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 1 | 9:30AM to 12PM ~ Easter Class and Open Play: Join Fit4Mom Lakewood Ranch on April 1st for Stroller Strides followed by an Egg Hunt and Open Play at We Rock the Spectrum Bradenton! Some bunny might even make a surprise appearance. $10 for members, $30 for drop-in class, egg hunt and open play.
April 2 | 9:30AM to 10AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at The Roots Health Center: Kids will enjoy a safe, festive hunt filled with colorful eggs, sweet surprises, and plenty of smiles. For children ages 6 and under. FREE. RSVP in advance.
April 3 | 9AM to 10AM ~ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy an age specific egg hunt, bike raffle giveaway and more. FREE.
April 3 | Hunts by age starting at 10AM ~ Hunsader Farms Candy Cannon Easter Egg Hunt: We will be having different launch times for different age groups! We have stuffed FREEBIE vouchers in eggs for each launch - including a free sunflower, free pizza, free iced latte, free admission to the petting zoo and more. Along with the Candy Cannon, our produce market, u-pick flowers, the petting zoo and more will be open as usual.
April 3| 3PM to 8PM ~ Easter Weekend at Anada Farm: Come spend the day outside with fresh air, live music, great food & drinks, and plenty of space for the kids to play while you relax. Egg Hunts are Saturday at 11AM and 2PM, and Sunday at 2PM. Included in admission.
April 3 | 4PM to 6PM ~ 3rd Annual Easter Bash at The Flock SRQ: Includes a live petting zoo, pictures with the Easter Bunny, an Easter Egg Hunt, sensory play and obstacle course. RSVP in advance. Non-Members: $40 per child | Siblings $20. Members: $30 per child | Siblings $10.
April 3 | 4:30PM to 8PM ~ Good Friday at the Fairgrounds / Helicopter Easter Egg Drop: Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, food trucks, a kids' zone with inflatables, and exciting activities for all ages. Experience powerful music, an inspiring message, the helicopter egg drop, and a 50,000-egg hunt while making memories together in a night full of joy, laughter, and community. FREE. Hosted by First Sarasota.
April 4 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Annual Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt by age (ages 8 and under), games, live animals and photos with the Easter Bunny. FREE. RSVP in advance.
April 4 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Little Leapers Easter Egg Hunt: Meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy two egg hunts just for the little ones: • Ages 1–2 | • Ages 3–5. Golden Eggs Hidden ALL DAY - Find one around the park and you could win a 90 Day Pass! Included in admission. Hosted by Sky Zone Sarasota.
April 4 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt for children from birth through 5th grade. And as a special bonus - Kona Ice will be here so your family can enjoy a refreshing treat after the egg hunt! FREE. Register in advance. Hosted by Covenant Life Church.
April 4 | 9AM to 12PM ~ Easter Family Celebration: Enjoy family photos with a bunny, an Easter egg hunt, children singing and prayer, arts and crafts, a Children's Art Show, local vendors and more. FREE. Hosted by Beneva Christian Church.
April 4 | 9AM to 12PM ~ Lift Church Easter Party: Join us at Lift Church for an egg hunt, petting zoo, bounce houses, free food, and more. FREE.
April 4 | 9:30AM to 10:30AM ~ The Fox Mercantile Easter Egg Hunt: Hundreds of colorful eggs will be hidden around the cafe and garden with special prizes in every find - including gift cards to The Fox and free lattes! FREE.
April 4 | 9:45AM to 11AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Hop down the Bunny Trail for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Each child may gather up to 12 eggs filled with sweet treats to take home. Plus get a picture with the Easter Bunny. Photo and Garden admission included in ticket. RSVP in advance. Cost: 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 The Children's Garden.
April 4 | Hunts by age starting at 10AM ~ Hunsader Farms Candy Cannon Easter Egg Hunt: We will be having different launch times for different age groups! We have stuffed FREEBIE vouchers in eggs for each launch - including a free sunflower, free pizza, free iced latte, free admission to the petting zoo and more. Along with the Candy Cannon, our produce market, u-pick flowers, the petting zoo and more will be open as usual.
April 4 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt - children can collect 12 eggs filled with sweets, and some eggs even have a ticket inside for a special prize. Easter Bunny meet and greet with opportunity for photos is included with the event price. The doors will open at 9:45AM - The Hunt begins at 10AM and lasts until the eggs have been collected. Hosted by the Children's Garden. RSVP - 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.
April 4 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at Island Branch Library: Join us for a family-fun, easter egg hunt around the library. Face painting, crafts, and refreshments are all part of the fun! The child who finds the most eggs will receive a prize copy of The Itsy Bitsy Bunny by Jeffrey Burton! FREE.
April 4 | 10AM to 11:30AM ~ 2026 Eggstravaganza: Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs by the Gazebo! This event is for children ages 12 and under. FREE.
April 4 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt and Fest! FREE. Hosted by Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Sarasota.
April 4 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Bash: Bring the whole family for a morning full of fun, beginning with our main egg hunt promptly at 10:10am followed by a special mini egg hunt for ages 2 & under at 10:30am. Plus, enjoy a FREE pancake breakfast as we celebrate together. Hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church. FREE.
April 4 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt: Bayshore High School's National Honor Society invites families to their inaugural Easter Egg Hunt. There will be raffles, games, Kona Ice and more. FREE.
April 4 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Egg Hunt Easter Celebration at The Yard: Guests will enjoy an exciting Easter egg hunt by age (ages 10 and under), crafts, activities, and plenty of holiday cheer in a welcoming community atmosphere. FREE but RSVP on EventBrite required.
April 4 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Legacy Church Easter Fest: Enjoy an egg hunt by age (up to age 12), inflatables, face painting, temporary tattoos, local food trucks and more. Pre-register in advance. FREE!
April 4 | 10AM to 2PM ~ Easter on Siesta: Meet the Easter Bunny and get a selfie with him. The first 140 kids get a free gift bag. Enter to win giveaways! FREE.
April 4| 10AM to 8PM ~ Easter Weekend at Anada Farm: Come spend the day outside with fresh air, live music, great food & drinks, and plenty of space for the kids to play while you relax. Egg Hunts are Saturday at 11AM and 2PM, and Sunday at 2PM. Included in admission.
April 4 | 11:30AM to 12PM ~ Sky Zone Sarasota Easter Egg Hunt: Big Kids Egg Hunt at 11:30AM sharp. One round only. Ages 10 and under. Golden Eggs Hidden ALL DAY - Find one around the park and you could win a 90 Day Pass! Included in admission. Hosted by Sky Zone Sarasota.
April 4 | 11:30AM to 12:30PM ~ My Gym Easter Eggstravaganza: Join us for Spring-themed activities, including games, rides, songs, dances, picture set-up, and more. RSVP in advance - $25 for the first child. Sibling discounts apply to the total purchase. (10% off). Members $20.
April 4 | 1PM to 4PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at South Venice Baptist Church: We will have bounce houses, hot dogs, snacks and the Resurrection Story. FREE.
April 4 | 2PM to 3PM ~ A Carton Full of Stories (Library Egg Hunt) at Palmetto Library: We will have bounce houses, hot dogs, snacks and the Resurrection Story. FREE.
April 4 | 4PM to 7PM ~ SpringFest: Get ready for a free, non-ticketed family fun afternoon! Easter Egg Hunt at 5PM for ages 1 to 4 and 5 to 12. Don't forget your baskets. FREE. Hosted by South Shore Community Church.
April 4 | 4:30PM to 9PM ~ Dakin Dairy Farms Easter Bull Bash: Come join us for a night of fun on the farm! Easter Egg Hunt, live music, food trucks, vendors, bounce houses and more. Gates open 4:30 | Live music at 5PM | Mutton Bustin at 6:30PM | Bull Riding at 7PM. $25 ages 13 and up | $20 ages 6 to 12 | Ages 5 and under Free | Parking FREE.
April 5 | 9AM to 2:30PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt and Playtime Fun: Join JumpJump Children Multiverse for an Egg Hunt and indoor playground fun! • $19 – First child | • $14 – Siblings | • $11 – Last hour special
April 5 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt at One Life Church: Join us for an uplifting worship service followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 12 and under. FREE.
April 5 | 10AM to 12PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at TreeUmph: Different eggs will be hidden throughout our grounds, and you won’t want to miss your chance to find all the goodies left behind by the Easter Bunny, while supplies last. Included in admission.
April 5 | 10AM to 4PM ~ Vision's Easter Fest: Enjoy tons of bounce houses, games, prizes, free food, drinks, and so much fun!! Get your face painted, while enjoying getting your family photo taken! Our Worship Service is at 10am, where first time guests receive a special gifts Easter Fest will start at 12:30 until 4pm. FREE. Hosted by Vision Church.
April 5 | 10AM to 6PM ~ Easter at Sarasota Polo: Enjoy an Easter Eggstravaganza and Helicopter Easter Egg Drop at halftime. Included in the cost of admission.
April 5| 10AM to 7PM ~ Easter Weekend at Anada Farm: Come spend the day outside with fresh air, live music, great food & drinks, and plenty of space for the kids to play while you relax. Egg Hunts are Saturday at 11AM and 2PM, and Sunday at 2PM. Included in admission.
April 5| 10:15AM to 11AM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at Renewal Church: Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, inflatables, goody bags, giveaways and more. FREE.
April 5| 10:30AM to 12PM ~ Easter Morning Celebration at Risen Savior Parrish: Join us for worship at 9:30AM followed by a Celebration at 10:30AM to include an Easter Egg Hunt, free Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, treats, goodies, crafts and hands-on activities. FREE.
April 5| 11AM to 12PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at Bayshore Gardens Community Church: Please plan to join us for our annual Easter Egg hunt on April 5 at 11 AM! It is going to be a great time for children and families! FREE.
April 5| 11AM to 1PM ~ Harvest Sarasota Easter Egg Hunt: Join us for worship at 10AM followed by an Easter Egg Hunt, plus yard games for everyone to enjoy... cornhole, tic-tac-toe, ring toss, sack races, and more! FREE.
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February 27 - April 4 | 4:30PM to 9PM ~ Easter Bunny Photos at UTC: Strike a pose, the Easter Bunny is here for photos! Reserve your visit now and make it an Easter Family Tradition! Bunny arrives on Friday, February 27th and will be here through April 4th. Book early to ensure your spot to see the Bunny.
March 21-22, 28 - April 5 ~ Easter Bunny Photos at Bass Pro Shop (Brandon): Book your time for a FREE 4x6 photo with the Easter Bunny! Reservations open March 14.
April 3-5 ~ Easter at Dinosaur World: Meet the Easter Bunny April 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Easter Egg Hunt April 4th at 10:30 AM. 3 separate hunts divided by age! While supplies last. Included with admission to Dinosaur World.
April 4 | 9AM to 10AM ~ Easter Scavenger Hunt: Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy festive face painting. Hunt your way through the market for sweet surprises (while they last!). FREE. Hosted by Sarasota Farmers Market.
April 4 | 9:15AM and 10:45AM cruises ~ Easter Cruise with Shore Thing Tiki Cruises: Hop on an Easter cruise! Each child gets an Easter goodie bag and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $25+ per person and $15+ for kids ages 10 and under.
April 4 | 9:30AM to 10:30AM ~ Mornings with Mommy EASTER: Offers engaging activities like sensory play, motor skills stations, arts and crafts, and language development, all designed to support early childhood growth and bonding. This week's theme is Easter. $5 per family. Hosted by Risen Savior Lutheran Church - Parrish location.
April 4 | 10AM to 6PM ~ Pre-Easter Pink Out: Skate with the Easter Bunny! Wear pink and get $1 admission. The person wearing the most pink wins a free birthday party! Hosted by Astro Skate of Bradenton.
April 4 | 10:30AM to 1PM ~ Easter Block Party: Bring the whole family to enjoy inflatables, bounce houses, yard games, food, a special Easter craft for the kids and more. FREE. Hosted by The Source Church Bradenton.
April 4 | 11AM to 7PM ~ Easter Egg Hunt at Bricks and Minifigs Sarasota: Hunt down secret Easter eggs packed with goodies hidden all over the store! One egg per customer. While supplies last.
April 4 | 12PM to 1:30PM ~ Drive Through Eggstravaganza: Hop through our drive-thru for your chance to WIN one of THREE Golden Eggs! Every drive-thru guest will receive an egg with a surprise card inside—score a menu item or even a meal on us! But that’s not all…Find a Golden Egg and you’ll take home an Easter basket packed with amazing prizes! Hosted by Chick Fil A Creekwood.
April 4 | 3PM to 5PM ~ Craft Lab - Eggs!: Let your creativity loose in the craft lab! All supplies are provided for a fun art experience. Learn something new, make new friends, and bring your creations to life! This month don't get all tangled up as we weave, crochet, tie, and even paint with yarn! For ages 5+ / register in advance. FREE.
April 5 | 12PM to 5PM ~ Easter Scavenger Hunt at Bricks and Minifigs Sarasota: The Easter Bunny visited last night, hiding 10 LEGO eggs around the store. Can you find them all? Return your answers to a staff member for a chance to win a free birthday party!
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Easter Crafts & Fun
- Hop To It! Get a Free Personalized Easter Bunny Letter For Kids
- Rubber Bouncy Eggs: Easy Kitchen Science for Easter
- DIY Salt Dough Easter Eggs
Easter Basket & Bunny Ideas
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