Are you on the lookout for Easter events? You’re in the right place! Macaroni KID Bradenton has been hopping about collecting information on all the local Easter events, so you won’t miss out on any of the fun! We have compiled a comprehensive list of all the Easter happenings, including Easter egg hunts and Easter Bunny sightings, plus some articles with ideas on everything from Easter basket stuffer ideas to fun ways to make your Easter memorable!
Please note: We will be updating this list regularly with new Easter events as we find them! Do you know of an event not on our list? Submit it HERE.
March 9 | 4PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at Old Miakka Church: Come join us a little early for the annual Easter egg hunt! FREE.
March 17 | 2PM to 4:30PM ~ Party in the Park: Join the choirs from Manatee School of the Arts for an afternoon in Sutton Park! Test your luck in our game area, sign up for the three-legged race with a chance to win a gift card to a local business, and participate in the egg hunt to find the golden egg for the ultimate prize. (Bring your own basket!) FREE.
March 22 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at the Little Discovery Center: Join us for a day of family fun as we search for colorful Easter eggs. Plus, the Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance! FREE.
March 23 | 9:30AM to 12PM ~ LWR EGGstravaganza: Join us for a fun-filled morning of an Egg Hunt by age, the Easter Bunny, face painting, food vendors, drink vendors and more. Residents $10 | Non-Residents $20.
March 23 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Easter Bash at The Flock SRQ: Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, a visit with the Easter Bunny, a DJ, balloons, a petting zoo and more. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for kids (ages 0 to 4).
March 23 | 10AM and 11:30AM ~ Cruise with the Easter Bunny: We're THRILLED to invite you to our Easter Tiki Cruise with a very special guest — the Easter Bunny himself! Enjoy dolphin watching, an Easter goodie bag for each child, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! $15 children 10 and under / $25 for ages 11 and up. Register in advance.
March 23 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Foam Eggstravaganza: Join us for a fun-filled morning with bounce houses, Kona ice and a super fun foam bubble egg hunt! (Be prepared to get a little wet). FREE. CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
March 23 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Spring Family Festival: Enjoy an egg hunt, games with prizes and food! Hosted by Elwood Park Baptist Church. FREE.
March 23 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Church of Hope's Egg Drop: We are dropping 20,000+ eggs this year! There will also be inflatables, prizes, food and so much more! FREE.
March 23 | 10AM to 1PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt and Cookout: You are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt followed by a cookout with games and prizes. Hosted by Mills Creek Baptist Church. FREE.
March 23 | 10AM to 2PM ~ Bowersox Easter Egg Hunt: We're turning up the heat on fun and hunting down eggs! Food trucks, bounce houses, music, prizes and more! Hosted by Bowersox AC and Heating. FREE.
March 23 | 11AM to 1PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt for Children with Autism: Get ready for a day filled with joy, laughter, and lots of Easter fun in a supportive and understanding environment, including an Egg Hunt, raffles, arts and crafts, face painting, a playground and more. FREE.
March 23 | 11AM to 1PM ~ Easter Egg Extravaganza: Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt with prizes, food, photo booths and bounce houses. Hosted by Waters Edge Church. FREE. Please register in advance.
March 23 | 11AM to 2PM ~ Easter Celebration Egg Hunt and Fair: Easter Egg Hunt (for kids in middle school and younger), inflatables, games, prizes, a bake walk, face painting and more. Hosted by Samoset First Baptist Church. FREE.
March 23 | 1PM to 2PM ~ Aqua Egg Hunt: Meet the Easter bunny and hunt for eggs at Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex! Our small family pool and Olympic-sized pool will be filled with eggs for kids to dive in and hunt. Children will be divided into groups by age to ensure each child can hunt for eggs safely. Special prizes will be awarded to those who find the "golden" eggs, and all kids will get to take home a goody bag. Register in advance / $5 per child.
March 24 | 9AM to 3PM ~ Spring Market with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt: Catch the Easter Bunny on the lawn for a Family Photo or search for the Golden Egg at the Easter Egg Hunt. FREE.
March 24 | 11AM to 2PM ~ Triumph Martial Art's Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy an egg hunt of toys, treats, and special prizes (designated by age group), a board breaking station where you can learn basic martial arts skills and food. FREE but reservation required.
March 24 | 12PM to 4PM ~ Playtime Plaza Grand Opening / Easter Bunny Visit: Enjoy a tour of Playtime Plaza and enjoy delicious treats and family-friendly activities. The Easter Bunny will also be making an appearance to take spring photos with the kids. FREE.
March 24 | 4PM to 6PM ~ FREE Easter Bunny Pictures: Featuring an Easter Bunny photo opp, cookie decoration, a delightful craft to take home, and bouncing fun in our bounce houses. Hosted by Bayshore Community Church (Fruitville location). FREE.
March 28 | 9:30AM to 10:30AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt and open play fun! @ The Roots Health Centers. Call to reserve your spot. FREE.
March 28 | 5PM to 6PM ~ Jellybean Jamboree: Celebrate Spring with a family-friendly event with games, crafts, fun, and an egg hunt at the South Manatee Library.
March 29 | 12PM to 2PM ~ UTC Egg-Stravaganza: Enjoy a 40,000+ egg hunt along the Bunny Trail with participating stores, bounce houses, a Kids Safety expo, live entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting and more. FREE!
March 29-30 | 11AM and 3PM train rides ~ Cotton Tail Special: Join us for a trip to our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Enjoy a 30-minute train and enjoy lots of activities, games, an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Tickets from $22.
March 29 | 5PM to 8PM ~ Good Friday at Payne Park: This FREE community-wide event at Payne Park in Sarasota will feature food, a helicopter dropping thousands of candy-filled Easter eggs, inflatables for kids, live music, an inspiring message, and a special appearance by Nik Wallenda who will perform a high wire walk across the park!
March 30 | 9AM to 10:30AM ~ Sandbar Restaurant's Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for the 36th annual Easter Egg Hunt (for children ages 10 and under) and Bonnet Competition (with prizes) at the Grand Pavilion and on the beach!
March 30 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt: Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 1 to 6. Must register online in advance. Enjoy games, activities, live animals, mounted patrol, photos with the Easter Bunny and more. FREE.
March 30 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Easter Egg Poké-Hunt: Coffee, crafting, and colorful egg hunting…sounds like an EGGcellent morning to us! Get festive with Maverick the Manatee and join the fun at SCF Bradenton’s Easter Egg Poké-Hunt! Bring your own basket. FREE.
March 30 | 9AM to 1PM ~ Gamble Creek Farms Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for a fun-filled morning featuring the Easter Bunny, one of the largest Easter egg hunts in Parrish, food and drink vendors and more. Egg hunt is FREE and is for children ages 2 to 10.
March 30 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Bunny Hop Little Leapers at Sky Zone Sarasota: For kids walking to 5 years old - it's the perfect morning to spring into fun. Meet the coolest Easter Bunny in town, and don’t forget your basket for a hopping good time!
March 30 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at Playtime Plaza: Join us for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt at Playtime Plaza
March 30 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Each child can collect 12 eggs filled with sweets to bring home - Some eggs even have coupons for Ben & Jerry’s and other local treats! If you're lucky, you might find one of the rare GOLDEN EGGS with a ticket inside for a special prize. Color in your Easter egg decoration at the craft station and be sure to say hi to "somebunny" very special - the Easter Bunny! Hosted by Sarasota Children's Garden. Included in the price of admission.
March 30 | 10AM to 11:30AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for our annual Egg Hunt (for children birth through 5th grade) and enjoy Kona Ice afterwards. Hosted by Covenant Life Church. FREE.
March 30 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Photoshoot: Photo shoot with Easter Bunny, treats and activities! This is a fundraiser for Braden River Middle School TSA - donations appreciated. Register for your spot.
March 30 | 10AM to 12PM ~ The Eggnormous Hunt: There will be crafts, face painting, egg dying, bounce house, family breakfast and more! Hosted by Dream Church. FREE.
March 30 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast: Join us for our annual egg hunt and breakfast. There will also be games and crafts. Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church. FREE.
March 30 | 10AM to 12PM ~ The Duck Hunt: It'll be an Easter Hunt like none-other as our property will be filled with little adorable rubber ducks all for the collecting. You'll then have the opportunity to visit our famous Duck-O-Matic to exchange your ducks for a Goodie Bag! Find a "marked duck" & come to the stage for an EXTRA prize! Teens and adults will have an egg hunt with cash and gift cards. Also enjoy a petting zoo, kid-size maze, inflatable obstacle course, bounce houses, food and more. FREE.
March 30 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Venice Easter Eggstravaganza: Join in the Easter fun this year with an egg hunt in Centennial Park! Bring your basket and meet the Easter Bunny! This event is for children ages 8 and under. FREE.
March 30 | 11AM to 12PM ~ Spring Festival and Egg Hunt: Celebrate Spring with fun crafts and egg hunt at the Braden River library.
March 30 | 11AM to 12PM ~ Pictures with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt: Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an Egg Hunt at Caddys Bradenton. Reservations suggested.
March 30 | 11AM to 1PM ~ Easter Eggstravaganza: Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt with a Bubble Palooza, food and a petting zoo. Hosted by Sun City Christian Center. FREE.
March 30 | 3:15PM and 4:45PM ~ Cruise with the Easter Bunny: We're THRILLED to invite you to our Easter Tiki Cruise with a very special guest — the Easter Bunny himself! Enjoy dolphin watching, an Easter goodie bag for each child, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! $15 children 10 and under / $25 for ages 11 and up. Register in advance.
March 30 | 4PM to 8PM ~ SpringFest: Join us for an incredible block party featuring several food trucks, bounce houses, live music, axe throwing, and several other kid's events including ballon art, facepainting and an Easter Egg Hunt. Hosted by South Shore Community Church. FREE.
March 31 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch on the Bay: Bring the entire family out for our FREE Easter egg hunt with over 500 eggs waiting to be found! Plus, enjoy complimentary breakfast snacks to kick off the morning festivities. Hosted by Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub. The Egg Hunt is FREE / stay for brunch!
March 31 | 10:30AM to 11:15AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Please join us for our annual community Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages. All are welcome. FREE. Hosted by Bayshore Gardens Community Church.
March 31 | 10:45AM to 1PM ~ TFC Kids Easter Eggstravaganza: Enjoy an Easter Eggstravaganza with games, activities, and surprises for the little ones. And then join in the Grand Easter Egg Hunt: we've hidden over **12,000 eggs** filled with treats and surprises. FREE.
March 31 | 12PM to 4PM ~ Touchpoints Eggstravaganza 2024: The event is open to the public - we will have free food, music, games, bounce houses, face painting, and so much more! FREE
March 31 | 1PM to 3PM ~ Easter at Suncoast Tabernacle: Worship, Easter Egg Hunt, Bounce House, Snow Cone and Family Fun. FREE.
March 1-30 ~ Photos with the Easter Bunny at Bunnyville (UTC Mall): Hop into Bunnyville, an interactive Easter village at the UTC Mall. As you wind your way through the village, kids can enjoy interactive activities until they ultimately arrive at the Bunny House, where the Easter Bunny waits for a photo opportunity! Register for pictures / walk-ins also accepted.
March 15 ~ Holiday Nature Crafting: "Egg"-cellent Egg Dying: Learn the secrets of natural, edible dyes from your grocery store and patterns found from items in your home. Let us clean up your mess and teach you the skills to do natural egg dying in your own home. Ages 7 and up / pre-registration required. Hosted by Robinson Preserve.
March 16 and 23 | 1PM to 3PM ~ Easter Bunny Visits Learning Express of University Park: Meet the Easter Bunny at Learning Express of University Park. Easter egg drawing to win prizes, raffles and refreshments. FREE.
March 17 | 10AM to 11:30PM ~ Bunny Cares: A Sensory Friendly Event: Children with special needs and their families are invited to this private photo session where extra care is taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children. Must RSVP.
March 23 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Kids Club: Plastic Egg Bunnies: Hop into participating Michael's stores for Kids Club and make Plastic Egg Bunnies just in time for Easter. All supplies provided.
March 24 | 1PM to 3PM ~ Easter Bunny Hop: Meet the Easter Bunny, dance and sing karaoke all in one day at Ovation School of Musical Theater. RSVP in advance / $10.
March 26 | 11AM to 11:30AM ~ Planting Carrot Seeds: We’re planting the Easter Bunny’s favorite food this morning to bring home and watch grow. Hosted by Sarasota's Children Garden. Included in the price of admission.
March 29 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Color Your Easter Placemats with a Story: Color in your Easter placemat to bring home and join us for a reading of “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Hosted by Sarasota's Children Garden. Included in the price of admission.
March 30 | 10AM to 6PM ~ Pre-Easter Pink Out: Skate with the Roller Bunnies, Wear a Pink Shirt get a FREE Pink Peet Slushie! Wear the MOST PINK Win a Free Astro Skate Birthday Party! $8 admission + skate rental.
March 30 | 11AM to 3PM ~ Spartan Air Solutions Easter Egg-stravaganza: Get your face painted with colorful designs, indulge in delicious treats from our food trucks, and bounce around in our egg-ceptional bounce houses. Bring a basket for the egg hunt! FREE.
March 30 | 1PM to 6PM ~ The Newton Easter Parade and Spring Fling: The Spring Fling is back with it’s annual parade starting at 1PM at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Osprey, then heading west to Cocoanut Avenue. Post-parade festivities will include live music, vendors and food trucks. FREE.
March 30 | 2PM to 3PM ~ Make Magical Bunny Food: Make your magical bunny food to bring home and sprinkle on your lawn, then join us at the stage for a reading of “It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny.” Hosted by Sarasota Children's Garden. Included in price of admission.
March 30-31 | 10AM to 6PM ~ Bay Area Renaissance Festival (Dade City): Weekend theme is Easter Enchantment. Join the Villagers of Folkstone as they invite one and all to the magical 16th Century European village featuring 15 stages of exciting entertainment including: musicians, magicians, jugglers and jousting.
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