Sweet spots for an epic Easter-egg hunt

Hunt for Easter eggs in a magical forest and meet the Easter bunny

Last updated: Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Grab your buckets and sharpen your scavenging skills: It’s time to hunt Easter eggs. There are loads of great hunting shenanigans happening this year, from events in Stellenbosch to markets with Easter bunnies. Let the games begin…

COLLECT CLUES AND WIN A PRIZE AT SPIER

On Easter Sunday, kids can roam Spier Wine Farm in search of a fun Easter prize. The rules are simple: Find the Easter Bunny clues (in the form of stickers) in five locations. Once all five stickers have been found, you can exchange it for a parcel filled with delicious Easter treats. Adults can enjoy Spier’s award-winning wines at the wine-tasting stations along the route. 

Date: 17 April from 9am to 12pm
Price: R150 per child; book here

Spier Wine Farm | R310 | Stellenbosch | 021 809 1137 | Instagram: @spierwinefarm | Image: Spier Wine Farm

HUNT EASTER EGGS IN A MAGICAL FOREST

Join in for a fun-filled Easter Sunday at The Cellars-Hohenort. This Constantia oasis is hosting a relaxing Sunday lunch for the adults, while the kids can enjoy an Easter-egg hunt in the stunning gardens and magical forest. 

Date: 17 April from 12.30pm
Price: R545 per person; book here

93 Brommersvlei Road | Constantia Heights | 021 794 2137 | Instagram: @thecellarshohenort | Image: The Cellars-Hohenort

FILL UP AN EASTER BASKET AT KANU

It’s time for Du Vin's annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kanu Wines. Bring your family and friends on Saturday and join in the Easter festivities. Book a table for lunch at this beautiful winery, while the kids hunt for eggs. They can take either a small or large basket (which will be added to the bill). 

Date: Saturday, 16 April 2022 from 11am
Price: R50 for small basket, R100 for big basket. Call to book: 021 023 0361

Kanu Wines | R304 | Stellenbosch | 021 865 2488 | Instagram: @duvinrestaurant | Image: Du Vin Restaurant

DRESS UP FOR THIS FAMILY MARKET

Hop over to Iris House Children’s Hospice for its annual market day. This market is fun for the whole family, with food stalls, face painting, pony rides and an Easter-egg hunt for kids under 12. Plus, the best dressed Easter Bunny will win a prize. 

Date: 9 April from 10am to 3pm
Price: Free entry; R20 per child for Easter egg hunt

Stikland Admin | Old Paarl Road | Bellville | 021 910 1578 | Facebook | Image: Gabe Pierce/Unsplash 

MEET AN EASTER SQUIRREL IN STELLENBOSCH

Celebrate your Easter weekend at Le Pommier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Book a breakfast at this picturesque wine farm and the kiddies can join the Easter-egg hunt. The resident squirrel will be bringing the “eggs” and joining in the fun. 

Date: 17 & 18 April; hunt starts at 1pm
Price: Hunt is complimentary with breakfast; email events@lepommier.co.za to book your spot

Helshoogte Road | Banhoek | Stellenbosch | 021 885 1269 | Instagram: @lepommierwines | Image: Le Pommier

EXPERIENCE EASTER MAGIC AT THIS MARKET

Pop by the Easter fest at the Sunningdale Sports Complex in Milnerton. Browse for locally made crafts, food and drinks, plus stock up on your easter chocolates. There’s also an Easter-egg hunt and other games for kids.

Date: 9 & 10 April from 9am - 3pm
Price: Free entry

Waterville Street | Milnerton | 021 554 0292 | Facebook | Image: I Love Local

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