Happy Easter weekend to our friends and family who are celebrating this religious annual commemoration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This weekend is celebrated by Christians worldwide and involves a special visit to church on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It also is a time where family and friends gather in memory of the Crucifixion and celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus with specially prepared feasts to be enjoyed. The little ones in the family are exceptionally excited to celebrate this weekend with Easter egg hunts, Easter egg decorations, chocolate bunnies and many more fun activities.
Here are some activities that are being offered in York Region during this weekend:
Easter Egg Hunt
Brooks Farms | Mount Albert
Address: 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, Uxbridge
When: April 15 to April 18, 2022
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $20.34 per person
Link: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/easter-maple-sugar-festival/
Vineyard Egg Hunt
Holland Marsh Winery | Newmarket
Address: 18270 Keele Street, Newmarket
When: Saturday April 16, 2022
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Link: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/vineyard-easter-egg-hunt/
Easter Fun Fest
The Markham Fairgrounds | Markham
Address: 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham
When: April 15 to April 18, 2022
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Cost: $20-$25 per person
Link: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/easter-fun-fest/
Toronto Zoo Market Place
Toronto Zoo | Toronto
Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough
When: April 15 to April 17, 2022
Time: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Cost: Included with Admission per person
Link: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/toronto-zoo-marketplace/
Happy Passover to our Jewish friends and family who will be celebrating the beginning of Passover starting this Friday, April 15th and ending on Saturday, April 23rd. The Passover is also sometimes called the “Festival of Unleavened Bread” as during the week of Passover, Jewish families are to only consume unleavened bread. The first night of Passover is most celebrated as families gather to enjoy a special family meal called Seder (foods of symbolic significance), special prayers and traditional recitations. Passover is a time for great rejoicing amongst the Jewish community as they commemorate liberation.
Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim friends and family who are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. During this sacred time of the year, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. This special time of the year invites Muslims to renew their spiritual relationship with God and to practice self-discipline. The last day of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid al-Fitr which is the festival of breaking fast. This year, Eid al-Fitr will commence the evening May 1st and end the evening of May 2nd.
No matter what culture you belong to, we wish you and yours a safe and wonderful weekend creating great new memories!
