Easter Happenings Will Soon Be Hopping on the Gulf Coast!
All along the Alabama and Florida Gulf 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 Gulf Coast Easter events!
Easter Celebrations in Destin and 30A
— The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Saturday, March 30th 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Easter Explosion. Hop on down for photos with the Easter Bunny, arts & crafts, face-painting and more! http://www.baytownewharf.com
— The Grand Lawn, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sunday, March 31st 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Easter Brunch. View Menu. There will also be a Cash Bar and an Easter Egg Hunt with a dedicated Photo Area. Purchase tickets here Easter Brunch at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Tickets, Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite.
— LuLu’s, Destin, March 31st 12 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Easter Egg Dash – Easter Egg Hunt of more-than 5,000 eggs will be held for kids divided by age groups. Gift cards, arcade cards, t-shirts, and more will be given out. And a tropically dressed Easter Bunny will be available for photos. The Easter Egg Dash – LuLu’s (lulusfunfoodmusic.com)
— Emerald Grande, HarborWalk Village, Destin, Sunday, March 31st 1:00 p.m. 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 Bunny | HarborWalk Village Events.
— Emerald Grande, HarborWalk Village Grande Ballroom & Grande Vista Bar & Grill, Destin, Sunday, March 31st 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Easter Brunch Buffet in the Grande Ballroom, then Easter Cocktails at Grande Vista Bar & Grill. Easter Brunch & Cocktails Menu.
— Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Sunday, March 31st 6:00 a.m., Easter sunrise service, conducted by Destin Methodist Church. DestinMethodistFacebook.
— Crab Trap Destin restaurant, Destin, Sunday, March 31st 7:30 a.m. Easter service conducted by Destin Methodist Church. Party buses will pick up from and return attendees to the Ulta Beauty and Best Buy shopping center parking lot on Emerald Coast Pkwy. DestinMethodistFacebook.
— Western Green, Rosemary Beach, Sunday, March 31st 9:45 a.m. The annual Easter Egg Hunt this year includes a whopping 40,000+ 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. Easter Celebration – Rosemary Beach
— The Canteen in Camp WaterColor, WaterColor Resort, Sunday, March 31st all day. Come enjoy Easter Bunny beverages and Easter Deep South Freeze ice cream treats. Events | Things to Do in Santa Rosa Beach FL | WaterColor Inn (watercolorresort.com)
— Fish Out of Water, WaterColor Resort, Sunday, March 31st 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Offering a full-breakfast buffet with springtime favorites, a mimosa bar, and a dessert. Events | Things to Do in Santa Rosa Beach FL | WaterColor Inn (watercolorresort.com)
— WaterColor Lakehouse, WaterColor Resort, Sunday, March 31st 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Easter brunch buffet. View Menu. Reservations required – email WCISocialEvents@stjoe.com.
— The beach at Seaside, Seaside, Sunday, March 31st 6:00 a.m. Easter sunrise service on the beach. Bring your own beach chairs or blankets. Easter – The Chapel at Seaside
— The Chapel at Seaside, Seaside, Sunday, March 31st 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Easter services in The Chapel. There will be a tent, outdoor seating, and screens for overflow seating. Easter – The Chapel at Seaside
— Seaside, Sunday, March 31st 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. Live music, face-painting, complimentary photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. An Easter Egg Hunt of more-than 20,000 eggs kicks off at 1:00 p.m. The Easter Bunny will take a break at 12:45 p.m. for the hunt to start and will return for more photos at 2:00 p.m. Easter Celebration | Seaside (seasidefl.com)
Easter Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Area
— Marina Lawn, The Island Church, Saturday, March 30th 11:00 a.m. Activities will include bouncy houses, pony rides, face painting, giant coloring sheets, DJ Matt playing dance tunes, and more. Kids can cuddle with live rabbits and take pics with the Easter Bunny. An Easter Egg Hunt featuring 5,000 eggs kicks off at 11:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt presented by The Island Church (alwharf.com).
— The Gardens, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, Saturday, March 23rd 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt with staggered times for various age groups. The Easter Bunny will be roaming with opportunities for photos throughout the event. There will be crafts and small games on-site. Breakfast will be served from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt – Bellingrath Gardens & Home For tickets – Bellingrath Gardens and Home – 2024 Egg Hunt (agileticketing.net).
— The Gardens, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, Sunday, March 31st 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service. Gates open at 5:45 a.m. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Free admission to the Gardens from 5:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service – Bellingrath Gardens & Home.
— The Tent at Flora-Bama, Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar, Saturday, March 30th 11:00 a.m. Kids’ crafts and face-painting. An Easter Egg Hunt on the beach behind Flora-Bama begins at noon. The Easter Funny will skydive onto the beach shortly after. Kids can meet the Easter Bunny and have their picture taken with him in the tent. Bring your own Easter basket and cameras. FLORA-BAMA EASTER EGG HUNT (florabama.com).
— The Beach behind Flora-Bama, Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar, Sunday, March 31st 6:30 a.m. Worship on the Water Easter Sunrise Service. Additional Worship on the Water services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
— Gulf State Park, Monday, March 25th – Saturday, March 30th beginning at 6:00 a.m. Golden Easter Egg Eggstravaganza. Park staff will hide golden eggs which are filled with prizes and can be redeemed for prizes. Golden Easter Egg Eggstravaganza | Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
— LuLu’s at Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores, March 31st 12 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Easter Egg Dash – Easter Egg Hunt of more-than 6,000 eggs will be held for kids divided by age groups. Gift cards, arcade cards, t-shirts, and more will be given out. A tropically dressed Easter Bunny will be available for photos. The Easter Egg Dash – LuLu’s (lulusfunfoodmusic.com)
Panama City Beach Easter Egg Hunts
— Panama City Beach Dog Beach, Russell Fields City Pier Boardwalk, Saturday, March 23rd 10:00 a.m. Free dog Easter Egg Hunt on the beach. Leashed and friendly dogs will hunt for eggs filled with treats and toys. Awards will be given for best-dressed dogs. Dog Easter Egg Hunt – West End PCB
— Frank Brown Park, Saturday, March 30th 10 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the City of Panama City Beach. Easter Egg Hunt | City of Panama City Beach, FL (pcbfl.gov)
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