Where to find the Easter Bunny, Easter eggs and more this weekend in Lake County
Whether you celebrate Easter as a Christian or just enjoy some holidiay fun, there's enough fun out there to enjoy this lovely springtime weather and time of rebirth and renewal, as the symbolic, painted eggs would tell us so.
Four Corners Easter Event & Kid Business Fair
Stop by for fun for the whole family at the Four Corners Spring Festival & Kids Business Fair on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the Cagan Crossings Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont. Take the kids to see the Easter Bunny, shop in the Kids Business Fair, visit critters in Bella’s Little Farm, browse craft vendors and get some quality equine time with Spirit Stables Horse Rides Bounce Houses, games and more, too. At noon, bring a basket and hunt for Easter eggs. From 12:15 to 1 p.m., you can get a photo with the Easter Bunny. Details: sandy@eventsbysg.com.
Mount Dora Easter Egg Hunt
All ages welcome (egg hunts organized by age) Photo op with the Easter Bunny. Mount Dora Fire Department Free book giveaway for children. Old-fashioned Easter egg hunt & treats. Overflow parking available at Church of Christ. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora & The GFWC Mount Dora Woman’s Club. W.T. 10 a.m. to noon at Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St. 352-735-7180.
Groveland Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt
In Groveland, the hunt is on for kids in different age groups at Lake David Park, and there's fun for all ages with crafters showing off their decor and wares, food and beverage vendors. Get a photo taken with the Easter Bunny, rock out to tunes spun by a DJ and romp around a Kids Zone. The fun happens on Saturday, March 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 450 S. Lake Ave. Kids up to age 3 hunt for eggs at 11:30 a.m.; 4-6 at noon, 7-9 at 12:30 and ages 10 and up at 12:30 p.m. Details: groveland-fl.gov/35/Events-and-Programs.
Amber Brook Farms Easter Celebration
Head to the Eustis Amber Brook Farms to celebrate the holiday of rebirth during their Easter Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 30. Pose for a professional portrait with the Easter Bunny, have the kids get into some Easter-themed face painting or crafts, make like a kid in adult egg hunts, and enjoy the usual strawberry picking and, perhaps, blueberry picking if they're ripe. (April is usually a sure bet.)
Live music from Nicole Equerme, recreational attractions and food trucks Grumpy's Homemade Ice Cream, Pac Pizzeria, The Hook, Caledonia Kitchen and more add to the event.
Time slots for egg hunts are as follows: ages 0-3, 11 a.m., 4-7: 11:30 a.m. 8-12, noon. Visit the farm's website for tickets and more information.
Mission Resort + Club Easter Buffet
Bask in the hilly scenery and historic Spanish revival grandeur of the Mission Resort for their Easter Grand Brunch Buffet. The resort's new director of food and beverage, David Mudge, has helped create a sumptuously savory and delicately delightful small bites for the feast. Champagne and live entertainment will also be featured. The Easter brunch is open Sunday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $68 for adults, $30 for children 5-12, free for 4 and younger. Reservations are required. The resort is located at 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills. Details: missionresortandclub.com
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