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Easter Weekend 2024 in Orlando: Easter Egg Hunts, County Fair, and More Top Things To Do

Let the Easter egg hunt begin at the City of Ocoee Easter Eggstravaganza! Photo courtesy of the event
Let the Easter egg hunt begin at the City of Ocoee Easter Eggstravaganza! Photo courtesy of the event
3/27/24 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando for Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

It's Easter weekend, and there is no shortage of Easter egg hunts in Orlando! Catch Easter eggs falling from the sky at Egg Ocoee Helicopter Egg Drop, and find plenty more colorful treasures at Easter egg hunts happening all around town. For those looking for non-holiday events, enjoy the Seminole County Fair or head to Leu Gardens with your four-legged family member for Dog Day at the Gardens. There's also still time to snap pictures with the Easter Bunny before his big visit on Sunday!

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Mardi Gras at Fun Spot Parks

Orlando & Kissimmee
Final days! Through March 30, 2024
Take a trip to The Big Easy right here in Florida by visiting Fun Spot for a huge Mardi Gras event. Fun Spot is bringing a French Quarter feel to its Orlando and Kissimmee parks — some of which is at no extra cost to you. READ MORE

Spring It On at Gaylord Palms Resort

Kissimmee
Final days! Through March 31, 2024
Enjoy a variety of spring festivities at Gaylord Palms resort, including pastel blooms throughout the garden atrium, a brand-new "Luminosity" light show, dive-in movie nights, oversized Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny making appearances on select days.   READ MORE

Seminole County Fair

Sanford
Final days! Through March 31, 2024
The annual Seminole County Fair is a traditional celebration for the whole family. This family-friendly event features state-of-the-art thrill rides, a Kiddieland designed especially for children, delicious fair food, and challenging games of skill. READ MORE

Egg-Stravaganza Easter Weekend at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
March 29-31, 2024
Island H2O Water Park is thrilled to kick off its Year of Events with its annual Egg-Stravaganza, promising an egg-citing Easter weekend adventure for families and friends. Guests are invited to join in the egg hunt adventure throughout the park, with fun prizes awaiting those who uncover the hidden treasures. READ MORE

City of Ocoee Easter Eggstravaganza

Ocoee - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Get your kids ready with their baskets to hunt eggs at Ocoee's annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Other activities include games, crafts, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny READ MORE

CrossLife Church Easter Eggstravaganza

Oviedo - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
CrossLife is egg-static to kick off the Easter weekend with endless fun for the whole family. Fill your day with carnival games, inflatables, puppet shows, face painting, free snow cones, and the main event – an Easter egg hunt.  READ MORE

Dog Day at Leu Gardens

Orlando
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Bring your four-legged family member to Leu Gardens for Dog Day. Each dog receives a goody bag, ca participate in a doggie contest, and a Doggie Boutique will be open from 9am-12pm. READ MORE

Easter Celebration at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Join Amber Brooke Farms for an Easter celebration. The day will be filled with Easter-themed activities like pictures with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, egg relay races, live music, plus all of your favorite farm activities like blueberry picking, strawberry picking, slide hill, jump pads, barrel train, and much more. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at W.T. Bland Public Library

Mount Dora - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The library's popular Easter Egg Hunt kicks off with a surprise arrival of the Easter Bunny via the Mount Dora Fire Department. The event also includes free treats, photo ops and more, and best of all, all children receive a free new book of their own choosing. READ MORE

Easter in the Parks

Winter Park - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Join the City of Winter Park at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Phelps Park and Ward Park to celebrate Easter. There will be goody bags, balloon artists, Kona Ice, and a bounce house. The Easter bunny will also make a special appearance. READ MORE

Egg Ocoee Helicopter Egg Drop

Ocoee - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
This free community event includes bounce houses, cotton candy, pony rides, and the main event -- a helicopter egg drop with over 20,000 eggs! READ MORE

Egg-Stravaganza Open Farm Event

Mount Dora
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Lil’ Bit of Life is ready to kick off spring with you at its annual Egg-Stravaganza with an Easter egg hunt, farm style! Upon arrival at the gate, you will receive a map of riddles to help you track down the hidden Easter eggs. Parents, keep an eye out for the golden eggs during the hunt – turning them in will allow you to claim a prize. READ MORE

Blueberry Festival at Keel Farms

Plant City
Saturday, March 30, 2024
This family-friendly weekend event will feature u-pick blueberries, over 100 food and craft vendors, bounce houses, live music, a kid’s zone, camel rides, a petting zoo and a wide selection of wines, beers, and ciders. The event is also pet-friendly. Keel Farms is in Plant City (15 miles east of Tampa). READ MORE

Hamlin Easter Bunny Meet & Greet

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Hop into the holiday spirit with an Easter Bunny Meet & Greet. This free family-friendly event is perfect for creating lasting memories and capturing photos with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Hippity Hop Adventure at Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The Central Florida Zoo's annual Hippity Hop Adventure is a full day of springtime festivities including treat stations, live DJ, local magician, face painting, arts & crafts, inflatables, and resident animals with Easter-themed enrichment activities in their habitats. READ MORE

Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt

Longwood - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
This event includes 9 different hunts divided by age group taking place throughout the morning. There will also be games, activities, and photos with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Polk County Parks & Recreation's Bunnyville Bash

Kissimmee - FREE
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Polk County Parks and Recreation is excited to host Bunnyville Bash at Poinciana Community Park. Visit the egg-venture obstacle course and test out your balance, coordination, and skills. Hop to the music on fun inflatables, bring the family together for a sit-down photo with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy a day of exciting activities.   READ MORE

Rotary Club of Oviedo Easter Pancake Breakfast

Oviedo
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Rotary Club of Oviedo hosts its annual pancake breakfast, featuring live music by Mr. Harley, photo booth, appearances by the Easter Bunny, and more. READ MORE

Santa's Farm Easter Festival

Eustis
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Santa is bringing the Merry to March with an Easter Festival complete with egg hunts, Easter Bunny visits, and farm activities. READ MORE

St. Cloud Spring Fest

St. Cloud
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Join the City of St. Cloud for Spring Fest, featuring bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, crafts, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts will start promptly at 11 a.m. for children ages 2-12. READ MORE

Easter Weekend at Far Reach Ranch

Tavares
March 30-31, 2024
Celebrate Easter at the Ranch with blueberry u-pick, food trucks, a playground and bounce house for the kids, visits from the Easter bunny,  Easter Egg Hunts, scenic hayrides around the blueberry fields, and more.   READ MORE

Showcase of Citrus Easter Egg Hunt

Clermont
March 30-31, 2024
Visit the Showcase of Citrus for an Easter Egg Hunt. Each child will get to find a dozen stuffed eggs, get pictures with the Easter bunny, and enjoy fun and games on the pavilion. READ MORE

Church at the Cross Easter Family Event

Orlando - FREE
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Visit Church at the Cross for a joy-filled Easter family experience. Enjoy a petting zoo, egg hunt, snacks, yard games, balloon animals, and photo booths. READ MORE

Easter Car & Truck Show

Kissimmee - FREE
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Spring into the season with the Easter Car and Truck show at the Promenade at Sunset Walk. Create endless memories for your family with an Easter Bunny meet-and-greet, brunch specials, an egg hunt, music, and more. READ MORE

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Places featured in this article:

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Winter Park - various parks
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Historic Downtown Longwood
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