Current Events Calendar
2012 Easter Egg Hunts & Festivities
Most events have age divided hunts.
Please be sure to confirm information with vendor.
Hillsborough County
- http://www.easteregghuntsandevents.org/FL_Easter.php
- Cotton Tail
Express - Usually on the Saturday before Easter, See their
website for the 2012 date at 9 am, 12 pm & 3 pm
Florida Railroad
Museum, 12210 83rd St East, Parrish, FL 34219. Cost: 18 adults; $14 kids age
3-11. The Museum will be operating diesel powered excursions to our Easter
Egg patch today! Upon arrival, many activities are planned including our
annual Easter Egg Hunt. Mr. Bunny will also be available to greet all the
children. The entire round-trip will last approximately 2.5 hours. The Party
Caboose is also available for charter. Train Departs with the Party
Caboose at: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. - Easter Ape Hunt
EGGstravaganza - the Saturday and Sunday before Easter,
from 10 am to 4 pm; check their website
Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, 4600
Alternate 19, Palm Harbor, FL. Phone: (727) 410-5491. Email [email protected]. Cost: $5 per person;
Parking is FREE. Join the Sanctuary and Relay For Life on April 16 & 17
to raise awareness and funds for both charities. Enjoy food, music, games,
egg hunt, bounce house, The Easter Bunny and more. Admission is ONLY $5
and directly benefits both the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary and the American
Cancer Society Relay For Life. Event is from 10am to 4pm. Easter Egg Hunt at
2pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. - EGGSPO -
Usually on the Saturday before Easter, See their website for the 2012 date;
hours from 9 am to 6 pm
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), 4801 E.
Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33617. Cost: EGGSPO is a celebration of the
egg. Activities at EGGSPO include an egg scavenger hunt, egg toss and
catapult and a safe egg drop. This year, EGGSPO will also discuss insects
that are hatched from eggs. Free to MOSI members and free with paid general
admission to MOSI. - Highland’s Flashlight Egg
Hunt- See their website for the 2012 date, at 7
pm
Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave NE, Largo, FL
33770-2551. Cost: $8 per child. Children ages walking to 12 years old will
be placed into age groups and let loose to gather eggs and win prizes. Kids
will also enjoy glow in the dark miniature golf, crafts, music and a visit
from the Easter Bunny. Age group hunts are held every 30 minutes, beginning
at 7:15 pm The event will wrap up with a parent hunt beginning at 9:15 pm.
Don’t forget to bring a basket and a flashlight! - Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park Easter
Egg Hunt - Usually on the Saturday before Easter, See
their website for the 2012 date at 8 am
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs
Wildlife State Park, 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446. Phone:
(352) 628-5343.
The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will hold
an Easter Egg Hunt for area children. Activities include an Easter Egg hunt
for plastic eggs, which can be redeemed for goodies and trinkets. Parents
can take children's photos with the Easter Bunny and other costumed
characters. Cost: Donation of $5.00 for children includes admission to park.
Adults receive a 33% discount on park admission. Directions: Ellie Schiller
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located in Homosassa Springs, 75
miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando. - Horse Power for Kids Spring fest
fundraiser - Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg
hunts for children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and
photos with the Easter Rabbit, Cancelled in inclement weather (call if the
weather looks bad), There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Other
activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the eggs!, Farm animals
are present, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bounce house, pony
rides, petting zoo, farm animals
8005 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33635.
Phone: 813 855 8992. Alternate Phone: 8138558992. Email: [email protected]. Open: March 31
2012 April 1 2012 April 7 2012 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and
directions. Payment: Cash, only. pony rides,train rides,farm
animals,hayrides,face painting,music,egg hunt ,easter bunny,hot dog and
drink.All included in price of admission. Children $10 Adults $6 . free
parking. (UPDATED: March 25, 2012) (ADDED: September 07, 2011) - Hydro Harvest Farms -
FREE admission, Children's crafts, Other activities for children, Honey from
hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions / refreshment stand,
porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
1101 Shell
Point Road E, Ruskin , FL 33570. Phone: 813-645-6574. Alternate Phone:
941-915-7208. Email: [email protected]. Open: Our Easter Event is
FREE; The Date and Time will be announced soon. Click here for current open hours, days
and dates. Directions: Take I 75 to Exit 240, Ruskin. Go west
and at second light turn right (21 street east). Go to stop sign (Shell
Point Road E), turn left. farm will be 1/2 mile on the left. Click here for a map and
directions. Strawberries December 1 pm to June 1, Pumpkin Patch
October 6 to November 5, Christmas Trees December 1 through December 25;.
Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook
page. Hydro Harvest Farms is a family farm. We believe in
Community and want every child to have a chance to see how food is grown. We
go to schools and give demonstrations in the class. We are always invited to
the Florida State Fair in the AgVenture, to demonstrate Hydroponic Growing.
We are invited every year to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Show,
to demonstrate our farm. This is the future, but actually it is NOW!.
(UPDATED: October 14, 2011) - Manatee County Parks Easter Egg
Hunt - Usually on the Saturday before Easter, See their
website for the 2012 date; hours from 9 am to 12 pm
G.T. Bray Park, 3001 59th
St. W, Bradenton, FL 34209. Cost: FREE (but donations will be accepted at
the gate). Manatee County Parks and Recreation continues to host its
annual Easter Egg Hunt at G.T. Bray Park. Features a 36,000 egg hunt for
children ages eight years and younger, carnival games, and interactive
bounce houses. Donations will be accepted at the gate. - Northdale Park Easter Egg
Hunt - Usually on the Saturday before Easter, See their
website for the 2012 date at 10-11 am, FREE
Northdale Park, 15550 Spring
Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33624. Cost: FREE Admission and Parking. Children 10
years and younger are invited to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt. There
will be door prizes, and kids can meet the Easter Bunny. - Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Coachman
Park - Last year was on Easter Sunday; See their website for
the 2012 date, hours from 12:00 Noon and goes until 2:00 pm
Coachman
Park, 301 Drew Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755. Cost: Egg Hunt is FREE;
small charge for refreshments and some rides.
They have a petting zoo,
pony rides, bouncy house, giant blow up slide, face painting, live
entertainment, and more, plus the main event—the Easter Egg Hunt—which
happens exactly at 12:30 pm. Please do not be late or your child will miss
the chance to find the very coveted Golden Eggs that win a number of lucky
children a free stuffed bunny. Each year there are several areas that are
fenced off just for the little ones, as well as the main area for the bigger
kids. Be sure your child brings an Easter basket or a bag to put all of his
eggs into, and be sure to bring a camera as you may want to take pictures
with our wandering Easter Bunnies. - Oldsmar Easter Egg
Hunt - Usually on a Saturday before Easter, See their
website for the 2012 date at 9 am; FREE
R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Drive
W., Oldsmar, FL 34677. Phone: (813) 749-1260. Children up to age 12. 5,000
eggs filled with small toys, candy and a few special mystery prizes. The
hunts will be broken down by age groups. - Spring Fest Fundraiser at HorsePower for
Kids - Easter egg hunts for toddlers, Easter egg hunts for
children, The Easter bunny will make an appearance, Visits and photos with
the Easter Rabbit, Cancelled in inclement weather (call if the weather looks
bad), There is an admission fee, Children's crafts, Children's music and
storytelling, Other activities for children, Bring a basket to collect the
eggs!, Farm animals are present, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, face
painting, Bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday
parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for
info)
8005 Racetrack Rd, Tampa, FL 33635. Phone: 813-855-8992. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Saturday April 9
Sunday April 10 Saturday April 16 Sunday April 17 Saturday April 23 12:00 pm
to 5:00 pm. Open: Click here for current open hours, days
and dates. Directions: Two blocks south Tampa Road
/Hillsborough Ave. Payment: Cash, only. Pony rides, hayrides, train rides,
petting zoo, face painting ,bounce house ,games ,prices, music, baby chicks
,bunnies, ducks. Hot dog and drink all included in price .Children $10
adults $6 This is a fundraiser Our mission at HorsePower for Kids is to
serve inner-city children, at-risk children, and any child that could
benefit from riding, learning about, and loving horses. Studies show that
horses improve self-esteem, character, work ethic, social skills, and
academic performance. (ADDED: March 15, 2011) - Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Easter Eggstravaganza
- April - Call for this year's date!
Tampa, Florida. Phone: Julia
freeman, 727-579-2000. Hunt for 50,000 Easter Eggs at the Performing Arts
Center. Many activities, from free photos with the Easter Bunny to a free
breakfast, face painting, petting zoo and other activities. In conjunction
with Magic 94.9 F.
PINELLAS, PASCO, HERNANDO & Beyond...
Publix Early Morning Easter Egg Hunts
(Call for various times and locations below)
@ Bardmoor 10801 Starkey Rd Ste 200 Seminole, FL 33777-1161 (727) 397-4223
@ East Bay Plaza 3825 E Bay Dr Largo, FL 33771-1936 (727) 538-8630
@ Pinellas Shopping Center 857 W Bay Dr Largo, FL 33770-3221 (727) 518-7747
Free Easter Egg Hunt. Call your nearby Publix to inquire about their events.
Visit with the Bunny
Click for dates & times
Tyrone Square Food Court 6901 Tyrone Square, St Petersburg
Hop on in to the Food Court and check in for a complimentary breakfast with activities. Decorate your stroller or wagon for the parade! Be sure to register online!
Simon Mall Kidgets Website
Easter Bunny
908 Joe McIntosh Road, Plant City 33565. Free. (813) 759-3345
The Easter Bunny has hip-hopped into Plant City for free photos with the kids & other activities.
Largo Mall Easter Extravaganza
March 31st from noon-2pm
FREE
Sidewalk Sale
Easter egg hunt (grass near Chili's)
Easter bunny (near Chili's)
Face painting at Once Upon a Child
Free balloons at Home Scentsations
Largo Mall Website
Highland Rec Complex, Birthday Egg-stra Special Egg Hunt
March 27th at 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM
$8 per participant Registration Required
Highland Recreation Complex 400 Highland Ave NE Largo , FL 33770 (727) 518-3016
Ages Under 3: 2:30-2:45p Ages 3-5: 3:00-3:15p Ages 6-8: 3:30-3:45p Ages 9-12: 4-4:30p
Have an eggstremely good afternoon at our annual egg hunt with age appropriate hunts, crafts, games, inflatables and more! This year we will honor our 50th Birthday by having 50 golden eggs and special prizes- one Golden Egg per Family. This event has been marked as a holiday. This is a family friendly event. KINSIT COOLEY [email protected] For more information click on the following link:
Largo Parks Website
Eckerd College, Seventh Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hough Quad 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
Eckerd College alumni and their children are invited to join fellow alumni, family and friends for the Seventh Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunts will take place in Hough Quad and Fox Woods and will be divided into age groups. Please RSVP by March 23rdwith your name and the number and ages of your children. Tanner Kennedy [email protected] For more information click on the following link:
Eckerd College 7th Annual Egg Hunt Website
Walsingham Park, Seminole Stampede 5k, 1mile run, Family Easter Event
Saturday, March 31st 7am - 10:30am
Family Easter Egg Hunt and 17th annual Seminole Stampede 5k and 1 mile fun at Walsingham Park, Largo, FL. 727-392-3245 for information and entry form. Cost is $20 5k and $10 1mile - if registered by March 7, 2010.
Walsingham Family Easter Event Website
Cotton Tail Special
Saturdays & Sundays, April @ 9am, 12 & 3pm
12210 83rd St. E (behind post office), Parrish (877) 869-0800;
Florida Railroad Museum's annual 2.5-hour event with train rides, Easter egg hunt and the Easter bunny. 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Sat. Florida Railroad Museum
Cotton Tail Special Website
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7, 9-10 am
Treasure Island Community Center, Gulf Boulevard and 106th Avenue. (727) 360-4121.
Activities for children 10 and younger will include an egg hunt; bonnet and hat contest; and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Bring your cameras so you can take your picture with the Easter Bunny. The event is FREE. For more
information call 727 367-2303 or Chamber office at 360-4121. Sponsored by the Gulf Beaches Rotary Club.
Treasure Island Egg Hunt Website
St Pete Beach’s Underwater Egg Hunt
Saturday, April @ 9am separated by age Call to Confirm!
St Pete Beach Community Center Pool 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, St Pete Beach 363-9245
Fun in the Sun Day & Touch A Truck
Saturday, April 10am all ages at the same time. Call to Confirm!
Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. (727) 893-1068.
Kids 8 and younger can bring a basket and hunt for some of the 4,000 hidden eggs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Peter Cottontail will be on hand for photos, plus there is a Touch-A-Truck event with police cars, garbage trucks, a fire truck and Bayflite (weather permitting), magicians, balloonists, jugglers and a barbecue lunch.
Children’s Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April from 10AM til Noon Call to Confirm!
First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Free. (727) 595-3421;
Children in preschool through fifth grade are invited to bring a basket or bag and collect as many goodies as possible.
Easter Eggstravaganza Website
FREE Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3rd, at 11 AM Call to Confirm!
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 10891 102nd Ave, Largo
FREE Egg Hunt! Lunch and Photos with the Easter Bunny after the hunt for a fee of $5 per person. For more information call (727) 391-4644
EcoFest with an Easter Twist
Saturday, April ?, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call to Confirm!
McGough Nature Park at the Largo Narrows, 11901 146th St. N, Largo. Free. (727) 518-3047.
Celebration combining wildlife exhibits, live music, bounce house and children's games with an Easter egg hunt at 12:30pm and a visit with the Easter Bunny.
Largo - EcoFest Website
Easter Eggstravaganza & Touch A Truck
Saturday, April 3, Call to Confirm!
Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater. (727) 669-1914.
2 and under: 9:30a.m.; 3-5 yrs: 10:00a.m.; 6-9 yrs: 10:30a.m.; 10&up: 11:00a.m.
Carnival Games, Easter Egg Hunt, Open House, Contractor Demonstrations, Touch-A-Truck, Blood Drive, Light Refreshments and snacks available.
Coachman Park, 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday, April Noon – 2pm Call to Confirm!
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. (727) 442-2099
Fun for the whole family! There are separate areas for the big and small kids, so all children will enjoy finding eggs in beautiful Coachman Park, next to Clearwater Bay. A few special eggs contain the fabled "Golden Egg" inside, which is redeemed for a plush bunny to take home. Your family will have a lovely day, come join us!
Clearwater Events Website
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday at Seabird Sanctuary
Easter Sunday, April 2PM Call to Confirm!
18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL
Hundreds of eggs filled with candies and prizes will be hidden on the beach and throughout the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary at the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Basket Contest at 2 p.m. Sunday, at 18328 Gulf Blvd. Participants must bring their own baskets and prizes will be awarded for the most creative. Free. For information, call
(727) 391-6211 or (727) 391-2473.
Seabird Santuary Websi
Easter Sunday, April Noon – 2pm Call to Confirm!
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. (727) 442-2099
Fun for the whole family! There are separate areas for the big and small kids, so all children will enjoy finding eggs in beautiful Coachman Park, next to Clearwater Bay. A few special eggs contain the fabled "Golden Egg" inside, which is redeemed for a plush bunny to take home. Your family will have a lovely day, come join us!
Clearwater Events Website
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday at Seabird Sanctuary
Easter Sunday, April 2PM Call to Confirm!
18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL
Hundreds of eggs filled with candies and prizes will be hidden on the beach and throughout the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary at the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Basket Contest at 2 p.m. Sunday, at 18328 Gulf Blvd. Participants must bring their own baskets and prizes will be awarded for the most creative. Free. For information, call
(727) 391-6211 or (727) 391-2473.
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