Easter Hop-penings this weekend in the Vail Valley

Easter Happenings

An Easter tradition that’s been going on for over 30 years is the Vail Mountain Easter Sunrise Service bright and early on Easter Sunday. This takes place in a very special location on the top of Vail Mountain at Eagle’s Nest, with views of the Gore Range and Mount of the Holy Cross. The Eagle Bahn Gondola (No. 19) will fire up at 6 a.m. for complimentary rides to foot passengers only (no skis or snowboards). The guests will then go up to the Marketplace Restaurant at the top level of the gondola building for a non-denominational service that will go from 6:30-7:30 a.m.

There are many other congregations hosting services on Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Many chapels house several different congregations. View the websites for schedules and more. This is just a partial list:

• beavercreekchapel.com
• vailchapel.com
• edwardsinterfaithchapel.org
• catholicparishesofthevalley.org
• episcopalvail.com
• mountainlife.church
• churchfinder.com

Easter Egg Hunts

Vail Village

The Vail Recreation District is once again hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. This isn’t your typical egg hunt, this is a scavenger hunt where one clue will lead to the next. Head to the Vail Recreation District booth next to the Covered Bridge in Vail Village between 10 and 10:45 a.m. on Saturday to get your Easter Egg Hunt passport which is filled with clues. From there, you will follow the clues throughout Vail Village, complete your passport and find your way to the last destination where prizes will be awarded. There will be some special eggs hidden along the route in Vail Village, so grab them as those eggs can be redeemed for egg-stra special prizes. The Easter Bunny will be there as well for photo opportunities, so come out for a morning of fun during this annual tradition. This event happens rain or shine. Learn more by visiting vailrec.com.

Avon

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Let your kids roam through the vast Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon to seek out eggs at the town’s annual Egg Hunt Extravaganza. The fun gets underway at 10 a.m. and goes until noon on Saturday. Over 10,000 eggs packed with prizes and candy will be available for the ultimate challenge.

To keep things fair, the egg hunt is organized by age groups, ensuring a more enjoyable experience for children aged nine and under. Each age group will have two hunt sessions. The town of Avon is calling the egg hunt arena a bully-free zone, and families are asked to be respectful to one another.

Kids 9 years old and under are invited to search for eggs and prizes and are broken down into various age groups. In addition to egg hunting there will be a visit from the Easter Bunny, a jellybean guessing game, a petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts and inflatable bouncy features for kids ages 3 and under.  

The coloring contest returns for 2026. Contest sheets can be downloaded in advance or clipped from the Vail Daily on Friday, April 3 in Spanish & April 4 in English, and turned in at the Avon tent during the event. Winners will be selected by age group, and winning artwork will be displayed at the Avon Recreation Center throughout the month of April.

As part of Avon’s sustainability efforts, families are asked to return plastic eggs to the on-site egg recycling stations following the hunt. Bring your own basket or other mode of collection for the eggs. Although free parking is available the use of public transit is encouraged, as well as walking or riding a bike to the park. For more information, go to DiscoverAvon.org 

Easter Brunch

Stoke & Rye

Stoke & Rye at the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon is hosting an Easter Brunch Buffet on Sunday from 7 a.m. -1 p.m. The buffet will be filled with delicious items like honey-glazed ham, prime rib, a seafood station with crab claws, oysters, ceviche and more. Brunch favorites also include omelets and waffles with your favorite toppings biscuits and gravy, salads, fresh fruit and assorted smoothies. Stoke and Rye’s dessert bar will be full of specialties from the pastry chef. The Easter Buffet is priced at $70 for adults and $25 for kids age 5-12. Children under age 5 can dine for free.

Bloody marys, mimosas and other brunch cocktails will be available for purchase. Reservations are required. Go to stokeandrye.com/easter-brunch.

Sonnenalp Hotel Vail

The Sonnenalp Hotel Vail is known for its fabulous brunch buffet at Ludwig’s throughout the year but on Easter Sunday expect to find a fresh seafood station with oysters, crab legs and poached prawns along with artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and plenty of your brunch favorites. Enjoy made-to-order omelets, carving stations with Black Angus beef and Colorado leg of lamb and seasonal specialties like steelhead trout, duck confit gnocchi and pear and gorgonzola ravioli. Save room for dessert with mini pastries, an ice cream machine and there will even be a cotton candy machine.

The kids will have their own buffet and an Easter egg hunt. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Pricing is $145 for adults and $70 for children ages 5-12. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys are priced at $35 per person. Reservations are required, call 970-479-5429.

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

Four Seasons Vail is offering a variety of choices for brunch or dinner this Easter at Remedy and Tavernetta:

Easter Dinner at The Remedy: A specialty three-course family-style menu inspired by the flavors of spring, served alongside the resort’s full à la carte offerings available from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Tavernetta Easter Brunch: A family-style brunch menu available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. featuring Italian spring favorites like house-baked focaccia, rigatoni with lamb ragù, and carrot cake for dessert. There will also be a tableside mimosa cart roaming around the restaurant. The full à la carte menu will also be available.

Tavernetta Easter Dinner: This Sunday marks an elegant multi-course menu celebrating the debut of Tavernetta’s Wine Dinner Series. Look for wines from renowned Italian producers expertly paired with delicious dishes from 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

For reservations, go to opentable.com.

Manor Vail Lodge

Manor Vail Lodge in Vail Village will be celebrating Easter Sunday dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. at both The Fitz and Ridge + River with a selection of delicious Easter holiday specials. Start with carrot and whipped goat cheese crostini, choose from herb-crusted lamb or prime rib and end with carrot cake cheesecake. The regular menu will also be available.  Prices vary. Get your reservations for either The Fitz or Ridge + River on opentable.com or call 970-476-4959.

Grand Hyatt Vail Resort & Spa

Easter Brunch at Gessner at the Grand Hyatt Vail will feature a salmon display, carving station spotlighting Colorado roasted lamb and prime rib, a robust dessert station. The price is $43 per adult, $18 per child and $30 bottomless mimosas per person. The Easter Brunch will run from 7 a.m. -1 p.m. For reservations go to opentable.com.