Ultimate Easter Guide in Tampa Bay / Our Favorite Easter Events in Tampa Bay
Easter is this Sunday, April 5, so don't dally making Easter in the Tampa Bay area! Lucky for us, there will be tons of Easter events and happenings in and around the Tampa Bay area to celebrate.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Looking for somewhere to enjoy some Easter eats? We've put together recommendations of our favorite local restaurants for Easter Dinner in Tampa, our favorite spots to enjoy Easter brunch, and the best Easter buffets—be sure to check out all of our original content about Easter in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, and St. Pete.
And if you're looking for Easter fun for the kids, here's some great info about Easter Egg Hunts in the Tampa Bay area and Easter Egg Hunts in Orlando if you're heading out of town!
Featured Easter Events
Easter Weekend at Busch Gardens' Food, Wine & Garden Festival
- Date: Through May 10, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during park hours
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
During this weekend's Food & Wine Festival, you can celebrate Easter with great bites, drinks, and theme park madness!
Easter Eggstravaganza at Busch Gardens
- Dates: Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Tampa
Busch Gardens is celebrating Easter by bringing back its popular Golden Easter Egg Hunt. Golden eggs will be hidden in guest areas throughout the park. If you are lucky enough to find one, bring it to Guest Relations to claim your prize. There is usually an Easter Brunch and activities featuring Elmo.
Spring Fling with the Tampa Bay Sun FC
- Date: April 5, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Location: Sun Coast Credit Union Field, Tampa
Celebrate the start of Spring with a family-friendly matchday featuring an Easter Egg Hunt packed with amazing prizes and Solé Kid’s Club activities throughout the match. Enjoy a full day of fun with Tampa Bay Sun FC!
2026 Easter Events in Tampa Bay and Nearby
Easter at the Farm at DK Farms
- Dates: March 27 and April 3-5, 2026
- Location: 1750 Lake Avenue SE, Largo
DK Farms and Nursery is hosting several Easter egg hunts each day! There will also be plenty more farm activities like a free petting zoo, bounce zone, bunny land, adult beverages, photo ops, meet and greets with the Easter Bunny, and more!. You can also pay extra for pony rides.
Pre-ordered tickets are required to participate in the Easter egg hunt. Egg hunt tickets are $16.
Easter at Old McMickey’s Farm in Odessa
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Location: 9612 Crescent Dr., Odessa
Head to the farm to celebrate the holiday with photo ops with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, egg hunts for all ages, bounce houses, local vendors, and more! General admission tickets are $16 for all guests 2 and older.
Easter egg hunt at KRATE in Wesley Chapel
- Date: March 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: 5817 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
KRATE and Life Church are teaming up to host a free community egg hunt along with a day filled with fun family-friendly activities like Easter bunny photos, inflatables, live entertainment, and more!
Easter Basket Arrangement
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: The Roaming Petal, St. Pete
- Cost: $65.05+ per person
Fill a basket with fresh blooming flowers for a great floral arrangement! All materials are provided and at the end of the class you get to take your arrangement home with you.
World of Westchase Annual Egg Hunt
- Date: March 29, 2026, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: 9791 Westchase Drive, Tampa
Bring your own basket for the annual egg hunts at the Westchase Recreation Center! Register for whichever time you'd like at $15 per kid. There will be entertainment for the family, including a DJ, face painting, local vendors, and pics with the Easter Bunny.
Hoppy Easter Cookie Decorating Class
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Location: Gandy Civic Association
- Cost: $76.54 per person
Come join in on a fun afternoon of decorating Easter-themed sugar cookies! You'll get hands-on experience with piping bags, icing techniques, and decorating tips. Plus, you'll take home your delicious creations to share with friends and family!
This class is beginner-friendly, and all materials will be provided.
Spring Mats Class
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
- Cost: $54.75 per person
Armature Works is hosting a doormat-making class with Don Me Now Boutique! All materials are included with your ticket, along with one glass of wine and light bites throughout the class.
Mandala on Wood Easter Table Decoration
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Caledonia Brewing, Dunedin
- Cost: $36.22 per person
Decorate the perfect wooden easter table decoration!
Hop Into Spring
- Dates: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: James B Sanderlin Neighborhood Family Center, St. Pete
Held in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, this vibrant event aims to raise awareness while connecting families to critical support services in a fun, engaging environment. Families will get to enjoy an annual Easter eggstravaganza with live music, interactive activities, prizes and giveaways, vendors, an on-site food pantry, and free health screenings!
Easter Bunny Cruise on Lost Pearl
- Dates: Friday – Sunday, April 3-5, 2026, Sailing at 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
- Location: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Every-bunny hop aboard the Lost Pearl for an egg-citing Easter adventure! We’re celebrating all weekend long with Easter-themed games, candy, and a special egg hunt at sea. Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny, who will be making surprise appearances throughout the cruise. Don’t miss out on this egg-stra special holiday fun for the whole family!
Easter at Raprager Family Farms
- Dates: April 3-5, 2026, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: 16907 Boy Scout Rd., Odessa
Expect decorations, photo ops, a petting zoo, food, and tons of other activities at Raprager Family Farms this Easter. They're doing a fun egg hunt this year with more than 50,000 pieces of candy. The field will be restocked for each group.
Tickets are $17.50-20.
Easter at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Winward Passage
Clearwater Marine Aquarium invites families to indulge in a Seaside Easter Breakfast on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This delightful event will feature a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as an interactive marine presentation and Easter crafts.
Tickets are priced at $65 for adults and $55 for children. CMA Members will receive a 10% discount on their ticket purchase.
Family Easter Egg Hunt at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Sixth Floor Event Lawn, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water Street
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is kicking off with a cheerful afternoon of Easter‑time fun, while light jazz music fills the event lawn and sets the scene for a festive day outdoors! Join the Easter celebration with a family Easter egg hunt, easter crafts, games, and specialty cocktails.
Countryside Rec's Eggstravaganza
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater, FL
Hop on over to Countryside Recreation Center for their annual egg hunt. Bring your Easter baskets because there will be Easter egg hunts for all ages, including adults. Don't forget to bring a camera to get a picture with the Easter Bunny! There will be inflatables, games, prizes, music, and more. This event is free.
Hop on the Lawn
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
- Cost: $19.19 per person
Grab your basket and hop on over to Armature Works for an Easter Egg Hunt! Our Easter Festivities will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with two Egg Hunt timeslots at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.! Check-in will open at 11 a.m. on Market Street.
You can stop by to see the Easter Bunny for pictures, join us at our free craft station, stop by the food trucks, or grab lunch in the Heights Public Market, and be sure to make a visit to see the live Easter animals! All happening from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
In order to secure a spot for your child/children for the Easter Egg Hunt, you MUST purchase their ticket through Eventbrite.
Mega Easter Egg Hunt
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: 1300 East 8th Avenue, Tampa
- Cost: Free, but a spot reservation is required
Reserve your free spot for the MEGA Easter Egg hunt with a global village, live music, fun zone, bunny photos, and more!
St. Pete Spring Festival
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: St. Pete Pier
- Cost: Free but a reservation is required, VIP available for $18.44
The festival will have tons of family-friendly entertainment acts, including Dr. C, Astonishing Houdanny Magician, the Easter Bunny, DJ performances by DJ Shawn, a bounce zone, face painting, food vendors, rides, and games. There will be MASSIVE egg hunts held every hour!
Check out more information about this year's Spring Festival here.
SoHo Annual Easter Egg Hunt
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 11 a.m.
- Location: MacDinton's Irish Pub and Grove Soho
- Cost: $0-19 per person
This great annual Easter egg hunt is back with lots of prize and giveaways. There will be four changes to hunt for eggs, so don't miss out! There will be one gold egg hidden at each location with a GREAT prize inside. Guests can also enjoy bottomless mimosas from open to 4 p.m.
St. Pete Pier Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt
- Date: April 5, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Location: St. Pete Pier
Head to the St. Pete Pier for family-friendly Easter fun in the Spa Beach Park area of the Pier! There will be an Easter egg hunt every hour beginning at 11:30 (tickets required), family-friendly activities, food, live music, fun activities for kids, and of course…the Easter Bunny!
Easter Tea at Lilac
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
- Location: Lilac at The Tampa EDITION
- Cost: $85 per person
Enjoy High Tea at Lilac with a complimentary flute of champagne or sparkling tea, followed by unlimited pours of exceptional Palais des Thés blends. Delight in a curated selection of sweet and savory petit fours, artfully arranged on a tiered étagère.
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