The definitive guide to Easter in Lisbon: from the capital’s most sought-after brunches to traditional workshops for the kids

The Municipality of Oeiras marks the arrival of the new season with an outdoor family festival.

The venue hosts an Easter program focused on nature, featuring a classic chocolate egg hunt, educational games , and face painting. Children interact directly with ponies, rabbits, and birds of prey, as well as participating in cooking workshops and environmental awareness activities. For breaks, the organizers have set up a tea room in a panoramic tent next to the Poets’ Waterfall. The event also features musical performances, plays, and a children’s book fair scattered throughout the gardens.

The Altis Grand Hotel is hosting a new intimate concert that brings together the hits of two major international bands: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.

For 60 minutes, a string quartet performs instrumental versions of iconic songs like “Fix You,” “Viva La Vida,” “Radioactive,” and “Thunder,” in a dimly lit setting illuminated by thousands of candles. In addition to the musical performance, ticket holders are entitled to a 10% discount on bar and restaurant services at the hotel.

Mama Shelter Lisbon is celebrating Easter with two events focused on family and gastronomy.

On Easter Sunday, the restaurant serves a brunch divided into five stations. The kitchen team prepares traditional oven-roasted kid and seafood options such as grilled octopus with chimichurri and cod à la Brás, complemented by a live ceviche station. The dessert section features a chocolate fountain alongside classic Dom Rodrigos, sponge cake, and seasonal Easter eggs. Lunch also includes face painting and an Easter egg hunt taking place on the premises. On previous weekends, the hotel has hosted the Petit Chocolatier workshop, where children gather to paint and decorate a chocolate bunny. The children’s program includes a meal of their choice (burger, pasta, or pizza).

Chef Dominic Smart curates the Easter buffet at the Lisbon Marriott Hotel.

The menu focuses on classics and seasonal options, pairing starters like smoked salmon salad and Portuguese-style octopus with hot main courses, featuring roast suckling pig and fried sea bass. At a dedicated show-cooking station, the team prepares roast kid with rice, accompanied by seasonal offerings. To finish, the dessert table features folharinha, sponge cake, egg tarts, and a chocolate fountain. In the afternoon, a DJ provides the event’s soundtrack. The children’s program includes an egg hunt in the gardens led by Alice in Wonderland, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny, who distributes children’s books from the publisher Livros Horizonte to the little ones. The organizers are also hosting an event where participating adults can receive gifts from brands such as Clarins, Vista Alegre, and Clinique.

Esplanada Príncipe Real is hosting the second edition of its Easter egg hunt.

Children explore the surrounding garden in search of hidden eggs, which they exchange for real chocolate eggs at the end of the trail . The event takes place next to the playground, with the aim of establishing a weekend routine in the great outdoors. While the little ones complete the challenge, adults can sample the restaurant’s menu. The menu features dishes that stay true to the egg theme, with highlights including Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royale, as well as sweet alternatives like caramel pancakes and lighter options such as bowls.

The Lisbon Oceanarium is launching an Easter vacation program focused on the exploration and conservation of marine life.

The team organizes behind-the-scenes tours, conversations with aquarists, and daily observation sessions, during which participants get an up-close look at the routines of species such as sharks, cuttlefish, and sea otters. The itinerary also includes cable car rides, storytelling sessions, creative dance, and face painting.

José Maria da Fonseca presents a dual Easter itinerary that combines wine tourism and children’s activities.

At the House-Museum in Azeitão, the tour explores the gardens and three historic cellars, where centuries-old muscat wines rest. During the walk, the team hands out sweets to the little ones, culminating in a tasting of two premium wines for the adults and juices for the children, with the traditional egg hunt taking place alongside. In Reguengos de Monsaraz, the José de Sousa Winery focuses the experience on Alentejo heritage. Visitors descend into the traditional cellar, marked by 114 clay jars, and then proceed to the modern winemaking area. The wine tasting in this space is accompanied by thin cake, cheeses, and regional cookies, while the children search for eggs hidden on the terrace and in the tasting room. To wrap up the program, the organizers present a bottle of Alambre Moscatel de Setúbal to the adults and slices of Easter cake to all participants. Children receive a special kit with drawings, colored pencils, and a bag of chocolate eggs.

The Sheraton Cascais Resort is preparing a special Sunday lunch at the Glass Terrace restaurant, featuring seasonal culinary specialties.

During the event, children participate in an egg hunt led by the mascot Brave Bear. The resort also activates its Kids Club with a full schedule of indoor and outdoor activities to entertain the little ones. For extended stays, the hotel offers two options: the family package focuses on accommodation with breakfast and direct access to children’s activities. The option designed for couples requires a two-night reservation and includes a 25-minute massage at Serenity – The Art of Well Being, as well as guaranteed seating for Sunday brunch.

Chef Celso Padeiro has created an Easter menu focused on reinterpreting traditional Portuguese flavors.

The meal kicks off with a seafood cream soup enriched with shredded spider crab and cilantro. For the main courses, the kitchen team presents the classic grilled cod, served with potatoes in fish stew broth, Galician olives, and parsley and pennyroyal mayonnaise. The meat option features wood-fired roasted kid, garnished with a creamy chestnut purée, turnip greens, and asparagus sautéed in rosemary sauce. To round out the lunch, the restaurant serves a moist Easter cake in a vanilla and cinnamon syrup, complemented with almond liqueur and egg custard. The meal is paired with a selection of wines from Adega Mãe PHC Hotels – Colheita Particular, which also includes water, soft drinks, beer, and coffee.

The Zoo has organized its Easter holiday program with a focus on environmental education and interaction with around 2,000 animals representing 300 species.

The institution divides the activities into two groups: the Holiday Workshops engage children ages 3 to 5 through stories and creative exploration of the natural world, while the Zoo’s ATL challenges young people ages 6 to 16 with games and activities focused on biodiversity conservation. To mark this festive season, the park’s team is introducing themed activities into the daily itineraries, with clues to follow throughout the grounds and new hands-on challenges designed to turn the youngest visitors into ambassadors for nature, combining exploration of the space and wildlife with environmental awareness.

The InterContinental Lisbon is preparing an Easter buffet that blends tradition with contemporary flavors.

The meal kicks off with fresh salads, pampo ceviche, a sushi station, and cheese and charcuterie boards. For the hot main courses, the kitchen focuses on the classic slow-roasted kid, sea bass with Bulhão Pato sauce, and pappardelle with wild mushroom and truffle ragù, complemented by a carving station featuring stuffed duck. For desserts, the hotel offers traditional sweets, such as the classic Easter cake and Ovar sponge cake, alongside creations like spiced kabocha pumpkin éclairs and chocolate cups with cocoa crumble. During the meal, children can enjoy a dedicated activity program that includes a bouncy castle, face painting, and an Easter egg hunt.

Carolina Sales Café is launching sliced chocolate eggs, allowing customers to assemble a whole egg with six slices of different flavors or sample individual options.

The display window highlights combinations of milk chocolate with creamy brigadeiro, Dubai pistachio , and Oreo with nocciola. The shop also offers adapted options, including sugar-free, gluten-free, and protein-rich versions . The brand expands its seasonal lineup with spoonable eggs, featuring the standout Matilda edition, which combines cake, brigadeiro, and an extra sauce on the side. The collection is rounded out with traditional whole eggs and a line of small gifts that includes mini chocolate bunnies, themed cookies, sample bars, and carrot-shaped boxes with surprises inside.