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35+ Easter Hoppenings for Kids in the South Hills of Pittsburgh

2024 Easter Guide for South Hills Families

By Emily Papa, Publisher of Macaroni Kid South Hills March 11, 2024

Looking for all the Easter hoppenings in the South Hills of Pittsburgh? You’ve come to the right place! Macaroni KID South Hills has been hopping about collecting all the information on all the ways to celebrate Easter in the South Hills of Pittsburgh just for you!

Our goal is to make sure you and your family don’t miss out on any Easter fun in the South Hills! So here is a list of all the Pittsburgh Easter events, crafts, recipes, and fun we can find! We’ll be updating this list often as more events come in, so check back often! Are we missing a really hoppening event? Submit the info here


Now let's hop to it. Click on the event name or story for more details: 

As always, please confirm exact dates and times for events as they are all subject to change.

🐰 Easter Bunny Photos in the South Hills of Pittsburgh 🐰

Where is Bunny? Bunny Photo Experience

South Hills Village
3/1/24-3/30/24
The Bunny is available for visits daily from 2pm - 4:30 pm. Caring Bunny will be at South Hills Village Mall on Sunday, March 17th from 9-10:30 am and is exclusively for children & families with special needs to visit with Bunny in a sensory-friendly environment. Reservations are required for this private event.

Easter Bunny at the Galleria

Mt. Lebanon Galleria
2/24/23-4/8/23

Hop on over to the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon to see the Easter Bunny from Friday, March 15 through Saturday, March 30! vipholidayphotos.com

Easter Bunny Hours:
Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm & 3:45pm-8pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm & 4pm-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-2pm & 2:30pm-5pm

Good Friday (3/29) and Saturday (3/30): 11am-3pm & 4pm-8pm

Bunny Visits & Photos at the Waterfront

The Waterfront

The Bunny will be at The Waterfront on Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays, March 16 through March 27th! Reservations are required. waterfrontpgh.com

Easter Bunny is Here!

Washington Crown Center
March 15 - March 30th. Photos available - pet night too!

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Easter Bunny Photos

Cabela's
1 Cabela Drive | Triadelphia, WV

Hop on in for your FREE 4x6 picture with the Easter Bunny, printed free by Cabela’s & Bass Pro Shops. This is not just a photo op with mom or dad behind the cell phone camera. Mom and Dad can even get in the photo, too! We love opportunities for free fun and memory-making. Free holiday photos are definitely a rare treat for families.

🐰 Easter Bunny photos @ Tractor Supply Co. (Finleyville, PA)March 16, 2024


🐰 Easter Bunny Events in the South Hills of Pittsburgh 🐰


Eggstravaganza

National Aviary
700 Arch Street | Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Gather your peeps and visit the National Aviary for springtime festivities! Hop through immersive habitats on a themed scavenger hunt, create your own spring-themed crafts, and more. Saturday & Sunday, March 23 – 24 & Friday & Saturday 29 – 30 | 11 am – 3 pm | Included with Admission. aviary.org

Cookies with Cottontail

South Park Economics Building
2050 Buffalo Drive | South Park PA 15129
March 23rd 1pm-3pm

Meet Peter Cottontail while enjoying cookies, crafts, balloon art, and face painting. Admission free with registration. Only kids need to be registered.

Easter Egg Hunt 

Green Tree Public Library 
March 23rd, 2024 at 10:30am 

Hop on over to our Candy Weber Memorial Easter Egg Hunt at the Municipal Center Park, sponsored by the Green Tree Garden Club. Children will get to find eggs and meet the Easter Bunny himself! For ages 2-7. Registration is required and space is limited. 

2024 Dormont Mega Easter Egg Hunt

Dormont Park
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
March 23rd from 11 a.m. to Noon

Traditional Easter Egg Hunt: 11AM-12PM
Sensory Friendly: 10AM-10:30AM – appointment only. To register for a Sensory Friendly appointment, please email Beth Bachman at BBachman@boro.dormont.pa.us. Special appearance from Easter Bunny for pictures! 

Easter Bunny Eggs-travaganza

Sarris Candies
511 Adams Avenue | Canonsburg, PA 15317
April 1st, 2nd, 7th, & 8th from 12pm-4pm

Waiting on info for 2024

Bunny Trolley

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
1 Museum Road | Washington, PA 15301

Hop on over to the Museum as we bring back one of our favorite events, “Bunny Trolley.” Ride a beautifully restored antique trolley to see the Bunny on March 22, 23, 24, 29, & 30. Ongoing activities include a Scavenger Hunt, Four-Leaf 4-H Club’s live rabbits, and a photo opportunity with the Bunny. pa-trolley.org

Brentwood Borough Easter Egg Hunt

Brentwood Park Fields 2 & 3
Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Children's activities. Face painting, crafts, Balloon artists, raffles, DJ, Egg Hunts. Refreshments available.

Coffee and a Cottontail

Bethel Park Historical Society
2600 South Park Rd | Bethel Park, PA 15102
March 24th, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Each child will receive a treat bag compliments of South Park Shops. Bring your fur babies from 1-2 for their photos too!

🐰 Lark in the Park - Egg hunt March 16, 2024

🐰 Bunny Hunt March 19, 2024

🐰 Easter Pageant at Baldwin Community UMCMarch 16, 2024

🐰 Easter Cookie Decorating Class at the Fox!March 19, 2024

🐰 Easter Egg at Saint Philip Catholic ParishMarch 23, 2024

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt & StorytimeMarch 23, 2024

🐰 The Spring House 2024 Easter Egg HuntMarch 23, 2024

🐰 Bunny Hop March 23, 2024

🐰 Easter Party at Only Mood March 23, 2024

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt @ Cecil ParkMarch 23, 2024

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt @ Green Tree Public LibraryMarch 23, 2024

🐰 Crossroads Ministries EggstravaganzaMarch 23, 2024

🐰 Easter Egg HuntMarch 23, 2024

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt at Chartiers ParkMarch 23, 2024

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt @ John Mcmillan Presbyterian ChurchMarch 23, 2024

🐰 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at MeederMarch 23, 2024


🐰 Breakfast with Bunny Events and Easter Brunches in the South Hills of Pittsburgh 🐰

Breakfast with Bunny

Hard Rock Cafe
Saturday, March 30th at 9am

The Hard Rock Cafe welcomes the BUNNY back for this holiday tradition at the Hard Rock Cafe. Your ticket will get you admission to the event, a table, photo op with the Bunny, special craft, treat, and breakfast. Get tickets HERE.

Easter Egg Hunt And Breakfast

South Baldwin Volunteer Fire Company
5311 McAnnulty Road | Baldwin PA 15235
March 30th, 2024 9am - 12pm

Come join us in welcoming the Easter Bunny to South Baldwin. It will be a morning of fun, food, fire truck rides and other surprises. No reservations needed. Donations appreciated.

Breakfast or Lunch with the Easter Bunny

Pittsburgh Zoo
March 17, 23, 24, 29, & 30th

Hop on into the Zoo for a fun time this Easter! Create a cute craft, have a tasty meal, and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. This event is fun for the whole family. $45 tickets include general admission to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. pittsburghzoo.org

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Oglebay
465 Lodge Drive | Wheeling, WV
March 29th - 31st, 2024

Retreat to the beautiful hills of West Virginia for an Easter celebration the whole family will enjoy featuring the annual Good Zoo Easter Treasure Hunt, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Easter Buffet and more! oglebay.com


While we will continue to update the guide regularly, you can find the most up-to-date info on events on the event calendar and by subscribing to our FREE weekly e-newsletter.
Know of an event not listed? Submit it HERE, and we'll get it in the guide!




🐰At-Home Easter Fun🐰

Looking for at-home Easter fun ideas in the South Hills? Here are some of our favorites:

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Hop into Spring With These DIY Salt Dough Easter Eggs

Easter Egg Knocking

How to Make Natural Dyes For Your Easter Eggs

Easter Bunny Breakfast At Home

Melted Crayon Easter Eggs 

STEM Craft: Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs Are Fun to Make -- and Break

🐰Easter Eats🐰

There's nothing better than the food on Easter! But what to do with all those eggs? Here are some fun Easter-related recipes from Macaroni Kid South Hills and Macaroni Kid EATS!:

Craft a Snack: Egg Funny Faces

Craft a Snack: Make Your Own Bunny Waffles!

Recipes and Ideas for Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs

Easter Bunny Breakfast At Home

Easter Bunny Pancakes

Sweet Spring Eats: Easter Basket & Bird Nest Cupcakes

3 Easy Easter Treats You Can Make With Your Kids



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