EASTER EVENTS | FAMILY FUN
Easter events IN TAMPA BAY GAYLORD PALMS EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee Mar. 9 - Apr. 1, Date/Time Varies Welcome springtime with this Easter extravaganza! Not only will there be a meet and greet with the Easter bunny himself, but guests will also enjoy enormous eggs, a bunny scavenger hunt and pool parties. With 4.5 acres of atrium gardens, there’s plenty of places to hide and many eggs to seek. BRUNCH WITH BUNNY Highland Recreation Center 400 Highland N.E. Ave., Largo Mar. 22, 11:30 a.m. Hop over to the Highland Recreation Center for brunch with the Easter Bunny. Crafts and games themed for spring will also be featured. largo.com GREAT EGGS-PLORATION 1425 4th St. N., St. Petersburg Mar. 23, 2 - 4 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of spring with crafts and activities! Visitors will be able to decorate eggs, study real ones, and participate in a sensory fun marbled paper egg. greatex.org FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT 550 Laura Lane, Dunedin Mar. 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Grab a flashlight and basket to hunt for eggs under the night sky at Dunedin’s MLK Jr. Recreation Center. Kids can take part in games, crafts and a hot dog picnic with free children’s meals. Prices vary based on time. dunedin.gov BUNNY BREAKFAST AT PALMA CEIA UNITED METHODIST 3723 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa Mar. 24, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Palma Ceia Methodist is bringing back their Bunny Breakfast. Following their breakfast, an egg hunt will take place on the playground. palmaceiaumc.org BUNNY BRUNCH IN DUNEDIN 550 Laura Lane, Dunedin Mar. 24, 9 a.m. Celebrate the holiday by brunching with the Easter Bunny himself! Arts and crafts as well as an Easter egg hunt will also take place during the event. Don’t forget to bring along your camera for pictures. dunedin.org EGG HUNT AT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland Mar. 24, 10 a.m. to noon Join United Methodist Church at their annual Easter egg hunt. Their will be activities all over the church including an Easter egg hunt and other spring themed activities. firstumc.org 3RD ANNUAL RADIANT HELICOPTER EGG DROP Robinson High School Mar. 24, 9 - 11 a.m. Radiant Church will drop thousands of Easter eggs on the Robinson High School football field. This is a free family-oriented event for all ages. radianttampa.org SARASOTA CHILDREN’S GARDEN ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT 1670 10th Way, Sarasota Mar. 24, 4- 8 p.m. Don’t miss the fundraiser for The Children’s Garden and Art Center. Tickets are $45 for Garden members and $50 for non-members. Event will include cocktail hour, raffle prices and a silent auction. sarasotachildrensgarden.com
UNDERWATER EGG HUNT 13120 Vonn Road, Largo Mar. 30, Noon to 2 p.m. Children 2-10 are invited to help the Easter Bunny find hundreds of colorful eggs in the Southwest Pool. Some are floating and others have sunk to the bottom. The cost is $5 for wristbands. largo.com COTTONTAIL SPECIAL IN PARRISH 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish Mar. 30-31, various times Take a 2.5-hour diesel powered train ride to an egg hunt with Mr. Bunny at The Florida Railroad Museum. Bring your camera because the Easter Bunny will greet each child. Price is $14.50$32.50. frrm.org GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM EGG HUNT 110 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa Mar. 31, 8 - 10 a.m. Meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny, search for thousands of eggs and play games at GCM’s annual Egg Hunt. All activities, snacks, treats and a full day of museum play are included with admission. Members are free. glazermuseum.org JELLY BEAN FLING 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City Mar. 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids and families can enjoy a wide array of activities to celebrate the holiday at the Florida Pioneer Museum. The Easter Bunny and egg hunts for each age group will be available, bags included. Beyond this, families can expect bounce houses, a petting zoo, games and a barrel train ride with Conductor Joe. pioneerfloridamuseum.org HAINES CITY EASTER EGG HUNT 2401 E. Johnson Ave., Haines City Mar. 31, 10 a.m. Join Haines city for their annual Easter egg hunt. Ages 2-10 are welcome and the egg hunts will be divided into age groups. Don’t forget to take a picture with the Easter Bunny! hainescity.org
PLANT CITY EASTER EGG HUNT 2402 E. Cherry St., Plant City Mar. 31, 10 a.m. Head to Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex for a free Easter egg hunt sponsored by area churches and businesses. Kids can bring their own basket and join their age group for the search for hidden eggs. Day includes huge giveaways and complimentary snacks. plantcity.gov KERBY’S NURSERY 9TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT 2311 S. Parsons Ave., Seffner Mar. 31, 10 a.m. Grab your Easter baskets and get ready to hunt! See how many eggs the kids can find hidden among Kerby’s flowers. kerbysnursery.com SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY EGG HUNT 1901 Webber St., Sarasota Mar. 31, 10 a.m. to noon. Register online for this Easter egg hunt that includes a golden egg. Children will be split into two age groups and each hunt will feature a golden egg that will earn the finder a special prize. eventbrite.com EGGS IN THE PARK 7200 County Road 603, Bushnell Mar. 31, 10 a.m. to noon. Event includes an egg hunt for children up to age 12, prizes, games and relays. floridastateparks.org A LAND OF DELIGHT NATURAL FARM EASTER EGG HUNT 2514 Leaning Pine Lane, Plant City Mar. 31, 1:30 – 3 p.m. You’re invited to A Land of Delight for an Easter egg hunt as well as pictures with baby chicks, goats, bunnies, cows, ponies and more. The whole family is welcome to enjoy the Organic Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. localharvest.org HOP N’ GLOW EASTER EGG HUNT AND CELEBRATION 1360 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill Mar. 31, 5:30 p.m. Everything glows at this black-light bunny hop dance party with black-light face painting, age-specific egg hunts, an appearance by the Easter Bunny, games, giveaways, entertainment and activities. hernandochamber.com EASTER EGG HUNT IN COACHMAN PARK 301 Drew St., Clearwater Apr. 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families will love this massive Easter egg hunt with over 25,000 candy-filled eggs. Special prizes will be given to those who find golden eggs and activities like pony rides, a petting zoo and face painting will be available. The event is free and everyone is welcome. Don’t forget your Easter basket! clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org 4TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT WAGON WHEEL FLEA MARKET 7801 Park Blvd. N., Pinellas Park Apr. 1, Noon Egg Hunt will take place in the Wagon Wheel Field Parking. Children ages 10 and younger are welcome. Don’t forget to bring your own baskets. thewagonwheelfleamarket.com
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