Easter can be hard to balance work and looking after your children so organised events and activities can be just the ticket and offer a fantastic adventure for the small people in our lives. We’ve pulled together this Easter holidays’ events and activities in one easy place. We’ll keep adding anything new as and when we come across them too.
And don’t forget that Guernsey Welfare are happy to receive Easter egg donations for those who might find it harder to manage this year.
Easter Party
24 March
10:00-11:30, St Saviour’s Church
More info here
Easter Egg Hunt
29 March
11:00-16:00, Les Caches Farm
Egg hunt with crafts, garden games, face painting, and real bunnies, as well as food and refreshments. Booking required.
More info here
Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Guernsey Museum at Candie
Until 13 April
10:00-17:00, Candie Gardens, St Peter Port
The Natural History Museum’s popular Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition returns showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet. Using the unique emotive power of photography, the competition inspires people to think differently about their relationship with nature and become advocates for the planet.
Free entry with your Discovery Pass.
Spring Tractor Run
29 March
09:00-10:00, The Folk and Costume Museum and Museum Shop
The Guernsey Vintage and Classic Tractor Club assemble on the courtyard at the National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum before heading off around the island for their first run of the year. Watch the tractors arrive from about 9am and see them up close before they leave around 10am. This is a free and access-friendly event.
More info here.
Aquafun
31 March, 1, 8 & 20 April
14:30-15:30, Beau Sejour
Family fun for all, an hour in the pools with toys and inflatables.
More info here
Beausie Dash
31 March & 7 April
14:00-14:45 or 15:00-15:45, Beau Sejour
The less challenging of Beau Sejours inflatables for children aged 3-7 years only. Tickets include one child & one accompanying adult. All children must be accompanied in the water by an adult who is a competent swimmer.
More info here
Stay & Play
31 March
09:30-11:00, Bright Beginnings
A free, weekly drop-in playgroup at Bright Beginnings Children’s Centre for children birth onwards. The aim of the group is to provide opportunities for parents and carers to be involved in their child’s learning and development through fun play activities, stories and songs. The safe and stimulating environment encourages children to learn and play, building their self-esteem, social skills and developing their language skills.
More info here
Beausie Crash
2 April & 9 April
13:45-14:45 or 15:00-16:00, Beau Sejour
The most challenging of Beau Sejour’s inflatables. For thrill-seeking 8-14 year olds only. All children need to be able to swim – no adults are allowed poolside.
More info here
Blossoming Toddlers
2 April
13:30-14:30, Bright Beginnings
A free, drop-in, weekly playgroup which runs throughout the year, providing toddlers with the opportunity to play and explore the world around them; this playgroup is from crawling age to two years.
More info here.
Easter Garden Party
3 April
12:00-17:00, The Deerhound
A fun-filled Easter afternoon with Messy Minds, perfect for little ones and a great excuse to gather with friends and family. There’s an Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, bouncy castle, Easter crafts and soft serve ice cream.
More info here
Good Friday Craft Morning
3 April
10:00-13:00, St Martin’s Community Centre
A creative and messy morning for 7-16 year olds, and under 7s with adult supervision. Come and join us as we work together on displays to go up in St Martin’s Church. Free.
More info here
Easter Egg hunt
4 April
11:00-13:00, St Saviour’s Community Centre
Easter egg hunt along with colouring competition, face painting, and vintage car rides. There will also be hot dogs available and a hamper competition.
More info here
Dad’s Stay & Play
4 April
09:30-11:00, Bright Beginnings
A monthly meet up on selected Saturdays; toys, snacks, craft & story/rhyme time. Aimed at baby to preschool age, however older siblings also welcome to come along and spend time with dad.
More info here
Public Beach Clean
4 April
14:00-16:00, Port Gras
Join the Clean Earth Trust for a Public Beach Clean and Survey. All of the equipment is provided, and everyone is welcome.
More info here
Easter Lunch & Egg Hunt
5 April
12:00-15:00, Le Pommier Hotel
With a special visit from the Easter Bunny and its annual Easter egg hunt, join Le Pommier for their special Easter Lunch – two or three courses menu.
More info here
Herm Easter egg Hunt
5 April
10:30-17:00
A magical morning of family fun in Herm. The adventure begins at Shell Beach Café, before winding its way across the island and finishing at the Mermaid Tavern where the final challenge awaits: finding the legendary Big Golden Egg. Then settle in for Easter Sunday lunch.
More info here
Beaucette Easter Egg Hunt
7 April
11:00-15:00, Saltwater Restaurant
Join us for an Easter egg hunt taking place behind the shepherd huts on the green field.
Ticket includes a basket for you to fill with eggs, lunch in the restaurant, a quiz or a scavenger hunt, and access to an Easter themed colouring table. Cost £12 per child.
More info here
Easter Fun Event
12 April
10:00-11:30, Torteval Church Hall
An hour of soft play, bouncy castles, Easter crafts, hot cross buns, and refreshment for adults, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt with an egg for every child. Wicky Face Paint will be there and there is an option to book spring photos with Wild Smile Photography.
More info here
Spring Market | The National Trust of Guernsey
12 April
10:00-16:00, The Folk & Costume Museum
Artisan stalls, cakes, bakes, tea and coffee, courtyard games for children. Free entry and fun for all ages.
More info here