How to make the most of Easter in Elsternwick Village

It’s that one weekend where kids turn the house upside down searching for chocolate eggs; when friends get together to celebrate and debate whether hot cross buns should come in any flavour other than cinnamon; and when donning bunny ears isn’t just acceptable, it’s egg-spected!

Easter is a magical time for children, and a wonderful opportunity for friends and family to come together and celebrate.

Whether you’re having those you love over for an Easter feast, or just organising an egg-ceptionally tricky Easter egg hunt for the kids in the back yard, Elsternwick Village has everything you need.

Psst, you might also run into some-bunny who is particularly busy this time of year…

Meet the Easter Bunny

Hold the press: the Easter Bunny has confirmed that he’s taking time out of his busy Easter preparations to meet all the boys and girls of Elsternwick Village.

The bunny we all love and his fairy helper will visit Elsternwick on Thursday, April 6 from 10am – 2pm.

From 1.15pm – 2pm he’ll be stationed at Elsternwick Plaza for photos, and word is that he loves a selfie with children, and always has plenty of chocolate eggs to share!

Plan your Easter feast

Food is an intrinsic part of Easter, whether it be cultural (hot cross buns) or simply entertaining at home (celebrations for family get-togethers) – and you can find everything you need for your Easter feast in Elsternwick Village.

Coles has all the essential ingredients including a huge range of fish, as well as hot cross buns and Easter eggs, but if you’re entertaining Jewish friends, make sure you pop into Kosher Kingdom.

For the freshest fruit and vegetables, head down to Dirito’s Quality Fruits; and if you’re hosting a barbecue, stock up on meat supplies at Peter Da Silva Poultry & Selected Meats.

Hunter & Co. Deli also offers a great range of nibbles and deli delights.

Uncover a special gift

Sometimes we want to give gifts that go beyond a chocolate egg; sometimes people have allergies that prevent them from indulging; some people just don’t like chocolate. Okay, very few, but we still need to remember them at Easter.

At Elsternwick Village, Easter gift-giving is easy. You can never go wrong with flowers or a gorgeous pot plant from Crabtree & Weeks or Green Envy, and you’ll always hit the mark with a personally selected book from Avenue Bookstore.

Drop into Ruby’s Gifts for a lovely piece of jewellery or for Judaica products, or homewares to suit every decor at Dalgarno’s of Elsternwick.

If you are handing out chocolate eggs this Easter, why not offset the edible indulgences with the gift of a session at Yoga Tree, or a workout at Zap Fitness or 6 Degrees South?

Enjoy the Easter holidays in Elsternwick Village

Easter is a wonderful time to explore all the experiences Elsternwick Village has to offer.

Relax and recharge at Takagi Massage or The Reflexology Studio. Or take time out to catch up on all your personal maintenance, like getting your nails done at Jade Nail Salon, a trim or whole new look at Miles Wilson Hairdressing, and a tan top up at Waxed.

Spend a memorable evening catching that must-see new release in the grandeur of Classic Cinemas, followed by a cheeky cocktail or two at one of Elsternwick Village’s eclectic bars.

The Easter holidays offer a wonderful opportunity for lazy brunches and at Elsternwick Village there are so many to choose from including Damm Good Cafe for a casual relaxed brunch, Goat House Cafe Bar Restaurant for something a little fancier, and Mothers Instinct for energy and a vibe.

Whether you’re celebrating with gusto or enjoying a chilled long Easter weekend, Elsternwick Village has the most egg-cellent ways to have the hoppiest Easter yet!

Find the Easter eggs and win!

We’ve hidden 10 Easter eggs in shop window displays across Elsternwick Village precinct.  Find at least one Easter egg and you could win a prize pack including an Easter hamper from Dirito’s Quality Fruits (valued at $200) and a $100 Kidstuff voucher.

Enter online here.