Easter weekend is almost here.

And if you’re anything like us, you’re probably already dreaming of tiny humans hopped up on chocolate and the sweet sound of pure, unadulterated joy. But where to unleash those little egg-hunting machines?

Fear not, fellow Leesiders, because we’ve done the legwork for you. We’ve rounded up seven seriously cute Cork Easter egg hunts happening this very weekend.

Get ready for adorable chaos, mini-adventures, and enough chocolate to last until, well, maybe Tuesday.

Barrack Street 

Up at Elizabeth Fort on Barrack Street, you can swing by with the kids and follow a trail of clues through the fort from April 17th to 20th. There’ll be puzzles aplenty and there’s no need to book.

 

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Mahon Point

There’s a weekend packed with egg-citing fun at Mahon Point, starting with a Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny & Friends from The Wizard of Oz at 1pm. On Saturday, April 19th (1pm to 4pm) you can head down for Arts & Crafts with Alice in Wonderland & Friends.

 

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Douglas Village 

The egg hunt also kicks off on Good Friday at Douglas Village Shopping Centre (Friday, April 18th, from 12pm-3pm) with a magical Easter show planned on Saturday, April 19th, from 12pm-3pm.

 

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Cork City Gaol

In this iconic venue, you can team a fascinating journey into the past with a fun Easter Bunny Trail from Saturday, April 19th until Friday, April 25th. Just purchase a regular self-guided ticket and the Easter trail is included.

 

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Killeagh

Joe’s Farm Crisps is hosting its very first Easter Trail this year. With a map, stamping stations, face painting and a chance to collect an egg at the end, your kids will be kept busy and active over three days from Friday, April 18th to 20th and you can even visit the tulip field for Easter photos.

 

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Clonakilty

If you find yourself down west on Easter Sunday, hop on over to St James GAA grounds in Ardfield for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 20th at 11am. Entry is €5 per child and you can book a place for your little ones here.

 

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Fota House & Gardens

The Fota House Easter Egg Trail is a fun-filled adventure trail through the stunning Arboretum & Gardens at Fota House, where you’ll search for clues and collect eggs to claim your Easter treat. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance from April 19th to 21st 11am to 4pm. Book your spot here.

 

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