Easter weekend in Orlando: Egg hunts and family-friendly events
Spring has sprung in Florida, bringing warmer temperatures, beautiful blooms, pollen wafting through the air and the Easter season. As the holiday weekend approaches, Orlando-area churches, businesses and attractions plan to host families for Easter egg hunts and activities.
Here are some ideas for ways to celebrate Easter in Central Florida.
Easter egg hunts
The City of Ocoee hosts its annual “Easter Eggstravaganza” with an egg hunt, games, crafts and an appearance by the Easter Bunny at Bill Breeze Park. The event is from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 30 at 125 N. Lakeshore Drive in Ocoee. More information: 407-905-3180 or ocoee.org
The Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt brings an experience for children to hop down the bunny trail and search for hidden eggs during nine different hunts. The free festivities are 9:30 a.m.-noon March 30 at 155 W. Warren Ave. in downtown Longwood. The same morning, there will be seatings for a “Bunny Breakfast” beginning at 9 a.m. with sausage patties, pancakes, beverages and Easter Bunny photo ops for $9 per adult and $7 per child ages 3-10. More information: magicegghunt.com
Faith Assembly of God has activities geared toward children on each of its three campuses, including an activity zone, food trucks and back-to-back Easter egg hunts every 30 minutes. The festivities take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 30. The campuses are at 9307 Curry Ford Road and 2740 E. Michigan St. in Orlando, 2641 Red Bug Lake Road in Casselberry. More information: faithassembly.org
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Central Florida Zoo will provide a “Hippity Hop Adventure” with the Easter Bunny and chances to collect treats, make crafts and play games. The Easter Bunny will be available for photo ops with young ones. Festivities take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 30 and are included with zoo admission at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. More information: centralfloridazoo.org
CrossLife Church in Oviedo brings children 5th grade and younger an “eggstravagant” afternoon of games, inflatables, Easter egg hunts, entertainment, snow-cones and more. The free event takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 30 at 45 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. More information: crosslifechurch.com
Island H2O Live hosts an “Egg-Stravaganza” for water park visitors with eggs hidden for young guests to discover. Prizes include free funnel cakes, ice cream sandwiches and free cabanas. The hunt, included with park admission, is March 29-31 at 3230 Inspiration Drive in Kissimmee. More information: islandh2owaterpark.com
Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center in Davenport hosts an Easter event with kid-friendly activities, giveaways and egg hunts at the top of each hour. There will be chances for visitors to win special prizes during the festivities 9 a.m.-noon March 30 at 101 Adventure Court in Davenport. More information: visitcentralflorida.org
Church At The Cross welcomes families for kid-friendly festivities, including a petting zoo, balloon animals, yard games, photo booths and an Easter egg hunt for Kindergarten through 5th grade. This experience is available beginning at 10:15 a.m. March 31 at 700 Good Homes Road in Orlando. More information: catcorlando.com
Family-friendly events
Eat, Pray, Swim at Lucky’s Lake Swim is a Central Florida tradition dating back at least a decade. The sunrise service begins at 7:17 a.m. March 31, followed by an open-water swim and a pancake breakfast. The swim, of course, is not required of all worshippers. Bring a lawn chair and blankets for the event at 6645 Lake Cane Drive in Orlando. More information: luckyslakeswim.com
Gaylord Palms Resort brings families its annual “Spring It On!” event throughout March. Visitors can find a light display and “Eggspression Garden,” a new light show, a themed escape room and animal encounters. During select times, March 30-31, young ones can experience a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Spring festivities happen now through March 31 at 6000 W. Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee. More information: marriott.com
Promenade at Sunset Walk hosts an Easter car and truck show on Easter Sunday, complete with live music by DJ Jennifer, appearances by the Easter Bunny and thousands of Easter eggs hidden around the Promenade and distributed by show car drivers. All makes and models are invited to participate in the show. The free event begins at 11 a.m. March 31 at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee. More information: sunsetwalk.com
Sea Life Orlando Aquarium offers Easter festivities, including an egg scavenger hunt, visits with the attraction’s mascot, Sharky, and the popular Easter Bunny Dive Show with Scuba Bunny at 1 p.m. through March 31. These activities are included in the price of admission at 8449 International Drive in Orlando. More information: visitsealife.com
ICON Parkallows visitors to have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny, and every child who visits the Easter Bunny will receive a souvenir button for a complimentary ride on The Wheel. Additional guests can purchase tickets at a 50 percent discount. The experience costs $20 per session and is available 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through April 16 at 8375 International Drive in Orlando. Advanced reservations are recommended. More information: iconparkorlando.com
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