Easter is just six days away, Philly friends—and the brunches, egg hunts, and bunny sightings are abundant! This time of year feels like flashbacks to scenes from Steel Magnolias. ( Just forget the fact that it’s been cold and rainy here the last few weeks… ) Pastels everywhere, a little sweetness in the air, and the perfect excuse to gather your people, eat something baked and buttery, and cry-laugh your way through spring. If you’ve ever watched Shelby dye Easter eggs with Dolly Parton watching on, you get it. The vibes are so nostalgic.
So even though we are in Philly, not in Chinquapin, here's how to do Easter right—with a little Southern charm and a lot of local fun.
🐣 Egg Hunts
Egg hunts are the holiday version of a time machine. Remember sprinting across the lawn in a smocked dress or clip-on bow tie with a neon basket and jellybeans melting in your pocket?
Below are some pending ways to get your hunt on… old and young, come one, come all!
🐰 Gorgas Park Easter Egg Hunt
Roxborough’s got the goods: egg hunts every 10 minutes (no chaos, just cuteness), a petting zoo, face painting, and balloon animals. Kid-approved, parent-friendly, and full of "aww" moments.
🐰 Elmo’s Eggstravaganza at Sesame Place
Through April 18, Elmo and the crew are throwing an Easter bash with themed rides, dance parties, and enough pastel décor to make even Clairee crack a smile.
🐰 Storytime + Bunny at Northeast Regional Library
Books, crafts, egg dyeing, and a surprise visit from the big bunny himself. File under: wholesome content.
🥂 Brunches
🌸 Dinner Cruise on the Delaware
This one’s for the grown-ups. Brunch (or dinner) on a boat with skyline views and zero dishes to do afterward? M’Lynn would 100% approve.
🌸 Bunny Brunch at White Dog Café
Whether you're brunching in Wayne, Haverford, or University City, White Dog always delivers charm. Great food, cute ambiance, and just enough whimsy to feel special—but not so much you feel like you need a glitter crown.
So let’s Dress like it’s 1989. Think blush, bashful, and bonus points for shoulder pads. Shelby would be proud!
Watch the movie again. Cry, laugh, quote Dolly, and repeat. You know that
Easter in Philly is packed with fun, from egg hunts that take you back to childhood to brunches that make you want to toast to spring. And if you bring a little Steel Magnolias energy to the table—big laughs, big feelings, big hair—you’re doing it right.
Just remember, “The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.”
Now go dye some eggs, pour some mimosas, and live your best blush-and-bashful life.
