ANNUAL GUIDE FOR HAVING THE BEST EASTER IN TAMPA!

It’s nearly time to celebrate springtime and Easter. This year Easter is Sunday, April 20, 2025. Our official guide to things to do for Easter in Tampa 2025 is full of fun. There’s something for every couple to enjoy in the city this year, from joyous events to sumptuous Easter brunch. Below you’ll find ideas for Easter 2025 divided into these categories:

Tampa Easter Events

Jelly Bean Fling at the Pioneer Florida Museum in Dade City

Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10 am to 4 pm 15602
Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City

Kids and families can enjoy a wide array of activities to celebrate the holiday at the Florida Pioneer Museum. The Easter bunny and egg hunts for each age group will be available. Beyond this, families can expect a petting zoo, games, food vendors and complimentary family photos with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Kids under 5 are free.

World of Westchase Annual Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 13, 1pm – 4pm
9791 Westchase Drive, Tampa

BYOB — Basket! There will be three egg hunts at the Westchase Recreation Center. Register for which 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.

Winter’s Beach Front Egg Hunt at Winter’s Beach Club in Clearwater Beach

Friday, April 18 from 9am-11am
655 S. Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater

Celebrate Easter on the beach at Winter’s Beach Club with an Easter egg hunt in the sand, Easter Bunny photos, and a bagged breakfast. This event is free for Beach Club guests and $10 for visitors! registration is required.

Easter at Old McMickey’s Farm in Odessa

Saturday, April 12, 9am – 1pm
9612 Crescent Dr., Odessa

Head to the farm to celebrate the holiday with photo ops with the Easter Bunny, an Easter cow, egg hunts, farm animals, farm tours and more! General admission tickets are $15 for all guests 2 and older. It’s an extra $5 for the Easter egg hunt.

Easter Egg Hunt at the May-Stringer House in Brooksville

2025 TBA
601 Museum Court, Brooksville

Take a tour of the May-Stringer House and take part in one of two timed Easter egg hunts! It is free to take part in the Easter egg hunt, but you can also enjoy an Easter Bunny meet and greet included with museum admission. Make sure to bring your own blanket and snacks.

Eggstravaganza Express with Central Pasco and Gulf Railroad

2025 TBA, usually 10 am-4 pm
16739 Crews Lake Dr, Spring Hill

Take a ride on a mini train that’s been decorated for the Easter holiday, but that’s not all! In addition to the Easter-themed train ride around Crews Lake Park, there will be Easter egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and more! Tickets are $8 per person. Babies 12 months and younger are free.

Easter at the Farm at DK Farms

Friday – Sunday, April 18 -20
1750 Lake Avenue SE, Largo

DK Farms and Nursery is hosting several Easter egg hunts each day for three different age groups. There will also be plenty more farm activities like a free petting zoo, bunny zone, photo ops and of course, meet and greets with the Easter Bunny. You can also pay extra for pony rides. Book your ticket ahead of time since a pre-ordered ticket is required to participate in the Easter egg hunt. Egg hunt tickets are $15.

St. Pete Pier Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt

2025 TBA, usually from 11 am–7 pm
2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg

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, bounce houses, fun activities for kids, and of course…the Easter Bunny!

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Tampa Easter Brunch

Easter Brunch Cruise on Yacht Starship in Tampa & Clearwater

Sunday, April 20, 2025 from 10:30 am-8 pm
603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
25 Causeway Blvd. Slip #55, Clearwater

The Easter Bunny is ready to welcome you and the family aboard the Yacht Starship for a family-friendly dining cruise! In addition to your meal and live entertainment, the Easter Bunny will be hopping around to take photos with everyone.

There are brunch and dinner cruise options at the Tampa and Clearwater locations. Prices start at $70 plus taxes and fees for adult brunch cruises and $49.95 plus taxes and fees for kids.

*Complimentary Free Bar at Sea (house bar included)

Easter Brunch at the TradeWinds Islands Resorts

Sunday, April 20
6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach
The TradeWinds restaurant properties are offering Easter Brunch at the Grand Palm Colonnade at TradeWinds Islands Grande and Rumfish Beach Resort.

Choose from an array of breakfast items, soups, salads, carving stations, entrees and sides, pasta bar, and desserts.

Easter Brunch at Ocean Hai

2025 TBA
100 Coronado Dr., Clearwater Beach
Join Ocean Hai for an unforgettable Easter Brunch Buffet from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Delight in a culinary journey where each food station offers a tempting array of dishes. From exquisite seafood and sushi to savory charcuterie and cheese boards, and from mouthwatering carving stations to beloved brunch classics like pancakes, waffles, and omelets, there's something to please every palate. Indulge in a divine assortment of decadent desserts to satisfy your sweet cravings.

And for the little ones, enjoy an exciting Easter egg hunt and a special visit from the Easter Bunny, adding an extra layer of joy to your festivities.
Adults | $75, Children (6 to 12) | $35 (5 and under complimentary with a paying adult).
Reserve your table HERE.

Easter Brunch in Tampa Bay Ocean Hai | Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach — Ocean Hai | Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

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Where to Have Easter Dinner in Tampa

Easter Dinner at The Rusty Pelican in Tampa

Sunday, March 31 from 5 pm-9 pm
2425 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa

For waterfront views, head to the Rusty Pelican for a four-course Easter brunch in Tampa Bay from 10am-4pm. They are also offering Easter dinner from 5 pm-9 pm. Easter brunch is $86 for adults and $35 for kids. Bottomless mimosas are $30.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Sunday, March 31 from 11 am-8:30 pm
1700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa
131 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg

Ruth’s Chris be open for lunch and dinner on Easter Sunday. Choose from specialty items like veal osso bucco ravioli, steak house salad, petite filet and shrimp, garlic crusted sea bass, cremini mushrooms, and creme brulee. Their full dinner meu will also be available. Make your reservations here.

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Free Things to Do for Easter in Tampa

Pack an Easter Picnic

Tampa Bay is home to dozens of scenic parks and trails that serve as the ideal setting for a romantic picnic — the perfect free things to do in Tampa for Easter. Pack up some gourmet cheese, meats and snacks and set up your own DIY feast with a scenic park as your backdrop.

A few of our favorite options include Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Vinoy Park, Lettuce Lake Park ($2 entry fee) and Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum.

henry b plant museum — Image credit: Henry Plant Museum

Wat Mongkolratanaram Buddhist Temple

5306 Palm River Rd, Tampa
Looking to do something out of the ordinary? Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida (Wat Tampa) is a gorgeous waterfront Buddhist Temple that’s free to visit. The best day to go is on Sunday for the weekly Sunday market, which features an assortment of Thai food plus Thai tea and coffee. The market typically runs from 9am-1pm, but this year they’re hosting their Songkran festival and will be open 9am to 3pm on Easter Sunday.

You can also visit the main Temple when the grounds are open to the public, but make sure to respect Temple etiquette as outlined here.

Sunrise at Ballast Point Park

5300 Interbay Blvd, Tampa
If you don’t mind rising early, make your way to Ballast Point Park to take in a beautiful sunrise over Hillsborough Bay. Stroll out along the 600-foot pier, soak up the views of the Tampa skyline, and bring along a picnic breakfast to enjoy afterwards. There are multiple picnic tables and open space throughout the park to sit and stay awhile.

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