Easter is just six days away, and you know what that means… peeps are on the shelves, everything is pastel-colored, and eggs are everywhere.

The family-friendly tradition of egg hunting goes back centuries + Raleigh has no shortage of hoppenin’ hunts around town. Plus, local bakeries are stocked with Easter-themed treats. So, grab those baskets as we lay it all out for you. 🧺

Eggciting events 🥚

Sweet treats 🐇

Cadbury egg cake | The Cupcake Shoppe, 104 Glenwood Ave. | $8 | This mini strawberry-flavored bundt cake is topped with a ganache drip, buttercream swirl, fondant flowers, and Cadbury eggs.

Bunny cookies | Yellow Dog Bread Co., 219 E. Franklin St. | $13.50 for 18 | Bags of mini bunny, carrot, and egg cookies are available now through Easter.

Hot cross buns | La Farm Bakery, 220 W. Chatham St., Cary | $7.49 | Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, these spiced buns filled with plump raisins are available now through Easter.

Chocolate egg | Lucette Grace, 235 Salisbury St. | $22 | These giant chocolate eggs rolled in rainbow sprinkles are made with layers of sweet dark and milk chocolate + filled with vanilla caramel.

Cookie decorating | Asali Desserts & Cafe, 107 Edinburgh Dr., Cary | $8+ | Decorate or paint your own Easter-themed cookies; pre-order by Wednesday to pick up on Sat., April 16.