A long weekend is always something to be celebrated, and this weekend, there is so much to fill your extra days with. It may feel like Easter has come around abruptly, but that doesn’t mean that Brisbane is unprepared. In fact, there's an Easter line-up to cater for absolutely everyone, with your favourite venues pulling out all the stops—from massive egg hunts to sweet treats and more.
Done with the sugar rush? This long weekend also has throwback parties, vintage markets, live sports screenings to fill your cup. Keep scrolling to discover what’s on in Brisbane this weekend:
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Easter at Howard Smith Wharves
Head down to the waterfront for a long weekend full of fun at Howard Smith Wharves. BYO basket because there’ll be an epic Easter egg hunt with 10,000 eggs on Sunday at 10am. The kids will also love the reptile shows, balloon twisting, face painting, arcade games, ping pong, cinema sessions, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. As for the grown ups, you can expect four days of live music, dance parties, and DJs on deck across the Wharves’ vibrant venues. Plus, sports fans can kick back on the Rivergarden Lawn where all AFL and NRL games will be streaming live on the big screen.
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Eat Street Northshore
Arrive hungry to Eat Street Northshore this Easter long weekend for sweet feasts, live tunes, epic entertainment, and all the chocolate you could want. Viral dippy Easter eggs are back to have you drooling, as roving performers offer surprises at every corner. On Saturday, channel your inner 007 with Bunny Royale or slap your stretchiest pants on for Sunday's hot cross bun eating competition. Needless to say, you’ll be rolling out the gates.
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One Fish Two Fish Easter Feast
Shelling out one last hurrah, Kangaroo Point’s One Fish Two Fish is hosting an Easter seafood feast before closing their doors on 26 April. From Good Friday to Easter Sunday, get your hands on a decadent seafood platter complete with oysters, Mooloolaba prawns, sandcrab toast topped with caviar, and Moreton Bay bugs, before digging into grilled goldband snapper with sides, and a hot cross bun bread and butter pudding for dessert. The spread is $125 per person (with a kids menu available for $45) and available across the long weekend. Prefer to spend Easter at home? One Fish Two Fish is also offering both seafood pre-orders and takeaway options. Book here.
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Easter Fun at Dig IT
Let your little builder dig, drive, demolish, and discover hidden Easter surprises at Dig IT on Tamborine Mountain. Swapping their basket for a real excavator, kids can get behind the wheel and unearth hidden treasures in this one-of-a-kind Easter adventure with the help of the Easter Bunny Construction Crew—who we hear might have sweet treats and exciting activities in store for lucky visitors. Book here.
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Easter at Victoria Park
VIctoria Park is pulling out all the stops this Easter long weekend, offering four days of family fun, live entertainment, and sweet treats. Meet the Easter Bunny, be wowed by a bubble artist, and let the kids hop on over to the jumping castle. There’ll also be face painting, giant lawn games, and smooth tunes to serenade you as you kick back with the crew. Still looking to satisfy that sweet tooth? The Candyland Putt Putt has also made its sugar-filled return—read all about it here.
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A Crackin’ Easter at The Prince Consort
Rosé, golden tickets, and DJs on deck are taking over The Prince Consort this Easter weekend, giving you plenty of reasons to hit the town. Book a table on Saturday, Sunday or Monday for six people or more and you’ll score a complimentary bottle of Squealing Pig Rosè. Or, if you’re feeling lucky, join the hunt with two $100 gift cards hiding somewhere at The Prince Consort. There’ll also be over 30 vouchers from $5 to $50 on random plates and glasses—giving you the chance to win a lil’ something on the side when you order food and drinks over the weekend. Then it’s all about the Sunday Sesh at Garden Bar, with an epic line-up of DJs from 3pm to 10pm. Book here.
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When: 19 to 21 April
Where: The Prince Consort
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Saturday 19 April
Easter Saturday at Brisbane German Club
The Brisbane German Club is getting into the festive Easter spirit with lucky door prizes, live entertainment, and no public holiday surcharge this Easter Saturday. They’re also doing an all-day egg hunt for the grown ups—for every $10 you spend at the bar or restaurant, you can select one egg from the special which may contain delectable treats like chocolate, Bavarian lager, a pork knuckle, a pretzel and more.
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No Scrubs vs Call Me Maybe: 90s + 2010 Party
Even the Easter Bunny will take a quick beat from the festivities for Friday's throwback party this Saturday night. Playing your favourite bangers from the 90s and 2010s including those from The Pussycat Dolls, Britney Spears, The Black Eyed Peas and Taylor Swift, this is the spot to boogie the night away to the tune of forgotten gems. Raise a glass with an unmatched view of the Story Bridge, but be quick because the first and second release are already sold out. Grab your tickets here.
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Sunday 20 April
Brisbane Vintage Exchange Market
With a long weekend in store, there is no better time to spend a whole day revelling in vintage treasures. Open from 9 am to 2pm, discover a curated selection of over 45 local vendors for you to browse. From Y2K pieces to comic books, and everything in between, the Brisbane Vintage Exchange Market is a veritable treasure trove. It will fill your cup metaphorically and literally, with coffee and food trucks open to fuel your day of shopping. Bring your friends, family, and even your four-legged friends.
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D.Vino’s Easter Sunday Seafood Lunch
Woolloongabba’s intimate Italian restaurant and wine bar D. Vino is hosting a special Easter Sunday Seafood Lunch that’s bound to satisfy your cravings for a memorable meal. From the homemade tagliatelle with yellow fin tuna, pistachio crumble, and stracciatella to the traditional Tuscan seafood stew served with grilled crostone, this long lunch will undoubtedly be the highlight of your long weekend. Book here.
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