Celebrate Easter with the City of Sarnia at Canatara Park with an array of free Easter fun including an Easter Egg Hunt, live performances, arts and crafts, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more on the Saturday of Easter weekend at Canatara Park.

2026 event details

Join us for a hopping good time in partnership with the Seaway Kiwanis on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Canatara Park from 9 a.m. to noon for an array of free Easter fun including an Easter Egg Hunt, live performances, arts and crafts, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more.

  • Event date: April 4, 2026
  • Event time: 9 a.m. to noon
  • Event location: Canatara Park, Children’s Animal Farm area

Easter Egg Hunt

The main event will be the annual Easter Egg Hunt, with kids scouring the ground for coloured eggs that they can exchange for a treat. The hunt takes place at 10 a.m., with separate areas for children aged 4 and under alongside those with accessibility needs; 5 to 7; and 8 plus. Don’t forget to bring your own basket!

Limit one candy (peanut and gluten free) per participant.

Event activities and attractions

There’s plenty of egg-citing activities to check out this year, including old favourites and some new attractions, including:

  • A visit from the Easter Bunny
  • The Children’s Animal Farm
  • Bella Magic performances (9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m.)
  • Children’s Choo Choo Train Rides (weather permitting)
  • Balloon twisting
  • Inflatables
  • Facepainting
  • New spring-themed storytimes with the Lambton County Library (9, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.)
  • New play area for toddlers featuring large soft blocks, crawling tunnels, and climbing activities
  • Food by the Seaway Kiwanis (charges apply)

Road closures

To facilitate the event, Cathcart Boulevard will be closed to the west of Lake Chipican Drive from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 4. Parking is available at Canatara beach and around the large field at the park.

Shuttle Service

Sarnia Transit will offer a shuttle service for the event, making trips between Canatara Park and Northgate Terminal.

On April 4, the shuttle will begin service at 8 a.m. departing from Northgate. Shuttles will run every half hour with the last departing the Christina Street entrance to Canatara Park at 12:45 p.m. Regular fares apply.