Best Family-Friendly Easter Events In Baltimore
You can be sure the Easter holiday will be full of munching and brunching. Easter is such a family-oriented holiday. Nothing says Easter Sunday like brunch after church, a kid friendly egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny and spending time with family and friends.
Bunny BonanZoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1876 Mansion House Drive
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7102
www.marylandzoo.org
March 25 - 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This is said to be one of the most egg-citing events of the year in Baltimore. This is an annual family tradition which features activities, crafts, games, live entertainment and non-stop egg hunts! Not to mention their animal enrichment, where their animals will get some sweet Easter treats of their own. Bunny BonanZoo is a rain or shine event, and is free with zoo admission. All children who participate in an egg hunt event can redeem found eggs for Mary Sue Candies chocolate eggs during this day of events. After you and your family enjoy Bunny Bonanzoo activities in the Waterfowl Lake Pavilion area, visit the main zoo for a schedule of daily animal enrichment activities.
Easter Brunch
Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar
402 Key Highway Inner Harbor Marina
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727- 3678
www.rusty-scupper.com
March 27
Easter is for celebrating with family and friends, which normally includes munching and brunching with healthy food selections and delicious sweets. Why not? Celebrate this Easter at the Baltimore Inner Harbor this spring. On Sunday, March 27, Rusty Scupper will host an Easter brunch. Their traditional Easter brunch will feature something for everyone, including salads, carved meat, fresh seafood, breakfast items, made-to-order omelets, raw bar and homemade desserts. The first brunch seating is at 9:30 a.m. and the last brunch seating is at 1:30 p.m. If interested, make a reservation for Rusty Scupper's Easter brunch or dinner by calling (410) 727-3678.
Humane Society Easter Eggstravaganza
Baltimore Humane Society
1601 Nicodemus Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-8848
www.bmorehumane.org
March 26, noon - 3 p.m.
Why not join Baltimore Humane Society for a day of spring fun at their Easter Eggstravaganza. Look forward to a free day of fun Saturday, March 26 at the Baltimore Humane Society grounds with their administration building. The day includes an Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny for pets and kids via a nominal fee. Participants will enjoy the I Spy cat detective game, a bake sale and Bmore Humane Kids Club's first meeting will take place. Look forward to also enjoying the company of The Snack Shack Food Truck, Today's 101.9FM Friends & Neighbors and Kajo Pets Supplies.
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Train Ride & Breakfast Buffet
B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 752-2490
www.borail.org
March 25 - 26
Join B&O Railroad Museum for their annual Train Ride & Breakfast Buffet in the roundhouse of the museum. The event takes place Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26. Attendees will enjoy story time with Choo Choo Blue, the museum's mascot, take an indoor carousel ride and have their photos taken with the guest of honor, the Easter Bunny. Then, look forward to an "all aboard" adventure for an exclusive 20-minute round-trip train ride with the B&O Bunny aboard an Amtrak style train. The breakfast buffet menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, fruit, juice, milk and coffee. Space is limited for this event, and sales end March 23 at noon; advance prepaid reservations required.
Photos With Peter Rabbit
Marley Station Mall
7900 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 760-8900
www.marleystation.com
Available throughout March
A memorable family keepsake is a traditional photo with the Easter bunny. Peter Rabbit hops into Marley Station Mall for egg-citing family photos Saturday, March 26. Peter Rabbit will be located in the mall's center court, waiting to take pictures with kids in their favorite Easter outfit. The bunny will be available for photos during the month of March, Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tradina DeMary is a photo journalist. She is better known as Baltimore Budget Events Examiner, one of the best social event enthusiasts in Baltimore City. She is very zealous about city living and urban exploration in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. She has a background in applied information technology with a master's degree from Towson University. When she is not busy attending social events and taking photos for the Examiner.com. She manages a website about personal growth through poetry, cooking, music, DIY projects and consumer advocacy. Such a local lifestyle guru her other professional news column can be found at Examiner.com here. www.examiner.com/budget-events-in-baltimore/tradina-demary
