EASTER 2026

Easter is the busiest time with many holiday makers making the most of the beautiful weather. The highway is much busier than usual and caravan park and camping spots are generally busy with many people visiting family and holidaying in the area. All hospitality businesses are likely to be busy, so check for changed opening hours and advance bookings are recommended. See Food places for the latest information.

Don't miss our Easter Bonnet Sheep Art Parade, our main street sheep are all beautifully decorated in their custom made Easter Bonnets.  The Kaniva Puppet Shop is trading 10 - 2.30pm every Easter public holiday.

Support Kaniva Lions Club with their Easter raffle down the street, they will also be manning the Tolmer Way stop at the border with their Driver Reviver on Thurs, Fri, Mon. If you'd prefer to make a donation by direct deposit to the Good Friday Appeal, you can donate via this link.

Thurs 2nd Apr, 9 - 3pm
Easter Market
Hop into Easter at the Kaniva Easter Market and Footpath Sale. The street will be buzzing with footy colours and community spirit. Browse market stalls, snap up trader bargains, and enjoy face painting for the kids, Easter raffles supporting local groups, and a classic BBQ. Adding a unique local twist this year, visitors can grab a photo with special cut-outs of Alastair Clarkson—one of Kaniva’s most well-known exports. Clarkson, a highly respected AFL coach, grew up in the town. With Victoria gearing up for AFL Gather Round in 2026, it’s the perfect time to celebrate grassroots connections to the game and the regional communities that help shape it. So whether you’re visiting for Easter, hunting for a bargain, or catching up with friends, the Kaniva Easter Footpath Sale is the place to be. Contact LINK Neighbourhood House for all enquiries Ph 5392 2865 NB: Don't forget to park your car in the side streets after you have unloaded your stall to allow for visitor parking.

Easter Trading: 
Please note some shops will be closed for pubic holidays, but the Kaniva Puppet Shop will be trading 10 - 2.30pm each day. What Goes Around Comes Around will also be open 10.30 - 12.30pm on Easter Saturday

Apr 3
Good Friday & School Hols start
Good Friday
Reflect and remember at these Good Friday services.

• Kaniva Community Church, 108 Commercial St, 10am
• Serviceton Recreation Reserve Clubrooms, followed by hot cross buns and a cuppa, 9.30am

Sat Apr 4, 10am
Easter Egg Hunt
The Nhill Leo’s Club is hosting its Easter Egg Hunt for 2026 at Jaypex Park. This much-loved community event is perfect for families and children of all ages. A gold coin donation is requested on entry, with all proceeds going towards the Good Friday Appeal. 

Apr 5
​Easter Sunday (Daylight Saving Ends)
Easter Sunday Services

• Kaniva Community Church, 108 Commercial St, followed by hot cross buns and a cuppa, 10am.
• Presbyterian Church. Phillips and Dungey St. 9am
• Serviceton Church, Serviceton Recreation Reserve Clubrooms, 10.30am
• Easter Dawn Service, 6.30am (SA time) at the Bordertown Lake. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair, with music provided by the Serviceton Church.

NB: All information is provided in good faith and subject to change.

• A reminder that you can not take fruit, vegetables and plants over the border into SA. Checkpoints are in place at the border. 
• Victoria Police will be targeting high-risk driving involving fatigue, impaired driving, seat belt non-compliance and excessive speed. for the Easter long weekend which will continue up to ANZAC Day long weekend.