Bring the whole family to Maymont for one of Richmond’s favorite spring events! The 6-acre Carriage House Lawn will be packed with fun activities, crafts and games, live entertainment, food trucks, and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny!
The Robins Nature Center and Maymont Farm are part of the fun, too! Spread out across Maymont’s grounds, you’ll find games, activities and crafts, as well as live entertainment on 3 stages, including a Dance Zone with a DJ from Bach to Rock spinning fun tunes. Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, meet some baby farm animals, and make a picnic from local food truck offerings.
In the Community Zone, meet local helpers and heroes, including public safety officers, educators, sports mascots, and family-friendly businesses and nonprofit groups. Check out the trucks and gear used by utility workers, firefighters and emergency responders.
All three entrances will be open, and ridesharing and public transit are strongly encouraged.
Advance reservations are recommended — choose a morning (9am–12pm) or afternoon (12pm–3pm) entry time — and everyone can stay and play all day! Admission includes 3 activity tickets, each of which earns a fun activity or prize. Bring an Easter basket to carry them all home!
Volunteers Needed!
Support Maymont's largest single-day volunteer event! Volunteers assist with event setup, crafts and games, entertainment support, check-in at the Robins Nature Center, Maymont Farm, and Magnolia Gate, as well as general guest engagement.
No matter if you are ready to jump in and help or take a more subtle approach by being the Easter Bunny, there is a volunteer spot for you!
TICKETS
Each admission ticket purchased includes 3 activity tickets! Children under 1 get in free.
Advance reservations are recommended.
General Admission:
- Seniors (65+): $5
- Adult (17+): $5
- Child (1-16): $5
- Infants (under age 1): Free
Maymont Members: FREE
Museums for All*: FREE
*Museums for All participants may reserve free admission for themselves and up to 3 guests by presenting an EBT card in person by visiting The Robins Nature Center daily from 10am–4pm, or Stone Barn Welcome Center Fridays-Sundays from 10am-5pm, or on the day of the event.
Activity Tickets
At check-in, each guest will receive 3 activity tickets, and each ticket redeemed earns an activity, toy or prize — don’t forget to bring an Easter basket to carry them home!
Additional activity tickets may be purchased on-site for $2 each. Unused activity tickets can be redeemed at the Info Tent for additional prizes. No refunds, as all proceeds will help support Maymont.
Activities for the Whole Family (1 ticket)
Redeem your tickets for these fun games and activities. Some games earn toys and prizes!
On the Carriage House Lawn:
- Inflatable sports games: Bas-Skeeball, tee-ball, football and more
- Life-Size Candy Adventure
- Easter Games: Carrot Pull, Hen House Hoopla, Duck Pond and more
- Bonnet-Making & Spring Crafts
- Temporary Tattoos
- Planting Station
At the Farm:
- Pollinator Games
- Feed the Goats
- Planting Station
At the Robins Nature Center:
- The Run of the River Exhibit – including our two river otters, Nola and Louis!
Live Entertainment on 3 Stages
Maymont’s Main Stage on the Carriage House Lawn:
- 9:30am – Creature Feature: Meet Maymont’s wildlife ambassadors & the keepers who care for them
- 10am – Goldfish Swim School
- 10:30am – Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation Bonnet Parade
- 11am – Swingers Jump Rope Team
- 11:45am – SPARC Touring Ensemble
- 12:30pm – Bach to Rock Midlothian
- 2pm – Richmond Public Library
- 2:30pm – Richmond Urban Dance
Farm Stage:
- Jonathan the Juggler at 10:30am, 12pm and 1:30pm
Robins Nature Center Dance Zone:
- Tunes from DJ Bach to Rock, instruments to explore, and more! Join us and show off your funkiest dance moves
Fun for Everyone (included with admission)
Dominion Energy Family Easter offers tons of free fun, too!
On the Carriage House Lawn
- Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
- The Community Zone, with RVA helpers & heroes
- Farm Friends
- Carriage Collection
- Stone Barn Welcome Center & Maymont Collections displays
At The Robins Nature Center
- Hula hoops
- Bubble Zone
- Chalk Zone
At the Farm
- Chalk Zone
- Hop-stacle Course
- Friendly farm animals in the Barn and Pastures
- Jack’s Vegetable Garden
Food Vendors
Enjoy delicious food available for purchase from the following vendors:
Carriage House Lawn:
- Bikini Panini
- Cluck N Roll
- Funnel Cake Recess
- Midnite Express
- Pops Kettle Corn
- Strawberry St. Events
- Timber Pizza
- Urban Silo Cookie Company
- Valer Eats
- Westray's Finest
Maymont Farm:
The Robins Nature Center:
Community Zone
Don’t miss the Community Zone on the Carriage House Lawn. Meet RVA's helpers and heroes, including public safety officers, educators, sports mascots, and local family-friendly businesses and nonprofit groups. Check out the trucks and gear used by utility workers, firefighters and emergency responders.
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More Information
Ridesharing and public transit are strongly encouraged. Limited free event parking is available by the Magnolia gates on Hampton Street, The Robins Nature Center and Maymont Farm. All three entrances will be open.
Don’t forget to wear your walking shoes! The Maymont Farm & Parking Lot are about a 15-20 minute walk (.75 mile) from the activities on the Carriage House Lawn.
The Robins Nature Center & Parking Lot are about a 10-15 minute walk (.35 mile) from the activities on the Carriage House Lawn.
Maymont is open only to event guests until 3pm; all entrances reopen to the public at 4pm until 7pm.
Thank you to our event partners!
