Your Easter Weekend Guide: Things to Do April 3–5 in and Around Burlington, MA

Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year — and Passover begins on the evening of April 1. Both holidays follow the lunar calendar, which is why their dates shift from year to year and why they so often land close together. Whether you're celebrating Easter, Passover, or just enjoying a long weekend, there's plenty to do in and around Burlington.

A note: Good Friday means no school on April 3. Plan accordingly.

Family & Kids

Easter Bunny Photos at Burlington Mall

The Easter Bunny is at Burlington Mall through Friday, April 4. Reservations are strongly encouraged — book here.

Eggs-cursion at Burlington parks

Find eggs in Burlington parks, win prizes. One registration per family, on the Burlington Parks & Recreation website.

Egg Hunts at Simonds Park

Burlington Recreation is hosting both a traditional egg hunt and a sensory-friendly egg hunt at Simonds Park. Spots may be limited — register with Burlington Recreation ahead of time.

Sleeping Beauty: The Big Snore — Grandview Farm, Burlington

Enjoy this fun, family-friendly take on Sleeping Beauty. Whimsical, local, and a genuinely fun morning. Tickets

Dino Safari — CanalSide at CambridgeSide, Cambridge

Life-size dinosaur installations, perfect for fans of all ages. More info

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus — Agganis Arena, Boston

It's the circus. School vacation weekend. Need we say more? Grab tickets in advance.

Brunch & Dinner

Easter Brunch — Boston Marriott Burlington

Right here in Burlington, the Marriott is offering an Easter brunch. Details

Easter Brunch & Dinner — Café Escadrille, Burlington

A Burlington classic. Café Escadrille does Easter brunch well. More info

Easter Brunch — Goodnight Johnny's, Burlington

A newer Burlington favorite with a festive Easter brunch. Reservations

Easter Brunch with Jazz & the Easter Bunny — G's, Haverhill

Worth the 25-minute drive north if you're looking for something a little special. Live jazz, Easter Bunny visit, and brunch. Call ahead for reservations.

Easter Brunch — The Bell Inn & Tavern, Peabody

Saturday, April 4, 10am A classic New England inn setting for Easter brunch, about 15 minutes from Burlington. Menu

Religious Services

Burlington has a number of services happening throughout Holy Week and Easter weekend.

UCC Burlington is holding services throughout Holy Week and on Easter Sunday. Check their website or call for times.

St. Malachy's Catholic Church (with additional Easter Sunday masses at St. Margaret's) is offering a full Holy Week schedule. Check the parish website for times.

Mt. Hope has Good Friday and Easter Sunday services. Check their website for times and details.

Fellowship Church is holding an Easter Sunrise Service. Check their website for time and location.

For those observing Passover, the first seder is Wednesday evening, April 1, with the second seder Thursday, April 2. Temple Shalom Emeth will be holding a Second Seder on April 2.

Movies

The long weekend is a great time to catch something in a theater – if you can get tickets. A few options worth considering:

Hoppers — the animated film is drawing family crowds this spring. Check local listings for showtimes.

Project Hail Mary — if you've been waiting to see this one, Easter weekend is a great excuse. Check local listings.

Ratatouille — screening at Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline on Saturday and Sunday. A fun animated film, and a beautiful theater to see it in.

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