Mira Schmidt
Most themeparks have already kicked off the new season. Now it’s time for April events at themeparks.
Austria
April 4–6 Familypark: Around Easter, the Easter Bunny, Filippo, Minky, and stilt walkers will provide colorful entertainment. There will also be a magic show, face painting, and an Easter quiz with great prizes.
France
April 5–6, Parc des Combes: The Easter Egg Train offers a train ride that includes an Easter egg hunt. Halfway through the trip, everyone gets off to hunt for Easter eggs.
Germany
April 3–6, Europa-Park: The Easter Village in the Castle Park invites you to experience Easter traditions and have fun. There will be hands-on activities, an Easter egg hunt, and many other games.
April 5, Schloss Beck: On Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny will stop by with little surprises for the children. A balloon artist will also help create a festive atmosphere and create works of art out of natural rubber.
April 5 & 6, Hansa Park: The park is celebrating Easter with two special events. First, the Easter bunny couple will be waiting for you in the entrance area. Second, children up to age 12 can submit a drawing of their favorite Easter memory at the Service Center. The winner will receive a surprise prize.
April 18 & 19, Europa-Park: The Dutch Festival celebrates the traditions and diversity of the Netherlands—from cheese and poffertjes to tulips and Dutch charm.
April 25 & 26 at Europa-Park: It’s “Ciao Italia” at the Italian Festival. The Italian-themed area celebrates the country’s traditions and culture. Of course, culinary highlights are a must.
April 30, Ritter Rost Magic Park: The Walpurgis Night Party will be celebrated here as part of the “Dance into May” festivities. This open-air party for adults features music by a DJ, a light show, bull riding, a cocktail bar, and costumed witches and devils. The free-fall tower and the Crazy Fishing Boat will also be open.
Netherlands
April 25–May 3, Billy Bird Hemelrijk: The Dino Days are all about the giants of prehistoric times. There will be a live show and other entertainment, such as meet-and-greets with dinosaurs.
United Kingdom
April 4 through September 26: Blackpool Pleasure Beach: “Twilights Thrills” takes place on select Saturdays. On these days, the park stays open until 9 p.m., and so do the rides, of course. There’s also extra entertainment and live music.
April 10–12, Blackpool Pleasure Beach: The Turn It Up Festival is modeled after a K-pop festival. It features tribute acts for artists such as Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Harry Styles. There will also be other entertainment, including Just Dance and TikTok dance sessions for everyone to join.
USA
April 3–5, Gilroy Gardens: During the Easter Weekend Celebration, there will be daily Easter egg hunts divided into three age groups. There will also be photo spots, and the gardens are starting to bloom.
April 3–5, Kemah Boardwalk: The Easter weekend is packed with visits from the Easter Bunny, craft activities for kids, and other entertainment such as stilt walkers and balloon artists. On Easter Sunday, there will be a church service at 7 a.m.
April 3–26: Six Flags Fiesta Texas: “Viva La Fiesta” is a Mexican-themed festival at the park. It features special live entertainment, culinary offerings, and festive photo spots.
April 11–June 14, Sesame Place, Philadelphia: During Elmo’s Springtacular, there will be a whole range of events and activities, from meet-and-greets and concerts to special theme days.
April 18, Kemah Boardwalk: The “I’m a Superstar” celebration is dedicated to people with disabilities and celebrates them. There will be live entertainment, rides, and various games such as Tic-Tac-Toe, as well as craft stations.
April 18–May 10: Kennywood: The Celebrate Kennywood Weekends celebrate the park’s long history. There will be plenty of potato-themed food specials, photo opportunities, a big quiz, and several other highlights.
April 18–June 7: Dollywood: The Flower & Food Festival kicks off spring. Amid countless blooming flowers and plants, there are food stands offering special culinary highlights.
April 23–June 21, Busch Gardens Williamsburg: The Food & Wine Festival features over 135 different culinary dishes from around the world. Everything is served in small bites so you can sample even more food from over 17 countries. The event is accompanied by concerts and live music.
April 25, Kemah Boardwalk: The Wine Festival is the perfect place to sample a variety of wines. Twenty-four winemakers will be showcasing a total of 72 wines. There will also be live music and special food offerings, such as a charcuterie tent.
April 26, Kemah Boardwalk: The 58th annual Blessing of the Fleet boat parade features a procession of many festively decorated boats. The boats are expected to arrive at the Kemah Boardwalk between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
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