6 events to enjoy with the family over Easter weekend

Celebrate the holiday with movies, egg hunts, and painting with the family.

By Michele Kettner • Posted March 31, 2021 at 11:48 a.m.

Close out spring break and Easter weekend with a schedule packed full of fun before it’s back to school and work. Whether you want to try out the farmer life or search for eggs with some purrfect kitties, these events offer something the whole family will love.

Farmer For A Day

Friday through April 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Transport your family to the farm to live the country lifestyle, even if it’s just for a few hours. The private tour will allow you to get an up-close experience with the animals as you help the farmer for a day. Everyone will help the staff with the afternoon feeding, chores, and other farm activities. // Temple Hall Farm Regional Park: 15855 Limestone School Rd., Leesburg; $50

Easter Spring Fling

Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Welcome Easter with the animals of Roer’s Zoofari. The celebration will be full of family fun activities. Whether you want to catch the animal parade, ride a camel or join the Easter egg run, there is sure to be something for the whole family to enjoy. // Roer’s Zoofari: 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna; $20-$25

Egg Hunt with Cats

Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon
Spend the morning with some cat and Easter fun. The resident cats of Mount Purrnon need help finding their Easter eggs. Children of all ages are welcome to help the kitties as they find special treats around the cafe. // Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe + Wine Bar: 109 S. Alfred St., Alexandria; free

Spring Chick

Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Get ready for the holiday by having paint day. Paint your own brood as everyone creates their own unique chick to add to your home decor. // Muse Paintbar: 14040 Linton Hall Rd., Gainesville; $29

Occoquan Community Peep Contest

Through Saturday
Peeps aren’t just for eating anymore. Take some time from your weekend plans to view the creative marshmallow creations. From the Among Us impeepsters and peepshire cat to Jaws and Zoom, you’ll have the hard choice of deciding which is the best. // free

Double-Feature Drive-In Movies at Mosaic

Saturday & Sunday, times vary
Pack the car for a special movie night. Skip another night of Netflix and head to the drive-in for a showing of Mary Poppins or Hop. Sunday’s showing will feature a special pre-show appearance by the Easter Bunny, so make sure to show up early. // Mosaic: 8295 Glass Alley, Fairfax; $28

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.