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 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 ~ 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4PM 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 ~ 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 | 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 ~ 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 ~ 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 | 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 | 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.
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 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 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.
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