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Get Hopping! Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Brunches, Easter Bunny Visits and other Egg-cellent Events
Spring is bursting with Easter traditions and local events.
Southwest Michigan offers egg hunts, Easter brunches, and bunnies of all shapes and sizes, including chocolate ones (do you eat the ears first, too?)
Hop to it: We’ve got all of the Easter brunches, Easter egg hunts, Easter bunny visits and cool Easter-themed baking and crafting events in Southwest Michigan:
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Kalamazoo Easter Egg Hunts
These Easter egg hunt events may require advanced registration; verify with the organizers before heading out.
For a complete list of spring events for kids, visit our event calendar.
Easter Brunches
Local restaurants are just starting to announce their Easter brunch ideas; keep this one bookmarked as we add more. You’ll find both dine-in and meals to go to celebrate.
Whether your go-to Easter menus are French toast, cinnamon rolls, ham, or other delicious offerings, these Kalamazoo area restaurants offer it all:
Visit the Easter Bunny
In addition to stopping by a few Easter egg hunts, here are more options to visit with the Easter Bunny in SWMI:
Hands-On Easter Classes
Are you ready for some Easter-themed crafts and goodies? At these classes, you can decorate cupcakes, weave baskets, and more (be sure to register).
Easter Basket Fillers: Local Sweets & Treats
If you want to help the Easter Bunny fill those baskets this year, look no further than our locally owned sweet shops.
From candy and chocolates to popcorn and cake, there is something for every sweet tooth.
Cherri’s Chocol’art
101 S Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Located on the mall downtown, Cherri’s Chocol’art is known for its decadent chocolate. Everything is made from scratch, including marshmallows and hot chocolate. Vegan options are available.
Cherri’s shop offers hand-painted chocolate bunnies each year for Easter.
Chocolatea
7642 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
Visit Chocolatea for oodles of chocolates (you can make custom boxes, sold by weight), loose-leaf teas and other delicious baked goods (we recommend the mint brownie).
Confections with Convictions
116 W Crosstown Pkwy #101
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
A local sweet shop specializing in fair-trade organic truffles and chocolates.
Vegan and gluten-free options are available. You can also find fair-trade organic chocolates from around the world.
Heilman’s Nuts & Confections
1804 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Your one-stop shop for gourmet roasted nuts and chocolates. They even ship, so you can send a box to far-away loved ones.
Mattawan Candy Company
23920 City Center Circle
Mattawan, MI 49071
Feel like a kid in a candy store at this local spot. With current and nostalgic candies, your kids’ Easter baskets will be full of yummy treats.
Pop City Popcorn
346 S Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Fill the Easter baskets with gourmet and specialty popcorn. Choose from sweet and savory options.
Rocket Fizz
346 S Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Located on the mall, Rocket Fizz specializes in unique candy and sodas.
Schultz’s Treat Street
3023 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
As its name suggests, Schultz’s Treat Street is known for incredible sweet treats. You’ll also find specialty hot dogs and ice cream when you visit.
Schultz Sweets
6857 West Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
As its sister store, Schultz Sweets carries many of the same confections and ice cream as Treat Street; however, you can swap out those hotdogs for waffles, salads and sandwiches.
What Are Your Easter Plans?
Comment on your favorite egg hunts, candy shops, or Easter traditions!
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