Things to Do This Easter Long Weekend in Adelaide

Hot cross buns, Easter eggs, the last warm autumn days, and a couple of extra days to soak it all in… the Easter long weekend in Adelaide isn’t one you want to waste! Whether you’re attending special Easter wine and chocolate events, popping into the local markets to bag a bargain, lacing on your sneakers for a fun run or hunting down the perfect hot cross bun, Adelaide is full of treats this April.

To help you have a sugar-filled, chocolate-loaded and super sweet time with family and friends from Good Friday to Easter Monday, we’ve rounded the best things to do this Easter in Adelaide for you to pick and choose from. Let’s hop to it!

Easter in Adelaide: Early Celebrations

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Meet the Haigh’s Easter Bilby at Adelaide Arcade

Hop into Easter fun early at Adelaide Arcade, with a special visit from the Haigh’s Easter Bilby on Friday, 4th April. From 11:00am to 2:00pm, the little ones can snap a photo with the iconic and beloved bilby, get adorable bilby ears, and enjoy delicious chocolate tastings to get into the Easter spirit. There will be vouchers for a
complimentary 20g milk chocolate baby bilby to redeem in the Adelaide Arcade store. With sweet surprises and festive fun, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Easter in the city! Find Haigh’s Chocolates at the Grenfell Street entrance of Adelaide Arcade

Sitchu tip: In the lead-up to the special visit, there will also be a chance to enter a competition from March 28th – April 3rd, with the winner taking home an impressive $200 Haigh’s Easter hamper!

Friday, April 4th, 11:00am – 2:00pm

Rundle Mall end of Adelaide Arcade

Easter Weekend in Adelaide: Sweet Treats

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Barossa Valley Chocolate Company

No one does easter quite the chocolate-obsessed team at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. This year, drive out to charming Tanunda for a day of Easter Bunny appearances, chocolate pairing and wine tasting experiences, a lovely lunch at Benni’s Cafe overlooking the water and Jr Chocolatiers workshops for the kids to get creative. There will be complimentary chocolate tastings to tempt you and magic in the air, all Easter weekend long!

Bookings are essential for some experiences, find out more here.

64 Burings Road, Tanunda

Hunt for the Best Hot Cross Buns

You simply cannot have Easter without a hot cross bun. And what better way to celebrate the chocolatey festive season than picking up a rich, flavoursome choc chip hot cross bun? If chocolate isn’t your thing, don’t worry, because there are plenty of other options including traditional, fruitless, sourdough, and so many more. To make sure you’re only getting the best for your belly and your taste buds, we’ve created a round-up of the best hot cross buns in Adelaide to help you get started. Delish!

Haigh’s Easter Collection

We can all agree that Haigh’s is amazing year-round, but there’s something extra special when it comes to their Easter collection. From tiny foil-wrapped chocolate eggs and hot cross bun chocolates to their delicious speckled Easter eggs, almond eggs, and truffle eggs, there’s a choccy to suit every palate.

Need some last-minute Easter gifts? We’ve made a list of the best Easter chocolates you can pick up this season.

Enjoy a Sweet Treat at Melba’s

Melba’s is inviting anyone and everyone to their OG Woodside Factory and brand new Barossa Valley Dessert Bar to celebrate the Easter long weekend. Eat lunch on the lawn and enjoy a sweet treat afterwards, with milkshakes, coffee, hot chocolates and ice cream available, and pick up a Chocolate Bilby to help support the Zoos SA Greater Bilby Conservation. There are activities for the kids, including face painting and balloon twisters, making it the perfect day out for the whole family. More details to come!

18th to 20th April

9:00am to 4:30pm

22 Henry Street, Woodside & 29 Valley Road, Angaston

Easter Weekend Adelaide: Food & Drink

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Seafood Buffet at Stamford Grand

Enjoy Easter by the beach this year and feast on a sensational seafood buffet at Glenelg’s Stamford Grand. Hosted within the Promenade Restaurant and overlooking Glenelg Beach, this is one Easter feast you’ll want to arrive hungry for. Indulge in an expertly prepared bounty of oysters, mussels, Spenser Gulf Blue Swimmer Crab, calamari salad and pickled baby octopus, all complimented by fresh salads, charcuterie, vegetables, fruit and a selection of plated desserts and cheeses.

Sunday, April 20th, multiple seating times

$89 per adult, from $49 per child

2 Jetty Road, Glenelg

Ambra Spirits Bottomless Brunch

Ambra Spirits is throwing a Limoncello Spritz bottomless brunch where you can indulge in free-flowing spritzes and delicious food every Sunday, including Easter Sunday. Enjoy a 5-course tasting menu alongside your spritzes or mocktails as you and your friends enjoy a cheeky weekend tipple. It’s the perfect place for a casual Easter celebration with friends, with a friendly team and vibey atmosphere to match. 

Sitchu tip: Ambra Spirits isn’t the only place to say ‘cheers!’ to the Easter weekend! Book yourself and your besties into one of Adelaide’s fantastic bottomless brunch offerings for free-flowing Bellinis, mimosas and Bloody Marys alongside classic brunch fare and unique dishes from some of our favourite restaurants including Terra & Sol, Mia Margarita and Sol Rooftop.

Sundays from midday

Book your spot here.

43 Phillips Street, Thebarton

Easter Buffet de Brunch at Garcon Bleu

One of the best parts about the Easter long weekend is quality time with friends and family. Drinks are flowing, food is aplenty – and this is most definitely the case at the chic Garcon Bleu. Book in for an Easter-inspired brunch on Easter Sunday and feast on their immaculate buffet enhanced with Easter-inspired savoury and sweet treats for you to enjoy. Plus, you can elevate the festivities with bottomless drinks, too! Kids are welcome at the buffet and will love the live crepe station, so it’s the perfect place to go with the whole family.

Sunday 20th April

$129 per adult, from $49 per child

Book your tickets here

Level 9, 108 Currie Street, Adelaide

Try Ginny Pig Distillery’s Hot Cross Bun Gin

Excited for the Easter long weekend? Why not start the celebrations early? Ginny Pig Distillery has just released their 2025 Hot Cross Bun Gin, with hints of sultana, clove, cinnamon and orange peel. You can purchase the goods online (as a bottle, or nab the limited gift pack) and recreate some fabulous cocktails at home this Easter – including this tempting Hot Cross Bun Gin Espresso Martini. Yum!

Buy your gin here

796 Main Road, McLaren Vale

Easter Weekend Adelaide: Activities

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Meadows Easter Fair

An Easter staple for more than 25 years, the Meadows Easter Fair has been delighting families in the Adelaide Hills since 1997. Taking home awards as a top community event, the fair is open over the entire Easter long weekend with more than 100 stalls set up in the Meadows Hall and carpark. With market stalls from a range of suppliers, each stand brings a new collection of treasures to discover, while kids will love the petting zoo and laser tag! With delicious food and live entertainment across the day, you’ll want to set aside a few hours to enjoy the country vibes and charming Adelaide Hills hospitality. Did we mention it’s pet-friendly?

18th – 21st of April, open from 9:00am daily

7 Mawson Road, Meadows

Easter Coastal Bunny Run 2025

Before diving into endless chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, start your morning with a fun run down at Semaphore. With the option to run 5 or 10km or go all out with a 21.1km half marathon, there is a loop to suit most fitness levels. Proceeds will go to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) and every participant who crosses the finish line will receive a medal. Oh, and the best runner representing the ‘Bunny’ theme will take home an extra special trophy. Here’s to feeling good and doing good this Easter long weekend in Adelaide.

Sunday, April 20th

6:15am bib collection for 7:00am race start. Book your place here.

Semaphore South, Adelaide

Adelaide Easter Carnival & Easter Egg Hunt

Make your way to Modbury this Easter for the annual Easter celebrations in Civic Park. A day out the whole family can enjoy, this free event is filled with egg-sellent fun, from an epic easter egg hunt and face painting to carnival rides, colouring competitions, games and plenty of food options. Little ones will have to keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny himself as he hops around for photos!

Free entry

April 18th – 21st, open from 10:00am daily

995 North East Road, Modbury

Pick Your Own Apples

Feeling sick from all that chocolate and need a fruit boost? You’re not the only one. Luckily, Lenswood is providing Adelaideans with the perfect, equally fun solution: picking your own apples. Wander through the orchards and pick the crunchiest apples to your heart’s content. Afterwards, your kids can play with the giant outdoor games, vintage tractors, mini golf, or even go on a scavenger hunt!

9:00am to 4:00pm, be sure to check socials for any updates to opening times and days before heading out.

122 Harris Road, Lenswood

Go on an Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Bunny has been leaving chocolate eggs all around Adelaide, and it’s every kid’s job to clean it all up! There are plenty of free Easter egg hunts around the city for the whole family to participate in, including at the Adelaide Zoo, Jetty Road and Regency Park Community Golf Club, to name a few. Pick out your favourite basket and get hunting!

Dates and times depend on location, visit websites for more details

Go Shopping at the Markets

Easter in Adelaide brings out the best markets; easily one of our favourite ways to while away a few hours over the long weekend. Shop for handcrafted goods by local businesses, artisan gifts, homewares, and most importantly, find exceptionally fresh South Australian produce to create an Easter feast at home. We recommend checking out the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market (20th April), the Adelaide Central Market (17th & 19th April) and the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market (19th April) to stock up on bread, eggs, hot cross buns, chocolate goodies, fruit, veg and fresh flowers.

If you loved our guide to the best things to do this Easter long weekend in Adelaide, check out what else the city has in store, from the best free things to do to romantic weekend getaways!