There’s a free Easter scavenger hunt at Darling Square today

• Darling Square is hosting a range of Easter and school holiday activities throughout April.
• A free Easter scavenger hunt is taking place at 12pm until 3pm today.
• Other free family activities include face painting and balloon animals.
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A free Easter egg hunt? Music to parents’ ears, no doubt—and the school holidays have only just started. If you can’t make today’s scavenger hunt, don’t worry, as there are three more taking place at Darling Square this week, plus a whole selection of other events and activities to help keep kids entertained. Here are all the details:

1. Easter scavenger hunt

It’s a simple challenge: find the clues, complete the worksheet and claim your prize. Go to the Easter Hunt Station, located in front of The Exchange Building, to pick up a map which pinpoints the locations of the clues. These clues reveal the answers children will need to complete their worksheets and to crack the password. Once they’ve unscrambled the code, head back to the Easter Hunt Station and they’ll be rewarded with a tasty prize.

Dates:

• Tuesday April 15 — 12pm-3pm 
• Wednesday April 16 — 12pm-3pm 
• Thursday April 17 — 2pm-5pm 
• Saturday April 19 — 12pm-3pm 

2. Meet the Easter Bunny

Who else dropped off those chocolatey prizes for the Easter hunt? The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Darling Square while scavengers complete their challenge. Say hello and snap a pic. Please see dates and times above.

Dates:

• Tuesday April 15 — 12pm-3pm 
• Wednesday April 16 — 12pm-3pm 
• Thursday April 17 — 2pm-5pm 
• Saturday April 19 — 12pm-3pm 

3. Free face painting

Whether they go abstract with swirling patterns, take inspiration from their favourite animals or opt for an Easter themed design, the opportunity for free face painting will be too tempting for kids to miss out on.

Dates: April 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27 from 12pm until 3pm.

4. Jumping castle

Keeping kids under 13 entertained can be tricky, but the jumping castle is here to save the day. Let them bounce off some energy on the giant inflatable castle, which is free to enter during the school holidays. Maximum 15 children per session; suitable for under 13s.

Dates: April 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27. From 11am to 2pm.

5. Free balloon art

Animals, swords and other fun shapes—there’s no limit to the twisted balloon creations these artists can create. Head to Darling Square to watch the balloon artist create something for your little ones to take home with them.

Dates: April 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27. From 12pm to 3pm.

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What else is on at Darling Square this Easter?

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There are more than 50 restaurants around Darling Square, and several are offering limited edition items or offers for Easter. IIKO Mazesoba, for example, is celebrating with a lineup of specials, including the BLT Mazesoba, mala tomato tsukemen, spicy tuna Mazesoba, okara tempura, matcha milk pudding and a strawberry shochu cocktail.

Dopa by Devon, meanwhile, is serving up sweet treats for the whole family. Indulge in a matcha mochi bowl, gelato or their signature cheesecake. The mango or matcha parfait are available for a limited time only, until April 21.

Finally, when you buy a munch box at Dapur Sate, the Indonesian food specialists, you’ll receive a free snack (April 14-27). The munch box already includes betawi uduk coconut rice, savoury chips, spring rolls and chicken, lamb and beef satay, along with a range of sauces and pickled vegetables. Throw in an extra free snack and you’ll be fuelled until dinner time.

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Darling Square Easter events

Address: 35 Tumbalong Bvd, Haymarket NSW 2000
Getting there: Central Station or alight the Light Rail at Paddy’s Markets

IIKO Mazesoba: Ground Floor Darling Square 86 Hay Street, Haymarket NSW 2000. Open weekdays 11:30am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-9pm, Saturdays 11:30am-9pm and Sundays 11:30am-8:30pm.

Dopa by Devon: Shop 5/6, 2 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000. Open Monday-Thursday 11:30am-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm, Sunday 11:30am-9pm.

Dapur Sate: The Exchange 4/1 Little Pier St, Haymarket NSW 2000. Open Sunday-Wednesday 11am-8pm and Thursday-Saturday 11am-9pm.

For more information visit darlingsq.com

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