Spring is in the air, and there’s no better place to celebrate Easter than in the heart of the Ozarks at Big Cedar Lodge! Whether you’re looking for a festive family getaway, a delicious Easter brunch, or outdoor adventures, we have something for everyone. From egg hunts and bunny visits to creative chocolate-making workshops and our Bunny Hop 5K, Easter weekend is packed with activities to make unforgettable memories.
Easter Dining Experiences
No Easter celebration is complete without a delicious meal! Indulge in one of our specially curated brunch experiences:
- Easter Character Brunch – Dine with the Easter Bunny, Bo Peep, and other festive friends. ($48 Adults, $28 Children) View menu here.
- Osage Easter Buffet Brunch – Savor a gourmet buffet while taking in the breathtaking spring landscape at Top of the Rock. ($98 Adults, $45 Children) View menu here.
- Devil’s Pool Easter Brunch Buffet – Enjoy a hearty, rustic brunch with an all-you-can-eat spread. ($80 Adults, $30 Children) View menu here.
Easter Saturday Festival
Kick off the Easter festivities on Saturday, April 19, from 9 AM to 3 PM at our annual Easter Saturday Festival! Families can embark on an exciting egg hunt across the property before enjoying outdoor fun with inflatables, games, a petting zoo, and take-home crafts.
A Week of Easter Activities
Join us for an evening of fun Easter themed Minute to Win It challenges! This is great for the entire family and open to all ages. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.
Easter Bunny Property Scavenger Hunt
Big Cedar’s Easter Bunny is very sad as he has lost all his sweet little friends. Can you help him? Solve the riddles to help find all Big Cedar’s Easter Bunny’s missing friends! Take a picture of each bunny you find and once all have been found, show your photos to our Guest Services staff in the Registration Building to receive your prize! Clue sheets available at Guest Services.
Join us for an hour of fun creating your very own candy bars while sipping your choice of drink! Enjoy the art of confectionary, as you make a white chocolate and a milk chocolate candy bar and sweeten them up with a variety of fun toppings and fillers. We also have everything you need to wrap these up as a unique gift to share with someone special. This activity is open to both overnight guests and the public.
Let the Easter Bunny visit your little ones on Easter Eve or Easter Morning. The Easter Bunny will hop in for a surprise visit and deliver a special Easter basket full of goodies to your children.
Easter Egg Glow Scavenger Hunt
Grab your teammates and get ready to solve the riddles to take you on a race around property collect fun light up items for everyone on your team! Once you have collected all 5 light up items and taken selfies at each destination, return to SHL to see if you were one of the first six teams to return to claim your prize! This activity is open to both overnight guests and the public.
Hop, Drop, & Bowl in our annual Fun Mountain Bunny Bowling Tournament! This is not just a regular bowling tournament! Each frame will be a new challenge such as granny-style bowling, opposite-hand bowling, and backwards bowling. This underwater-themed bowling tournament is sure to be a blast for the whole family! Hop to it and reserve your spot today! This activity is open to both overnight guests and the public.
Come and paint or dye Easter eggs with the Easter bunny! Activity includes 6 white wooden eggs and carrier; plus everything you need to paint or dye your Easter eggs! Overnight guests only
The Easter Bunny & Bo Peep will be visiting Fun Mountain with bunny snacks, cookies, and spring cheer! Your reservation includes 10 minutes of exclusive interactions and a professional photo with our special guests. Limited seating with reservations required. This activity is open to both overnight guests and the public.
Teens ages 13-17 are invited to make lasting memories with a fun, competitive game of our Teen Archery Egg Hunt. Guests will be divided into two teams and will play a variety of styles of games that require them to shoot their opponents with a foam tip arrow shot from a bow, while also looking for the 5 golden eggs for the chance to win Fun Mountain Game Cards. This activity is open to both overnight guests and the public.
After checking in, join the Easter Bunny and the Big Cedar Activities Team to learn all about the great activities taking place during your stay. Grab some bunny bait to enjoy!
Join us for our complimentary Bunny Hop 5K Run! Prizes will be awarded to our fastest runners, and all participants will receive a complimentary water bottle and headband. Meet behind the Fitness Center on the 5K Trail, children must be accompanied by an adult and reservations are not required.
Join us for a family-friendly movie on the lawn in the evening. This activity is complimentary for overnight guests and does not require reservations. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
A Special Easter Sunday Service
Begin this special day by attending a nondenominational Easter Service in the gorgeous Garden Chapel. Afterwards take in the breathtaking scenery across the 4,600 acre rustic-luxury resort and enjoy a delicious Easter Brunch.
With so many activities and events, there’s no better place to celebrate Easter than Big Cedar Lodge. Whether you’re racing through an egg hunt, indulging in a springtime feast, or simply soaking in the beauty of the Ozarks, this is the perfect place to create lasting memories with your loved ones.
Start planning your Easter getaway today!
