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!
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April 5 | 1PM to 3PM ~ 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Please come out and support the kids of our community as we host our second Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Hosted by Sarasota Lodge No. 147 F&AM. FREE.
April 6 | 11:30AM to 12:30PM ~ Easter Eggstravaganza: You’re invited to our 1st Annual Egg Hunt! Join us for Spring-themed activities, including games, rides, songs, dances, picture set-up, and more. Hosted by My Gym Sarasota. RSVP / $20.
April 10 | 5PM to 6PM ~ Jellybean Jamboree: Join us for a family-friendly event with games, crafts, fun, and an egg hunt! Hosted by South Manatee Library. FREE.
April 12 | 9AM to 11AM ~ 2nd Annual Easter Bash: This event will take place outdoor in our parking lot with a petting zoo! We will also have the playhouse open for some air-conditioned play in our open play area, along with soft play from party playground in the back classroom! Our Easter egg hunt will begin at 10 AM. The Easter bunny will be making a special appearance throughout the event to take pictures. Hosted by The Flock SRQ. $40 per child / $20 for members.
April 12 | 9:30AM to 12PM ~ Eggstravaganza Annual Egg Hunt at Waterside Park: Join in the longest running egg hunt in Lakewood Ranch. There will be photo opps with the Easter Bunny, face painting, food vendors, drink vendors and more. RSVP / $10 resident | $20 nonresident for children (no adult tickets required).
April 12 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Hope's Annual Easter Egg Drop: We are dropping 20,000+ eggs this year, plus enjoy inflatables, prizes and more. FREE. Hosted by Church of Hope.
April 12 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Family Spring Festival: Enjoy an Egg Hunt, bounce houses, games, food and more. FREE. Hosted by Elwood Park Baptist Church.
April 12 | 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. Hosted by West Bradenton Baptist Church.
April 12 | 10AM to 1PM ~ Family Fun Fair: Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt, bounce houses, face painting, games and prizes, a silent auction, food, treats and more. Hosted by Risen Savior. FREE.
April 12 | 11AM to 1PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt for Children with Autism: Enjoy a sensory-friendly Egg hunt, arts and crafts, playground fun, face painting, raffles and more. FREE.
April 12 | 12PM to 3PM ~ Easter Bunny Meet and Greet: Easter eggs filled with gift, Easter Candy, Refreshments and Raffles. Bring your camera and get your Easter Photos! FREE. Hosted by Learning Express of University Park.
April 12 | 1PM to 2PM ~ Aqua Egg Hunt: Hunt for eggs in our heated pool! Groups will be divided by age to make sure each child can gather eggs safely. Special prizes will be awarded to those who find the "golden" eggs, and all kids will get to meet the Easter bunny and take home a goody bag. Register online. $5 per child.
April 12 | 2PM to 5PM ~ Swim and Seek Egg Hunt: Join us in this fun family event where kids will swim and search for Easter eggs scattered throughout the pool. Hosted by Venice YMCA. Register / $5 members and $8 nonmembers.
April 12 | 3PM to 6PM ~ Easter Fair: Free fun for the whole family. Play games, earn tickets for hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, picture with Easter Bunny, face painting, and prizes. Bake-walk and singalongs too. Hosted by Samoset First Baptist Church. FREE.
April 12 | 7PM to 9PM ~ Easter Jam 2025: Games, music, engaging Bible story and more! FREE. Hosted by Westside Christian Church.
April 13 | 9AM to 3PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at the Market: Jump into Spring at the Meadows Farmers Market! Catch the Easter Bunny on the lawn for a Family Photo or search for the Golden Egg at the Easter Egg Hunt. $20 per child for Egg Hunt / $35 per family for Easter Bunny photos.
April 13 | 3PM to 5PM ~ Evie's on the Bay Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Bring your family and friends to The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset for a day of hunting for colorful eggs and enjoying delicious treats. We will have 2,000 eggs plus there might be a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny Himself! RSVP / FREE.
April 17 | 9:30AM to 10:30AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Join The Roots Health Center for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 0 to 5. RSVP.
April 18 | 12PM to 2PM ~ Easter Egg-stravaganza: The Mall at UTC will be hosting a 40,000 egg hunt, bounce houses, a Kids Safety Expo, live entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting and more. First 500 kids will get a free Easter Egg tote! FREE.
April 18-20 ~ Spring Time Festival at Ananda Farm: Enjoy themed spring drinks and food, hands-on arts and crafts, live music, seasonal photo opps and more. The Ananda Farm Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19 at 11AM. Included in the price of admission.
April 18 | 2PM to 3PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt and Open House: Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt, where every egg holds a surprise. Find eggs with special prizes inside. Hosted by The Pointe at Lakewood Ranch. FREE.
April 18 | 5PM to 9PM ~ Good Friday in Payne Park: This FREE community-wide event at Payne Park in downtown Sarasota will feature food, thousands of candy-filled Easter eggs, inflatables for kids, live music, an inspiring message, and Special Guest, Tim Tebow! Hosted by First Sarasota.
April 18 | 8PM to 9PM ~ Glow in the Dark Eggspedition: Join us for a unique and exciting Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt designed for teens and young adults! Come together under the stars to search for glowing Easter eggs hidden along the trail. RSVP.
April 19 | 8AM to 12PM ~ The Egg-Mazing Race and Post Race: Come join us for this family-friendly event, where you race down the bunny trail completing egg-mazing missions along the way. Missions range from finding items to fun challenges! After completing all the missions, race to the finish line at Woodland Community Church for your prize. Then park and join us for an eggtastic post-race party featuring Easter crafts, inflatables, games, music, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. Registration required / FREE.
April 19 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Easter Poke-Hunt: Enjoy egg hunting, music, a bounce house, refreshments and more. FREE / no registration required. Hosted by SCF Bradenton.
April 19 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt: An egg hunt for children ages 8 and under. Enjoy games, activities, live animals, photos with the Easter Bunny and more. RSVP / $15 per child.
April 19 | 9:30AM to 11AM ~ Toddler Egg Hunt and Bunny Visit: Bring the littles for an egg hunt and visit from an extra special guest, the Easter bunny! Hosted by Playtime Plaza. RSVP / $5 plus regular cost of Open Play.
April 19 | 10AM to 11:30AM ~ Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Each child can collect 12 eggs filled with sweets to bring home - Some eggs even have a ticket inside for a special prize. Be sure to say hello to "somebunny" very special - the Easter Bunny (photos included in price of ticket). Must register online. Members: Adults (13+up): $8 +tax / Egg Hunters (2 yrs+up): $6 +tax | Non-Members: Adults (13+up): $12 +tax / Egg Hunters (2 yrs+up): $8 +tax! Hosted by Sarasota Children's Garden.
April 19 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Extravaganza: Get ready for a hopping good time at the William and Mary Ann Smith Sports Complex Easter Extravaganza with 4 egg hunts (according to age). Along with the hunts, enjoy a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, fun games, food trucks, and Market Vendors offering handmade goods. RSVP.
April 19 | 10AM to 12PM ~ The Egg-Normous Hunt: There will be games, egg dying, face painting, bounce house, and much more! We will also be serving pancakes for breakfast! FREE. Hosted by Dream Church.
April 19 | 10AM to 12PM ~ 2025 Eggstravaganza at Centennial Park: Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs by the Gazebo! For children 12 and under. FREE.
April 19 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Bash: Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of egg hunts, games, snacks, and more. Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church. FREE.
April 19 | 10AM to 12PM ~ The Easter 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! There will also be a hunt for teens and adults for cash and gift card prizes. Plus enjoy a petting zoo, kid-size maze, inflatable obstacle course, bounce houses, and a special needs/sensory room. Plus free Boar's Head hot dogs & popcorn! Kona Ice will also be available for purchase. Hosted by Oasis Church. FREE / Register online.
April 19 | 10AM to 1PM ~ Easter Eggstravaganza: Create lasting memories with your kids as you enjoy an egg hunt, face painting, crafts, and exciting field games designed for the whole family to play together. Hosted by Palmer Ranch YMCA. FREE.
April 19 | 10AM to 1PM ~ Easter Eggstravaganza: A fun afternoon of Egg Hunts, a Bunny Zone, Easter crafts, giveaways and more. Hosted by Sarasota Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. FREE.
April 19 | 10:30AM and 2PM train rides ~ Cotton Tail Special: Enjoy a 30-minute train ride to Willow, FL where lots of fun activities are planned for children of all ages. Purchase your tickets / prices vary.
April 19 | 11AM to 1PM ~ Easter Fest 2025: Enjoy an Egg Hunt (by age), inflatables, face painting, temporary tattoos, food trucks and more. Registration required. FREE. Hosted by Legacy Church.
April 19 | 11AM to 2PM ~ Lets "Glow" Crazy Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for glowing eggs, family fun, and community connection. Hosted by Family Church at Christian Retreat. Register online. FREE.
April 19 | 11AM to 3PM ~ Spring to Life Egg-stravaganza: We will have Easter egg hunts for all ages, hands-on decoration stations with arts and crafts, and goodies to make together! We will also have a live presentation of the book called The Good Egg. Hosted by Trinity Christian Fellowship Center. FREE.
April 19 | 11AM and 5PM ~ Easter at Apex Athletics: A magical celebration with a bubble show and Easter egg hunt! $35.
April 19 | 2PM to 7PM ~ Annual Spring Fling: Come out for the annual Parade and Festival with live music, dance groups, vendors and food trucks. FREE.
April 19 | 3PM to 7PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at Bowersox Air Conditioning: Join us for a hopping good time with bounce houses, face painting, delicious food trucks, and tons of Easter eggs for the kids. Special appearance from the Easter Bunny and a Photo Booth! FREE.
April 19 | 4PM to 7PM ~ Easter Block Party: There will be bounce houses, egg hunts, lots of food trucks, a foam party, and MUCH MORE. Hosted by Bedrock Sarasota. FREE.
April 19 | 4PM to 7PM ~ Springfest: Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, face painting, food trucks, rock walls, inflatables, a dunk tank, games and more. Hosted by South Shore Community Church. FREE.
April 19 | 6PM to 9PM ~ GLOW Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy a Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt, craft stations, glitter tattoos and more. All included in your Glow Jump admission at Altitudes.
April 20 | 9AM to 11:30 ~ Harvest Kids Easter Party: At the 9AM and 10:30AM services, there will be an indoor egg hunt, crafts, cookie decorating, and more. Hosted by Harvest United Methodist Church. FREE.
April 20 | 9:30AM to 12PM ~ Egg Hunt: Hunt 1,000 eggs (by age), enjoy a tasty breakfast after and then join our Easter Service at 10:45AM! Hosted by Gulf Coast Church. FREE.
April 20 | 9:30AM to 12PM ~ Easter Celebration at Risen Savior Parrish: Join us for service and then stay for an Easter Egg Hunt, crafts, hands-on activities, treats and more. FREE.
April 20 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter at Legacy Church: Enjoy a petting zoo, inflatables, a photo booth and a Resurrection message. FREE.
April 20 | 10AM to 2PM ~ Jumpjump Children Easter Hunt: Visit us for an Easter hunt. $19/child and $14/sibling.
April 20 | 10:15AM to 12PM ~ Renewal Church Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, inflatables, goodie bags for the kids, family basket giveaways and more. FREE.
April 20 | 10:30AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt on the Beach: Join Whiskey Joes' for a day of fun in the sun with your family on our world-famous Barefoot Tiki Beach. Don't miss out on winning the Golden Egg with a $100 Gift Card. Egg hunt FREE for children ages 0 to 12.
April 20 | 11AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Join us between services at 11AM on Easter Sunday for a faith-filled Easter Egg Hunt on the Peaceful Path! Bring your baskets and your best egg-hunting skills as we search for colorful surprises hidden along the trail. FREE. Hosted by Peace Presbyterian Church.
April 20 | 12PM to 4PM ~ Easter Eggstravaganza at Vision Church: This FREE community event is packed with excitement for children ages 0-12, featuring: Egg Hunts, Games & Prizes, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Free Food & Drinks and more. FREE!
April 20 | 1PM to 4PM ~ Sarasota Polo Club / Easter Eggstravaganza: Join thousands of fans each week for exciting polo action, opening parade, live national anthem, theme weeks, half-time entertainment, food, drinks and traditional divot-stomping. Today is the Easter Eggstravaganza (included in admission).
March 10 - April 8 ~ Pictures with the Easter Bunny at UTC Mall: On your way to meet the Easter Bunny, travel through BunnyVille, an interactive Easter village. Bunnyville will be open daily at The Mall with the following hours:
- Monday – Friday: 11AM to 7PM
- Saturday: 10AM to 8PM
- Sunday: 11AM to 6PM
April 4 | 6PM to 7PM ~ Miss Patycake Live Eggstravaganza (First Baptist Church Palmetto): Miss PattyCake’s Eggstravaganza is a LIVE, FREE show that’s a perfect way to kick off the Easter season! Please join us before the show for a FREE meal and after the show for a MEET & GREET with the one and only Miss PattyCake! For preschoolers. Dinner is at 5PM and show starts at 6PM. FREE.
April 5 | 10AM to 11:30AM ~ Adopt a Bunny Easter Party: Your little one will get to choose and stuff their very own 16-inch bunny, using all the materials to bring their cuddly friend to life. After creating their bunny, they’ll get to personalize it by decorating a shirt, creating a name collar and filling out its birth certificate. We will then have a Bunny Fashion Parade, where each child can show off their newly adopted friend’s adorable look! Hosted by Party Palace. For kids ages 4 to 7. RSVP / $50 per child.
April 5 | 11AM to 12PM ~ Easter Basket Bonanza: Hop into the holiday spirit with this fun, hands-on workshop where kids can design and create their own adorable Paper-Plate Easter Basket! RSVP / $12.50 resident and $22.50 nonresident.
April 5 | 12PM to 3PM ~ Easter Bunny Meet and Greet: Easter Bunny arrives at Learning Express of University! Get a picture, plus there will be eggs with prizes, raffles and more. FREE.
April 5 | 12:30PM to 5PM ~ Miss Patycake Live Eggstravaganza (Manatee Performing Arts Center): Miss PattyCake is a brightly costumed character who uses music to teach little ones about God, Jesus and the Bible. FREE 45-minute shows at 12:30PM, 2:30PM and 4PM.
April 9 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Storytime on the Green: Bring a blanket and meet us on The Green at UTC for spring-themed stories, crafts, snacks and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. FREE.
April 10 | 5:30PM to 7:30PM ~ Easter Spring Charcuterie Workshop: In this class, we will learn techniques for building an irresistible party tray filled with gourmet and artisan foods. In the Easter & Spring Charcuterie Workshop. our theme for our board will be savory and sweet enjoyments! Hosted by Pineapple Kitchen. $65 per person.
April 12 | 10:30AM to 12PM ~ Easter Cupcake Decorating Workshop: Our Easter Cupcake Decorating Workshop will we discuss Cupcake design, piping and make Easter designs of Peeps and Bunnies. Each student will go home with four personally decorated cupcakes. Hosted by Pineapple Kitchen. Ages 7+. RSVP / $55 per student.
April 12 and 19 | 11:45AM and 1PM cruises ~ Easter Cruise with Shore Thing Tiki Cruises: We're THRILLED to announce our Easter Tiki Cruise with a very special guest himself — the Easter Bunny! Enjoy dolphin watching, an Easter goodie bag for each child, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! RSVP / $25 for adults, kids 10 and under $15.
April 13 | 12PM to 12:30PM ~ Cookies and Coloring with the Easter Bunny: Join the Easter Bunny and the bunny elves. Meet and greet with The Easter Bunny. Get your chance to make your own special holiday cookies with The Easter Bunny while coloring your favorite Spring Wonderland! Hosted by the Meadows Farmers Market. $20 per ticket.
April 15 and 16 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Mornings with Mommy Easter Theme: Mornings with Mommy is a fun and educational program designed for young children ages birth through preschool accompanied by an adult. Each session is carefully crafted to provide a variety of engaging activities that promote early childhood development. From sensory activities to motor skills stations, and from arts and crafts to language and literacy activities, every session is filled with opportunities for learning and bonding. Hosted by Risen Savior Lutheran Church. RSVP - $5 per family.
April 17 | 6:30PM to 9:30PM ~ Night Market with Easter Bunny Visit: Enjoy some springtime fun at UTC Night Market, our monthly outdoor market event filled with live music, local makers, and seasonal delights under the stars! The Easter Bunny will visit from 7PM to 9PM. FREE.
April 18 | 11AM to 12PM ~ Easter Placement Craft: Listen to the silly story, “It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny” and decorate your placemat for Easter, plus a sweet treat to enjoy! Hosted by Sarasota Children's Garden. Event is included in the price of admission.
April 19 | 9:30AM to 10:30AM ~ Mornings with Mommy Parrish: A fun and educational program designed for young children ages birth through preschool accompanied by an adult. Each session is carefully crafted to provide a variety of engaging activities that promote early childhood development. Today's theme is Easter! Register online / $5 per family.
April 19 | 10AM to 6PM ~ Pre-Easter Pink Out at Astro Skate Bradenton: Join us for our bunny skate! Wear Pink and get 50% off admission. The person wearing the most pink wins a Free Birthday Party!
April 19 | 11AM to 1PM ~ Egg Decorating and Meet the Easter Bunny: Join us at We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym – Bradenton for a fun-filled spring celebration ... egg decorating from 11AM to 12PM and Meet the Easter Bunny 12PM to 1PM.
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