For the past 7 years I have written and compiled family friendly events around Peterborough to share with you. My aim is to make it easier for you to find things to do to promote spending time together. However, with the cost of living on the rise and everything going up in price, I wanted to share free Easter events in Peterborough.
The events here are all completely free to attend, (except for 1 which is entrance by silver donation) so you can have fun as a family this Easter without having to break the bank.
If you are looking for more Easter themed activities then have a look at my post here.
Check out these links for more things to do in peterborough
Free Easter Events in Peterborough
1st-16th April
Hop into Queensgate @ Queensgate Shopping Centre – Between 1 and 16 April, Queensgate Shopping Centre will host larger-than-life character eggs, each with their own unique story, plus free crafting fun for the whole family AND visits from the Easter bunny.
On show from April 1 to 16, families will have the chance to follow the trail of eggs around the centre and snap some selfies with giant six feet tall character eggs that will guarantee families an egg-cellent Easter!
Keep an eye out on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday between 11am and 3pm, as the Easter Bunny will be handing out some eggs-tra special treats and if you find the golden egg, you win an extra special prize!
The Easter Bunny can be seen at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm in 30 minute appearances.
My Pet Pals Workshop @ Pets at Home, City Centre and Bretton – FREE – Mon- Saturday (plus Sunday 16th) – 1pm – You can learn how to make your very own foraging box which is perfect for small animals such has hamsters and guinea pigs. Kids will receive an activity sheet and a certificate as well as meeting our amazing animals… – Book Here
1st april
Easter Fair @ Hampton Vale Community Centre – 11am-2pm – Free Entry – WI raffle, tombola and cake stall, stalls ,Easter bonnet competition, face painting, and lots more!
Easter Family Fun Day @ WestRaven Community Cafe and Garden – 10am-2pm – Easter fun and games in the garden with Easter egg nature trail, arts and crafts, wildlife activities and lots more!
Easter Scavenger Hunt @ St Michael’s Church School, Cardea – 12pm-3pm – Free Event, Interactive hunt, Fun games!
2nd April
Peter Rabbit’s Big Family Fun Day @ Harvest Barn Farmshop – 10am-4pm – Free Entry –
Meet Peter Rabbit and friend Lily Rabbit! Play games, read books, have your face painted, say hello to all our friendly animals & even meet some new recruits too! There will be inflatable zorb wars, giant slides, classic fair rides more.
Buy a special activity pack and help Peter and Lily find all of the hidden Easter Eggs & Words around the farm to win a special chocolate prize and certificate! Once you’ve finished sit down and enjoy some well deserved food and drink from one of our own special food vendors.
7th April
New ARk Family Fun Day and Easter Egg Hunt @ New Ark Adventure Playground – 10am-1pm – Entry by Silver donation –
We’d like to invite you to our fabulous Family Fun Day Day and Easter Egg Hunt! 
There will be a raffle, tombola, games, stalls, craft activities, and more. Come and visit our city farm, explore our eco garden and play on our adventure playground.
Can you help by donating a prize for our raffle or chocolate tombola, or make some cakes or biscuits for our refreshments stall? 
We’d also love to hear from you if you have a local business and would like to run a stall. Call us on 01733 340605 or email newarkplay.office@gmail.com
Entry by silver donation. Easter egg hunt is £5 per child.
8th April
Easter Family Event @ Cathedral Square – Peterborough Positive, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID), is hosting its first event in Cathedral Square on Easter Saturday 8th April.
Professional circus and outdoor theatre group, Dizzy O’Dare, will be performing their latest family-friendly show, Falconry Dismay, in Cathedral Square on Easter Saturday 8th April.
There will be three 30-minute performances with the first starting at midday, and the event is free to attend for all.
Easter Sport Hunt @ Central Park – 11am-3pm – Free Family Event – Pick up a map in the park, find and have a go at different sports and play activities around the park
9th April
Music in the park @ Ferry Meadows – 8.15am and 10.30am – Pull up a chair and listen to the sounds of live music. Join us for two performances on Easter Sunday by Salvation Army Band a front of our Visitor Centre. Grab a coffee, sit down and relax during two services at 8:15am and 10.30am. Free event, donations welcome.
Orton Easter Event @ Ortongate Shopping Centre – 11am-4pm – Tombola, Raffle, Face paints, Air ambulance stalls, cakes, sweets and much more!
10th April
Easter Egg Hunt @ Peterborough Cathedral – 10.30am – 4pm – Free, £5 to claim an egg – An Easter-themed trail for families inside and outside the Cathedral.
Find the eggs and solve the puzzle to crack the code! Then you can claim your full-size Fairtrade chocolate Easter Egg, each one with a booklet telling the Easter story.
Last entry 3.15pm – Book Here
12th April
Pond Dipping @ Ferry Meadows – 12pm-3pm – Come along to our drop in session at Lynch Lake and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. No need to book, this event is free to attend with donations welcomed.
15th and 16th April
Field of colour Workshops @ Ferry Meadows – 9am-3.30pm – There are 2 free workshops at Ferry Meadows during the Easter holidays, everyone can come along and make a flower. The workshops are on Saturday 15 April (in the Lynch Lake Community Hub) and Sunday 16 April (in the Discovery Den) 9am-3.30pm. No need to book, just come along.
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