Hiding plastic eggs behind the sofa is a classic, but if you want to seriously upgrade your long weekend plans, it’s time to head to Markham. The Easter Fun Fest is taking over the Markham Fairgrounds from April 3rd to 6th, and it is basically a sugar-fueled, bounce-house paradise for kids (and a completely stress-free day out for you).
This isn’t your average community centre meet-and-greet. It’s a massive indoor and outdoor festival where one ticket gets you unlimited access to midway rides, giant inflatable obstacle courses, and jumping castles. Yes, unlimited. Let them bounce until they nap.
The Main Event
The main event? The Easter egg hunts. Instead of a chaotic one-time free-for-all, they run organized hunts every 15 minutes inside the barn. Kids grab a basket, scoop up as many eggs as they can find, and trade them in for a special prize. The best part? There’s no limit—they can jump back in line and hunt again.
When you need a breather from the rides, there’s an adorable petting zoo, pony rides, and live stage shows running daily. Plus, the Easter Bunny will be wandering around for those mandatory spring family photo ops.
Chasing kids around a fairground builds up quite the appetite, so they’ve lined up some of the best food trucks in the GTA to keep everyone well fed.
Pro tip: Grab your tickets online before you go. Not only does it guarantee entry, but you’ll save five bucks a ticket. Snag a Family Pass if you’re bringing the whole crew, and get ready for the easiest, most entertaining Easter weekend you’ve had in years.
The Details: How to Get There & What to Know
When: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6, 2026 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily)
Where: Markham Fairgrounds (10801 McCowan Rd, Gate 2, Markham, ON)
Tickets: Buy online to save $5. Child admission (2-12) is $29.99; Adults (13+) are $14.99. A family pass (2 kids, 2 adults) is $84.99.
How to get there from Toronto:
By Car: It’s about a 40-minute drive from downtown Toronto. Take the DVP North to the 404 North, exit at Elgin Mills Road East, and drive east to McCowan Road. Turn left (north) on McCowan, and the Markham Fairgrounds will be on your right.
Parking: Plenty of space is available on-site at the fairgrounds.
