Where to Celebrate Easter in College Station

Springtime in College Station brings beautiful fields of bluebonnets, abundant sunshine, and a sense of joy and new beginnings.

Local restaurants serve seasonal dishes featuring seasonal produce, and there are annual city-wide events with egg hunts and games for the whole family. This Easter, which falls on April 20, 2025, celebrate the season with a traditional brunch, a community egg hunt, or a picnic in the park with your loved ones.

Meet for Brunch at These Spots

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Whether you have family coming into town or planning a meal with your friends, Easter weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy a brunch get together. Whatever you’re craving, College Station has several neighborhood spots to pick from.

Porters

Porters offers delectable fare in a tastefully upscale environment, with brunch staples that include French toast, Nutella waffles, and ribeye and eggs served with potato hash, toast, and heirloom grape tomatoes.

Stella Southern Cafe

For a more casual meal, Stella Southern Cafe is known for its comfort food breakfasts, from biscuit French toast to traditional eggs-and-bacon plates, plus exclusive Easter brunch items. A mimosa with freshly squeezed orange juice, strawberry basil, or lemon blueberry rounds out any meal nicely.

Sweet Paris

For something a bit different, Sweet Paris boasts a menu of truly scrumptious (savory and sweet) crepes. Try the Croque Madame—scrambled eggs, gruyere, smoked ham, and bechamel sauce—or Le Mexicain, which comes with eggs, queso fresco, refried beans, and cinnamon spiced carnitas.

Toasted Yolk Cafe

If you want a classic, farm-to-table breakfast, the Toasted Yolk Cafe serves tasty omelets, brisket and veggie scrambles, avocado toast, and biscuits and gravy. Their specialty coffees will definitely put a pep in your step.

Brazos-Proper Texas Kitchen

For a special Easter Brunch menu, Brazos-Proper Texas Kitchen at Texas A&M Hotel is featuring chef-attended stations including made to order eggs, risotto, and carved prime rib, as well as freshly baked pastries, breakfast favorites, farmer's table salad bar, and Chef Angelek's grand dessert display. Round out your brunch with craft Easter cocktails.

Events for Everyone

Children carrying baskets run through a grassy lawn and pick up brightly colored eggs during an Easter Egg Hunt

Bring your Easter basket for a fun family day at one of College Station’s seasonal celebrations.

Annual Easter Celebration at George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Held at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Annual Easter Celebration includes an Easter egg hunt, balloon animals, and photos with the Easter Bunny, among other activities. This event is modeled after the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and is free and open to the public.

Hop in the Square

Bring your Easter basket to Century Square for Hop in the Square– a free, family-friendly Easter celebration. Snap photos with the Easter Bunny, visit local businesses to collect Easter eggs, and participate in a variety of festive activities.

Easter in the Park at Central Park

Sponsored by Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Easter in the Park invites the community to attend a sunrise service at Central Park, followed by a complimentary breakfast in the Central Park Pavilion. After the service, the Easter Egg Hunt for young children will begin.

Host Your Own Picnic & Easter Egg Hunt

Or, have your own Easter picnic and egg hunt. College Station’s parks offer a scenic slice of urban nature, providing the ideal backdrop for Easter festivities. Set your little bunnies loose on the grass at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, Research Park, Bee Creek Park, or Wolf Pen Creek, all with ample green space and family-friendly amenities. Hike along a nature trail, ride a bike, and let the kiddos go crazy on the playground. Then, enjoy a picnic on the lawn before diving into all that sweet Easter candy.

Spring into a memorable Easter celebration in College Station with a delicious brunch, an egg hunt, or a family picnic in the park.

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