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    The Best Easter Egg Hunts in Tampa Bay

    By Brie Gorecki,

    2024-02-28
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    Home / Easter in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Pete

    The thrill of the hunt is back with some pretty amazing Easter Egg Hunts in Tampa Bay on schedule this year. Whether you are looking for an event on the beach or even an underwater egg hunt, we’ve got something for your kid on our top picks!

    So, let’s dive in!

    Our Favorite Easter Egg Hunts in the Tampa Bay Area in 2024

    Listed in order of date of event. As always, check with the event organizer prior to attending to ensure dates and times have not changed. We will continue to add to this list as events are announced.

    • Date: March 16, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm
    • Location: 12120 Vonn Rd., Largo

    The Underwater Egg Hunt is back for kids ages 5 and older! Kids who cannot swim without a life jacket will need to wear one since parents are not allowed in the pool during the hunt. Wristbands are $6 for kids and $4 for spectators. Learn more about this event here.

    • Date: March 22, 2024 from 5 pm-8 pm
    • Location: 9902 Brompton Dr., Tampa

    Head to Westchase for a live petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny, pony ride, and an Easter Egg hunt!

    • Date: March 23, 2024 from 8:30 am-10: 30 am
    • Location: 8465 W. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa

    Order from the drive though and kids can count the hidden eggs they see on their way to the window! Once you get there, parents can tell the Team Member at the window how many eggs were counted and kids can receive a prize with purchase! For kids 12 and under.

    • Date: March 24, 2024 from 9 am- 1 pm
    • Location: 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. They are also offering a Tea Party with Alice and White Rabbit for an additional $15 as well!

    • Date: March 24, 2024 at 11 am
    • Location: 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach

    For the first time ever, Madeira Beach Youth Baseball and Softball is hosting a Mad Beach Ball Helicopter Easter Egg Drop! Helicopters will hover above ROC Park and shower the 3 fields with thousands of Easter Eggs! Participants can also receive custom MBYBS Helicopter Trading pins.

    • Date: March 24, 2024 from 1 pm-4 pm
    • Location: 9791 Westchase Dr., Tampa

    Head to the Westchase Recreation Center for food, games, and more! There will be vendors, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and timed egg hunts broken into age groups at 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15. Be sure to bring your own Easter baskets!

    Easter at the Farm at DK Farms

    • Dates: March 29-31, 2024
    • Location: 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. Learn more here and book your ticket since a pre-ordered ticket is required to participate in the Easter egg hunt. Egg hunt tickets are $15.

    Eggstravaganza Express with Central Pasco and Gulf Railroad

    • Date: Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10 am-4 pm
    • Location: 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. Learn more here.

    Cotton Tail Express at Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish

    • Date: Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, 2024 at various times
    • Location: 12210 83rd Street East, Parrish

    The Cotton Tail Express is back at the Florida Railroad Museum for a unique Easter outing with the kids! The 2.5-hour experience includes a half-hour train ride to the Easter egg hunt location. There will be plenty more to do as well along with hayrides, arts and crafts, and pictures with the Easter Bunny! Tickets start at $22. Book your tickets here.

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    Downtown Eggsploration Egg Hunt at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park

    • Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 am- 1 pm
    • Location: 1001 N. Riverfront Park, Tampa

    Downtown Tampa’s Eggsploration Easter egg hunt is one of the largest in the Tampa Bay area. There will be egg hunts for different age groups with a quest to find a certain combination of eggs to redeem for a prize! The Easter Bunny will also be there for photos and there will be food trucks, family-friendly activities, and more.

    Spring Fest Fundraiser at Horsepower for Kids in Tampa

    • Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 11 am-5 pm
    • Location: 8005 Race Track Rd, Tampa

    We love the events hosted by Horsepower for kids and Spring Fest is a favorite! There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, an Easter Egg hunt, animal encounters, live music, activities and so much more! Make sure to bring your own Easter basket. $15 admission (all activities included). Spring Fest Fundraiser

    St. Pete Pier Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt

    • Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 11 am7 pm
    • Location: 600 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! St. Pete Pier Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt

    *Many community churches are hosting Easter egg hunts too, so there is more than likely one near you if you can’t attend one of these events.

    Easter Events for 2024 We’re Still Waiting for Info On

    Keep checking back as more info on these events for 2024 is announced!

    Easter Egg Hunt at The Grand Concourse in Shady Hills | 2024 Dates TBA

    11919 Alric Pottbrerg Rd, Shady Hills

    The Grand Course Railroad is hosting an Easter egg hunt and celebration at The Concourse. There will be an Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, rides on the Easter Eggs-press train, and more! Tickets are $8 per person.

    Easter Festival on the Farm at Raprager Farm in Odessa | 2024 Dates TBA

    16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa

    Raprager Farms is hosting a three-day long Easter festival featuring hayride Easter egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, farm activities, pony rides, pictures with baby rabbits, and much more. More than 50,000 eggs will be given away throughout the event. Tickets must be pre-purchased online–tickets start at $15 each. Kids 2 and younger are free.

    Easter Egg Hunt at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | 2024 Dates TBA

    Busch Gardens will be hosting an Easter egg hunt this weekend with timed egg hunts with four hunts between 1 pm and 2:30 pm each day. While it is free to participate, you must register online first. There will also be special animal enrichments for the holiday weekend and the park will be hiding 40 golden eggs throughout the park in guest areas. If you find one, bring it over to guest relations to claim your prize!

    Golden Easter Egg Hunt at Adventure Island | 2024 Dates TBA

    This is a bit of a different Easter egg hunt….Adventure Island Water Park will be hiding 20 Golden eggs throughout the guest areas! If you happen to find one, bring it to guest services to collect your prize!

    Drive-Thru Egg Hunt at Chick-Fil-A on Waters Ave in Tampa | 2024 Dates TBA

    6299 W. Waters Ave, Tampa

    Chick-fil-A on Waters Ave is one of our favorite spots to see holiday lights and now they’re hosting a fun and unique drive-thru Easter egg hunt. When you visit on April 8, have the kids count all of the hidden Easter eggs as you make your way through the drive-thru. Then, tell the team member at the window to receive a prize.

    Easter Egg Hunt Honeyside Farms in Parrish | 2024 Dates TBA

    24105 SR 62, Parrish

    Honeyside Farms is hosting a unique Easter egg hunt at their farm–the hunt begins at 10 am sharp, so plan to arrive early. It’s 7 for kids ages 5 and older and adults are $12. While you’re there, stay and pick some farm-fresh organic veggies like squash, cauliflower, kale, and more!

    Easter Egg Hunt at Harley-Davidson in New Port Richey | 2024 Dates TBA

    5817 SR-54, New Port Richey

    The Harley-Davidson store is hosting an Easter event that will feature free photos with the Easter Bunny from 10 am-12 pm and then timed Easter egg hunts beginning at 12:30 pm. Make sure to bring your own basket. There will be 1,000 Easter eggs for kids to find!

    Hop on the Lawn Easter egg hunt at Armature Works in Tampa | 2024 Dates TBA

    1910 N. Ola Ave, Tampa

    Armature Works will be once again hosting its annual Easter egg hunt, but you’ll want to purchase your Eventbrite tickets in advance for Hop on the Lawn to secure your spot. The egg hunt will take place on the West Lawn and there will be multiple time slots to ensure it doesn’t get overcrowded. Each wave will include 100 kids between the ages of 3 and 10. There will be separate egg hunts for kids younger than 3. You can also purchase a $10 pass for unlimited bounces in the kid zone, take free photos with the Easter Bunny, and more!

    Easter Eggstravaganza at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay in Tampa | 2024 Info TBA

    3607 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa

    Celebrate Easter and snap photos with the Easter Bunny (pets are welcome, too!) for a suggested $10 donation. There will be other fun activities including an Easter egg hunt for $5 for dogs and kids -there will be several timed Easter egg hunts for kids, toddlers, and dogs!

    Easter egg hunt at KRATE in Wesley Chapel | 2024 Info TBA

    KRATE and Life Church are teaming up to host a free community egg hunt along with a day filled with fun family-friendly activities! There will be 100,000 eggs hidden throughout KRATE for you to find, a rock climbing wall, an obstacle course, carnival rides, and more!

    Easter Egg Hunt at the May-Stringer House in Brooksville | 2024 Info TBA

    601 Museum Court, Brooksville

    Take a tour of the Mary-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 go on a tour and experience the indoor bunny hunt for $10 (ages 13 and up) and $5 (ages 6-12). Make sure to bring your own blanket and snacks.

    Glow in the Dark Easter egg hunt and Festival at Safety Town in Shady Hills | 2024 Info TBA

    15325 Alric Pottberg Rd, Shady Hills

    Head to Safety Town for an evening of Easter-themed fun! There will be a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt, free Easter bunny photos, dinner, face painting, a petting zoo, touch-a-truck and so much more. Tickets are $18 for adults and $7 for kids.

    Great Connections Spring Fling at Great Explorations Children’s Museum | 2024 Info TBA

    1925 4th St. North, St. Petersburg

    This year’s Spring Fling with feature a sensory-friendly Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, a critter encounter, and more. It is free for special needs families.

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