’ll want to see what’s happening at Gosford RSL. Their massive $8,000 Choc-Full Easter Raffle is packed with chocolate bundles, Easter themed hampers and prizes ready to be won. Tickets go on sale from Monday 16 March, with the big draw happening from 6:30pm on Tuesday 31 March.
Families can also meet the Easter Bunny from 6pm, 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
The very best Easter events on the Central Coast involve chocolate & a competitive spirit. Whether it’s the 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!
Community Easter Egg Hunt | Avoca Beach (Ficus Avenue)
Sunday 29 March
Kick off the Easter fun a little early with this community egg hunt at Avoca Beach, hosted by the team at George Brand Avoca Beach & Copacabana. Between 11-12.30, kids can hunt for eggs, have their faces painted and then, more than likely, enjoy a good splash!
There are also some great prizes up for grabs, including a $150 restaurant voucher to Avoca Beach House (for the parents) and a Meerkat Experience at Amazement Farm & Fun Park for one lucky child.
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.
Parklife Easter Egg Hunt | Parklife Coffee, Terrigal
Friday 3 April
One of the Coast’s most popular Easter events is back, with Parklife Coffee and The Glass Slipper Parties once again hosting their famous Easter Egg Hunt in the fully fenced Terrigal Rotary Park.
There are two sessions this year – a sensory-friendly hunt at 8:30am and a general admission hunt at 10:30am – where kids search the park for colourful plastic eggs before meeting the Easter Bunny and receiving their chocolate treat bags. Up for a challenge? There’s a special hidden golden egg with an extra prize for whoever finds it.
Tickets are $15–$18 per child, and if previous years are anything to go by… these spots disappear quickly.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt | Firescreek Botanical Winery
Saturday 4 April & Sunday 5 April
Few places feel more magical at Easter than the gorgeous grounds at Firescreek Winery – with rainforest, fruit trees and waterlily ponds, it’s easy enough to picture this as an Easter wonderland when their annual egg hunt comes around.
Kids can race around the gardens collecting treasures when the hunt begins at 11am sharp (with staggered start times to allow the little ones a head start). While the kids eat their haul, adults can relax and enjoy complimentary wine tasting at the cellar door. It’s just $5 per child (plus booking fee), but fair warning: this one sells out fast with a capital F, so bookings are essential if you want to secure a spot.
Mangrove Mountain Easter Market | Mangrove Mountain Hall
Sunday 5 April
Make a day of it in the Central Coast hinterland, where the kids can join in a fun Easter egg hunt alongside a full morning of markets and live music. With over 50 stalls, you’ll find everything from organic produce and local honey to handmade goods, plus plenty of food vendors to keep you going.
There are outdoor games for the kids and plenty of space to relax under the gum Etrees, making it a wholesome way to spend Easter Sunday. Runs from 9am–2pm, with free entry and plenty of parking.
Everglades Easter Egg Hunt | Everglades Country Club
Wednesday 8 April
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 Events on the Central Coast
Easter Family Night | Bunnings West Gosford
Thursday 26 March
The idea of a family night at the local hardware store might seem far-fetched… but hey, the whole fam ends up at Bunnings on the reg anyway, right? Throw in face painting, circus entertainers, kiddi kartz, DIY stations, popcorn, snow cones, an Easter hat competition and even a visit from the Easter Bunny (arriving in style on a fire truck) – and you’ve got the perfect low-key option for some early Easter celebrations. Just don’t lose dad in the tools section.
Children’s Easter Workshop | Sylvia Spirit, Terrigal
Saturday 28 March
Get creative with this hands-on Easter workshop at Sylvia Spirit in Terrigal, designed for kids aged 4–16. Running from 1pm–3pm, little makers can create their own necklace or bracelet (with optional extra charms), plus enjoy chocolate eggs, a drink and a visit from the Easter Bunny helpers. Tickets are $25, with limited spots available.
Easter Family Fun Day | Summerland Point Sporties Club
Sunday 29 March
Kicking things off on the northern end of the Central Coast, Sporties at Summerland Point is hosting a full day of Easter fun for the whole family. Expect jumping castles, face painting, live entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny, with the Easter egg hunt running between 1:30pm–2:30pm.
There’s also free tennis and pickleball all day, plus a $4.90 happy hour from 2–4pm. A great excuse to head up north and make a day of it.
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 Bunny Meet & Greet + Disco | Davistown RSL
Friday 3 April
The Davo is bringing the Easter energy with a fun-filled afternoon for the kids, featuring a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, a kids disco and games, plus plenty of chocolatey surprises along the way. Running from 3:30pm–5:30pm, it’s a great way to keep little ones entertained (and burn off some of that Easter sugar). Tickets are $12 per child.
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.
Patonga Beach Easter Fete | Patonga Hall
Saturday 4 April
Patonga Beach will come alive with colour, laughter and community spirit when the much-loved Easter Fete returns. Running from 9am–1pm, it’s one of those classic local events with a bit of everything — a sausage sizzle, second-hand books, homemade cakes and preserves, a jumping castle for the kids and the always-popular chocolate wheel.
There’s also a white elephant stall for a good rummage, plus local fire brigade demos for something a little different (and always a hit with the littlies). A relaxed, community-style morning by the water.
Easter 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 Funday | Mercure Kooindah Waters
Sunday 5 April
If your ideal Easter involves good food, happy kids and a bit of sunshine, this is the one for you.
From midday, families can relax while the kids dive into an Easter egg hunt, cupcake decorating, face painting, balloon twisting and games, plus a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny – what more could you want? How about a spit roast lunch and live music from Mitch Timbrell? Done. Tickets include all activities and are already disappearing fast, so it’s worth booking ahead if this one’s on your radar.
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.
Win Big At These Easter Raffles
Easter Raffle | Avoca Beach Bowling Club
Sunday 29 March
Avoca Bowlo is getting the Easter celebrations started early with a raffle packed with $2,500 worth of hampers, chocolate and prizes. Tickets go on sale from 4:30pm, with the draw kicking off at 5:30pm.
Mega Easter Egg Raffle | Davistown RSL
Wednesday 1 April
If you love an Easter raffle, The Davo is going all out this year with over $3,500 in prizes up for grabs. Alongside stacks of Easter hampers, the major prize is a hanging egg chair valued at $499, plus a bonus $50 Davo gift card if you’re there when your name is called. The draw kicks off at 7pm, and while you don’t need to be present to win… it definitely adds to the fun.
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.
Seafood & Meat Raffle | The Doylo
Friday 3 April
If seafood is on your Easter menu, The Doylo is serving up one of the biggest raffles around, with $3,000 worth of prizes to be won. 100 meat and seafood trays plus 10 mega seafood trays, ready just in time for the long weekend.
Tickets go on sale from 5:30pm, with the draw at 6:30pm – plus spend $20 and get $10 free. Not a bad way to stock the fridge.
To (Easter) Market We Go
When compiling a list of Easter events on the Central Coast, we couldn’t ignore the epic markets across our region.
Umina Easter Market | Umina Beach
Sunday 5 April
Umina Markets are adding a special Easter Sunday edition to their schedule this year, running from 9am–2pm at the Peninsula Recreational Precinct on Sydney Avenue, right by the Surf Club and Jasmine Green Café. Expect the usual mix of local stalls, handmade goods, tasty treats and relaxed coastal vibes – a great way to spend a cruisy Easter Sunday.
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.
Betty’s Waterfront Flea Market | Drifters Wharf
Monday 6 April
Wrap up the Easter long weekend with seaside style at Betty’s Waterfront Flea Market at Drifters Wharf. Running from 9am–2pm, the market brings together vintage finds and handmade goods with a DJ dropping vinyl beats from 9am, plus cocktails and laid-back brunch vibes by the water. Entry is free and all ages are welcome.
Also Happening Over Easter
While these aren’t *technically* Easter events on the Central Coast, they are worth adding to your calendar.
You’ll also see the Daffodil Dip at Terrigal happening on the Easter Saturday. This much-loved community event supports the Cancer Council and brings locals together for a good cause. Go on, join the sea of yellow.
If you’re craving a slower, more grounding way to spend your Easter Saturday, the Return to You ~ Immersive Experience offers a peaceful reset at Kincumba Mountain. Expect a gentle blend of breathwork, movement, sound healing and nature connection, set in one of the Coast’s most tranquil spots. It’s time to return to you.
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.
Now, there’s only so much updating we can do with so many epic Easter events on the Central Coast popping up daily – but we’ve tried to make this list pretty comprehensive. Get out there & have a hoppy Easter, Coasties!
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