Boston's Best Easter Events For Kids
Easter Egg Decorating
The Eliot School
24 Eliot St.
Boston, MA 02130
(617) 524-3313
www.eliotschool.org
Date: April 12, 2014 at 10 a.m.
Enjoy a day of egg decorating with friends and family at the Eliot School. Dye, wax crayons, stencils, stickers, collage materials, gold and silver Sharpies and markers will be supplied, but be sure to bring your own eggs. Art teachers will be on site to answer questions and provide inspiration. No need to make reservations as it is an open house format, and all ages are welcome.
Easter Brunch Cruise
Odyssey Cruise Line
60 Rowe's Wharf
Boston, MA 02116
(866) 307-2469
www.odysseycruises.com
Date: April 20, 2014 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Celebrate Easter in style this year with an Odyssey brunch cruise. Dine on a buffet-style lunch while taking in views of the harbor and Boston skyline, and listening to live entertainment. Kids will love a trip to the ice cream sundae bar, watching the balloon artist and receiving special goody bags. The day wouldn't be complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny, so bring your camera to capture this special moment.
Victorian Egg Hunt
Forbes House Museum
215 Adams St.
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-1815
www.forbeshousemuseum.org
Date: April 12, 2014 at 1 p.m.
Children ages three to eight are welcome to join in on this egg hunt extravaganza. Hundreds of eggs are hidden on the grounds and children each receive a handled basket to collect them. Each egg contains a toy surprise and prizes are also awarded to the best egg hunters. Finish up the day by joining in the story hour provided by the Lower Mills Public Library. Be sure to pre-register for this event as spaces fill up quickly.
Easter Bunny Brunch
Aura Restaurant
1 Seaport Ln.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 385-4300
www.aurarestaurant.com
Date: April 20, 2014 at 11 a.m.
Make reservations for your family to dine at Aura's plentiful brunch this Easter. Children and parents alike will be satisfied with the wide variety of delicious foods served up here. Choices include scrambled eggs, pancakes with caramelized bananas, pork sausage, bacon, granola and berry parfait, quiche, shrimp cocktail and a chocolate fountain. Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny, as he will be making a stop here, and then join in the fun of an Easter egg hunt.
Easter Bunny Photos
Silver City Galleria
2 Galleria Mall Dr.
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-3333
www.silvercitygalleria.com
Date: April 5 - April 19 at 11 a.m.
Do some shopping at the mall and then bring your children to get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, as he will be hopping in for a visit. All ages are welcome and all children receive a gift from the Easter Bunny. Single photos, packages, reprints and accessories are available for purchase. Make an extra special memory with a key chain or snow globe photo holder.
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