Easter Happenings Will Soon Be Hopping on the Gulf Coast!

by Alison Large Ketcham on March 21st, 2024

All along the Destin, Sandestin and 30A coasts, communities are getting ready to celebrate Easter with live music, egg hunts, bunny visits, and more — and visitors of all ages are welcome to join in! Following is a list of several Destin, Sandestin and 30A Easter events!

Little Amy is smiling with delight after picking up an Easter egg on the beach. — Kids love hunting for Easter Eggs on the beach.

Easter Celebrations in Destin and 30A

— The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Saturday, April 19th 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Easter Explosion. Hop on down for photos with the Easter Bunny, arts & crafts, face-painting and more! Click to see other events happening at the Wharf

— Emerald Grande, HarborWalk Village, Destin, Sunday, April 20th 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Golden Easter Egg Hunt, visit with the Easter Bunny and get a free 4 x 6 photo, and other kids’ activities! Visit the Easter on the Harbor event page.

— Western Green, Rosemary Beach, Sunday, April 17th 10:00 a.m. The annual Easter Egg Hunt this year includes a whopping 25,000+ eggs. Summer Kitchen Café will serve complimentary mimosas, and kids can get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny at Gigi’s after the hunt. Bring your Easter Basket. Located 28 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, FL, 32461. Visit the 30A Easter Egg Hunt page.

— Community Easter Egg Hunt, Camp WaterColor Field, April 19th 10:00 to 11:30 am. Head to the Camp WaterColor field for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Enjoy multiple hunts, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Snacks and mimosas available for purchase. Events | Things to Do in Santa Rosa Beach FL | WaterColor Inn (watercolorresort.com)

— Fish Out of Water, WaterColor Resort, Sunday, April 20th 6:30 to 2:00 p.m. Offering an early morning full-breakfast buffet with springtime favorites, a mimosa bar, and a dessert. Including live jazz music from 11:00-2:00 pm Events | Things to Do in Santa Rosa Beach FL | WaterColor Inn (watercolorresort.com)

— WaterColor Lakehouse, WaterColor Resort, Sunday, April 20th 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. Easter brunch buffet. View Menu. Reservations required – email WCISocialEvents@stjoe.com. Events | Things to Do in Santa Rosa Beach FL | WaterColor Inn (watercolorresort.com)

— Easter Egg-travaganza, Watercolor Inn Pool, Sunday, April 20th 10:00 to 4:00 pm. Bring the whole family for a day of Easter fun! Enjoy kids’ craft stations from 10 AM–3 PM, and don’t miss the highlight of the day—the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 3 PM. Events | Things to Do in Santa Rosa Beach FL | WaterColor Inn (watercolorresort.com)

— The beach at Seaside, Seaside, Sunday, March 31st 6:00 a.m. Enjoy a 6 AM Easter Sunrise Service on the beach (accessible via the Coleman Pavilion). Bring your own beach chairs or blankets. Easter – The Chapel at Seaside