Make Easter Eggs-tra Special

Join the shell-abrations this Easter break in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, from Saturday March 28th - Sunday April 12th 2026! This Easter Break we have some cracking events coming up that both you and the little ones in your life will love. So keep reading for your round-up of eggscellent events and fun finds to keep you and your little ones entertained this holiday.

Easter is a time for renewal, joy, and family fun. From egg hunts and festive parades to springtime festivals and craft sessions, there's something for everyone to enjoy. In this post, we'll explore the best Easter events and creative activities to make the holiday so special.

Whether you're looking for fun for the kids or a peaceful escape, Easter is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and celebrate the season's vibrant spirit.

For the full list of incredible events being hosted this Easter, be sure to keep up to date with our 'What's On Calendar' 

Carnivals 

Hop over to Southwell Racecourse on Sunday April 5th 2026, for a fun-filled Easter Family Fun Day! With kids going free, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with the whole family. Enjoy thrilling horse racing alongside exciting Easter-themed entertainment like a funfair, face painting, meeting the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg giveaway, a treasure hunt, and a petting zoo. With so much to see and do, it’s a day packed with fun for all ages. Book your tickets in advance and grab a family bundle for just £25, which includes two adults and up to six U18s (limited availability). Don’t miss out on this egg-stra special event!

From Friday 3rd until Sunday 5th April 2026, Thoresby Park will be hopping into the Eventing Spring Carnival! With the Lycetts Grantham Cup running across the weekend, where some of the Country's top Horse & Rider Combinations will be fighting it out to win this prestigious title, it promises to be an exciting weekend. Bring the family for a fun day out full of entertainment for all ages, including a vintage tractor parade, the great Thoresby Easter egg hunt, hobby horse adventures, and many more fun activities! There is something for everyone, even your four-legged friends won’t be left out! Grab your tickets now starting from £9.95 or get a family bundle for only £35, which includes Sunday admission for two adults, two Easter egg hunt tickets for children and a Sunday car parking ticket.

Trails

Up for a challenge this Easter? Get ready to explore forests, forts, ruins, and mysterious carvings as you join the Rebel Ranger trail on a mission to uncover the secrets of the past. From brave rule‑breakers to hidden heroes and outspoken challengers of their time – there’s a story waiting at every stop! The trail runs from Friday 13th February until Sunday 19th April 2026, so pick up your Rebel Rangers passport, follow the trail map, and complete the challenges! Collect badges, snap photos, solve riddles along the way, and you might just be in with the chance to win one of the amazing prizes available!

Easter wouldn’t be complete without and adventurous easter egg hunt. With a little help from Belvoir Animal Park, giant story eggs are popping up all around Belvoir Castle’s Adventure Playground. Each beautifully illustrated egg shows one of their animal friends painting, planting, stacking eggs and getting into a little mischief as they prepare for Easter. Now it’s your turn to become an official Eggs-plorer! Follow the rhyming clues around the Belvoir Castle Adventure Playground, discover the hidden Giant Story Eggs, and answer the questions along the way. Solve them all and redeem your prize at the Belvoir Farm Shop!

Tasty Treats

Looking for something a bit different than the typical chocolate filled feast that is Easter time? Well hop into an egg-citing Easter event at Rufford Abbey Country Park on Sunday 29th March 2026 at 10am and 12.30pm in the Rufford Mill! This special experience includes a freshly prepared buffet-style brunch, accompanied by tea, coffee and fruit juice, and guests will get to meet the one and only legendary Easter Bunny himself! Each child will also be receiving a trail sheet to embark on their Easter Trail, awarding them with a prize! Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and festivities!

If you're looking for a wide range of Easter treats, Luisa's Vegan Chocolates is our top recommendation this season! With some of the finest chocolate delights in the city, it's the perfect spot to grab some delicious goodies for Easter.

Arts, Crafts and Games

If you have little ones aged 8-12, be sure to check out the exciting Pop Art Costume Workshop at Lakeside Arts! Let their imaginations run wild as they explore the world of Pop Art and become a walking masterpiece! In this fun, hands-on workshop, they will design and create their very own wearable art piece inspired by the iconic style of Andy Warhol. It’s a creative adventure they won’t want to miss!

Learn to examine how colour and shape are used to create striking and memorable images as you explore the Andy Warhol exhibition. Create your own collaged and stencilled artworks, inspired by the exhibition’s bold colours and graphic style! This fun and creative workshop is suitable for kids aged 8 – 14, find out more here.

For the littlest of all, Lakeside’s Sonic Explorers workshop with Tatenda Chitsamba is the perfect fun sensory activity. Join early years’ musician Tatenda for a joyful, sensory music-making experience. This workshop will blend tactile instruments, digital soundscapes, and imaginative play, to spark curiosity and creativity. Children are invited to explore sound freely, from parachute games and sponge play to creating their own music in real time using microphones, loop stations, and keyboards. Perfect for making memories and getting into the Easter spirit, this interactive experience is the ideal way to unleash creativity and have fun with family.

Find yourself in the world of the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit with White Post Farm’s Mad Hatter’s Spring Party this Easter. From Saturday 28th March until Sunday 12th April, the farm will be hosting an array of fun events, crafts and games to get stuck into. Head around the White Rabbit's Teacup Trail to win a sweet treat, join in on festival games, marshmallow toasting, face painting, glitter tattoos, meet the lambs or the Mad Hatter and more! There is plenty to get involved in over the holidays.

Get Active

If you’re looking for a full day of Easter fun for the kids to enjoy, YMCA’s Great Friday is the place to be. Get active, get creative, and explore the Village together - with coached sessions, drop-in activities, and an Easter Trail running all day. Whether you've got little ones who love getting messy, big kids who want to try something new, or a family who just wants a brilliant day out together, Great Friday has something for everyone.

The Easter Story

Let yourself be fully emersed into the Easter story with LAMPS’ The Passion at St Mary Magdalene in Newark. On Tuesday March 31st this retelling of the Easter story will take you through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Told from the perspectives of Peter, Mary Magdalene and a Roman centurion named Marcus, this powerful contemporary drama leads us up to and through the events of Holy Week, to the cross and beyond.

Bank Holiday Fun

Easter isn't just for the little ones, Make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend with a mix of relaxation and adventure. Whether you're unwinding at home, enjoying outdoor activities, or exploring local events, it's the perfect time to recharge and have fun before the week ahead.

Sport

Looking for something a little different this Easter Bank Holiday Monday? Look no further! Notts County are hitting the pitch for an exciting clash against Newport County. Kick-off is at 3 PM, but the fun starts long before then. The Nest will be open pre- and post-match, completely free of charge, offering a fantastic selection of top food traders and a huge bar area—perfect for soaking up the thrilling atmosphere. Don’t miss out on a day of great football, great food, and great vibes! For more information, check out our event page here.

On Saturday 4^th April, Nottingham Forest Netball will be playing one of their home games at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. Join the team as they face off against the Cardiff Dragons in the 3rd home fixture of the season and be at the heart of the action for what promises to be an exhilarating match! To book tickets, check out the event page here.

Music

This Bank Holiday weekend, Binks Yard Day Raves are back for another year, with the opening party on Saturday 4^th April to kick off the Easter Weekend! Electronic music Legends Groove Armada take over the terrace for a very special daytime session at Groovebox. With a catalogue of timeless anthems and a sound that continues to shape dancefloors worldwide, expect a groove-heavy, feel-good set built for the sunshine. It’s a must-see for music lovers!

On Easter Sunday, get ready for a night of glittering disco, unstoppable funk, and feel-good anthems as Le Freak - The Ultimate CHIC & Nile Rodgers Tribute takes over Binks Yard! Bringing the sound, style and swagger of the legendary Chic and Nile Rodgers, this electrifying 8-piece live band delivers a show packed with exceptional powerhouse vocals, funk-fuelled rhythm grooves and non-stop dancefloor anthems.  With disco classics, modern funk-infused bangers celebrating the very best of the '70s, '80s and beyond, and a special support from a tribute to Tina Turner this Easter Sunday will be simply the best!

For more ideas and inspiration, head to the Visit Nottinghamshire What's on Page or click on the 'All Easter Events' box below to see a whole range of Easter events!