Explicitly excellent Easter events

Easter is one of the Big Four American holidays, and Americans love a good holiday. So, I know each and every one of you is preparing for a weekend chockablock with family, chocolate, church, rabbits, and eggs. Or any (possibly awkward) combination thereof.

April 21, 2011; 12:00 PM • by RVANews staff

Easter is one of the Big Four American holidays, and Americans love a good holiday. So, I know each and every one of you is preparing for a weekend chockablock with family, chocolate, church, rabbits, and eggs. Or any (possibly awkward) combination thereof.

Below is a list of endless (half a dozen) Easter weekend possibilities. And! As an additional Easter miracle, scroll all the way down for a handy list of Easter brunch spots. Moms love a good brunch spot.

Easter Weekend with Peter Rabbit

• Date: April 23rd & 24th from 1.00pm – 4.00pm
• Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden • 1800 Lakeside Ave
• lewisginter.org
• Price: Regular Garden Admission

Family Easter

• Date: April 23rd at 11.00am
• Location: Maymont House • 2201 Shields Lake Drive
• maymont.org
• Price: $1 activity tickets; fees vary for activities

Easter on Parade

• Date: April 24th from 1.00pm – 5.00pm
• Location: Monument Avenue between Allen & Davis
• venturerichmond.com
• Price: Free

Easter Egg Hunt & Children’s Party

• Date: April 23rd from 11.00am – 12.00pm
• Location: St. Giles Presbyterian Church • 5200 Grove Avenue
• stgiles.org
• Price: Free

Inflatable Easter Egg Hunt

• Date: April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
• Location: Pump It Up of Hanover • 9555 Kings Charter Drive, Ashland, VA 23005
• pumpitupparty.com
• Price: $12 per child

The Second Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt

• Date: April 22nd from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Location: The Meadow Event Park • 13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, VA 23047
• meadoweventpark.com
• Price: $20

Easter Brunches

The Jefferson

• Reservation times: 10.30am, 11.00am, 1.00pm, and 1.30pm
• 804.649.4677 • 101 West Franklin Street
• Adults: $48.00 • Children 6 – 12: $22.95 • Children 5 and under: Free
• Menu

The Omni

• 11am – 3pm
• 804.344.7000 • 100 South 12th Street
• Adults: $34.95 • Seniors: $22.95 • Children 6 – 12: $15.95; Children 6 and under: Free
• Menu

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

• Reservation times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm
• 804.622.2628 • 4708 E. Old Main Street
• Adults: $32.95 • Children 6 – 12: $12.95 • Children 6 and under: Free
• Menu (PDF)

Hanover Tavern

• 11am – 4pm
• 804.537.5050 • 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover
• Adults: $26.95 • Children: $12.95
• Menu (PDF)

Tobacco Company

• 11am – 7pm
• 804.782.9555 • 1201 East Cary Stree
• Prices vary
• Menu (PDF)

Shula’s

• 10m – 3pm
• 804.565.7000 • 12042 W. Broad Street
• Prices vary
• Menu (PDF)

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