Easter Kansas City Style:
Easter is one of Kansas City's favorite ways to ring in Spring with warm weather (most years) and blooms galore. From Easter Parades and breakfast with the Easter Bunny, to doggie Easter "Begg" Hunts and fabulous feasts, Kansas City has a great many things to do...so get hoppin' to one of these great Kansas City Easter events.
Easter Parade at the Zona Rosa:
Kansas City's longest standing tradition has moved from the Plaza to the Northland's Zona Rosa. Put on your best Easter duds and take part in the 4th Annual Easter Parade, Saturday, April 11th at 11am. Be sure and stick around for fun family activities--with a petting zoo and giveaways on Town Square and in the Marshall's building after the parade.
Zona Rosa is awarding gift certificates and prizes, including a $1,000 gift certificate to Zona Rosa for the most outstanding parade going family.
Powell Gardens:
Hop over to Powell Gardens for Breakfast With the Easter Bunny on April 4th and 11th at 9am, 9:30am, and 10am. Call 816.697.2600 for reservations.
Powell Gardens also hosts an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and under. The cost is $5 per child and includes regular garden admission; adults pay regular Garden admission.
Also worth noting: Powell's Cafe Thyme also has lovely Easter Brunch from 11am-2pm. Call 816-697-2600 x225 for reservations.
Easter Sunday on the Plaza:
Spend Easter Sunday on the Plaza with live music from noon–3pm in Pomona Courtyard (Eddie Bauer) and Neptune Courtyard (The North Face). It's also your last change to enjoy the Plaza Easter bunnies.Easter "Begg" Hunt with Three Dog Bakery :
The Three Dog Bakery hosts its 12th Annual Easter "Begg" Hunt and Bone-et Contest at Mill Creek Park. The event starts at 10 am with over 500 coupons stuffed in 1,400 treat filled eggs and prizes awarded for the top Easter bonnet wearing pups. The canine who finds the golden egg will be treated to a year's supply of dog food. Register at the bakery ($10 per dog) or the day of the event ($12 per dog).
Shatto Milk Company Easter Egg Hunt:
Everyone knows Shatto Milk --the great tasting hormone free milk in the cool bottles at the grocery store. Head to the Shatto Farm in Osborne, MO on Sunday, April 11th for their 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The free fun starts at 2:30pm--and after the hunt pet the baby calves or enjoy some of their yummie milk (banana and orange are my personal faves). Peter the Easter Rabbit will be on hand, so bring your camera for a fun filled afternoon.Great Easter Eats:
While there are hundreds of great places to eat Easter Brunch around town, the Bristol, Grand Street Cafe, Hotel Phillips, Downtown Marriot, and Renee Kelly's Caenen Castle offer amazing brunches and buffets at all price points. Read our Easter Brunch Article and make your reservation today.
