Easter is an exciting holiday, especially for sugar-loving children, but it isn’t all about the chocolate. The four-day holiday is a time for rest and relaxation, but with the kids off school, you need activities to fill their days and burn off those sugar highs. Otherwise, it might just be the longest four days of your life.
Luckily, Caboolture has so much to offer over the holidays you will need to plan to make sure you pack everything in. Below, we have all the details on the exciting Easter activities you can explore over the long weekend.
How to Use Our Guide
There is so much happening in Caboolture over the Easter weekend that you will have a hard time deciding how best to use your time.
To make your life a little bit easier, we’ve compiled a guide to help you figure out what to get up to over Easter weekend. You’ll find the activities broken down by day so you can create the perfect schedule to incorporate fresh activities while still including your annual family traditions. You might just find yourself adding a new tradition or two to your Easter holiday.
What’s On? Easter Friday, April 3rd, 2026
There’s no better way to start the Easter holiday than with an Easter Carnival or Festival – and there are some fantastic places to be.
Easter Carnival
If you’re looking to kick off the weekend with major excitement, don’t miss the Easter Carnival at the Caboolture Showgrounds. It’s a great day for the entire family, with an Easter Bunny visiting for the kids, plus face painting, games, plenty of rides, and buskers providing a lively soundtrack for the day. There’s entertainment for the adults, too, with market stalls to peruse and delicious food stalls to explore.
All the rides are $7 per ride, or buy an unlimited rides wristband for $35! The fun kicks off at 10 am and runs until 4 pm. Entry is free for everyone.
Venue: Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Road
Bluewater Festival
The Bluewater Festival is on Good Friday and turns up the excitement with a full day of activities. From 9:30 am to 8 pm at Shorncliffe, it’s the ultimate spot to combine family fun with adventure and entertainment.
Expect a fun-filled day with live music, kids’ workshops, rides, food stalls, and bustling markets. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to catch the start of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race or marvel at the Multihull Yacht race starting right off Shorncliffe Pier. The festivities finish with an exciting beach party and evening fireworks, making it a memorable day for all.
Venue: Moora Park, Shorncliffe
Redcliffe Markets Easter Extravaganza
Redcliffe Markets is cracking open two whole days of extravagant fun, on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. From 8 am – 2 pm, enjoy kids’ workshops and Easter crafts, a dunk tank and rock-climbing wall, live music and entertainment, and over 250 handmade and artisan market stalls.
The Easter Bunny will also be making an appearance and there’ll be plenty of gourmet and street food vendors to keep you fed throughout the day.
Venue: 79 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
Good Friday Festival
Axis Church is once again hosting its annual Good Friday Festival, bringing the community together to celebrate Easter with heaps of family-friendly fun.
From 4 pm to 6:30 pm, kids can enjoy jumping castles, a rock-climbing wall, carnival games and face painting. There’s even a petting farm on site so kids can cuddle a real Easter chick or lamb!
For the adults, there’s live music, a BBQ, and the cafe will be open so you can get your coffee hit. Entry to the festival is free!
Venue: Axis Church, 1 Gardenia Parade, North Lakes
What’s On? Easter Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Easter Saturday is often the toughest stretch of the long weekend because the kids are amped up and ready for Easter Sunday, but they still need to get through the entirety of Saturday without driving you around the bend! So, a hands-on experience is a must.
Petting Zoo
Petting zoos are a great activity for kids of all ages, and they’re fun for adults, too. It’s a safe space to introduce the kids to animals up close and personal.
White Ridge Animal Farm has tractor rides, a toddler playground, an adventure playground, and a sizeable picnic area so it’s easy to spend hours on the farm. Don’t forget to visit the animals while you’re there! The farm has llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and horses to visit with and you can even feed some of them. There’s also an interactive area where children can get down and play with guinea pigs and rabbits. It’s a truly interactive experience and a unique opportunity for kids to meet animals of all sizes.
Venue: White Ridge Animal Farm, 130 Hamilton Road, Elimbah
What’s On? Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026
There’s a lot to fit in on Easter Sunday, so you might not want to dedicate the entire day to activities, but we do have solutions for a few hours of fun. You can fit these in before or after your massive holiday meal.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Take your Easter Sunday up a notch at the Sandstone Point Hotel’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Starting at 9:30 am, this exciting event is jam-packed with fun, including a massive Easter egg hunt for children aged 2-10, featuring thousands of eggs hidden around the grounds. Participation is free, but egg hunters must register online beforehand to secure their spot. Will your child find the golden egg and win and eggs-traordinary prize?
Beyond the hunt, there’s plenty to keep families entertained, like live music, market stalls, craft stations, a petting zoo, and special appearances by the Easter Bunny. Entry to the event is free, and while some activities have an additional cost, it’s an unbeatable way to spend the day.
Venue: Sandstone Point Hotel, 1800 Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point
The Patch Imaginarium
Before (or after) you enjoy Easter leftovers, why not take your little ones on an epic adventure of learning and fun? The Bribie Island Seaside Museum offers a hands-on experience for kids to get their hands dirty in the garden. With crafts and activities, there’s something for everyone and even the adults can get involved. There’s a pretend veggie patch where kids can plant and there are play chickens just waiting for egg collection. There’s an activity station where kids can craft.
The museum has a small car park, a museum shop, and accessible toilets.
Venue: Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree
What’s On? Easter Monday, April 6th, 2026
Easter Monday is a perfect day to relax with family, but if you want to get out and about to walk off some of that Easter chocolate, Caboolture Arboretum has so much to offer. Take a stroll along 2km of footpath to see what wildlife you can spot.
Why not pack a picnic and include some frozen peas and corn for the ducks to enjoy – it’s a healthier choice for them than bread – and maybe add a little shredded lettuce to tempt the turtles, too!
Maximise Fun for the Long Weekend
If you’re looking for fun over the long Easter weekend, you will find plenty of it in Caboolture! With a mix of hands-on learning opportunities and wholesome family fun, you shouldn’t have too much trouble keeping the kids entertained.
If you would rather stay closer to home, you can invest in some Easter-themed colouring books and plan an Easter egg hunt in the garden.
Whatever you do, we hope this handy guide will help you plan the most fun-packed weekend possible. Just be sure to stock up on water, sunscreen, and chocolate, of course.
