Fri, Apr 6-Sun, Apr 8
Easter Afternoon Tea at Rendez-Vous
Enjoy hot cross buns, chocolate praline tarts, vanilla mango eggs, and chocolate bunnies. RMB 138. 2.30-6pm. Rendez-Vous Bar and Lounge (6465 3388 ext 4225, restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com)
Sat, Apr 7
Easter at the Great Wall 2012
The Brickyard has a special Easter package with breakfast, accommodations, and Easter brunch for two. RMB 1,988/night. The Brickyard Inn and Retreat Center (6162 6506)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Ages 2-10. This morning of Easter fun features egg decorating, crafts, carnival games, and egg hunts (one at 11.30am and one at 1.30pm). RMB 50/family. 11am-2pm. The New City Center (6475 1066, info@thenewcitycenter.com)
Sun, Apr 8
Aroma Easter Brunch
Aroma has an international buffet with an Easter egg hunt and gifts of chocolate for the kids. RMB 588, free for kids under 12. 11.30am-3pm. Aroma, The Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8161)
Asia Bistro Super Brunch on Easter Sunday
Enjoy more than 20 buffet stations, a real outdoor barbecue grill, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, performances, and egg hunting. RMB 688, free for kids under 12. 11.30am-3.30pm. JW Marriott Hotel Beijing (5908 6688)
Easter Day Champagne Brunch at Valley Cafe
Valley Cafe has egg painting, egg hunting, and a seasonal menu for Easter. RMB 288, free for kids under 1.2m. 11.30am-2.30pm. Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun (5993 8271)
Egg Hunting Brunch at The St. Regis
Kids’ activities include an egg hunt, egg decorating, and meeting the Easter Bunny. RMB 558, RMB 280 (ages 4-12). 11.30am-3pm. The St. Regis Beijing (6460 6688)
Easter Sunday Brunch with Live Jazz
For Easter, The Schoolhouse has face painting, an Easter egg hunt, and a traditional menu. RMB 268, RMB 138 (ages 4-12), free for kids under 4. 11am-3pm. The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu (6162 6506, info@theschoolhousemutianyu.com)
Kranzler’s Grand Easter Brunch
Kranzler’s has an Easter egg hunt, seasonal treats, and a menu with lamb and Australian rib eye. RMB 498. 11am-3pm. Kranzler’s (6465 3388 ext 4222, restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com)
Comptoirs de France Easter Egg Hunt
Ages 2-10. Find an invitation coupon in one of Comptoirs’ colored eggs to join the egg hunt, then get a chance to win delicious chocolate prizes. Free. 9am-1.30pm. Comptoirs de France, East Lake Villas (6461 1525)
The Ritz-Carlton Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Financial Street
Ages 10 and under. Participate in one of the city’s biggest egg hunts, then have brunch at either Greenfish or Cepe. The Easter Bunny will hide 1,500 eggs for kids to discover, and there will also be a petting zoo. Free for restaurant patrons. 11-11.30am. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street (6601 6666)
Easter Sunday Brunch at Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
The Easter edition of this Sunday brunch has roasted lamb, hot cross buns, a chocolate egg hunt, egg painting, and more. RMB 348-418. 11.30am-3pm. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6458 8888)
Easter Egg Hunt at Fairmont Beijing
Search for eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy optional brunch or afternoon tea after the hunt. Free. 1pm. Fairmont Beijing (8507 3630)
Eggciting Easter Bubbalicious Brunch
Expect the usual extensive buffet, plus an egg hunt and some extra Easter fun. RMB 428-498 (plus 15% surcharge). Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880)
Fizztastic Champagne Brunch
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing has a seasonal menu and an egg hunt. Price TBA. 11.30am-3pm. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8411, wangfujing@hilton.com)
Festive Easter
This Easter celebration includes Easter bunnies, egg hunts, and a special menu. RMB 428, RMB 218 for kids (plus 15% surcharge). Senses, The Westin Beijing Financial Street (6629 7810/11)
Sun, Apr 8-Mon, Apr 9
The Big Easter Interactive Family Carnival
Ages 3-6. Family Box hosts a two-day carnival for Easter with face painting, egg hunts, performances, egg decorating, and more. RMB 580/family, RMB 100 per extra adult, free for members. 3-7pm. Family Box Educational and Recreational Center (6478 6163)
Until Apr 9
Easter Treats at Kempi Deli
Kempi Deli has a range of “egg-citing” treats, including chocolate eggs and bunnies, hot cross buns, lamb confit, and more. Daily 10am-10pm. Kempi Deli (6465 3388)
This article is excerpted from beijingkids April 2012 issue. View it in PDF form here or contact distribution@beijing-kids.com to find out where you can pick up your free copy.