Easter 2022 in Denver: A family-friendly guide to unusual egg hunts, free photos and more

By Dustin Moskovitz On Apr 14, 2022

What’s new for Easter this year?

A lot, actually. In-person, secular events that cater to both kids and adults include egg hunts but also bottomless Bloody Mary bars. Most eateries, resorts, churches and parks are offering refreshed activities, including Pueblo Christian Center’s Saturday, April 16, egg hunt at Lea Gonzales Park — possibly the state’s largest with 20,000 hidden eggs, bounce houses and more free fun starting at 10 a.m. (pueblochristiancenter.com/events).

But since there are truly hundreds of events, here’s a slice of unusual, large-scale, or just-plain good-looking ones to celebrate the holiday. See more Easter activities at denverpost.com/calendar and visit dpo.st/3uAI84v for our roundup of metro-area Easter brunches.

Free Easter bunny photos
Aurora’s Southlands outdoor mall is offering free pictures with the Easter bunny, by reservation, Thursday, April 14, through Saturday, April 16. Claim your spot at shopsouthlands.com/eventprograms/easter-bunny-photos and be sure to bring a camera, as there’s no photographer (i.e., use your own). It runs 2-6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday, at Guest Services at the Clock Tower.

See dozens more, including at churches and parks, but also Colorado Mills, Park Meadows Mall, Mile High Flea Market (all with varying prices and packages) by visiting Mile High on the Cheap, our partners who write The Denver Post’s Cheap Checklist column. Most are free: milehighonthecheap.com/easter-egg-hunts-denver.

Drag Egg Hunt at Four Mile Historic Park
This 21-and-up event, 5:30-10 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at Four Mile Historic Park, is hosted by Lala Queen and her royal friends, with a golden egg search, drag-queen bingo and storytime, and craft booths to design bunny ears. Snap a photo with queen Coco Bardot, and compete in the best-dressed contest “for those who wear their finest spring egg hunt attire.” Food trucks, themed treats and a full bar, too. $45-$50. fourmilepark.org/events/events-calendar

Just following that, Four Mile hosts its Family Egg Hunt, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, with music, tractor rides, crafts, photo ops with the Easter bunny and food truck. $18-$25; children 3 and under free. fourmilepark.org/events

Downtown Denver’s Brown Palace will host an opulent Easter brunch buffet but also live music and kid’s activities on Sunday, April 17. (Provided by the Brown Palace)

Brown Palace Easter Celebration
The centerpiece at this upscale event is the unparalleled brunch buffet, but few metro-area Easter chowdowns can boast of kid’s activities and live music in a stunning, historic atrium (which goes great with your church wear). 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 17. $35-$90. Make reservations by calling 303-297-3111 or emailing [email protected]. brownpalace.com/things-to-do/hotel-events

Mount Princeton Hot Springs
What’s more Colorado than celebrating Easter at a natural hot springs? Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, just southwest of Buena Vista, has an 8 a.m.-3 p.m. brunch feast at Mary Murphy Steak House; free pony rides from Mountain Princeton Riding Stable (11 a.m.-3 p.m., for children 60 lbs. and under); and a 1 p.m. Easter egg hunt on the front lawn. All activities are on Sunday, April 17, and open to the public. mtprinceton.com/easter

Gaylord Rockies Resort Spring It On
The ongoing Spring It On program, which has been open to the public since March, includes “Paint Me a Fairytale,” a Mother Goose-themed stage show; springtime cookie decorating; the Spring-A-Long Scavenger Hunt; and (most relevant) the Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny meet-and-greet. That last one is free and concludes on Sunday, April 17, but all others run through May 8. Admission: $7-$13 per event. bit.ly/3uACP4V

As part of its Spring It On program, Gaylord Rockies Resort is offering cookie-making activities for the public (for a small fee) and free Easter Bunny photos. (Provided by Gaylord Rockies Resort)

Granby’s Grand Eggstravaganza
Golden’s Colorado Railroad Museum may be quiet for Easter this year, but Granby’s Moffat Road Railroad Museum more than makes up for it with 10,000 eggs hidden all over the property, including golden eggs worth prizes. At 10 a.m. the Easter bunny swings by for photos and visits, and model trains will run throughout. All of it’s free. There’s also a $6 lunch and live band to follow at River Run RV Resort. Toot toot! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. destinationgranby.com

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