Hoppy Easter, Atlanta! This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20th, 2025! And if you’re looking for some fun things to do to celebrate in Atlanta, we’ve got just the roundup for you! Keep scrolling to see all the best ways to celebrate Easter in the ATL!
1. Have a nice dinner with your family
One of the best ways to celebrate Easter in Atlanta is to share a nice meal with your family! And if you’re looking to save time and effort on the cooking this year, there are a ton of restaurants making nice Easter dinners so you don’t have to!
- Kinship Butcher & Sundry – The team at Kinship Butcher & Sundry is taking holiday pre-orders ahead of Easter from now until April 10th. Snag a Châtel Farms Brisket, Prime Standing Rib Roast or Prime Tenderloin Roast to make your Easter meal a hit. Get the details here.
- McDaniel’s QN2 BBQ – A take-home delicious glazed ham or turkey with yummy sides (get the details here.)
- 5Church in Midtown or Buckhead – Easter Sunday Buffet (get all the details here)
- Ray’s Restaurants – Easter Sunday Buffet (get the details here)
2. Enjoy a Hop-A-Long Easter Egg Hunt at Avalon
Enjoy a family-friendly Easter egg hunt and celebration at Avalon this year!
They have two separate egg hunts for different age groups to enjoy!
- Hunt 1: 8:30AM – 8:45AM (Ages 0-4)
- Hunt 2: 9:30AM – 9:45AM (Ages 5-8)
Activities Include:
- Live DJ
- Themed-craft station
- Bounce house
- Airbrush Face Painting
- Kona Grill Carrot Cupcakes
- Chick-Fil-A breakfast (available for purchase)
- King of Pops
- Easter candy & more!
Learn more and get all the details on their website here!
3. Go on an Easter Egg Hunt at Sandy Springs’ Artsapalooza
For the weekend of April 19th – 20th 2025, Sandy Springs will be alive and abuzz with art and festive activities! Then on Sunday, April 20th (Easter Sunday), there will be a huge Easter Egg hunt for all the kiddos at 2pm!
Artsapalooza will include a children’s play area, many local musicians, tons of interactive art stations, and 125 arts and crafts participants.
Address: 6100 Lake Forrest Dr. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
For more details, check out Sandy Springs Artsapalooza here!
4. Head to an Easter service at a local church
Probably every church in the ATL is going to host a service on Easter Sunday, so you really can’t go wrong with finding one! If you want to celebrate Easter in a religious context, check out one of the churches below, or take a look around your neighborhood!
- Big Bethel AME Church
- Ebenezer Baptist Church
- Cascade United Methodist Church
- Passion City Church
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
5. Get pictures with the Easter Bunny
Everyone needs a classic picture of their child smiling (or, let’s be real, crying) with the Easter Bunny! To find some spots to get these classic snapshots, check out our list below!
- Town Center at Cobb| March 29th – April 19th, 2025
- Mall of Georgia | April 6th, 2025
- Perimeter Mall | April 4th – April 19th
- Sugarloaf Mills | April 4th – 19th
** Check each website for appointments/specific dates.
6. Grab an Easter Brunch
Atlanta is known for its delicious brunch! And everyone knows a yummy Easter brunch is the way to go! So grab your family or friends, and get some of the best brunch in the ATL!
- Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails
- Elektra Brunch
- The Americano
- Parkwoods
- Brasserie Margot at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
7. Dye some Easter Eggs at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three vibrant eggs.
When: April 12th & April 18th @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden | 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 United States
Cost: $6 per child + Garden admission ($5 per Member child)
Use powerful natural dyes from plants to create stunning colors! Decorate three vibrant eggs with your kiddos to celebrate Easter. And when you’re done, check out the rest of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, like Orchid Daze!
Get the details on their website here!
8. Take Easter pictures surrounded by lovely flowers
Get the family all dressed up in their Easter best and head to the largest daffodil display in the U.S. to take some stunning photos! You’ll treasure these memories forever of your family surrounded by lovely yellow daffodils. Check out the best spots for daffodil pictures here!
9. Celebrate Easter at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta will be hopping with fun ways to celebrate Easter! Bring your kids to enjoy all the Easter festivities at the Children’s Museum, including a story time event!
For all the details, check out their website here!10. Go to an Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain
On Easter Sunday, Stone Mountain will host two sunrise services–one at the top of the mountain and one at the base at Stone Mountain Memorial Lawn! The services will be simultaneous, at 7am, coinciding with the sunrise. Park Gates will open at 3:00 AM and the Summit Skyride will open at 4:00 AM.
For all the details, check out their website here!
Happy Easter, Atlanta! We hope you have a fun and restful day!