Spending Easter weekend in Newmarket

If you’re looking to fill your weekend with easy, feel-good plans, you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of ways to spend Easter in Newmarket, with something to suit every kind of plan. Before you head out, be sure to check the opening hours of your favourite stores over the long weekend.

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What to do

There’s no shortage of ways to stay entertained this long weekend. Whether you’re spending it with family, friends or taking a moment for yourself, there’s something to suit every kind of plan. You can explore all the ways to stay entertained (including ten-pin bowling, dodgems, skiing, golfing, and surfing!)  in Newmarket here, or scroll down for a selection of Easter-specific activities.

Easter entertainment at Something & Social

For a weekend of treats, head to Something & Social where little ones are kept entertained with face painting, balloon twisting and an Easter egg hunt, giving parents the perfect chance to sit back and enjoy a quiet moment.

Westfield Rooftop

OPSM Colouring Competition

OPSM is bringing a little creativity to Easter with a kids’ colouring competition. Download a colouring sheet here or pick one up in store, then once your mini’s masterpiece is complete, submit their entry for the chance to win.

277 Broadway

Art Escape limited editions

Art Escape adds an Easter twist to fluid art with a limited-edition bunny figurine, a fun and creative way to get into the festive spirit that both you and the kids will love.

1 Kingdon Street

Easter Egg hunt at Highwic

The Easter Bunny has been busy at Highwic planning where to hide eggs and coming up with some tricky riddles for you to solve. Head there from 4th to 19th April and see if you can work out the clues. Find all the eggs and go into the draw to win a $50 Westfield voucher!

40 Gillies Avenue

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Where to eat

Forget the meal prep and planning, this weekend is all about indulging. Across the precinct, cafés and restaurants are serving up Easter specials worth stepping out for, so it’s the perfect excuse to see what your favourite spots have on offer. Here are a couple we’re loving.

We’ll be heading straight to Island Gelato Company this weekend, where two limited-edition Easter flavours are on offer: Hazelnut & Chocolate Crack and Buttery Hot Cross Bun & Custard. Impossible to go past.

Then hopping over to Toast on the Green, where Easter indulgence comes in the form of a toasted hot cross bun topped with crème egg, KitKat wafer spread and gooey marshmallow. Consider it a decadent twist on a seasonal classic.

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Easter shopping

What’s a long weekend without a little shopping? We’ve rounded up our top Easter picks below.

Getting to Newmarket has also never been easier. Click here for public transport and parking options available to make your long weekend transit as easy as possible.

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