FREE and Cheap Easter Activities for Boston Children

Easter Activities in Boston and Online

No need to hunt for things to do leading up to April 12, 2020 and beyond. We’re hopping with ways to celebrate Easter, from special Easter photos to Easter Bunny visits and story times.

East Somerville Egg Hunt

Create colorful eggs out of paper or draw them on a sidewalk. Easter egg templates are provided, as well as a hint to get you started. Display your eggs in a place where everyone can see them. When you spot an egg, take a photo and post it to the East Somerville Main Street Facebook page with the tag #SomervilleEggHunt. How many you can find? // April 8–14

WYWC Easter Egg Hunt Remix

Children can hunt for eggs displayed by community members, thanks to the Westwood Young Women’s Club. For Westwood residents who want to join in the fun, display Easter eggs in your windows, doors, on trees, on mailboxes, and in other spots by the morning of Saturday, April 11. You may keep them up until the evening of Sunday, April 12, or display them sooner and keep them up for a longer period. Remember to stay the recommended six feet distance from other families who may be hunting for eggs. // April 11, 8 a.m.–April 12, 8 p.m.

The Easter Bunny Visits Arlington

The Easter Bunny will walk and drive around the streets of Arlington, Massachusetts. View participating streets. // April 12, 2–5 p.m.

Receive a Bunny-Gram

“Bunny & Me, Magically” offers three Easter Bunny photo options, from $5-$12:

• Personalized Video Bunny-gram ($5) The Easter Bunny will record a personalized video for your children
• Digital Photo ($10) Edited Digital Photograph of your family with the Easter Bunny
• Digital Photo and Bunny-gram Package ($12) Edited Digital Photograph of your family with the Easter Bunny PLUS the Easter Bunny will record a personalized video for your children. 

If emailed by April 4th you’ll receive a completed photograph by Easter. If you email it after April 4th it may not be received before Easter. // April 2, 12 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Easter Storytime from the Lewis Latimer House Museum

Author Adrienne Leslie, will lead viewers in a live Easter storytime adventure! Do Bunnies Lay Easter Eggs? Children will learn which animals lay eggs, what king started giving dyed eggs as gifts and how Easter got its name. // For children under 8 years old. // April 13, 2–2:30 p.m.